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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, how normal it used to be, about hitchhiking when they were young. People in Slovenia mostly usually speak English well (<60 yrsat 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, or to Pannonian basin in 5h.

From 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, and to hold a sign marking your destination. For more info, check out the page Hitchwiki Ljubljana.

== Regions and their number plates ==Important roads in Slovenia===={{E|57}} - Ljubljana to eastern Austria

[[File:hhlj.jpg{{E|right|thumb|250px|A hitchhiker holding a sign with the number plate code for 61}} - Italy and western croatia to western Austria passing Ljubljana'']]

{{E| class="wikitable sortable"|59}} -Eastern Croatia to eastern Austria! Region's capital || Code || Other towns{{E|51}} -costline| [[Celje]] || CE || [[Velenje]]{{Aat|2}} -Ljubljana to eastern Croatia| [[Koper]] || KP || [[Izola]]|-| [[Kranj]] || KR || [[Jesenice]], [[Škofja Loka]]{{Aat|5}} -| [[Krško]] || KK |||-| [[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

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 a little bit more strict on the Croatian border, because Cro the country is not a part of Schengen yet. Now letYou's hopell usually get stuck in the line of cars, it changes soon:)waiting time depends on the traffic.

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

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

The link above takes you to the '''Slovenian Railways page''', where . There you can see find all about the train connections with neighbour countries (usually departing from Ljubljanaand 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)

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 there the road is a lot of trafficbusy) 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}}