MOST IMPRESSIVE SLOVENIAN EVENT VENUES IN 2023
Can you recommend a cool event location? It should be out of the ordinary and unknown to the competition. It should be authentic, offering world-class cuisine and a photogenic spot for taking photos. Oh, and we would like to drive to the venue by car.
Such questions prompted us to start collecting data about the best regional special venues years ago. Up to now, we have gathered and edited more than 700 special venues from 18 countries. You can search our selection of venues with the help of our search engine – FIND SPECIAL VENUES.
Did you know Slovenia boasts 119 special venues?
Our list features 119 incredible Slovenian special venues suitable for hosting seminars, educational programmes, congresses, and team buildings. Moreover, they have proven to be excellent locations for hosting weddings, birthdays, picnics, anniversaries, and other celebrations.
Special venues have become the most searched word in Kongres Magazine’s communication system. That is why we created a list of the most searched venues by local and international event organisers in 2023.
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Special Venues: Vila Vipolže
Vila Vipolže tells a story in the heart of the Slavic, Germanic and Romanic worlds. The identity of the Brda region, a land of invigorating moments, has been carved by both international winds and homeland soil. The exceptional Venetian architecture gives a feeling of festivity and an academic touch.
Special Venues: Russian Dacha
The Russian Dacha on the outskirts of Ljubljana changed quite a few owners throughout the years. Now, it has found one who wanted to show the heritage of a Russian-styled house to a wider audience. The sole purpose of building the dacha was to restore the legacy, both inside and outside, bringing the guests back to the early 20th century.
Special Venues: Vinag Wine Cellar
The Vinag wine cellar offers an unforgettable atmosphere and a chance for you to explore the area while learning about the magic of wine drinking and tasting some local specialities. The cellar warmly welcomes every guest with a tasting of three different types of wine.
Special Venues: Edvard, a trendy pop-up spot
Newly open on Igriška 5, in the centre of it all, but still, in a peaceful street and amidst the centre’s greenery, Edvard is set on the ground floor of a building protected as a monument of cultural value. Edvard charms with its trendy and modern approach to event organisation with an emphasis on pop-up events.
Special Venues: Greenhouse Ljubljana
An event held by Jameson Family & Friends event and education was dedicated to all the business partners of Pernod Ricard Slovenia, where they could get to know the entire Jameson family of Irish whiskey in a unique venue – Greenhouse Ljubljana, an extraordinary pop-up venue.
Special Venues: Old Vine House Maribor
Situated near the Drava river, this 16-century house with a vine facade is within walking distance from the city centre and is also reachable by car. It has become one of the city’s main attractions. After all, it is the home to the 400-year-old vine, called “žametna črnina” (Blue Franconian).
Special Venues: Zemono Mansion
Gostilna pri Lojzetu alias Zemono Mansion can be hired out for catering, with some of the past catering jobs being for weddings on desolate islands, parties deep in the forest, galas, or more intimate events, just for friends and family.
Special Venues: Dveri-Pax Estate
The Benedictine Dveri Pax – one of the most modern wine cellars in Slovenia – stores 50,000 (out of a total of 300,000) litres of wine in oak barrels. Located in Maribor’s vicinity, the Dveri-Pax Wine Cellar continues an 800-year tradition of Benedictine winemaking.
Special Venues: Triglav LAB
Zavarovalnica Triglav, a Slovenian insurance company, has recently opened Triglav LAB, an outlandish venue suitable for hosting diverse events. For incentives or just for fun, the attendees can, in addition, use a provided driving simulator, ski-jump simulator, and even an earthquake simulator.
Special Venues: The Ferrari Garden
The owner of one of the most mesmerising venues in Slovenian Karst was Enrico Ferrari, a doctor from Trieste and Max Fabiani’s nephew. The transformation from a farm homestead into a villa was a conceptual innovation in European architecture.
Special Venues: Center Noordung
Herman Potočnik – Noordung – Center of Space Technologies is located at the strategic location in Vitanje. The architectural design of the centre comes from a geostationary space station, a residential bicycle, described in 1928 in the book of Herman Potočnik Noordung.
Special Venues: Zajčja Dobrava
Museum of Modern Art (Moderna galerija) in Ljubljana is a national museum that works, in accordance with its mission, in the fields of modern and contemporary art. It was founded in 1947 as a museum of modern art.
Special Venues: Diners CUBO Golf Course Ljubljana
Diners CUBO golf course Ljubljana is situated within reach of Ljubljana and presents an ideal location for prestigious sports, business and social events. The course with a view of the Alps is well known for its balanced combination of dynamic clearings, sand traps and huge green parklands.
