Slovenia is a wonderful country for a trip with kids. There are some great activities, fantastic historic sites, interesting food and a capital city that is much less touristy (and expensive) than its neighbours. If you’re looking for a Slovenia family holiday there is plenty in this country to occupy you and your kids. Family holidays in Slovenia will be a great hit with all ages. And there’s a great variety from fantastic city breaks to beautiful countryside.
Browse through our list of the best family holiday Slovenia has on offer. All on this list of family holidays Slovenia has have either been personally stayed in by one of our Family Hotels Expert team or heavily researched so you don’t need to. Click on the ‘check availability here’ button to find out the availability and cost.
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Lake Bled – Slovenia family holiday
Lake Bled is a beautiful setting and perfect for Slovenia family holidays. There’s a castle, gorgeous blue waters and the prettiest backdrop of mountains.
Close enough to Ljubljana for day trips this is a lovely part of the country to enjoy fresh air and outdoor pursuits.
Hotel Grand Toplice is perfect for a getaway here as it’s got the most picturesque setting. Stay here on a half board basis with flights and transfer.
There’s an indoor thermal pool and if you like to bathe outside the hotel has its own lido and beach. The hotel also has boats for hire.
Kranjska Gora – family holidays to Slovenia
Kranjska Gora is the sweetest mountain resort. It has a really picturesque centre.
It’s the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities and take in the mountain air.
The Hotel Ramada & Suites Kranjska Gora is a great base. Stay here on a half board basis with flights included.
Set right in the centre of the town with gorgeous views of the Julian Alps. You can use the swimming pool at the hotel next door too which is great for kids.
Bohinj – Slovenia family holidays
Lake Bohinj isn’t as well known as Lake Bled but in many ways is more spectacular.
It is a stunning location and perfect for a family holiday to Slovenia.
Stay at Hotel Bohinj which has numerous indoor and outdoor pools with water chutes and play areas.
This is a stylish hotel and you can stay here on a half board basis with flights included.
Slovenia Family Resorts
If you are looking to book your own flights and are simply looking for a family hotel in Slovenia then read on. We have found some great Slovenia family resorts across the country.
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is such an underrated capital city. It has such a cool vibe to it with cafes lining the river and the whole city full of places to grab an ice cream (at one of the cheapest prices you’ll find them across Europe).
Kids will love the House of Illusions or the fun Minicity (a little like Kidzania). The Castle which overlooks the whole of Ljubljana is a fun visit with kids.
And there are lots of great restaurants that are very family-friendly.
Stay at the brilliant Radisson Blu which towers high and has very lovely sized rooms and interconnecting rooms for families.
It’s central so easy to wander out from and has an amazing breakfast to set you all up for the day exploring. Find out more about the hotel below.
Lake Bled
Lake Bled is one of the most iconic sights of Slovenia – a gorgeous lake with a fairytale like church on an island in the middle of it.
Bled is somewhere that really is as magical as it looks in the photos, depending on when you go it may just be filled with tourists (avoid July and August if you can).
That said it is still a beautiful place to visit and packed full of water-based activities and chances to get out hiking and mountain biking.
Stay at the Garni Hotel Savica, a great hotel if you’re visiting with kids and has family rooms which are spacious and comfortable as well as two bedroom apartments.
The hotel is just a few steps from the lake and has an entertainment programme for kids as well as free entrance to the nearby swimming and thermal pools.
This area really does provide some of the best family activity holidays Slovenia has to offer. Find out more about the hotel below.
Bohinj
26 kilometres from Lake Bled is an arguably even more beautiful lake at Bohinj.
It is less well known and because of this less crowded. It’s also a great place to base yourself for a Slovenia family holiday as it’s easy to get from here to many of the other key sights in the country.
It’s a great area for active holidays from horse riding to kayaking, but if you’re looking for something more relaxed then paddling in the crystal clear lake waters is a great tonic.
Stay at the Hotel Bohinj ECO which is one of Slovenia’s top eco-hotels and it doesn’t scrimp on luxury.
Attached to the hotel is the the Aquapark Bohinj so kids will love the chance to have fun here too. The hotel has family rooms which are ideal for those travelling with children.
Ankaran
Koper is Slovenia’s fifth largest town and while there is certainly an industrial slant to some of it there is a gorgeous historic centre which is beautiful to wander through.
