Slovenia is an ideal destination for families who love nature and landscapes and who are looking for an active vacation in nature. Slovenia does not have huge theme parks, but it has mountains, forests, farms, stalactite caves, lakes, canyons and flooding rivers, which invite you to a variety of activities, from hiking, cycling or horse riding to lakes and river rafting. To this must be added the favorable prices, which make it possible to go on holiday without going bankrupt.
The relatively small size of Slovenia, ensures that the travel distances are not long.
Another advantage of a family trip to Slovenia is the food - Slovenian cuisine is influenced by the cuisines of neighboring countries, such as Austria, its fine schnitzels, and Italy, its pastas and pizzas, making it especially child-friendly.
Lake Bled with a small island in the center, which can be reached by boat
Not to be missed: Lake Bled is a small and beautiful lake in the northwest of the country, in the Julian Alps region. It is the main attraction of Slovenia.
In the lake you can bathe and sail in paddle boats and around it you can walk and bike. Near the lake is the resort town of Bled, which has many hotels and restaurants. From Bled you can go to other natural sites in the area, such as the Wintger Canyon, where a charming hiking trail on wooden bridges amidst lush vegetation and waterfalls. From Bled you can also reach the Triglav Reserve and Lake Bohinj, which also have plenty of hiking trails at different levels and a variety of challenging activities.
Slovenia also has many impressive stalactite caves, the most famous of which are in the southwest of the country: the Scotchian Caves where you can sail an underground river and the Postona Caves which can be reached by underground train. You can reach the Postona Caves as part of a day trip from Bled and there are also organized trips to the place.
Slovenian Action: River Rafting in Triglav National Park
Special for children:
Bled has lots of family attractions, such as an alpine mountain slide, a ropes park, rafting and canoeing on rivers, a steam train ride, a corn maze, mini golf and more.
Tip: You should plan most of your stay in the Lake Bled area, and in case you reach more than a few days, you can split the stay into two places.
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