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Idrija
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Idrija to see the UNESCO mercury mine, Raufnk hill and try local žlikrofi; no need to stay overnight.
Idrija is a small historic mining town in the Julian Alps. Its main attractions – the UNESCO‑listed mercury mine, the smeltery and the Raufnk hill – can be visited in a few hours, so a day‑trip from Ljubljana or the Soča valley is enough. Overnight stays are only for those who want a slower pace or to explore surrounding nature.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow on hill trails)
- Airport
- LJU
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Slovenia ↗Slovenia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Slovenia ↗Motorways and expressways need an electronic vignette (e-vinjeta) bought before you drive on them.
- Slovenia ↗Triglav National Park has rules on parking, camping and drones; follow the signs and do not wild camp.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Idrija113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Idrija, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Slovenia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom Slovenije, A1 and Telemach sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs.Slovenia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe and good; Slovenia wrote the right to drinking water into its constitution.Slovenia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or about 10%.Slovenia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Slovenia-wide
- SafetyIdrija is generally safe; keep an eye on trail conditions in winter and watch your belongings in crowded tourist spots.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; some stations charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).Slovenia-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 112 ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysVintgar gorge, the Vršič pass and many huts close in winter.Slovenia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLJU Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (Bus or train to Idrija about 1 h 30 min).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; most sights are walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €20 (≈ US$25) · Mid €35 (≈ US$45) · High €60 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LJU Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (Bus or train to Idrija about 1 h 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Idrija: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact; most sights are walkable. Regional buses from Ljubljana run hourly; a car makes visits to Raufnk hill easier.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cerkno
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Idrija to Cerkno, about 30 min
Nearby town with a castle and Soča valley access
Postojna Cave
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus to Postojna, about 1 h 15 min
Popular cave; ticket required, may be busy in summer
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Idrija town centre
Small guesthouses and B&Bs within walking distance of the mine and town square
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70–100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bunk (single)1 × 1 night × €15 | €15 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €20 | €20 |
| Mercury mine entry ticket1 × €10 · check | €10 |
| Ljubljana → Idrija bus1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €6 |
| Trip total≈ €63 per person per day, bed included | €63≈ US$75 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Mine tours require a ticket; opening hours 09:00‑18:00, check for seasonal changesMine tours require a ticket; opening hours 9:00 AM‑6:00 PM, check for seasonal changes
- Raufnk hill hike is 20 min on a forest footpath – wear sturdy shoes
- Winter can bring icy paths; check conditions before hiking
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Ambulance / fire
- 112
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Prosim, na ta naslovTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Ambulance / fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Ljubljana; other embassies in the capital.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ljubljana → Idrija bus: about €12 (≈ US$14) one way, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Mercury mine entry: ≈ €10 per adult (check)
Say or show
- Oprostite — Excuse me / Sorry (oh-proh-SEE-teh)
- Hvala — Thank you (HVAH-lah)
- Koliko stane? — How much is it? (KOH-lee-koh STAH-neh)
- Kje je stranišče? — Where is the toilet? (KY-eh yeh STRAH-nee-sheh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Idrija. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow on hill trails) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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