{"id":47909,"date":"2025-06-07T21:52:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T19:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/potniski.sz.si\/po-poletni-domovini\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T07:49:33","slug":"by-train-through-summer-slovenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/potniski.sz.si\/en\/by-train-through-summer-slovenia\/","title":{"rendered":"Throughout summer-coloured Slovenia by train"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This summer, discover the beautiful landscapes and hidden corners of our country while traveling by train. Comfortable and sustainable.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Traveling by train across Slovenia is very affordable, especially if you travel on weekends or during holidays. A very economical choice for multi-day weekend trips is also the IZLETka<\/a><\/strong> ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find additional suggestions for train trips at the link Trips and events in Slovenia<\/strong><\/a>.

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Before each planned trip, we recommend checking the current timetable<\/a> as well as any potential disruptions and replacement transport<\/a> in rail traffic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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LJUBLJANA<\/strong> IN THE SUMMER VIBE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visit our capital, the main city of all Slovenians. Its well-maintained and pleasant city center gives it a youthful vibe, and the rich offering of cultural and sports events, along with numerous experiences, ensures that you simply cannot be bored in Ljubljana. Amidst the lively city atmosphere, you can also rest and cool off in the many well-kept green areas and city parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily take a train to the main railway station<\/strong> and then walk to the city center<\/a><\/strong> (10 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find additional information and ideas at visitljubljana.com<\/strong><\/a>. You are also invited to the events of Festival Ljubljana<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An unforgettable visit to the Slovenian Railway Museum<\/a><\/strong>, located just over a kilometer or a pleasant 15-minute walk from the main railway station<\/a><\/strong>, is also highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Visit Ljubljana<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RELAXED SUMMER MARIBOR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visit the capital of Styria, the city of the world’s oldest vine, which inspires with its rich history, diverse culture, and the sincere warmth of its people. Take a stroll through the pleasant city center, the promenade along the Drava River (Lent), and the nearby picturesque wine-growing hills. With the regular city bus line G6<\/a><\/strong>, you can easily reach the embrace of the mighty green forests of Pohorje, where summer temperatures are much more pleasant. If you bring a bicycle with you, you can embark on an adventure along the Drava River, on the Drava Cycling Route<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find additional information and ideas at visitmaribor.si<\/a><\/strong>. Don’t miss the traditional Lent Festival<\/a><\/strong>, which starts on June 20th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily take a train to the main railway station and then walk to the city center<\/a><\/strong> (10 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TO SUMMER CELJE, THE CITY OF COUNTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


The moment you step off the train and walk through the main building of Celje railway station, you will find yourself in the beautifully arranged old town center. Celje is also known as the city of counts due to one of the most powerful European noble families. After exploring the town center, you can head to the Old Castle of Celje or the nearby green surroundings and pleasant, well-maintained cycling paths for an active break. In nearby \u017dalec (take a train towards Velenje<\/a><\/strong>), there is the world attraction Beer Fountain<\/a><\/strong>, which will pleasantly refresh you in the summer temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find additional information and ideas at visitcelje.eu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Visit Celje<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TO NOVO GORICA, EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nova Gorica, the youngest Slovenian city, and the neighboring Italian city of Gorizia are the first borderless European Capitals of Culture in history. You can reach Nova Gorica with several train connections (transfer at Jesenice or Se\u017eana station). On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, there is also a regular direct train Ljubljana \u2013 Jesenice \u2013 Nova Gorica (in the morning to Nova Gorica and in the afternoon back to Ljubljana).
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You can find additional information and ideas on the website www.go2025.eu<\/a><\/strong> and www.slovenia.info<\/a><\/strong>.
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SUNNY KOPER<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take a train to the largest city in Slovenian Istria and stroll through the well-maintained old town center, where you can explore various cultural landmarks<\/a><\/strong>, enjoy a good coffee in one of the city’s cafes, or walk by the sea and through the city park along the Semedela promenade. With a bicycle, you can continue your journey on well-maintained cycling paths all the way to Croatia, and other coastal towns are accessible by well-organized bus transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find additional information and ideas at visitkoper.si<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Visit Koper<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BY TRAIN TO THE SPAS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The spa train provides a direct connection by train from Ljubljana to Thermana La\u0161ko (La\u0161ko station) and further to Terme Olimia (Atomske Toplice Hotel station). Both spas are located in the immediate vicinity of the railway station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More:<\/strong> The Spa Train<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MANY OTHER PLACES IN SLOVENIA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We have listed just a few suggestions in Slovenia. You can also plan pleasant and spontaneous train trips around our country according to your own wishes. Many places in Slovenia are connected by railway, discover them using the timetable search engine on our website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can find the map of the railway network in Slovenia with all stations and stops at the link Map of Slovenian rail network<\/a><\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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You can find additional suggestions for train trips and affordable package deals at the link Trips and events in Slovenia<\/a>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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GROUP TRAVEL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Groups should report their intended travel at the following e-mail address: izleti.skupine@slo-zeleznice.si<\/a><\/strong>. More: Group travel<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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