The 9 Workshops & Classes in Slovenia That Earn Their Price

1.Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Spend about two hours learning stand-up paddle boarding on Ljubljana’s river with a certified local guide. Starting at Špica Caffe, you’ll paddle toward the city center, viewing Ljubljana Castle, Triple Bridge, and Dragon Bridge from the water. Boards, paddles, safety leashes, instruction, and photo memories are included.

“They cancelled on me yesterday because they didn’t have enough people sign up and haven’t given a refund as of yet. They ignore my messages asking for a refund and when I contacted viatour they said they can’t refund until they hear from the tour company. Viator is a disgrace and I will never use them again”

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2.Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $80

Meet your Bananaway SUP guide at Mala Zaka at 9:00 am for a beginner-friendly two-hour paddle across Lake Bled. Learn the basics, paddle toward Bled Island, admire Bled Castle from the water, play balance games, and swim or relax on the board. Guides such as Maia and Naja are praised for clear instruction and good safety awareness.

“Naja, our guide was excellent. Technically proficient and aware of safety and rules. But most importantly she was fun ! She adjusted the group activity accordingly! The venue, weather on the day, the setting… it will be hard to top this!”

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3.Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about four hours with Irena, a molecular biologist and passionate cook, at Fonda Fish Garden near Portorož. You’ll learn to check fish freshness, clean and fillet seabass, prepare raw seafood safely, and cook a Mediterranean meal. Wine, water, ingredients, equipment, recipes, and dessert are included.

“Irena's dedication to the sea, the environment and the produce we worked with is truly remarkable and takes this experience to the next level. I've always been somewhat apprehensive when it came to handling fish but through this workshop I gained knowledge that empowered me to venture into cooking with fish more. Did I mention that the workshop took place under a pine tree by the sea? The authentic surroundings made the time stand still while we worked on our food which turned out absolutely delicious. Loved every minute of this experience”

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4.Traditional Slovenian štrukelj Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Spend three hours in a small Ljubljana group learning to make štrukelj, a traditional Slovenian pastry passed down through Luka’s family. You’ll prepare the dough and filling, taste local wine liquor, prosciutto, cheese, and other specialties, then eat your work and take leftovers home. Jan may also host some sessions.

“our family of 4 had a wonderful time learning about Slovenia and how to make Stukelj. Luka guided us through the process and kept us occupied whilst the strukelj were proving or cooking. highly recommended”

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5.sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend about three hours in Ljubljana learning to make Slovenian štrukelj with Luka, a local cook and culture fan. You will prepare the dessert yourself, enjoy cheese, prosciutto, drinks, and homemade wine liquor, then eat the finished dish with buttery breadcrumbs and sweet white wine. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Our Štrukli class with Luka was a fantastic experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. Luka’s expertise and clear instructions made the process of preparing this traditional Slovenian dish both fun and accessible, even for beginners. The hands-on aspect of the class, combined with Luka’s friendly and encouraging teaching style, made it a truly engaging experience. Sharing the class with other travelers added to the enjoyment, as we bonded over learning a new skill and savoring the delicious results together. We left with a deeper appreciation for the local cuisine and wonderful memories of the entire experience.”

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6.Everyday Yoga Class, Soča (Bovec)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Join Petra for a 75-minute outdoor yoga class in Soča near Bovec. You’ll practice Hatha yoga in an open hall surrounded by mountains, birdsong, and views toward the Soča Valley. Classes are taught in English, welcome beginners and experienced practitioners, and may be held near the river or at Petra’s home, depending on conditions.

“Lovely and experienced yoga-teacher. We had a great time practising Hatha while the sun was setting.”

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7.One Day Ski Touring Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $366

Start at Kofler Sport in Mojstrana with ski touring and avalanche theory, then practice climbs, turns, snowpack checks, and rescue skills in the Karawanks or Julian Alps. A mountain guide leads the day, with equipment, transport, and a small group of up to six included.

“I had an amazing time! The tour was fantastic, the guide was excellent, and everything went perfectly. I’ll happily recommend you to everyone!”

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8.Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Join Luka for a two-hour, hands-on Belokranjska Pogača class in central Slovenia. You’ll learn the bread’s story, knead and shape the dough, bake it, and taste the result. English and Slovenian instruction, ingredients, equipment, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“My daughter had arranged the cooking class as a surprise on a birthday trip to Ljubljana. I was expecting a fun activity but the time we had with Luka was even more interesting and enjoyable than I anticipated. Each step of the process was very clearly explained which allowed us to feel like accomplished bakers! As we waited for the yeast to prove, the dough to rise and our Pogača to bake, Luka shared some Slovenian wine with us along with a lot of information on Slovenia, its history and the landscape. He was a very warm and welcoming host, with excellent English so we could converse extensively on a…”

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9.Interactive Workshop with Experienced Weaver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 15m

Meet experienced weaver Mojca Tomšič at her Ljubljana studio and learn how a traditional loom works. In 75 minutes, you will hear about Slovenian weaving, practice the basic process, and make a small purse from Slovenian wool. The workshop is private, offered in English, German, or Slovenian, and includes your finished keepsake.

“very interesting moment, my first time in front of a loom ! I really had a great time.”

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