Slovenia holidays

1 destination in Slovenia, with real fares from London Heathrow. See Ljubljana below, or plan dates in the trip search.

Highlights

Ljubljana is a small, green capital built around a river bend and a hilltop castle, almost all of it within walking distance of the centre.

Why go

A compact centre wrapped around a bend in the Ljubljanica river, with the old town's bridges and riverside cafés a short walk end to end.
A hilltop castle reachable by a short funicular ride, with views back over the city's rooftops and out towards the surrounding hills.
A genuinely green capital, with a large central park and tree-lined streets close to the old town rather than pushed out to the suburbs.

Worth knowing

Ljubljana itself is small, and a longer stay usually means day trips out to the lakes or caves beyond the city rather than more to see in the centre.
The old town's narrow, partly cobbled streets make it an awkward fit for wheeled luggage.

Ljubljana
City · Slovenia
€135 from London Heathrow2h 15m, direct

Fares are one-way prices from London Heathrow, per traveller, checked regularly against Travelpayouts — indicative, not live quotes. See the packages page for real return windows with dates.

When to go

Spring: Mild and green, comfortable for walking the riverside before the summer crowds and heat arrive.
Summer: Warm, with the riverside cafés and outdoor terraces at their busiest.
Autumn: Cool and quiet, with good light along the river and thinner crowds in the old town.
Winter: Cold, with markets along the river through December and the castle a good option on clearer days.

Weather across Slovenia

Monthly highs and rainfall averaged across Slovenia’s 1 published destination — one place inside that set can run warmer or cooler than this. Gold months are the best weather fit by our formula.

Best overall: June · July · August · September
Hottest: July · 29°C
Wettest: September · 154mm

January, averaged across these destinations: daily high 6°C, 110mm rainfall.
February, averaged across these destinations: daily high 10°C, 51mm rainfall.
March, averaged across these destinations: daily high 13°C, 86mm rainfall.
April, averaged across these destinations: daily high 16°C, 91mm rainfall.
May, averaged across these destinations: daily high 20°C, 140mm rainfall.
June, averaged across these destinations: daily high 26°C, 92mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
July, averaged across these destinations: daily high 29°C, 96mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
August, averaged across these destinations: daily high 28°C, 98mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
September, averaged across these destinations: daily high 22°C, 154mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
October, averaged across these destinations: daily high 19°C, 148mm rainfall.
November, averaged across these destinations: daily high 11°C, 117mm rainfall.
December, averaged across these destinations: daily high 6°C, 98mm rainfall.

What it costs

An inexpensive restaurant meal runs around €12. A budget hotel room is typically around €73/night, €122 mid-range. These are Slovenia-wide estimates, not live listing prices.

Getting around

The old town and the main sights sit close enough together to cover on foot; a funicular runs up to the castle for those who would rather not walk the hill.