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|language = Slovenian
 
|capital = [[Ljubljana]]
 
|capital = [[Ljubljana]]
|pop = 2,020,000
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|pop = 2,089,310
 
|currency = Euro (€)
 
|currency = Euro (€)
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'''Slovenia''' is a country in [[Southern Europe]]. It is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Hitchhiking used to be more common here in the past, but today people aren´t used to hitchikers and they could be suprised to see you. But still, hitchiking is quite possible and safe. From the capital, [[Ljubljana]], it is possible to easily hitchhike to the north/east ([[Maribor]], [[Austria]]), to the south ([[Croatia]], [[Zagreb]]) and to the west (Postojna, [[Italy]]). It is the best to use highways entrances, and to hold a sign marking your destination. Hitchhiking in the rural areas is even easier, and a ride can be found even in the smallest roads. Highways are always in a good condition, there are also service areas on the motorway.
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'''Slovenia''' is a country in '''Central Europe''' according to wikipedia, alternatively part of [[Southern Europe]]. It is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Hitchhiking used to be more common here in the past, but it is still very doable and safe. Drivers are happy to see a hitchhiker and will tell you stories about hitchhiking when they were young. People in Slovenia usually speak English (at least the basics) but German and Italian(on the cost) can also come in handy.
  
On motorway service areas, standing with a sign seems to work better than asking people, especially if you don't speak Slovenian.
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Hitchiking close to highways will take you far and fast, but if you have enough time, use it to hitchhike on the small roads. Slovenia can offer you a lot to see on its small territory. Geographic landscapes change fast and you can get from the foot of the Alps to the Adriatic sea or the Pannonian basin in about 3h ride.
  
== Cities and their number plate codes, regions and airports ==
 
* [[Ljubljana]], the capital – “LJ”
 
* [[Maribor]] – “MB”
 
* [[Koper]]  – “KP”
 
* [[Celje]], [[Velenje]] - "CE"
 
* [[Krsko]] – “KK”
 
* [[Kranj]] (Bled and Bohinj direction) – “KR”
 
* [[Postojna]] – “PO”
 
* [[Slovenj Gradec]] – “SG”
 
* [[Murska Sobota]] (direction [[Hungary]]) – “MS”
 
* [[Nova Gorica]] (direction [[Italy]]) – “GO”
 
* [[Novo Mesto]] – “NM”
 
  
'''Airport'''
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From the capital city [[Ljubljana]], it is easy to hitchhike to the '''north-east''' ([[Maribor]], [[Celje]], [[Vienna]], [[Graz]] ([[Austria]]), [[Hungary]]), '''north-west''' ([[Jesenice]], [[Bled]], [[Villach]], [[Salzburg]] ([[Austria]]), [[Germany]]), '''south-east''' ([[Zagreb]] ([[Croatia]])) and '''south-west''' ([[Postojna]], [[Koper]], [[Italy]]). Your best choice would be to use highway entrances, and to hold a sign marking your destination. For more info, check out the page Hitchwiki Ljubljana.
* [[Spodnji Brnik|Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport]]
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Hitchhiking in the rural areas is even easier, and it is possible to get a pick even on the smallest roads. Highways are always in a good condition, there are also service areas on the motorway.
  
[[File:hhlj.jpg|right|thumb|334px|A hitchhiker holding a sign with the number plate code for Ljubljana'']]
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The highway rest stops, standing with a sign seems to work better than asking people, especially if you don't speak Slovenian.
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====Important roads in Slovenia====
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{{E|57}} - Ljubljana to eastern Austria
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{{E|61}} - Italy and western croatia to western Austria passing Ljubljana
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{{E|59}} - Eastern Croatia to eastern Austria
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{{E|51}} - costline
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{{Aat|2}} - Ljubljana to eastern Croatia
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{{Aat|5}} - Maribor to Hungary
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== International airports ==
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*[[Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport]] - locals call it by its old name Brnik
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*[[Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport]]
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*[[Portorož Airport]]
  
 
== Border Crossings ==
 
== Border Crossings ==
Sometimes drivers are not that friendly and they don't wish to take you abroad, sometimes they even leave you just before the border crossing. But don't worry! If you are going to Italy ([[Trieste]], [[Venice]]), your best option is to hitchhike till the border city (Sezana) and from there take a bus (€1.90) till the Italian village of Villa Opicina. From there you can take plenty of buses to Trst (Trieste) and continue to Venice. From begining of December 2011. there is no train from Sežana to Villa Opicina or any other connection from Slovenia to Italy.[http://www.rtvslo.si/tureavanture/prevozna-sredstva/ukinjen-vlak-ki-je-vozil-med-ljubljano-in-benetkami/272637 Reference]. Border is also not a problem anymore, because there is schengen rule and no border crossings any more. If you want to hitchike to [[Trieste]] or further to [[Italy]], walk on main road left from train station towards BTC sign, and try to catch a ride to [[Trieste]] or Villa Opicina. This is not best hitchhiking spot, but I didnt found better.--[[User:Cro gavran|Cro gavran]] 22:11, 21 April 2012 (CEST)
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Since Slovenia is a part of Schengen, borders with Austria, Hungary and Italy are not a problem. Usually you just pass them without stopping, but sometimes the police would stop the vehicles and ask for documents (ID is enough for EU citizens). It is more strict on the Croatian border, because Cro is not a part of Schengen yet. You'll usually get stuck in the line of cars, waiting time depends on the traffic. Let's hope, it changes soon:)
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When leaving the country, don't forget that Croatia and Hungary don't use Euro(€) as their currencies, but '''Croatian Kuna''' and '''Hungarian Forint'''. You can exchange euros in banks or post offices.
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If you want to pass the border, but get a pick to towns or villages close by, you can take trains or busses to pass it. It is not very expensive.
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https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/travelling-abroad
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The link above takes you to the '''Slovenian Railways page'''. There you can find all about the train connections with neighbour countries (usually departing from Ljubljana and skipping small stations), as well as local lines, many of which can take you over the border as well. It is also the last way out, if you get stuck somewhere. (stay strong<3)
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Of course, you can always use Flixbus or any other bus line too.
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'''Border towns/ villages that might help:''' AUSTRIA (Jesenice, Kranjska gora, Dravograd, Slovenj Gradec, Maribor), CROATIA (Brežice, Krško, Dobova, Piran, Črnomelj, Ptuj), HUNGARY (Murska Sobota, Lendava, Hodoš) and ITALY (Nova Gorica, Sežana, Koper, Bovec, Vipava)
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Crossing from Slovenia to Austria :  
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Border crossing is a very luxurious hitching spot, as the traffic slows down to about 10km/h (because of the pay toll for Karavanke tunnel, when the road is busy) so the whole highway sees you clearly. There is also plenty of space for drivers to pick you up.
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== Useful information ==
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As everywhere in Europe, it it not allowed and very dangerous to '''cross the highway''' in Slovenia. Also be careful about crossing the red lights in Slovenian cities, you'll get a 20-40€ fine, if you get caught.
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'''Wildcamping''' in Slovenia is officially prohibited, but by my personal experience, that is not a big problem. As long as you don't make fires and follow basic rules, people won't mind you. If you want to camp close the buildings on the private property, ask the locals. As long as nobody calls the police you're good. Couchsurfing, especially in Ljubljana, works fine as well.
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'''Tips''' are not mandatory or expected in restaurants, but it is always nice to tip, if you're happy with the service. Slovenians often tip in bars.
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There are 2 main words for "hi" in Slovenian. '''Živjo''' (Ž is pronouced /ˈʒeː/) is used in Ljubljana and surrondings, and '''Zdravo''' is dominant around Maribor. You can make a good impression making a difference between the two;)
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== Personal Experiences ==
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== Nomadwiki & Trashwiki ==
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If you are going to [[Zagreb]], and you were not lucky enough to get a direct ride, try to get to a city called Brezice. From there take either a bus or a local train to the border village called Dobova, from which there is every two hours a cheap local train to Zagreb (€1.50).
 
  
Crossing from Austria to Slovenia :
 
If you don't get a ride to Ljubljana, there is a point some 60km before ljubljana where trucks are weighed and presumably the old border check point was in place. Get out here and you can hitch all the cars and possibly even get a ride to Croatia / Serbia as you'll be catching all the traffic coming from Austria. [[User:Whisperingofthestars|Jass]] received a ride in September 2012 after 5 minutes of waiting to eastern Croatia (but should have exited in Zagreb as there is little traffic on any rest station in Croatia).
 
