Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
    IATA Code: LJU

    Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

    Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) Is Slovenia's Main International Airport, 24 km Northwest of Ljubljana at Brnik, Off the A2 Motorway. One Terminal Handled 1.59 Million Passengers in 2025

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    Airport Data Sheet
    LJU
    IATA / ICAOLJU / LJLJ
    ServesLjubljana, Slovenia
    Coordinates46.2237° N, 14.4576° E
    Elevation1273 ft
    Number of TerminalsOne Terminal, Areas A and B
    Airport Opening Hours4:30 AM to 11 PM Daily
    Recommended Arrival Time2 to 2.5 Hours
    Official Websitelju-airport.si
    // Airport Data

    Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport at a Glance

    The Airport Is One Building: Check-In Desks A1 to A14 and B15 to B22 in One Hall, One Security Control, Then Gates Lettered A and B beyond It. A Departures Extension Opened West of the Original Terminal in July 2021, Lifting Capacity to 1,250 Departing Passengers an Hour. There Is No Rail Link; Buses, Taxis and Shuttles Stop at the Door

    IATA LJU · ICAO LJLJ · Elev 1273 ft
    // Connectivity

    Is There Free WiFi at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport?

    Yes, and It Costs Nothing: Fraport Lists Browsing the Web for Free among the Things to Do While You Wait. No Network Name, Session Limit or Speed Is Published, so Treat It as an Ordinary Public Network: Fine for Boarding Passes, Slower When Flights Bunch

    Where Can I Buy a SIM Card at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport?

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    Airport WiFi

    Connection SpeedSlow / Unstable
    CostFree, Often Time-Limited
    Activation TimeLogin / Ads / Forms
    Documents NeededYes (eMail / ID / Login)
    CoverageOnly inside Airport
    SecurityPublic Network (Risk)
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberNo
    Can Pay in CashNot Applicable
    Where You Get ItAt the Terminal, Once You Land

    Local SIM Card

    Connection SpeedFast 4G/5G Speeds
    CostCounter Price, Varies by Desk
    Activation TimeQueue and Paperwork at the Desk
    Documents NeededPassport Often Required
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberYes
    Can Pay in CashYes
    Where You Get ItA Desk or Kiosk in the Terminal

    Roaming Options

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    CostYour Operator Rate, Can Be High
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberKeeps Your Own Number
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItAlready Active on Your Phone

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    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberOn Selected Plans
    Can Pay in CashNo
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    // Boarding Data

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    // FAQ

    FAQs about Internet at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

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    Yes. Once Your eSIM Is Installed, Your Mobile Data Starts Working as Soon as You Land and Connect to a Local Network
    Most Travelers Are Comfortable with 1GB to 5GB for Navigation, Ride Apps, Messaging, and Light Browsing during the First Days after Arrival
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    // Terminal Guide

    First Time at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport? Here’s What You Should Know

    Number of TerminalsF1
    One Terminal, Areas A and B
    A Single Passenger Terminal. Check-In Desks Run A1 to A14 and B15 to B22, and the Gates Are Lettered A and B in the Same Building
    LJU · Terminal Guide · F1
    Terminal LayoutF2
    One Connected Building
    A Departures Extension Opened West of the Original Terminal in July 2021. Schengen and Non-Schengen Gates Are Separated inside, past Security
    LJU · Terminal Guide · F2
    Transfers between TerminalsF3
    No Transfer Needed
    No Shuttle between Terminals: Check-In, Security, the Lounge and Every Gate Are a Few Minutes Apart on Foot
    LJU · Terminal Guide · F3
    Airport Opening HoursF4
    4:30 AM to 11 PM Daily
    Adjusted to the Flight Schedule. If You Are Already inside You May Stay Overnight, but Nobody New Is Admitted until It Reopens
    LJU · Terminal Guide · F4
    Check-In and Security HoursF5
    Opens 2 h before Departure
    Counters Open 120 Minutes before Departure and Close 30 Minutes before It. El Al and flydubai Open 3 Hours Ahead, British Airways and Finnair 2.5
    LJU · Terminal Guide · F5
    Recommended Arrival TimeF6
    2 to 2.5 Hours
    Fraport Advises 2 to 2.5 Hours, and 3 Hours for Turkish Airlines and flydubai. You Have to Be at the Gate 20 Minutes before Departure
    LJU · Terminal Guide · F6
    // Airport Parking

    Where Can I Park at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport?

