Experience one of Europe's best-kept secrets, where the Julian Alps meet Mediterranean influences.

Slovenia packs incredible diversity into a small country: Alpine peaks, underground caves, Adriatic coastline, and the charming capital which is Ljubljana. The hockey tradition here is strong, the outdoor recreation around the region is world-class, and you'll find a culture that genuinely values sustainability and quality of life.

It's one of those places people visit and immediately wonder why they didn't come sooner- both for players and tourists alike!

Ex-pat Friendliness:

High
Slovenians speak solid English as a 2nd language, especially younger generations. The country is small and welcoming, making it easy for import players to integrate both on and off the ice.

Cost of Living:

Affordable to Moderate
For Slovenia's setting, it's quite affordable cost of living wise.

Weather/Climate:

Alpine & Coast Mix
Alpine and Mediterranean influences create diverse conditions. Cold snowy winters (25-35°F/-4 to 2°C) in mountains milder on coast. Summers are warm (70-82°F/21-28°C).

Proximity of Travel:

Mountain & Coast

Within Slovenia, you have a mix of great access to the Alps, lakes, caves, and the Adriatic Coast. It's the perfect home base for exploring nearby countries such as Croatia, Austria, and Italy

Venice, Zagreb, Vienna are just hours away!

Hockey Culture:

On the Rise

Slovenia's hockey scene is surprisingly strong for its size. The national team has made noise internationally, and there's genuine passion for the sport throughout the country.

Leagues

You have a mix of leagues in Slovenia from the Slovenian League (National Championship).

You also have several clubs here in IntHL and a few in ICEHL and Alps Hockey Leagues based on the close proximity to these countries.

There are a number of youth levels up through U19.

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