  
  
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Revision as of 16:01, 5 February 2021

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Language: Slovenian
Capital: Ljubljana
Population: 2,089,310
Currency: Euro (€)
Hitchability: <good>
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Slovenia is a country in Central Europe according to wikipedia, alternatively part of Southern Europe. It is a member state of the European Union as well as the Schengen Agreement. Hitchhiking used to be more common here in the past, but it is still very doable and safe. Drivers are happy to see a hitchhiker and will tell you stories about hitchhiking when they were young. People in Slovenia usually speak English (at least the basics) but German and Italian(on the cost) can also come in handy.

Hitchiking close to highways will take you far and fast, but if you have enough time, use it to hitchhike on the small roads. Slovenia can offer you a lot to see on its small territory. Geographic landscapes change fast and you can get from the foot of the Alps to the Adriatic sea or the Pannonian basin in about 3h ride.


From the capital city Ljubljana, it is easy to hitchhike to the north-east (Maribor, Celje, Vienna, Graz (Austria), Hungary), north-west (Jesenice, Bled, Villach, Salzburg (Austria), Germany), south-east (Zagreb (Croatia)) and south-west (Postojna, Koper, Italy). Your best choice would be to use highway entrances, and to hold a sign marking your destination. For more info, check out the page Hitchwiki Ljubljana. Hitchhiking in the rural areas is even easier, and it is possible to get a pick even on the smallest roads. Highways are always in a good condition, there are also service areas on the motorway.

The highway rest stops, standing with a sign seems to work better than asking people, especially if you don't speak Slovenian.

Important roads in Slovenia

E 57 - Ljubljana to eastern Austria

E 61 - Italy and western croatia to western Austria passing Ljubljana

E 59 - Eastern Croatia to eastern Austria

E 51 - costline

A 2 - Ljubljana to eastern Croatia

A 5 - Maribor to Hungary

International airports

Border Crossings

Since Slovenia is a part of Schengen, borders with Austria, Hungary and Italy are not a problem. Usually you just pass them without stopping, but sometimes the police would stop the vehicles and ask for documents (ID is enough for EU citizens). It is more strict on the Croatian border, because Cro is not a part of Schengen yet. You'll usually get stuck in the line of cars, waiting time depends on the traffic. Let's hope, it changes soon:)

When leaving the country, don't forget that Croatia and Hungary don't use Euro(€) as their currencies, but Croatian Kuna and Hungarian Forint. You can exchange euros in banks or post offices.


If you want to pass the border, but get a pick to towns or villages close by, you can take trains or busses to pass it. It is not very expensive.

https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/travelling-abroad

The link above takes you to the Slovenian Railways page. There you can find all about the train connections with neighbour countries (usually departing from Ljubljana and skipping small stations), as well as local lines, many of which can take you over the border as well. It is also the last way out, if you get stuck somewhere. (stay strong<3)

Of course, you can always use Flixbus or any other bus line too.


Border towns/ villages that might help: AUSTRIA (Jesenice, Kranjska gora, Dravograd, Slovenj Gradec, Maribor), CROATIA (Brežice, Krško, Dobova, Piran, Črnomelj, Ptuj), HUNGARY (Murska Sobota, Lendava, Hodoš) and ITALY (Nova Gorica, Sežana, Koper, Bovec, Vipava)

Crossing from Slovenia to Austria : Border crossing is a very luxurious hitching spot, as the traffic slows down to about 10km/h (because of the pay toll for Karavanke tunnel, when the road is busy) so the whole highway sees you clearly. There is also plenty of space for drivers to pick you up.

Useful information

As everywhere in Europe, it it not allowed and very dangerous to cross the highway in Slovenia. Also be careful about crossing the red lights in Slovenian cities, you'll get a 20-40€ fine, if you get caught.

Wildcamping in Slovenia is officially prohibited, but by my personal experience, that is not a big problem. As long as you don't make fires and follow basic rules, people won't mind you. If you want to camp close the buildings on the private property, ask the locals. As long as nobody calls the police you're good. Couchsurfing, especially in Ljubljana, works fine as well.

Tips are not mandatory or expected in restaurants, but it is always nice to tip, if you're happy with the service. Slovenians often tip in bars.

There are 2 main words for "hi" in Slovenian. Živjo (Ž is pronouced /ˈʒeː/) is used in Ljubljana and surrondings, and Zdravo is dominant around Maribor. You can make a good impression making a difference between the two;)

Personal Experiences

Pls add info

Nomadwiki & Trashwiki

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