By joining the European Union, Slovenia also gained in the field of youth tourism. The latest figures indicate that the number of young travellers who visited Slovenia in the second half of the year increased by three times, with the majority of them spending their time in Ljubljana. Speaking of this, we should mention that the young people who visited Slovenia this year praised the Celica youth hostel as one of the most beautifully arranged hostels of its kind in Europe.

Slovenia is an excellent place for sport and recreation; active holidays are possible in all parts of the country during all seasons. In the winter time visitors are attracted by wonderful ski slopes, in summer by the waters and the sky above Slovenia, in spring and autumn by the colourful hiking and cycling trails… Slovenian ski centers and winter resorts attract Alpine and tour skiers, cross-country skiers, borders, sledgers. Many schools of skiing will introduce you to winter joys which can also be experienced by air and at some places – by paragliding.

Hiking & Trekking To Triglav, 2864 m

The ascent to Triglav from Bohinj over the Uskovnica alp with the return through the Triglav Lakes Valley and through the fairytale world of the Fužinske planine alps. Access and starting point: The same as that of the Pršivec hike.
Description: We turn right from the parking lot over the meadow and through the forest to the bridge Hudičev most over the channels of the Mostnica river. When crossing the bridge, a path branches off before us, along which we ascend the Uskovnica alp. On it, not far from the cottage Koča na Uskovnici (1154 m), the marked paths split.

We continue towards the mountains Spodnji Tosc and Zgornji Tosc, go around the elongated slope of Tosc and reach the cottage Vodnikov dom (1817 m). We continue to the saddle Konjsko sedlo (2020 m), from where we ascend the cottage Triglavski dom na Kredarici (2515 m), and to the Triglav summit along the east ridge of the mountain.We descend along the west side to the cottage Tržaška koča na Doliču (2151 m), from where we continue over plateau-like Hribarice between Kanjavec and Vršaki into the Triglav Lakes Valley and through the valley to the cottage Koča pri Triglavskih jezerih (1685 m).
After ascending Štapce (1851 m), we take a stroll over the Ovarija alps (1660 m) and the alps Dedno polje (1560 m) and Planina pri Jezeru (1453 m),to the Vogar alp (1054 m), from where we descend to the starting point.
Lenght: 38 km
Course in low mountains, in high mountains
Difficulty moderately difficult tour, demanding secured trail
Altitude difference : 2500 m
Duration of tour : 16 to 19 hrs; two- or three-day hike

Numerous clubs for parachuting, hang-gliding, ballooning and flying centres offer the experiences of enjoyable winds.

The land of forests promises many joys to hunters and clean rivers and lakes attract fishermen.

The Slovenian coast of the Adriatic sea is a nice starting point for lovers of sailing, surfing and diving. The Soča and other rivers present a challenge to kayakers, canoeists and rafters.

Everywhere across Slovenia there are riding clubs, and there are well-marked mountain and other hiking trails. Bicycling is also possible almost everywhere – from the temporary tourist to the lovers of more challenging rides, who will enjoy specially prepared and marked cycling trails.

As a part of Slovenian tourist centres, especially health resorts, many sport halls, tennis courts, squash courts etc. are available.

Golf has become an increasingly popular sport among the lovers of active holidays; it is played not only by Slovenians but also by our foreign visitors. It has been popular in our country since the year 1938. At that time the golf course at picturesque Bled was opened. Today golfers are welcome to eight golf courses and numerous practice areas.