Guidebook Updates for Slovenia

When we learn of critical changes to the information in our guidebooks on Slovenia, we post them here. (Of course, it's still smart to reconfirm critical transportation and sightseeing details locally.) Armed with a Rick Steves guidebook and these late-breaking updates, you're set for a great trip!

Across Slovenia

For books printed before September 2025, the following may apply:

  • In Slovenia, drivers are now required to buy toll stickers online (called e-vignettes). While cars rented in Slovenia will likely be registered and loaded with the e-vignette already, it's smart to check; and if you're renting a car in another country and driving into Slovenia, you'll likely need to acquire an e-vignette in advance (go to the official e-vignette website, enter your car's license plate information and some other details, and pay by credit card). The vignettes are no longer available for purchase in gas stations, post offices, etc.

Julian Alps

For books printed before September 2025, the following may apply:

  • The Kanin cable car near Bovec is being rebuilt and will likely not reopen until at least 2026.
  • The Hiša Sonca accommodation in Kobarid has closed.
  • The correct URL for Apartments Mašera (in Kobarid) is www.apartments-masera.com.

Karst

For books printed before September 2025, the following may apply:

  • The combo-ticket for Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle no longer includes the summer-only shuttle between them.
  • There is no longer a free local shuttle from the Divaca train station to the Škocjan Caves. Try Taxi Netgo at +386 70 629 581.

Lake Bled

For books printed before September 2025, the following may apply:

  • Advance reservations are now all but required to visit Vintgar Gorge — same-day tickets are rarely available. While the gorge is spectacular, the hassles of getting there, reserving a slot, and hiking back to your starting point make it almost not worth the effort. The gorge hike is one-way, so you must hike overland back to the entrance, taking at least an hour on often poorly maintained trails.

Ljubljana

For books printed before September 2025, the following may apply:

  • You can now prebook a slot for tours of the Jože Plečnik House online; it's no longer possible to book via email (booking over the phone is still ok in a pinch).
  • The Kavalirs shuttle is now only for people with limited mobility, and you must call to reserve a ride.
  • Cubo Hotel has a new website and email address: www.cubogroup.si, [email protected].

Ptuj

For books printed before August 2023, the following may apply: