General information for foreign visitors

Electricity: 230 watts
Exchange rate: Slovenia uses the euro. The Euro became the official monetary unit on 1^st January 2007.

Cash and traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at banks, post offices and exchange offices. There are also many cash points available. Check the exchange rates on the Bank of Slovenia’s website.
Prices as regards to tourism are lower than in neighbouring countries, like Austria and Italy.

Holidays in Slovenia:
1^st and 2^nd January – New year
8^th February – Prešern’s day (Slovene cultural holiday)
March/April – Easter Sunday and Monday, Easter
27^th April – Day of rebellion
1^st and 2nd May – Labour day
25^th June – National Day
15^th August – Maria’s Assumption
31^st October – Reformation day
1^st November – Remembrance day
25^th December – Christmas
26^th December – Independence Day