Surrounded by high Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Slovenia is a hidden gem in the heart of Europe. It is a land where the Pannonian Plain meets the mysterious Karst, where hills and valleys show off their pristine nature. Green mountains, lakes, waterfalls, forests, caves, hills, plains, rivers and the sea – all on 20,273 km2 of land. The beautiful nature is replete with historic buildings, castles, churches and parks, where old traditional customs are still alive, and the people are friendly and cheerful.
Slovenia borders on Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. The coastal climate is Mediterranean, and continental in the plateaus and valleys of the east, which makes this country an ideal tourist destination throughout the year.
There are many places to visit, depending on a visitor’s interest and the duration of the stay. The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana, a charming city with an old centre containing many beautiful architectural masterpieces by Jože Plečnik. The coast offers its visitors a chance to relax in the sun, while making short trips to the historical gardens of Štanjel, walking the streets of medieval Piran, seeing the vast saltpans of Sečovlje, visiting the Postojna Cave, or even taking a boat to nearby Venice, the city on the sea. Those who enjoy walking in verdant mountains should stop in Bled to ring the wishing bell in a small church in the middle of the lake, or hike from Bohinj to many of the nearby hills. Slovenia is also known for its great wine and delicious traditional food that appeals even to people with a discerning palate.
For more information about Slovenia visit the following website: http://www.slovenia.info
The capital of Slovenia is located in the centre of the country, about an hour’s drive from the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Ljubljana is a lively industrial, commercial, administrative, and cultural centre with a population of 300,000, of which 54,000 are students. With its cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries, the picturesque Old Town on the banks of the Ljubljanica River is an increasingly popular tourist attraction. For more information, visit http://www.visitljubljana.si
The nearest airport is the Ljubljana International Airport (Brnik), located 25 km northwest of the city .
Important: An early booking of your flight is strongly recommended!
There are direct flights to Ljubljana from: Amsterdam, Belgrade, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Moscow, Munich, Paris, Podgorica, Prague, Sarajevo, Skopje, Tirana, Vienna, Warsaw, Zurich.
Distances from other major international airports: Trieste (120 km), Venice VCE & TSF (230 km), Zagreb (150 km).
- GRH Transportation services
- GoOpti shuttle service
- Taxi service: approximately 50€
- Klagenfurt (Austria) - 90 km
- Trieste (Italy) - 90 km
- Venice (Italy) - 240 km
- Munich (Germany) - 410 km
- Venice (Italy) - 240 km
Participants who
require a visa to enter Slovenia need to request a letter of guarantee, which
will be issued by the Conference Secretariat. The letter of guarantee is issued
exclusively for the purposes of visa arrangements and does not imply provision
of any financial or other support.
Information on visas
and addresses of embassies is available on the web site of the Slovenian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In case you apply for a visa at an
embassy, please fill in the form below in order to obtain the letter of guarantee
and fax it to +386 1 241 72 96 or send it by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Participants who
already possess a valid Schengen visa type C or a valid residence permit issued
by another Schengen country do not need to obtain an additional visa to enter
Slovenia.
You need to follow these steps:
- Register for the conference and pay the registration fee.
- Fill in the form below and send your request for a letter of guarantee to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- After we have received the filled-in form we will issue a letter of guarantee and send you a copy by email and an original by post.
- Should you require the letter of guarantee immediately, please let us know. We can arrange a shipping by DHL. Please note that DHL costs need to be paid in advance.
- After you have received your letter of guarantee contact the embassy that can issue your visa.
- Letter of Guarantee