Surrounded by high
Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Slovenia is a hidden gem in the heart of Europe. It
is a land where the Pannonian Plain meets the mysterious Karst, where hills and
valleys show off their pristine nature. Green mountains, lakes, waterfalls, forests,
caves, hills, plains, rivers and the sea – all on 20,273 km2 of land. The
beautiful nature is replete with historic buildings, castles, churches and
parks, where old traditional customs are still alive and the people are
friendly and cheerful.
Slovenia borders on
Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. The coastal climate is Mediterranean, and
continental in the plateaus and valleys of the east, which makes this country
an ideal tourist destination throughout the year.
There are many places
to visit, depending on a visitor’s interest and the duration of the stay. The
capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana, a charming city with an old centre containing
many beautiful architectural masterpieces by Jože Plečnik. The coast offers its
visitors a chance to relax in the sun, while making short trips to the
historical gardens of Štanjel, walking the streets of medieval Piran, seeing
the vast saltpans of Sečovlje, visiting the Postojna Cave or even taking a boat
to nearby Venice, the city on the sea. Those who enjoy walking in verdant
mountains should stop in Bled to ring the wishing bell in a small church in the
middle of the lake, or hike from Bohinj to many of the nearby hills. Slovenia
is also known for its great wine and delicious traditional food that appeals
even to people with a discerning palate.
For more information
about Slovenia visit the following web site:
The capital of Slovenia is located in the centre of the country, about an hour’s drive from the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Ljubljana is a lively industrial, commercial, administrative, and cultural centre with a population of 300,000 people, of which 54,000 are students. With its cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries, the picturesque Old Town on the banks of the Ljubljanica River is an increasingly popular tourist attraction. For more information, visit http://www.visitljubljana.si
TIC Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre
Stritarjeva ulica, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Phone: +386 (0)1 - 306 1215
Get to Ljubljana by Air
The main international airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, which is set 25 km from Ljubljana. There are direct flights to Ljubljana Airport from: Amsterdam, Belgrade, Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Moscow, Munich, Paris, Podgorica Sarajevo, Warsaw, Zurich.
Distances from other major international airports: Trieste Airport, Italy (125 km to Ljubljana), Klagenfurt Airport, Austria (120 km to Ljubljana) and Zagreb Airport, Croatia (147 km to Ljubljana).
For transfer to/from Ljubljana and nearby airports or cities (Ljubljana Airport, Trieste, Venice, Treviso, Bologna, Verona, Milano, Klagenfurt, Graz, Salzburg, Wien, München, Zagreb) we recommend shuttle service by GoOpti that enables you to book adaptable low-cost transfers to airports and cities, which are instantly confirmed, 100% reliable and carried out by skilled drivers and clean modern vehicles. All transfers are guaranteed, confirmed, available 24/7, door-to-door (from airport directly to hotel). We recommend that you book tickets as soon as possible because of GoOpti dynamic pricing.
Get to ljubljana by train
Ljubljana can be easily reached from all major European cities. For more information visit the DB TravelService.
Participants who
require a visa to enter Slovenia need to request a letter of guarantee, which
will be issued by the Conference Secretariat. The letter of guarantee is issued
exclusively for the purposes of visa arrangements and does not imply provision
of any financial or other support.
Information on visas
and addresses of embassies is available on the web site of the Slovenian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In case you apply for a visa at an
embassy, please fill in the form below in order to obtain the letter of guarantee
and fax it to +386 1 241 72 96 or send it by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Participants who
already possess a valid Schengen visa type C or a valid residence permit issued
by another Schengen country do not need to obtain an additional visa to enter
Slovenia.
How do I apply for a visa?
You need to follow these steps:
Conference and exhibition secretariat Information
CANKARJEV DOM, Cultural and Congress Centre
Kregar Alenka
Prešernova 10, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Phone: +386 1 2417133
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Prešernova 10, SI-1000 Ljubljana
Phone: +386 1 241 7136
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