Set only three miles from the border with Italy there’s a real melting pot of cultures here both in terms of the languages spoken and food.
Head across the bay to the resort town of Ankaran which borders the beautiful Debeli Rtič Landscape Park.
The mix here of seaside and pine forest is intoxicating.
The Villa Bor – Hotel & Resort is a lovely beach front property with two swimming pools and family rooms with sofa beds.
Set amongst pine and olive trees there are playgrounds and a beautiful beach for families to enjoy. In fact it’s one of the best beaches in Slovenia.
Find out more about the hotel below.
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Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora is set in the Julien Mountains and is another destination for great active, outdoor holidays.
The town is very pretty and fairytale like with a very picturesque church in the centre.
While there’s plenty here to do in the summer months Kranjska Gora really comes in to its own in winter.
Then this town is perfect as a ski destination with a great ski school and runs to keep all levels of skier happy.
There are also the winter activities like husky sledding, snowshoeing and even an ice climbing centre.
Stay at the Ramada Resort in the centre of the town which has a really fun, warm swimming pool which kids will love. There are family rooms complete with sofabed for those travelling with children.
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Piran
Piran is a really beautiful town set on the Adriatic Coast.
It has a gorgeous historic centre packed full of narrow alleyways which will make you feel as though you’ve stepped in to a history book.
It really is stunning. Stay at the Barbara Piran Beach Hotel & Spa which is set on its own private beach and both the Croatian and Italian borders are less than ten miles away.
There are family rooms and kids will love the playground and the short walk to the sea. Find out more about the hotel below.
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Maribor
Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia and well worth a visit.
This is a city that’s easy to wander through and very picturesque. Visit Maribor Castle, run around in the lovely city park and take a stroll along the Drava River.
This is a car-free town making it very family-friendly.
Stay at the Hotel Orel which is set in a historic building in the city and features family rooms for those travelling with kids.
There’s a great breakfast and a small indoor play area to keep younger children happy.
Best of all it’s located in the pedestrianised area making it easy to wander out to see the sights of the city. Find out more about the hotel below.
Kamnik-Savinja Alps
For a really immersive experience you can’t beat a stay at the eco resort of Terme Snovik, in the heart of the Slovenian Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
Here they have lovely, modern apartments which are well set up to give you a great stay.
The hotel offers lots of opportunities to get out and enjoy the countryside.
Best of all they have their own thermal pools which come with water slides.
Go for bike rides and rambles in the beautiful countryside here with forests and meadows and over the hills of Velika Planina and Menina Planina mountain plateaus.
It is a lovely location (and easy for a day trip in to Ljubljana for some city fun). This is a really lovely family-friendly resort.
Portorož
Portorož is Slovenia’s upmarket beach area.
This is a great place for families to come who are looking to relax by the sea. It may not have all the character of some of the country’s other coastal resorts but it has a very feel-good feel to it.
Stay at the Hotel Histrion which is between the towns of Portorož and Piran.
There is so much to keep families happy here from an on-site water park to indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs.
There’s a children’s playground and great family rooms to give everyone a fantastic Slovenia family holiday.
Frequently asked questions about taking a Slovenia family holiday
Is Slovenia good for a family holiday?
Slovenia is great for a family holiday with some beautiful towns and cities and breathtaking countryside. It’s also very well priced. All of our hotels and destinations mentioned here will give you a great family break.
Is Slovenia safe for tourists?
You have to be careful everywhere you visit in the world but by and large Slovenia is incredibly safe. It is also very welcoming.
Top tips for taking a family holiday in Slovenia
Consider flying in to Venice or Zagreb if flights to Ljubljana aren’t coming up cheap enough, it’s very easy to drive in to Slovenia from its neighbouring countries.
If you do hire a car in another country make sure you buy the correct disc a VIGNETA) which you can buy as soon as you cross the border.
Your Slovenia family holiday check list
- ✈️ – Find great flights to Slovenia with Opodo
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- 🅿️ – Book your airport parking at a fantastic rate here with Holiday Extras
- 🇸🇮 – Pick up your tickets for Slovenian attractions here
- 💳 – Get a Currensea Card to easily pay for purchases abroad
- 📚 – Get planning your trip with the Lonely Planet guide to Slovenia
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