    See Practical Airport Parking Options, Walking Time to Terminals, Typical Price Guidance, and Booking Tips before You Drive to the Airport

    Parking Options
    5 Available
    Booking Advice
    Pre-Book Online
    Parking Ticket

    Car Park P1

    Walk Time to Terminal
    About 1 min
    Typical Price
    3.50 EUR to 2 h, 17.90 EUR a Day, 10.80 EUR from Day 4
    Location
    Open-Air, Directly beside the Passenger Terminals, 270 Spaces
    Best For
    Short Stays and the Shortest Walk

    Rates Effective 9 January 2026. Eight Electric-Car Charging Points, 0.55 to 0.87 EUR per kWh, Sit in This Car Park

    LJU · CAR · Car Park P1
    Parking Ticket

    Parking House PH

    Walk Time to Terminal
    About 2 min
    Typical Price
    3.80 EUR to 2 h, 21.00 EUR a Day, 12.80 EUR from Day 4
    Location
    Multi-Storey and Covered, 980 Spaces, with the Cashier Office on the Ground Floor
    Best For
    Covered Parking and Bad Weather

    Rates Effective 9 January 2026. Two Slow Charging Points on Floor 1B at 0.43 EUR per kWh, and the Only Place That Takes Cash

    LJU · PA · Parking House PH
    Parking Ticket

    Car Park P2

    Walk Time to Terminal
    About 2 to 6 min
    Typical Price
    2.70 EUR to 2 h, 14.90 EUR a Day, 8.60 EUR from Day 4
    Location
    Open-Air, 420 Spaces, a Few Minutes Further Out than P1
    Best For
    Longer Stays at a Lower Rate

    Rates Effective 1 January 2023. Its Own Payment Machine Takes Cards Only, No Cash

    LJU · CAR · Car Park P2
    Parking Ticket

    Car Park P3

    Walk Time to Terminal
    About 7 min
    Typical Price
    2.20 EUR to 2 h, 11.90 EUR a Day, 6.90 EUR from Day 4
    Location
    Open-Air, 500 Spaces, the Outermost Car Park
    Best For
    Holiday Parking and the Cheapest Long Stay

    Rates Effective 1 December 2024. Allow Extra Time on Foot with Luggage in Bad Weather; Its Payment Machine Takes Cards Only

    LJU · CAR · Car Park P3
    Parking Ticket

    Kiss & Fly Drop-Off Zone

    Walk Time to Terminal
    At the Terminal
    Typical Price
    Free to 10 min, 2.50 EUR to 15 min, 7.50 EUR to 30 min
    Location
    Along Terminals A and B, at the Door
    Best For
    Dropping Someone Off or Collecting Them

    The Free 10 Minutes Covers Two Entries in 24 Hours. A Third Entry Is Charged from the First Minute, and 45 Minutes Costs 15 EUR

    LJU · KI · Kiss & Fly Drop-Off Zone

    Every Entrance Reads Number Plates, but You Still Press the Yellow Button and Take a Ticket. The Cashier Office Opens 8:30 to 20:30, and 7:30 on Thursdays and Sundays

    // Airport Lounges

    What Facilities Does Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport Have?

    Lounges at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

    Access Key — Who Gets in, Stated Once
    Priority Pass× 1

    Business and First Class Tickets, Star Alliance Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, oneworld Emerald or Sapphire; Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass If Space Allows

    Business Lounge

    Main Terminal · Airside after Security
    Self-Service BuffetDrinksWork AreasViewing TerraceSeating for 60
    LJU · Pass 01 · Daily 5 AM to 9 PM

    Priority Pass, DragonPass and Mastercard World Elite Entry Starts 2 h before the Flight

    // Passenger Facilities

    Lounges, Food, ATMs and Storage

    Check Practical Terminal Services While Waiting, Arriving or Departing: Food, ATMs, Storage, Charging, Accessibility Support and More

