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Slovenia is one of the most water-rich countries in Europe. It has numerous thermal springs and mineral springs as well as rivers and lakes. Tap water is drinkable all over Slovenia as it is clean and uncontaminated.
Safety
Slovenia is a safe country. According to the data of the Global Peace Index, Slovenia is ranked among the 10 safest countries in the world. Wherever you are, even late at night in major cities, you have no cause for concern. Although it is very unlikely for you to become a victim of a crime, such things can never be completely prevented. Thefts are the most common crimes, which can be often prevented by acting properly.
We recommend that you:
- carefully safeguard your belongings, and do not leave them in visible places, for example, in a car,
- only carry as much cash as you need,
- keep valuables and large sums of cash in a safe,
- avoid unlit and deserted streets after dark,
- lock your car and park in well-lit public areas intended for parking,
- before leaving home, photocopy all your documents, airline and other tickets, bookings, and similar. In the event of theft or loss, this will make it easier to prove your identity and arrange replacement documents.
Mains Voltage
The mains electricity in Slovenia is 230 V, with a frequency of 50 Hz. Slovenia uses the so-called European plug with the official designation CEE 7/16. This is the plug used in most other European countries. If needed, it is easiest for you if you bring your own adapter with you due to the numerous models of sockets. Otherwise, you can obtain the adapters for most other European plugs and American plugs from the specialist electrical shops.
Currency and Banks
Slovenia adopted the EURO (€) in January 2007.
Working hours of banks: on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm
Some banks close their offices at noon for one hour.
ATMs – You can withdraw cash 24 hours a day from most of the ATMs around Slovenia using the MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Cirrus and Visa Electron Plus cards. There is an exceptionally high number of ATMs in Slovenia. In addition to cash withdrawals, many of them offer other types of services.
Money exchange – exchange offices, hotel receptions, tourist agencies, petrol stations, major shopping centres.
Shops
Weekdays: 8 /9 am – 7 /9 pm
Saturdays: 8am – 1pm, shopping centres 9am – 9pm
Sundays: shopping centres 9am – 3pm
The opening hours of shops are not strictly defined. There are 24 hour grocery stores in some parts of Ljubljana. Certain essentials are available 24 hours a day at major petrol stations as well.
Emergency numbers
Police: 113 Emergency: 112 Emergency station: Bohoričeva ulica 4. Tel.: +386 1 522 52 76, +386 1 522 53 42
24-hour-open Pharmacy: Njegoševa cesta 6K, Tel: +386 1 23 06 100
Doctor: Aškerčeva 4, Tel.: +386 1 200 74 28, Weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm
Dentist: Aškerčeva 4, Tel.: +386 1 200 74 40, Weekdays from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm