Culture and tradition

Through thousands of years, the Slovenian language helped preserve Slovenian culture and identity. Try to learn a few basic phrases to humour your host (hello = dober dan, thank you = hvala, How are you = kako si/ste, that is so good – to je zelo dobro). 

 

Through thousands of years, the Slovenian language helped preserve Slovenian culture and identity. Try to learn a few basic phrases to humour your host (hello = dober dan, thank you = hvala, How are you = kako si/ste, that is so good – to je zelo dobro).

Buy local and support our farmers and artisans. You can buy many homemade products from locals and in souvenir and local product stores.

Taste our rich traditional Slovenian cuisine and typical seasonal dishes which offer a completely different culinary experience at different ends of our country.

Visit our restaurants and select typical local dishes made from ingredients and recipes which are especially designated on menus.

Visit ecological farms. Try our top-quality wines and homemade dry meats. Buy homemade and milled flour from ecologically grown grains. Discover the juiciness of Slovenian fruit.

Local guides, who know little secrets, will do an excellent job at bringing the cultural heritage to life.

Visit our museums, galleries, cultural houses and art collections and take part in preserving Slovenian culture and art.

Visit traditional events where you will learn about our customs and habits.