Travel Report: Road Trip Through Slovenia 1
For a wonderful three weeks, I went by car to Slovenia. And I have to say: this little jewel of Europe truly won me over. Mountains, sea, lakes, wine-growing regions, and picturesque towns: what a beautiful and diverse country! In the following piece, 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 directly from Germany by car to 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 trunk, 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. Luckily, I set off early from home, as the journey 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! These are required in both Austria and Slovenia (even if you're just passing through) and are country-specific. Back when I took this trip, I pulled off the highway for both vignettes and picked up the good pieces at a rest stop. Today, however, I recommend simply buying the vignettes digitally in advance: it's much more convenient and saves valuable time on an already long drive.
After that, you don't need to worry about anything else and can tour through Slovenia carefree. Simple as that! Oh, and while we're at it: there's also a small special toll for the Karawanks Tunnel, which connects Austria and Slovenia. So ideally, have a bit of cash ready for that!
From the border, it then took about another hour until I reached my first stop: Ljubljana, the country's beautiful capital. Now all that remained was to 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 large marketplace, right next to the old town. From there, it wasn't far to my accommodation either.