Special Venues: Peterc Vineyard Estate
The upscale Peterc Vineyard Estate, overlooking a 200-year-old vineyard plot, lies perched atop Brda wine country, where the Mediterranean meets the Alps.
Special Venues: Bled Castle
Perched atop a steep cliff rising 130 metres above the glacial Lake Bled is a symbol of Bled and Slovenia – Bled Castle. The image of the castle forming a dramatic backdrop to the romantic island and the church on it has earned the resort worldwide recognition through the centuries.
Special Venues: Maribor Castle and Regional Museum Maribor
Maribor Regional Museum is a public museum, where a collection of three different museums and their heritage is kept. The premises of the museum can be rented for private events and ceremonies.
Special Venues: Postojna Cave
The 20,570 metre-long Postojna Cave system is the longest cave system in Slovenia as well as one of its top tourist attractions, visited by over 500,000 visitors per year. The Postojna cave is also available for business events.
Special Venues: Brič Estate
The Brič Estate is located in Slovenian Istria, right next to the Slovenian-Croatian border on a hill above the untouched valley of the Dragonja River. The estate covers 36 hectares of ecologically cultivated vineyards and an olive grove.
Special Venues: Žički Dvor
Žički Dvor, a hidden venue in the middle of the historic part of the city, is a venue for select events and culinary delights. In the magical atrium of the long-decaying century-old mansion, a new narrative is being written.
Special Venues: Planica Nordic Centre
Planica Nordic Centre offers you fun ways to spend time on hot summer days as well as in the chilliest winters. Various events can be carried out in Planica, and quality time spent in the wonderful valley under the Ponce.
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Special Venues: Vista Park Velenje
One of the most impressive venues for concerts and events opened in Slovenia in the summer. The Vista Park Velenje entices visitors to climb up to an attractive viewing platform, which boasts views across Lake Velenje. The venue has become a hotspot for large gatherings.
Special Venues: Center Rog
Tucked away in the former industrial heart of Ljubljana, the Center Rog was completely rebuilt on the site of the former bicycle factory Rog. The factory is an icon of industrial cultural heritage in the 20th century in Ljubljana.
Special Venues: Ortus Residence
Ortus Residence, tucked away in the tranquil town of Ankaran, is ideal for event organisers seeking to organise an event away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The venue boasts six modern suites, 1 apartment with a kitchen and 27 modernly equipped rooms.
Special Venues: Aftr Ljubljana
Aftr Ljubljana opened as Ljubljana’s first late-night dining establishment that serves excellent cuisine. The mastermind behind opening the chic late-night restaurant in Ljubljana is Jorg Zupan, the Michelin-star awarded chef.
Special Venues: Rajhenburg Castle
Perched on a rugged hill sixty metres above the Sava River, Rajhenburg Castle has dominated the surrounding countryside for centuries. It was meticulously renovated in the past decades and now hosts events in its spacious three halls, atrium and the A3 Restaurant.
Special Venues: Mažijev Grič
The picturesque hill adjoining Gradiško Lake is home to a spacious tent venue suitable for an array of events. We can confirm first-hand that this year’s summer concerts have exceeded the expectations of attendees.
Special Venues: Congress Hall in Ljubljana’s Crystal Palace
If you wish to dazzle your attendees with your next event and leave an indelible mark, the Crystal Palace in BTC City in Ljubljana should be next on your list. Here, you can organise business events, conferences, or informal gatherings at a convenient and accessible location.
Special Venues: Terrace 99 Piran
From Heaven Terrace 99, guests can see three countries and enjoy unforgettable sunsets. The terrace is open from June to September and proudly hosts private parties, weddings, and other boutique events.
Special Venues: Stazione Parenzana
Stazione Prenzana Portorož is a unique venue located in the idyllic environment of Slovenian Istria. The venue boasts a beautiful covered summer garden dotted with olive trees growing in between the tables.
Special Venues: Old Glass Factory Ptuj
An old glass factory in Slovenia’s oldest town has recently been revamped and reopened as a youth cultural centre. The project will reestablish the centre of Ptuj as a regional hub for innovation.
Soon after being launched, the venue finder became the most visited part of Kongres Magazine. The main reason for its popularity is that event organisers can access countless information regarding destinations, special venues and ideas for events. Every day, 290 to 360 event organisers visit the venue finder, looking at 800 to 900 various ideas.
To find a special venue tailored to your needs, you can search through various criteria. There are 15 categories ranging from historical and cultural venues to picnic and pop-up venues.
Find out more at https://kongres-magazine.eu/search-special-deals/.
N.B. On behalf of the editorial board of Kongres Magazine, we kindly ask you to let us know if we forgot to mention any unique event venue across Slovenia.