    Three Cash Machines Are Marked on the Airport Map, in the Public Part of the Terminal. There Is No Bank Branch, and Euro Is the Only Currency You Need in Slovenia
    The Airport Map Marks No Currency Exchange Desk, Only Cash Machines and a Small Post Office. Slovenia Uses the Euro and Cards Are Taken across the Terminal
    There Is None. Fraport States That Luggage Storage Is Not Available at Ljubljana Airport for Security Reasons, so Plan to Keep Your Bags with You
    The Lost and Found Counter Sits by the Baggage Reclaim Carousels. Report a Damaged or Missing Checked Bag to the Airline You Flew with First, Then to the Counter
    Lolita Sweet & Salty Is Open Daily 7 AM to 9 PM in the Public Area. The Tasting Room Is in Schengen Departures and Little Slovenia Non-Schengen, Both Timed to Flights
    You Are Here Ljubljana Trades in Schengen Departures and You Are Here Duty Free Sits by Gate A2, past Passport Control. A Convenience Store and a Jeweller Are Landside
    A Children's Corner Is in Terminal A Next to Exit A7 and Baby Changing Is in the Women's Restrooms. Prams Can Be Borrowed Free at Check-In and Handed Back at the Gate
    Book Assistance through Your Airline. Call Points Sit at the Entrance and Exit of Terminal A and at the Car Park Barriers, and Every Car Park Has Free Marked Disabled Bays

    The Terminal Is Small Enough to Walk End to End in a Few Minutes. Shops and Cafés Follow the Flight Schedule Rather than Fixed Hours, and Everything Closes Overnight

    // Overnight Stay

    Where Can I Sleep at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport?

    Find On-Airport and Nearby Hotel Options, How to Reach Them from Arrivals, Expected Nightly Rates, and Practical Booking Tips for Late Arrivals or Early Departures

    Hotels Nearby
    3 Available
    Near AirportLJU · H1

    Dvor Jezeršek

    How to Reach
    A Few Minutes by Taxi or Car
    Location
    Zgornji Brnik, the Village the Airport Itself Stands In
    Best For
    Very Early Departures

    The Closest Rooms to the Terminal, Attached to a Well-Known Restaurant and Events Estate Rather than a Chain Hotel

    Near AirportLJU · H2

    Hotel Actum, Kranj

    How to Reach
    Taxi, about 14 to 30 EUR on the Airport List, or the 2 EUR Arriva Bus
    Location
    Kranj, 10 km West of the Airport
    Best For
    A Cheaper Base than Ljubljana

    One of the Destinations Fraport Quotes Taxi Fares to, so the Drivers at the Rank Know It and the Price Is Published

    Near AirportLJU · H3

    Elegans Hotel Brdo

    How to Reach
    Taxi, about 15 to 30 EUR on the Airport List
    Location
    On the Brdo Estate West of the Airport, outside Kranj
    Best For
    A Quieter, Higher-Comfort Stay

    Also on the Published Airport Taxi List. A Parkland Setting, so Book the Return Trip Rather than Expecting a Passing Cab

    The Terminal Closes at 11 PM and Does Not Admit Anyone New until 4:30 AM, so Sleeping in the Building Is Only Possible If You Are Already Inside

    // City Transfer

    How Do I Get from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport to Ljubljana?

    Bus & Train at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

    See Exact Route Options, Departure Points, Schedule Windows and Ticket Tips for Getting to the Center after Landing

    Bus Connection

    B1

    Arriva Public Bus, Brnik/Airport Ljubljana to Ljubljana AP

    About 30 min
    Departure Stop
    Airport Bus Stop outside the Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    Ljubljana AP, the Central Bus Station beside the Railway Station
    Schedule
    Every 30 to 60 min · From the Airport 7:08 AM to 9 PM; from Ljubljana 5:10 AM to 8:10 PM
    Ticket
    4 EUR One Way, Bought on the Bus with Cash or Card, or at the Airport Machine

    Times Read from the Arriva Timetable on 19 August 2026; Weekend and Holiday Services Are Thinner. City-Bound Buses Leave Ljubljana AP from Platform 28

    LJU · B1 · Arriva Public Bus, Brnik/Airport Ljubljana to Ljubljana AP
    B2

    Arriva Public Bus, Airport to Kranj AP

    About 15 min
    Departure Stop
    Airport Bus Stop outside the Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    Kranj AP Bus Station, 10 km West of the Airport
    Schedule
    About Hourly · From the Airport 6 AM to 5 PM, Plus a Late 11 PM Departure
    Ticket
    2 EUR One Way, Bought on the Bus or at the Airport Ticket Machine

