Key facts
Slovenia is a member state of the European Union located in Southern Europe. There are 4 countries (Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy) that Slovenia shares its borders with. The official language of Slovenia is Slovene.
The national currency in Slovenia is Euro (EUR). The euro (€) is subdivided into 100 cent (c).
Slovene
Banknotes
€5€10€20€50€100€200€500
Slovene
Coins
€1€25c10c20c50c1c2c
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Slovenia is 199.97 Mbps and mobile is 122.83 Mbs.The global average is 192.62 Mbps and 126.54 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density Slovenia has more ATMs than most other countries.79.78 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration You can buy a SIM card in Slovenia without having to register it with your ID or passport.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Slovenia. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Slovenia will celebrate 15 national public holidays. The next one Reformation Day will take place on October 31.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s Daynovo leto | |
| January 2, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s Daynovo leto | |
| February 8, 2024Moving holiday | Prešeren DayPrešernov dan | |
| March 31, 2024Moving holiday | Easter Sundayvelikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek | |
| April 1, 2024Moving holiday | Easter Mondayvelikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek | |
| April 27, 2024Moving holiday | Day of Uprising Against Occupationdan upora proti okupatorju | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | May Day Holidaypraznik dela | |
| May 2, 2024Moving holiday | May Day Holidaypraznik dela | |
| May 19, 2024Moving holiday | Pentecostbinkoštna nedelja, binkošti | |
| June 25, 2024Moving holiday | Statehood Daydan državnosti | |
| August 15, 2024Moving holiday | Assumption DayMarijino vnebovzetje | |
| October 31, 2024Moving holiday | Reformation Daydan reformacije | |
| November 1, 2024Moving holiday | Day of the Deaddan spomina na mrtve | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas Daybožič | |
| December 26, 2024Moving holiday | Independence and Unity Daydan samostojnosti in enotnosti |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Slovenia?
There are no Mariott hotels in Slovenia.
There are no Hilton hotels in Slovenia.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Slovenia.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Slovenia.
There are Radisson hotels in Ljubljana.
There are no Accor hotels in Slovenia.
What fast food chains are present in Slovenia?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Slovenia.
The KFC chain operates in Slovenia.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Slovenia.
The Subway chain operates in Slovenia.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Slovenia.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Slovenia.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Ljubljana?
Weather data for Ljubljana (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Slovenia.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Slovenia
Sources
- Slovenia Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Slovenia (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public places excluding entertainment and restaurants. Local limitations may apply in some areas.
Cananbis legality Recreational usage is decriminalized, and medical use is legal in certain circumstances.
Travellers under 17 years of age shall not be entitled to relief at import of tobacco products and alcohol or alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 90L of still wine (60L of sparkling wine)
- 110L of beer
- 10L of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22%
- 20L of fortified or sparkling wine or other liqueurs up to 22%.
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 4L of wine
- 16L of beer
- 1L of spirits over 22% volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages less than 22% volume
Tobacco allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
Sources
- Import of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products (Financial administration of the Republic of Slovenia)
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)