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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 today people aren´t used to hitchikers it is still very doable and they could be suprised safe. Drivers are happy to see a hitchhiker and will tell youstories about hitchhiking when they were young. But still, hitchiking is quite possible and safe. You will find that people People in Slovenia usually speak English quite good, (at least the basics) but German language and Italian (on the cost) can also come in handy.

Hitchiking with 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 areaterritory. Geographic landscapes change fast and you can get from the edge foot of the highest mountain (Triglav, 2864m) Alps to the Adriatic sea or the Pannonian basin in a cca. 2 hour drive)about 3h ride.

At motorway service areasFrom the capital city [[Ljubljana]], it is easy to hitchhike to the '''north-east''' ([[Maribor]], [[Celje]], [[Murska Sobota]], [[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, standing with and to hold a sign seems 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 work better than asking peopleget a pick even on the smallest roads. Highways are always in a good condition, especially if you don't speak Slovenianthere are also service areas on the motorway.

[[File:hhlj.jpg====Important roads in Slovenia===={{E|right|thumb|250px|A hitchhiker holding a sign with the number plate code for 57}} - Ljubljana'']]to eastern Austria

{{E| class="wikitable sortable"|61}} -Italy and western croatia to western Austria passing Ljubljana! Region's capital || Code || Other towns{{E|59}} -Eastern Croatia to eastern Austria| [[Celje]] || CE || [[Velenje]]{{E|51}} -costline| [[Koper]] || KP || [[Izola]]{{Aat|2}} -Ljubljana to eastern Croatia| [[Kranj]] || KR || [[Jesenice]], [[Škofja Loka]]|-| [[Krško]] || KK ||{{Aat|5}} -| [[Ljubljana]] || LJ || [[Domžale]], [[Kamnik]]|-| [[Maribor]] || MB || [[Ptuj]]|-| [[Murska Sobota]] || MS |||-| [[Nova Gorica]] || GO |||-| [[Novo Mesto]] || NM |||-| [[Postojna]] || PO |||-| [[Slovenj Gradec]] || SG |||}to Hungary

*[[Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport]]- locals call it by its old name Brnik

Sometimes drivers Since Slovenia is a part of Schengen, borders with Austria, Hungary and Italy are not that friendly and they don't wish to take a problem. Usually you abroadjust pass them without stopping, but 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 police would stop the border city (Sezana) vehicles and from there take a bus ask for documents (€1.90) till the Italian village of Villa Opicina. From there you can take plenty of buses to Trst (TriesteID is enough for EU citizens) and continue to Venice. From begining of December 2011. there It 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 anymorelittle bit more strict on the Croatian border, because there the country is schengen rule and no border crossings any morenot a part of Schengen yet. If you want to hitchike to [[Trieste]] or further to [[Italy]]You'll usually get stuck in the line of cars, walk waiting time depends 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 betterthe traffic.--[[User:Cro gavran|Cro gavran]] 22:11, 21 April 2012 (CEST)

If you are going to [[Zagreb]]When leaving the country, don't forget that Croatia and you were not lucky enough to get a direct rideHungary don't use Euro(€) as their currencies, try to get to a city called Brezicebut '''Croatian Kuna''' and '''Hungarian Forint'''. From there take either a bus You can exchange Euros in banks 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)post offices.

Crossing from Austria to Slovenia :If you don't want to pass the border, but get a ride pick to Ljubljanatowns or villages close by, there you can take trains or busses to pass it. It is a point some 60km before ljubljana where trucks are weighed and presumably not very expensive, especially at the weekend. https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/travelling-abroad The link above takes you to the old border check point was in place'''Slovenian Railways page'''. Get out here and There you can hitch find all about the cars train connections with neighbour countries (usually departing from Ljubljana and possibly even get a ride to Croatia / Serbia skipping small stations), as well as local lines, many of which can take you'll be catching all over the border as well. It is also the traffic coming from Austrialast way out, if you get stuck somewhere. (stay strong<3) Of course, you can always use Flixbus or any other bus line too. [[User  '''Border towns/ villages that might help:Whisperingofthestars|Jass]] received a ride in September 2012 after 5 minutes of waiting to eastern Croatia ''' AUSTRIA (Jesenice, Kranjska gora, Dravograd, Slovenj Gradec, Maribor), CROATIA (Brežice, Krško, Dobova, Piran, Črnomelj, Ptuj), HUNGARY (Murska Sobota, Lendava, Hodoš) and ITALY (but should have exited in Zagreb as there is little traffic on any rest station in CroatiaNova Gorica, Sežana, Koper, Bovec, Vipava).

Border crossing is a very luxurious hitching spot, as the traffic slows down to about 10km/h (in because of the pay toll for Karavanke tunnel, when the afternoon at leastroad 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 not allowed, but the law is usually not enforced. As long as you don't make fires and follow basic camping rules, people won't mind you. You can also go from house to house and ask for a place to set up the tent in the garden. 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 by knowing the difference between the two;) == Personal Experiences == ''Hitchhiked east to west in winter 2023. Waiting times where usually less than 15 minutes and everyone was happy to see a hitchiker. Wildcamped without problems '' - [[User:ianmenendez|Ian]] ''Hitchhiked east to west in summer 2023, everything and everybody was great except when crossing from Hungary. The area near Pince was quite unpopulated (stuck for about twelve hours at Lendava petrol station, thumbing at sunset and sunrise in the same spot after a nap in the local graveyard) and instead ended up stringing together a few local rides of a few minutes to get to Murska Subota, then got to Ljubljana in two rides. On one ride, a Hungarian told me that "hitchhiking is part of Slovenian culture" and that they aren't of hitchhikers as much as other countries. '' -- [[User:Vinteuil|Vinteuil]] == Nomadwiki & Trashwiki == {{nomadwiki}}