Despite its small size, Slovenia has many world-class male and female athletes who have won medals in major sporting competitions. In general, Slovenia is known as a very athletic country, as most of its people take part in some type of physical activity. Slovenia is also famous for being an excellent organiser of sports competitions. Feel Slovenia’s heart beating for sports, cheer on athletes with us, or try out one of the many sports activities yourselves.
There are also exciting sporting events in Slovenia in the warmer months, when mainly cycling and running competitions are at the forefront. In addition, Slovenia hosts some major indoor and water competitions. Get ready to cheer on world-class athletes or take on the challenge yourselves by participating in recreational sporting competitions.
The Summer Olympic Games in Paris will certainly be the sporting pinnacle of 2024. The best athletes in the world will compete for Olympic medals in the French capital between 26 July and 11 August 2024. Among these, look out for the top Slovenian athletes. According to the relative proportion of Olympic medals per capita, Slovenia ranks among the top countries in the world. So, you can count on us. We got this!
Slovenia is not only a land of top athletes, but it’s also an excellent organiser of large sports competitions. Check out the most highly anticipated large sporting events in 2024.
Fans of cycling, running, hiking and sports climbing are in for a treat during the summer months in Slovenia. Check out which competitions taking place in Slovenia have found their way onto Slovenian and international sport calendars.
Get to know the summer Slovenia as experienced by top-level athletes and outdoor activity enthusiasts.
Road cycling is gaining in popularity among Slovenians on the wings of successes of Slovenian professional cyclists. We have our own "treats" for the most enthusiastic cyclists on racing bikes. Discover some of the most popular road cycling tours where top Slovenian cyclists have been making names for themselves.
MoreRoad cycling is gaining in popularity among Slovenians on the wings of successes of Slovenian professional cyclists. We have our own "treats" for the most enthusiastic cyclists on racing bikes. Discover some of the most popular road cycling tours where top Slovenian cyclists have been making names for themselves.
MoreSlovenia also has a number of top-level kayakers and canoeists, starting with the reigning Olympic silver medallist Peter Kauzer and European champion Benjamin Savšek. Feel some of the adrenaline they experience on the rapids of the country’s clear rivers. The wildest experience awaits you on the emerald beauty of Soča, while other Slovenian rivers will also be able to provide you with a challenge. If not exactly in a kayak or canoe, maybe in some other vessel.
MoreDiscover the most attractive climbing challenges in Slovenia. Climb via ferrata of various difficulty levels to reach places that offer magnificent views. Try one of the 113 natural climbing sites. Visit indoor climbing centres and solve the riddle among grips like Janja Garnbret.
MoreThe diverse Slovenian landscape offers excellent venue for mountain bikers. Get to know Slovenia by travelling the most beautiful touring cycling routes, which lead you to luxurious views, skill challenges and, above all, to indescribable pleasures in green nature - from the Alpine world to the sea.
MoreSome are part of international trails, other connect interesting places in Slovenia. Long-distance cycling routes in Slovenia lead you through the green country and reveal its diversity. With all the attractions along the way, the kilometres will fly by.
MoreSlovenia has catapulted many sports stars into the world spotlight. Many of them have won medals at all major competitions and entered not only the Slovenian, but also the global history of sport. Since there are many world-class Slovenian athletes, we present you the hottest sport names from Slovenia at the moment.
In winter, you can cheer for your sports heroes at five venues during the Alpine skiing, ski jumping, cross-country skiing and snowboarding World Cup events. In addition to attending these races, you can have fun at the events accompanying them.
Large sporting events are part of Slovenia’s winter fairly-tale, particularly world cup competitions in various winter sports. One of the 2024 winter highlights is the Golden Fox, the Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup, which will see its 60th edition. The majority of events will take place in Planica, the Slovenian cradle of Nordic sports, where world-cup cross-country skiing and Nordic combined competitions will be held. Ski jumpers will end their season on the Planica giant ski jumping hill. Check out the details in the brochure and save the dates of the winter sports treats organised in Slovenia.
If, while watching world-class athletes, you also feel like enjoying some sporting activities in the snow, you can experience most of the winter sports venues in periods when there are no races or competitions.
Feel just a hint of the adrenaline felt by your sporting heroes or simply enjoy wonderful nature. There are plenty of opportunities in Slovenia for activities in all seasons, and you can then soothe your sore muscles in spas and health resorts that are just a stone’s throw away from sports centres.
Learn about the advantages of choosing Slovenia as your winter holiday destination.
Discover why it is worth choosing Slovenia for your cycling holiday.
Vacation by rivers, lakes, in thermal spas or at the seaside.
Slovenia is a hiking paradise. More than 10,000 kilometres of marked hiking trails.
Go to Slovenian spas and health resorts to get fresh energy and health.
Treat yourself to an active break and relaxation in Slovenian spas.
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