In May 2026 in Slovenia, almost 1.6 million of their overnight stays

In May 2026, Slovenia recorded nearly 1.6 million overnight stays in accommodation facilities, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. According to reports from local media, the number of arrivals reached approximately 680,000, which represents a 10% rise over the same period last year. The total number of overnight stays increased by 11%, indicating a growing interest in Slovenia as a tourist destination. Among the most visited municipalities were Ljubljana, Piran, and Bled, each attracting a substantial share of visitors. On average, tourists stayed for about 2.3 nights during their visits.

The composition of visitors showed a notable shift, with domestic tourists contributing less than foreign visitors. Domestic tourists accounted for around 21% of all overnight stays, with just over 128,000 arrivals and nearly 340,000 overnight stays. This marked a decrease in both the number of arrivals and the total number of overnight stays compared to May of the previous year. On average, domestic tourists generated 2.6 overnight stays per visit. They were most frequently found in the municipalities of Piran and Izola, where they contributed almost 74,000 overnight stays, or 22% of their total overnight stays in May.

Conversely, international tourists saw a significant increase in both arrivals and overnight stays. There were nearly 552,000 arrivals, representing a 13% increase from the previous year, while the number of overnight stays rose by 15%, reaching more than 1.2 million. International tourists accounted for 79% of all overnight stays. They were most commonly found in Ljubljana, followed by Bled and Piran, where they generated 43% of their total overnight stays. On average, international guests spent 2.3 nights in Slovenia.

Among the countries represented, Germany remained the largest source of international tourists. Their contribution amounted to nearly 234,000 overnight stays, which was an impressive 58% increase compared to the previous year. German tourists were most frequently seen in Ljubljana, Bovec, and Piran, staying on average for 2.5 nights. In contrast, Austrian tourists contributed over 119,000 overnight stays, although this was a percentage decline compared to the previous year. They accounted for 10% of all international overnight stays, with the majority of these occurring in Piran, Moravske Toplice, and Ljubljana. Austrian tourists stayed on average for 2.3 nights, with the longest stays in Moravske Toplice (3.0 nights) and the shortest in Ljubljana (1.7 nights).

Mountainous municipalities experienced the highest growth in overnight stays, with nearly 487,000 overnight stays recorded, accounting for 31% of the total. The most visited mountainous areas included Bled, Bohinj, and Kranjska Gora, where German tourists made up the majority of overnight stays. Following the mountainous regions were Ljubljana and coastal municipalities, each contributing 18% of the total overnight stays, and spa towns, which accounted for 17%. The average length of stay was longest in spa towns, averaging 3.2 nights, and shortest in Ljubljana, where tourists typically stayed for 2.1 nights.

Domestic tourists primarily visited spa towns, where they accounted for nearly half (49%) of their total overnight stays, spending an average of 3.6 nights. The town of Brežice was the most frequented among domestic tourists. International tourists, on the other hand, had the highest number of overnight stays in Ljubljana, contributing 97% of the overnight stays there, with an average stay duration of 2.1 nights. American tourists were the largest group in Ljubljana, followed by Germans and British visitors.

Compared to May of the previous year, the greatest increase in overnight stays was observed in mountainous municipalities, rising by 26%, followed by Ljubljana (7%), coastal municipalities (5%), and spa towns (3%). Overnight stays in campsites also saw a significant increase, with a near one-third (31%) rise compared to the previous year. Campsites accounted for 14% of all overnight stays, with international tourists making up 79% of these, particularly German tourists who contributed over a third of all campsite overnight stays.

Accommodation types also showed varied trends. Hotels accounted for 45% of all overnight stays, slightly increasing by 2% compared to the previous year. International tourists contributed three-quarters (76%) of these hotel stays. Private rooms, apartments, and houses accounted for 23% of all overnight stays, showing a 22% increase. International tourists made up 90% of these stays. Campsites continued to see strong growth, with a 31% increase in overnight stays compared to the previous year. International tourists, especially those from Germany, dominated this category, contributing over a third of all campsite overnight stays.