Travel Report: Road Trip Through Slovenia 1
For a wonderful three weeks, I headed to Slovenia by car. And I have to say: The little jewel of Europe really won me over. Mountains, sea, lakes, wine-growing regions and picturesque towns: what a beautiful and diverse country! In the following stretch, I'll tell you about my road trip and reveal what you absolutely shouldn't miss in Slovenia!
From Germany to Slovenia
I set off straight from Germany by car towards Slovenia. Beforehand, I had packed everything I needed for the trip: the usual holiday essentials plus some camping equipment. Every now and then, I wanted to pitch my tent out in nature. Once everything was stowed in the boot, I was ready to go!
My journey first took me through Austria and then through the Karawanks Tunnel (special toll route), on the other side of which Slovenia, the small country on the edge of the Alps, was already waiting for me. Fortunately, I set off early from home, as the drive from southern Germany took around eight hours. Depending on where you start, it might be worth making an overnight stop halfway.
First things first: don't forget the vignettes!
Also very important: don't forget the vignettes under any circumstances! They're required in both Austria and Slovenia (even if you're just passing through) and are country-specific. In Slovenia, there's no longer a sticker vignette — it's now only digital and linked to the licence plate. I'd therefore recommend simply buying the vignettes digitally in advance for your own licence plate: it's much more convenient and saves you precious time on an already long drive.
After that, you don't need to worry about anything else and can tour Slovenia without a care. Easy! Oh, and while we're on the subject: the Karawanks Tunnel, which connects Austria and Slovenia, also comes with a small special toll (€9 per direction for cars). You can pay in cash or by card, and towards Slovenia also digitally in advance.
From the border, it then took about another hour until I reached my first stop: Ljubljana, the country's wonderful capital. Now all I had to do was find a parking spot, and the last challenge of the first day of travel would be mastered. And lo and behold, I actually found a free spot right near the big market square, right next to the old town. From there, it wasn't far to my accommodation either.
