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Camping in Slovenia: fabulous lakes and rugged mountains

More and more campers have discovered the magic of the versatility of Slovenia. With its fabulous lakes, rugged mountains, unspoilt woods, Mediterranean coastal strip and lovely cities, this country is certainly not inferior to its neighbours Italy, Austria and Croatia. Another advantage: your wallet will be happy with a holiday in Slovenia as well.

Fairy tales do still exist

In the luscious northern part of Slovenia, fairy tales really do seem to exist. Hike, cycle or mountain bike through the Julian Alps and admire the imposing mountain tops in the distance. Explore the dense forest in Triglav National Park and see how the Sava River and the Soča River meander through the landscape to finally discharge into glassy lakes. Lake Bohinj is Slovenia’s largest lake, but Lake Bled is its most famous lake. This is due to the beautiful location of a white church on an island in the middle of the lake.

White sandy beaches and healing spas

Further east and south, the landscape flattens. In the southwest, there is even a short coastal strip along the Adriatic Sea with white sandy beaches and Mediterranean seaside towns like Piran and Izola. The famous caves of Postojna and Škocjan lie further inland. The charming capital city Ljubljana is located in the centre of the country.

Towards the east, the landscape is characterised by hills, vineyards and spas. These spas, called ‘terme’ in Slovenian, often have large family campsites nearby. They include swimming pools, water parks and wellness resorts. This means there is something for every family member. But do go out to cities in the area. Ptuj in particular, Slovenia’s oldest city, is a cultural wonder.

Different climates in one country

Slovenia has different climate zones, which is rather exceptional for such a small country. The southwest borders on the Adriatic Sea and has a Mediterranean climate with dry, sunny summers and mild winters. Further inland, there is a temperate maritime climate, comparable to that of the Netherlands. In the mountainous north and northeast, you will find a continental climate, with larger differences in temperature and regular precipitation. In the winter, this usually falls in the form of snow, which means winter sports are excellent in areas such as Kranjska Gora and Mariborsko Pohorje.

Important information for your trip to Slovenia:

Benzine (Eurosuper 95 and 98) and diesel are widely available. LPG (Avtoplin) is reasonably available. When filling up with LPG, the Italian connection (dish) is used.
Petrol stations are often in any case open from Monday through Saturday from 7:00 to 20:00. At border crossings, along motorways and in major cities, petrol stations are usually open seven days a week and 24 hours a day.

There is a restricted number of possibilities for charging in Slovenia. Most charging stations are located around Ljubljana.

Before you start your journey, check whether mountain passes are closed. For more information: alpenpaesse.de (in German).

Low beam lights (or daytime running lamps) are mandatory during the day. At equivalent crossings, traffic from the right has right of way. Traffic on the roundabout has right of way if so indicated by traffic signs. Drivers may only call handsfree. The use of earbuds or headphones are also prohibited for drivers. Children shorter than 1.50 metres must be in a child’s seat. From 15 November through 15 March, winter tyres (or snow chains in the car) are mandatory.

If traffic jams form, keep to the right or left as far as possible so that a free lane is created in the middle for emergency vehicles. You may only enter a crossing if you are certain that you can cross and will not remain stationary on the crossing due to traffic. Passing a stopped school bus is prohibited if children are getting in or out. When driving in reverse, you must use your hazard lights. During the winter period, the minimum profile depth for summer and winter tyres is 3 millimetres.

A warning triangle is mandatory in the car. Caution! Two warning triangles are mandatory for a car with a caravan or trailer. A first-aid box and spare bulbs are only mandatory in cars with a Slovenian registration number. It is recommended that safety vests be present for all passengers.

A motorhome or car-caravan combination may be a maximum of 4 metres high, 2.55 metres wide and 18 metres long (the caravan itself may be a maximum of 12 metres long).

A bicycle helmet is mandatory for children under 15 (even if they are on the back). Calling or texting while cycling is prohibited. Nor may a cyclist wear headphones or earbuds. Children under 8 years must be transported in a child’s bicycle seat. Cycling side-by-side is only allowed on bicycle paths that are wide enough.

On motorways and highways in Slovenia, a toll vignette is mandatory for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes. A caravan or trailer does not require a separate vignette. The vignette can be ordered online via evinjeta.dars.si/selfcare or at Slovenian petrol stations, supermarkets and kiosks and at major petrol stations in neighbouring countries in the border region. If you order the vignette online before you travel, it will save on waiting time at the Slovenian border.
There are other rules for vehicles (including motorhomes) over 3.5 tonnes. For more information: darsgo.si.
Use of the Karawanks Tunnel, between Austria and Slovenia, is not included in the toll vignette. Extra toll must be paid for this. For more information: asfinag.at/en/toll/section-toll/.

Place a warning triangle at a sufficient distance behind the car if the hazard lights do not work or if the car is not clearly visible for the other traffic (place two triangles next to each other is you are pulling a trailer). All passengers must wear a safety vest. If you have had a breakdown, call the alarm number of your breakdown assistance insurer. Or call the emergency control centre of the Slovenian automobile association (AMZS) at +386 1 530 53 53 (or 1987). Towing on the motorway is permitted up to the first exit. If there is visible damage to the car, ask for a police report (potrdilo); this will be needed at the border on your way home.

Some Slovenian campsites, located at springs with thermal water, have specialised in wellness. These campsites are at a high level. Beautifully located campsites in the Julian Alps, bordering on Austria and Italy, are somewhat simpler and more focussed on nature and families. They focus mainly on sports-loving camping guests such as hikers, mountain bikers and mountain climbers. Many campsites have playgrounds and entertainment for the little ones. Free camping (outside of campsites) is generally prohibited, only being permitted with prior permission from the local public authorities or police.

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