    Kranj Is the Closest Town to the Airport and a Cheaper Base than Ljubljana If You Only Need a Bed near the Terminal

    LJU · B2 · Arriva Public Bus, Airport to Kranj AP
    B3

    Arriva Public Bus, Airport to Bled

    About 31 to 46 min
    Departure Stop
    Airport Bus Stop outside the Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    Bled, 36 km Northwest of the Airport
    Schedule
    About Hourly · From the Airport 9 AM to 8 PM
    Ticket
    5 EUR One Way, Bought on the Bus or at the Airport Ticket Machine

    This Is the Direct Route to Lake Bled and Avoids Doubling Back through Ljubljana

    LJU · B3 · Arriva Public Bus, Airport to Bled
    B4

    GoOpti Shared Shuttle

    Departure Stop
    Shuttle Stop outside Terminal B, Marked on the Airport Map
    Arrival Stop
    Addresses in Ljubljana and across Slovenia, Door to Door
    Ticket
    Booked Online in Advance, or at the GoOpti Sales Point in Terminal B

    The Airport Lists GoOpti as Its Shuttle Provider but Publishes No Fare, Because the Price Depends on the Route and How Far Ahead You Book

    LJU · B4 · GoOpti Shared Shuttle
    // Ground Transport

    Taxi, Ride Apps and Car Rental

    Compare the Main Door-To-Door Options after Landing, Including Official Taxi Pickup Points, Ride-Hailing Availability and On-Airport Rental Counters

    Ride Apps
    Bolt, Avant2Go Car Sharing
    Rental Companies
    10 Available

    Regular Taxi

    Official Operators
    Taxi Central, Taksi Prevozi Rondo, Avto Taxi, Taksi Brane
    Pickup Point
    The Marked Taxi Area in the Drop-Off Zone in Front of Terminal B; Follow the Taxi Signs
    Travel Time to Center
    About 30 min in Normal Traffic
    Payment Methods
    Card or Cash, and Fraport Requires a Receipt

    Ride Apps

    Bolt
    Bolt's Own Ljubljana Page Offers Rides to and from the Airport
    PricingQuoted in the App before You Book
    Pickup PointPre-Booked Cars Wait outside the Marked Taxi Area, in the General Parking Zones
    NotesThe Driver Sends the Registration through the App. Check It before Getting in, and Refuse Anyone Who Approaches You inside the Terminal
    LJU · Ride Hail · Bolt
    Avant2Go Car Sharing
    24/7, with 30 Reserved Bays at the Airport
    PricingCharged by Time Used and Kilometres Driven
    Pickup Point10 Bays Outdoors by the Passenger Terminal and 20 in the Parking Garage Basement
    NotesElectric Cars, Unlocked from the App; You Can Leave One at over 180 Places in Slovenia and Abroad. You Need a Licence and to Be at Least 21
    LJU · Ride Hail · Avant2Go Car Sharing

    Car Rental

    Avis
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 1 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Airport Desk +386 4 23 65 005

    LJU · Rental Desk · Avis
    Budget
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 1 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Airport Desk +386 4 20 14 300

    LJU · Rental Desk · Budget
    Europcar
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 1 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Airport Desk +386 59 070 500

    LJU · Rental Desk · Europcar
    Hertz
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 1 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Airport Desk +386 4 20 16 999

    LJU · Rental Desk · Hertz
    Sixt
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 1 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Airport Desk +386 1 5600 373

    LJU · Rental Desk · Sixt
    Thrifty
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 1 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Airport Desk +386 4 23 65 750

    LJU · Rental Desk · Thrifty
    Atet
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 1 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Slovenian Operator, Airport Desk +386 1 320 82 30

    LJU · Rental Desk · Atet
    Enterprise
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 2 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Shares a Desk with Alamo and National, +386 30 208 881

    LJU · Rental Desk · Enterprise
    Carwiz
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 2 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Airport Desk +386 69 764 395

    LJU · Rental Desk · Carwiz
    Greenmotion
    Desk Location
    Rent-A-Car 2 Desk Area
    Vehicle Pickup
    Airport Rent-A-Car Parking

    Airport Desk +386 31 747 400

    LJU · Rental Desk · Greenmotion

    Twenty Brands Trade Here, across Two Desk Areas: The Parking House Ground Floor and the Terminal B Arrivals Hall. Returns Follow the Rent-A-Car Return Signs into the Parking House

    // Airport FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions about Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

    It Is 24 km Northwest of Ljubljana, at Brnik Off the A2 Motorway. The Bus Takes about 30 Minutes and a Taxi about the Same in Normal Traffic
    Take the Arriva Public Bus from the Stop outside the Terminal to Ljubljana AP, the Central Bus Station. It Costs 4 EUR One Way, Takes 30 Minutes and Runs Every 30 to 60 min
    No. The Airport Has No Railway Connection and None Is Planned in the near Term. The Machine at the Airport Bus Stop Does Sell Combined Bus and Train Tickets on an IJPP Card
    Fraport Publishes Indicative Fares from Every Permitted Operator: To Ljubljana Bus Station They Run from about 38 to 62 EUR, with a Stated Tolerance of 10 per Cent Either Way
    The Terminal Runs from 4:30 AM to 11 PM, Adjusted to the Flight Schedule. If You Are Already inside You Can Stay Overnight, but Nobody New Is Admitted until 4:30 AM
    One. Check-In Desks Are Numbered A1 to A14 and B15 to B22 in a Single Hall, and the Gates Are Lettered A and B in the Same Building, so No Transfer between Terminals Exists
    Fraport Advises 2 to 2.5 Hours before Departure, and 3 Hours for Turkish Airlines and flydubai. Check-In Usually Opens 120 Minutes Ahead and You Must Be at the Gate 20 min Before
    A Day Is 17.90 EUR in P1 beside the Terminal, 21.00 EUR in the Covered Parking House, 14.90 EUR in P2 and 11.90 EUR in P3. From the Fourth Day the Daily Rate Drops
    The Business Lounge Opens Daily 5 AM to 9 PM, Airside after Security. Business Class and Alliance Status Cards Get in; Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass When There Is Room
    No. Fraport States That Luggage Storage Is Not Available at the Airport for Security Reasons, so Plan on Carrying Your Bags or Leaving Them at Your Accommodation
    // Know before You Go

    Travel Tips & Essential Information for Slovenia

    Slovenia Folds the Julian Alps, Karst Caves and a 46 Kilometre Stretch of Adriatic into a Country You Can Cross in Three Hours. Ljubljana Is Small Enough to Walk. The One Rule That Catches Drivers Out Is the Motorway E-Vignette, Bought Online Rather than at a Kiosk

    Slovenia AT A GLANCE
    Slovenia
    LanguageSlovene
    Capital CityLjubljana
    CurrencyEuro (EUR)
    Time ZoneCET, CEST
    Emergency112 · 113 Police
    Driving SideRight
    Plug TypeType C and Type F
    Voltage230 V, 50 Hz
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    Official Languages: Slovene

    English Is Widely Spoken in Ljubljana, around Bled, on the Coast and by Almost Anyone under Fifty, and Signage in Tourist Areas Is Usually Bilingual. Slovene Is the National Language, with Italian Co-Official in Four Coastal Municipalities and Hungarian in Three in Prekmurje

    Mobile Network: 4G Reaches Essentially the Whole Populated Country and 5G Now Covers Close to All of It, so Speeds in Towns and on the Motorways Are Good. The 3G Networks Were Switched Off in 2022 and 2023, so a Handset That Cannot Do 4G May Not Connect at All. Signal Thins in Deep Alpine Valleys and in the Show Caves

    Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Slovenia Is in the EU, so an EU or EEA Plan Roams Here at Home Rates and Needs Nothing Extra. Arriving from outside the EU, Roaming Is Usually the Most Expensive Way to Get Online. An eSIM Is the Quickest Fix for a Compatible Phone, Because It Activates before You Land with No Shop Visit. A Local SIM Still Wins If You Want a Slovenian Number or Are Staying for Months. Compare Coverage in the Julian Alps Rather than Headline Speeds

    Cards and Contactless Work Almost Everywhere, Small Cafes Included, and Ljubljana City Buses Take No Cash at All. Keep Twenty to Thirty Euros in Coins and Small Notes for Mountain Huts, Farm Stays, Parking Machines and Market Stalls, Which Are the Places Still Likely to Be Cash Only

