In autumn, the smell of harvest permeates the fields, orchards and vineyards, and the bounty of nature makes every dish on the table tempting. In Slovenia, autumn gastronomic events spread across the country, where strong local flavours and unique cultural charm are intertwined, making it the best place to indulge in a bountiful harvest and culinary delights.
拉多夫利察美食之秋（Culinary Autumn in Radovljica）
When: September 28 to December 1, 2024
Location: Radovlitsa
Local ingredients, great cooking and unforgettable experiences in Radovlica in October and November! At this time, come to the sweet sweet town of Radovlica in Slovenia, you can follow the guide to taste the famous local chocolate, honey and wine, and explore the rustic charm of the countryside; Visit the suppliers who provide local ingredients to the chefs; Or enjoy delicious dishes made from traceable ingredients at one of the 7 "Taste Radol'ca" restaurants. Street food, concerts and festive lighting ceremonies add to the joy of the food season.
图源：Visit Radol'ca
餐厅周（Restaurant Week）
When: October 11-20, 2024
Location: Restaurants all over Slovenia
As Slovenia's most popular gastronomic event, Restaurant Week aims to give diners a taste of fine cuisine from the country's top restaurants at great prices. Every spring and autumn, select restaurants present special menus designed for restaurant week, allowing gourmets to discover new restaurants through innovative dishes with fresh ingredients and unique flavors, making this gastronomic event an important platform to showcase the creativity and culinary skills of Slovenia chefs.
今年秋季餐厅周的主题是"原创",将由包括世界名厨Ana Roš主理的JAZ,以及TaBar、Bistro & Bar AFTR、Restaurant GT19、Gostilna Breg、Hotel Plesnik、Restaurant Capra、Tourist Farm Puhan等优质餐厅在内的109家精选斯洛文尼亚餐厅,为大家带来独一无二的创意美食体验。
Chocoljana 巧克力节
When: October 19, 2024
Location: Pogačar Square
It's a festival that dessert lovers will regret if they miss it! In the capital Ljubljana's Pogačar Square, famous chocolatiers, boutique chocolatiers and confectionery shops will bring their most delicious chocolates to enjoy the sweetest day of autumn.
图源:mojacokolada
新葡萄酒节（New Portuguese Wine Festival）
When: October 19, 2024
Location: Metrica
If you're a fan of red wine, head to the southeastern city of Metlika in Slovenia for a new wine festival and taste the unique Mlada Portugalka red wine. In the Bela Krajina dialect, Portugalka is a beautiful red wine that is considered one of the best new red wines by many wine connoisseurs for its freshness, fruitiness, and softness and fullness. During the festival, people also taste roasted chestnuts that go well with the new sake, and experience a unique and delicious combination.
图源:Bela krajina
普图伊美食月（Month of Ptuj Cuisine）
When: All of November 2024
Location: Putuy
In November, Ptuy's selection of restaurants and traditional eateries blends local flavours with the best wines from Slovenia's Slovenske Gorice and Haloze, offering visitors a unique taste bud adventure.
Source: Visit Ptuj
卢布尔雅那11月美食节(November Gourmet Ljubljana)
When: November 2-30, 2024
Location: Ljubljana
Every November, Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, transforms into a foodie's paradise. Throughout the month, you can participate in seminars and workshops, taste exquisite dishes and wines created by chefs and winemakers, and immerse yourself in the gastronomic culture while exploring the city.
图源:Gourmet Ljubljana
什塔涅尔葡萄酒节(Štanjel Wine Festival)
When: November 3-9, 2024
Location: Shtagner
In the charming hamlet of Sztanier in western Slovenia, the wine festival is one of the components of the big event of St. Martin's Festival in the karst region. At the festival, you can taste a wide selection of local wines, interact with the region's best winemakers, enjoy authentic traditional food, enjoy exciting musical performances and cultural displays.
See also: Visit Štanjel
圣马丁节（St Martin's Day）
When: November 11, 2024
Location: All over Slovenia
Autumn is not only the season of good food, but also an important day for wine. As the biggest wine festival in Slovenia, St. Martin's Day is held on November 11 every year, and for the next two weeks, there are singing and dancing in the wine region, the coastal region of Slovenia and the Pannonian plain. Newly ripened wines, the unique cuisine of St. Martin's Day – roast goose or duck, flatbread crumbs, red cabbage stew – and the many great outdoors across the country are worth visiting.
斯洛文尼亚葡萄酒节（Slovenian Wine Festival）
When: November 14-15, 2024
Venue: Cankarjev Dom Cultural Convention Center, Ljubljana
At this wine event, Slovenia's most important winegrowers, winemakers, and some international winemakers will gather in Ljubljana to bring the best wines from Slovenia's three wine regions. If you want to feel the essence of Slovenia wine in one place, this will be the best choice for you.
图源：Slovenski festival vin
贝拉克拉伊纳美食节(Tastes of Bela Krajina)
When: November 16 and 30, 2024
Location: Restaurant in Bella Krajina
At a selection of restaurants in the Bela Krajina area, you can enjoy local autumn specialties prepared in an innovative way, and some even have live folk music to add a unique cultural touch to the culinary experience. On November 16 and November 30, you can enjoy seasonal local specialties at the menu price of 30 euros at the Kapušin and Veselič restaurants, respectively.
图源:Bela krajina
From fine local restaurants to lively wine festivals, every corner of Slovenia is filled with tantalizing flavours. Don't miss out on the good times and experience the wonderful gifts that autumn has for your taste buds!