- Hand-made products
- Food and drinks
- What other gifts to bring from Slovenia
Slovenia is a very hospitable state. To keep the memory of your trip as long as possible, read some tips on what to bring from Slovenia as a souvenir.
Hand-made products
Handicrafts made by Slovenian craftsmen are renowned all over the world. Therefore, you can safely buy any handicraft item as a gift to your family and friends. The art of wood carving or lace weaving has been perfected over the centuries. That is why buying souvenirs, you can be sure of their quality. Not only a craft, but also a part of the national culture, such types of folk crafts as:
- weaving lace (napkins, scarves, tablecloths, exclusive outfits and much more);
- wood carving (musical instruments, toys, dishes, chopping houses, decor items);
- knitting and embroidery (clothing, accessories, jewelry);
- pottery (dishes and kitchen utensils with painting in the majolica style).
Experienced travelers are advised to definitely buy quilts, pillows, bed linen in Slovenia. Very often they are decorated with interesting traditional ornaments. In the first place in popularity among souvenir products is rock crystal products. Glasses, vases, figurines and many other products from this precious breed will be an excellent gift from Slovenia.
Interior items, dishes and ornaments from masters of jewelry and arts and crafts have always been famous for their quality and relatively inexpensive price. The fragility of the products can be considered the only drawback. This means that it will be quite difficult to bring them home safe and sound.
Food and drinks
Salt is a product so common in the kitchen and not quite common as a souvenir. Slovenian salt is considered the best in the world and is supplied to gourmet restaurants all over the world, from Europe to Asia.
Of the local delicacies, we recommend prosciutto. This is a pork ham, smoked over charcoal or sun-dried in the sun and wind. Traditionally, thinly sliced meat is eaten with onions, sheep's cheese and olives. Sometimes with melon.
Sweet dough figurines - Letz will be an unusual gift. Edible souvenirs are very popular with tourists. Bright colors and painting are done with food dyes. However, there is one important point: these figurines can only be eaten within a few hours after cooking.
For those with a sweet tooth and children, it is better to bring the famous local chocolate "Gorenkami" as a present from Slovenia. It is sold both in regular stores and in souvenir shops, and always in large packages. What could be better than a “kilogram of happiness” brought as a gift?
In small markets and in large supermarkets, you can often see Slovenian honey for sale. You can safely buy the product of local beekeepers. Slovenian honey from the Kočevska Valley is rightfully considered one of the best in the world for its delicate texture, unique taste and amazing aroma.
And, of course, you cannot leave Slovenia without purchasing the products of local winemakers. Wine connoisseurs will thank you for such a gift. By the way, the country produces more varieties of white wine than red. In addition to wines, in specialized stores and souvenir shops there is a huge assortment of various tinctures and balms. A beautiful bottle or original packaging will eliminate the need to look for other gifts.
What other gifts to bring from Slovenia
Local manufacturers of sportswear and winter sports equipment are very proud of their products. And the buyer is noted for the high quality of the products. Therefore, a ski suit or climbing equipment brought from Slovenia will be an excellent gift.
Women will appreciate natural cosmetics. There are many springs with healing mud in the country. Therefore, while resting at a resort visiting the country with an excursion, you should definitely buy several tubes with cosmetics made from natural ingredients.
Souvenir shops are always full of small items that can be easily transported in a suitcase. Wooden and music boxes with a unique painting, baskets and other wicker products, birch bark crafts, jewelry and accessories - this is a small list of goods that are taken away from Slovenia as a keepsake.
Another product that is definitely worth bringing home is pumpkin seed oil. It contains many nutrients and vitamins. The recipe for its preparation is kept in the strictest confidence and is passed down from generation to generation.
In addition to wine and various liqueurs, you can also bring a bottle of local beer from Slovenia. During your trip, you should definitely take the time to visit one of the many local breweries. Their products have been receiving only positive reviews for many years.
