Activities for Children in Slovenia

What activities and attractions are there in Slovenia for children? This would be my first question if I were to visit this small Central European country with kids.

Slovenia is just the perfect holiday destination if you want to keep your children busy and enetertained during your stay.

Nature's Wonders in Slovenia

It's amazing how a small country like Slovenia can be so versatile regarding its natural attractions. At one day you admire the steep mountains peaks soaring toward the blue sky, gentle, green slopes, speedy alpine streams running through valleys where you can pick colourful alpine flowers while by night you walk along Slovenia's coastline enjoying the warm, Mediterranean breeze blowing from the Adriatic sea.

Children Activity Ideas in Slovenia

Alpine Fun- Hiking & Biking

A great part of Slovenia is an alpine world with jagged mountain ridges of the Julian Alps, Karavanke Alps and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

Hiking on the easier tracks of the Triglav National Park can be convenient activity for families with kids too. Spectaular waterfalls, formidable cliffs, and the alpine plants and animals make the walking an exciting experience.

Rent a mountain bike if you prefer to explore the hills in a quicker way. Make sure you and your kids wear safety caps.

More active teenagers can try mountain climbing with the help of experienced tutors.

Conquering the Waters

At Lake Bohinj or at Lake Bled in the Julian Alps kayaking can be a fantastic way of absorbing the stunning scenery. The peaceful rivers Ljubljanica or the Mura are alos nice for rowing.

Easy rafting on the Sava river will be a real thrill for the whole family.

Though Slovenia coast suggest bathing in the sea, and lying in the sun windsurfing and diving spots provide entertainment for the the more active.

Smaller kids will enjoy the Aquarium in Piran which exhibits a range of local marine species. If you want to take a closer look on marine life than go on a tour wih a glass-bottomed boat.

Aquaparks and thermal spas in Slovenia were designed with kids' entertainment in mind. Slides, whirlpools and many other facilities make it children's paradise. Those who have toddlers shouldn't worry either because pools for the little ones can also be found at Slovenia's thermal centres: the Atlantic Water City in Ljubljana, Radenci, Moravske toplice, Lasko, Terme Snovik etc.

Horseback Riding

Lipica the famous breeding spot of the Lipizzaner horses also functions as a tourist center in Slovenia offering riding courses, carriage rides and horse perfomances.

Horse riding for kids in Slovenia

Tourist Farms

If you want your kids to experience rural activities book a holiday for the whole family in one of the numerous tourist farms. Read more about Tourist Farms in Slovenia.

Winter Fun in Slovenia

Since most ski tracks in Slovenia are rather short and not too steep they 're ideal for families with kids. to parctice skiing. There are many child-firendly ski resorts of Slovenia like Mariborsko Pohorje, Vogel or Soriska Planina.

Snowboarding is a trendy sport among teeneagers and Slovenia offers plenty snow covered slopes to glide down on board.

So a winter holiday in Slovenia will be rewarding for the whole family.

Cultural and Historic Sights for Kids in Slovenia

The numerous Slovenian castles and fortresses perched on hill tops will be favourite spots for children. Most castles have interesting exhibitions and to see a medieval knight tournament will be fun and specatacular for all members of the family.
See more historic and cultural sights in Slovenia.

The Predjama Cave Castle hosts a knight tournament titled Erazem Jamski every August.

While at Predjama don't miss the nearby Postojna cave system where you can go on an underground adventure on a railway. Find out more about cave sin Slovenia.

Good to Know:

Most museums in Slovenia don't charge entrance fees for children under the age of 5.

Urban Entertainment in Slovenia

If your children just can't live without some form of modern entertainment than the larger Slovenian towns like Ljubljana and Maribor should be included in your list of places to visit in Slovenia. In Ljubljana's huge Arena entertainment centre you can watch a movie in the 3D Digital Cinema, play bowling or billiard.

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