    Tipping Is a Thank You Here, Not a Wage Top-Up, Because Staff Are Paid a Normal Salary. In Bars and Cafes People Round the Bill Up to the Next Euro, and in a Restaurant 10 Percent Counts as Generous. Taxi Fares Get Rounded Up and a Guide on a Full Day Tour Takes a Few Euros a Person. Leave It in Cash, Because Card Terminals Rarely Offer a Tip Field

    Plug Type: Type C and Type F

    Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

    Adapter: Anyone Arriving from Continental Europe Can Use Their Own Plugs. Visitors from the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan Need a Plug Adapter. Phone and Laptop Chargers Are Almost Always Rated 100 to 240 Volts and Need Nothing, but a 110 Volt Hairdryer Will Not Survive 230 Volts

    Violent Crime against Visitors Is Rare and Both Cities and Villages Are Comfortable after Dark. What Hurts People Here Is the Outdoors, so Alpine Storms, Snow-Fed Rivers and Narrow Mountain Roads Deserve More Respect than the Crime Figures. Petty Theft Turns Up in Ljubljana Old Town and at Lakeside Car Parks

    • Dial 112 Free from Any Phone for Ambulance, Fire and Mountain or Cave Rescue, and 113 for the Police
    • Carry Your Passport, Because Police Can Fine You 50 to 200 Euros for Failing to Show Identification
    • Dipped Headlights Are Compulsory Day and Night All Year, and Winter Tyres Are Required from 15 November to 15 March
    • Check the Mountain Forecast Every Morning, Because Storms Build over the Julian Alps through the Afternoon
    • Brown Bears Live in Woodland across the Country, so Make Noise on Forest Paths and Never Approach a Cub
    • Treat the Soča and the Gorge Pools with Care, Because the Water Is Snow-Fed, Fast and Colder than It Looks
    • Buy Insurance That Covers Hiking, Skiing, Caving and Mountain Rescue If You Are Leaving the Valleys

    Do

    • Buy the Motorway E-Vignette Online before You Drive
    • Carry Cash for Mountain Huts, Farm Stays and Parking Machines
    • Tap a Contactless Card or an Urbana Card on Ljubljana Buses
    • Book Gorge and Cave Time Slots Ahead in Summer
    • Check the Alpine Forecast before Every Mountain Walk
    • Learn Dober Dan, Prosim and Hvala, Which Open Every Door

    Avoid

    • Do Not Join a Motorway without a Valid E-Vignette
    • Do Not Camp or Sleep in a Van Away from a Licensed Campsite
    • Do Not Drink and Drive, Because the Limit Is 0.5 and Zero for New Drivers
    • Do Not Swim in Rivers or Gorges Where the Signs Forbid It
    • Do Not Treat a Marked Alpine Trail as a Casual Afternoon Stroll
    • Do Not Take a Hire Car into Croatia without Telling the Rental Company

    Local Cultural Tips

    • Nothing Is Far — Lake Bled Is an Hour from Ljubljana and the Adriatic Ninety Minutes
    • Tap Water Is Excellent Everywhere and Free in Restaurants If You Ask, so Bring a Refillable Bottle
    • The Karavanke Tunnel from Austria Is Tolled Separately, and the Coast Road around Koper Needs No Vignette
    • Slovenia Is Not Slovakia and the Language Is Slovene, Not Slovak — Locals Notice the Difference at Once
    • Show Caves Stay Cold All Year, so Carry a Jacket into Postojna or Škocjan Even in August
    • Accommodation Adds a Nightly Tourist Tax of Roughly Three Euros a Person in Ljubljana and Less Elsewhere
    • Coffee Is a Sit-Down Ritual Rather than a Takeaway, and Nobody Will Move You Off a Terrace
    • Say Dober Dan When You Walk into a Shop, a Bakery or a Small Restaurant, and Nasvidenje When You Leave
    • Take Your Shoes Off When You Enter a Home, Unless Your Host Tells You Otherwise
    • Greet Other Walkers on a Mountain Trail, Because a Short Dober Dan Is the Norm on Every Path
    • Be on Time for Tours, Tables and Appointments, Because Punctuality Is Taken Seriously
    • Keep Your Voice Low on Buses and Trains and in Old Town Streets Late in the Evening
    • Smoking and Vaping Are Banned in Bars, Restaurants and Every Enclosed Public Space
    • Dress Modestly and Speak Quietly in Churches, Especially during a Service
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