Wild camping in Slovenia

Tolls for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
On Slovenian motorways and trunk roads, a vignette is compulsory for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes of total weight. The vignettes can be purchased through the ADAC or in Slovenia at petrol stations, the Slovenian post office or other sales outlets near the border crossing.

Tolls for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
For vehicles with a total weight of over 3.5 tons, the electronic toll system DarsGo must be used. You can order the device online before your trip or purchase it at a local DarsGo service. You can find out where such DarsGo services are available or how to order them online at https://www.darsgo.si/portal/.

Always have your documents at hand
You should always carry a valid identity card or passport with you. At border crossings as well as at routine checks you must be able to identify yourself with a photo ID. If you cannot prove your identity directly, you may be subject to fines ranging from 200 € to 1,200 €.

Special features in road traffic
In Slovenia, there is a lighting obligation, therefore all roads must be equipped with dipped headlights all year round. In comparison to other countries, it is also necessary to stop at a yellow traffic light. Another special feature is the winter tire requirement. In the period from 15 November to 15 March, you must drive with winter tires or snow chains.

Fact #1 - Stara Trta
According to the Guinness Book, the Stara Trta is the oldest vine in the world. What does Stara Trta mean? It is Slovenian for "old vine."

Fact #2 - Young country
Slovenia celebrated its 25th birthday in 2016. The year was founded in 1991 after the 10-day war.

Fact #3 - Nature
Slovenia is almost 60 % covered with forest and is home to about 500 to 700 brown bears. One of the largest populations in Europe.

Fact #4 - Chimney
The chimney of the thermal power plant in Trbolvlje is 362 meters high and thus the highest industrial chimney in Europe.

Fact #5 - Melania Trump
Melania Trump is Slovenian. She is only the second First Lady born outside the USA. Her entry into the USA was illegal, by the way.

Fact #6 - The River Soca
The river Soca is known for its light blue-turquoise color. This is due to its high lime content and the green algae in the river.

Fact #7 - Introduction of the euro
After just 15 years of its currency, 90 % of the population voted for the immediate introduction of the euro when entering the EU.

Fact #8 - Caves
There are over 10,000 caves in Slovenia, including the second-largest dripstone cave in the world, the Postojna Caves.

Fact #9 - Bee love
Slovenia has only about two million inhabitants, 90.000 of whom are beekeepers. So you shouldn't miss honey here.

Fact #10 - Wine
Wine is an important part of Slovenia. It is not only the oldest vine in the world, but there is also one winery for every 70 inhabitants.