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{{infobox Country|in = Southern Europe|map = <map lat='46.1' lng='15'zoom='Slovenia7'view='0' is a country in [[Eastern Europe]]. Hitchhiking used to be more common here in the past, but today people seem to be more afraid of hitchhikers. But still, it is quite popular. From the ='Slovenia'/>|language = Slovenian|capital, = [[Ljubljana]]|pop = 2,110, it is possible to easily hitchhike to the north 547|currency = Euro (€)|hitch = <good>|neighbour = [[MariborAustria]], [[AustriaCroatia]]), to the east ([[CroatiaHungary]], [[ZagrebItaly]]) and }} __TOC__'''Slovenia''' is a country in '''Central Europe''' according to the South (Postojnawikipedia, alternatively part of [[ItalySouthern Europe]]). It is a member state of the best [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Hitchhiking used to use highways entrancesbe more common here in the past, but it is still very doable and safe. Drivers are happy to hold see a sign marking your destinationhitchhiker and will tell you stories about hitchhiking when they were young. Hitchhiking People in Slovenia usually speak English (at least the rural areas is even easier, basics) but German and a ride Italian (on the cost) can be found even also come in the smallest roadshandy.

== Cities 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 their car plate's signs ==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 capital – “LJ”* '''north-east''' ([[Maribor]] – “MB”* , [[Celje]], [[Murska Sobota]], [[Vienna]], [[Graz]] ([[Austria]]), [[Hungary]]), '''north-west''' ([[Jesenice]], [[Bled]], [[Villach]], [[Salzburg]] ([[Austria]]), [[Germany]]), '''south-east''' ([[Zagreb]] ([[Croatia]])) and '''south-west''' ([[Postojna]], [[Koper]] – “KP”, [[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* Krsko – “KK”* Kranj (Bled {{E|61}} - Italy and Bohinj direction) – “KR”western croatia to western Austria passing Ljubljana {{E|59}} - Eastern Croatia to eastern Austria {{E|51}} - costline {{Aat|2}} - Ljubljana to eastern Croatia {{Aat|5}} - Maribor to Hungary* Postojna – “PO”* Slovenj Gradec – “SG”== International airports ==* Murska Sobota (Hungary direction) – “MS”[[Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport]] - locals call it by its old name Brnik* Nova Gorica (Italy direction) – “GO”[[Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport]]* Novo Mesto – “NM”[[Portorož Airport]]

Sometimes drivers Since Slovenia is a part of the Schengen area, borders are not that friendly 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). Border crossing often get jammed, especially on the borders with Croatia in summer and they the Austrian border, before the Karavanke (Karawanken) tunnel. When leaving the country, don't wish forget that Hungary doesn't use € as their currencies, but '''Hungarian Forint'''. You can exchange Euros in Slovenian banks or post offices. Croatia uses euro since jan 2023.  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, especially at the weekend. https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/travelling-abroad The link above takes you to the '''Slovenian Railways page'''. There you abroadcan find all about the train connections with neighbour countries (usually departing from Ljubljana and skipping small stations), as well as local lines, sometimes they even leave many of which can take you just before over the border crossingas well. But don't worry! If It is also the last way out, if you are going to Italy get stuck somewhere. ([[Trieste]], [[Venice]]stay strong<3) For intercity busses check out Arriva, Nomago or Flixbus websites and https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/ if your best option starting point is to hitchhike till the border city Ljubljana. Different bus companies cover different lines.  '''Border towns/ villages that might help:''' AUSTRIA (Jesenice, Kranjska gora, Dravograd, Slovenj Gradec, Maribor), CROATIA (Brežice, Krško, Dobova, Piran, Črnomelj, Ptuj), HUNGARY (SezanaMurska Sobota, Lendava, Hodoš) and ITALY (Nova Gorica, Sežana, Koper, Bovec, Vipava) Crossing from there take Slovenia to Austria : Border crossing is a bus very luxurious hitching spot, as the traffic slows down to about 10km/h (€1because of the pay toll for Karavanke tunnel, when the road is busy) so the whole highway sees you clearly.90) or 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 train (Don20-40€ 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 buy mind you. You can also go from house to house and ask for a ticketplace to set up the tent in the garden. Couchsurfing, especially in Ljubljana, just hop works fine as well. '''Tips''' are not mandatory or expected inrestaurants, but itis always nice to tip, if you's 10 minre happy with the service.Slovenians often tip in bars. There are 2 main words for "hi" in Slovenian. '''Živjo''' (Ž is pronouced /ˈʒeː/) till is used in Ljubljana and surrondings, and '''Zdravo''' is dominant around Maribor. You can make a good impression by knowing the difference between the Italian village of Villa Opicinatwo;) == 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. From there you can take plenty of buses Wildcamped without problems '' - [[User:ianmenendez|Ian]] ''Hitchhiked east to Trst west in summer 2023, everything and everybody was great except when crossing from Hungary. The area near Pince was quite unpopulated (Triestestuck 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 continue instead ended up stringing together a few local rides of a few minutes to Veniceget 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}}   

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