The 14 Best Workshops and Classes in Slovenia

1.Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

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

Paddle Ljubljana’s river past the castle, Triple Bridge, and Dragon Bridge with an instructor, quality gear, and small-group guidance.

“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

Paddle Lake Bled with an instructor, castle and island views, SUP games, local tips, photos, and gear included in a relaxed two-hour tour.

“We were total beginners with regards to paddle boarding but we quickly learned and enjoyed this beautiful tour on the lake. Definetely recommended!”

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3.Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena

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

Learn to fillet seabass, prepare Mediterranean seafood, and dine beneath pine trees in a private four-hour workshop near Portorož.

“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

Learn to make Slovenian štrukelj with a local host in Ljubljana, enjoying wine, prosciutto, stories, and a recipe to take home.

“The Štrukelj cooking class was such a fun and unique way to experience Slovenia! Jan was a fantastic host, guiding us through the evening and sharing so many great insights. Highly recommend!”

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5.sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class

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

Make Slovenian štrukelj with Luka in Ljubljana, enjoy local snacks and wine, and take home a digital recipe from this friendly 3-hour class.

“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

Review of Everyday Yoga in Soča near Bovec, with mountain views, Hatha practice, small groups, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.

“My wife & I attended an evening Yoga class. It was really a pleasure. We did Yoga outside with a great view of the mountains. The surrounding is really special and great. Petra was a great teacher. She adapted her program to our different Yoga levels. It was really nice & we can definitely recommand Yoga in this surrounding, as this is unbelievable!”

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7.One Day Ski Touring Workshop

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

Learn ski touring basics near Bled with equipment, avalanche practice, mountain transport, and expert guidance in a small one-day group.

“Another excellent experience with Kofler Sport – safe, professional, and perfectly organized as always. Huge shout-out to our guide Igor for an excellent ski tour to Spirzinger. The last-minute change of plan turned out to be a great decision, especially thanks to the weather, which even surprised us with some sunshine at the summit. Snow conditions? Well… nature gave us exactly what it was willing to give 😉⛷️❄️”

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8.Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class

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

Bake Slovenia’s Belokranjska Pogača with Luka, learn its story, taste local wine, and enjoy a friendly two-hour class in Central Slovenia.

“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 · from $88

Weaving workshop in Ljubljana with Mojca Tomšič: learn a Slovenian craft, use a loom, and make a wool purse to take home.

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

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10.3 DAY KAYAK CLASSES on the Soča river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $277

Learn white-water kayaking on Slovenia’s Soča River with a small 4:1 class, full gear, snacks, and three focused half-day sessions.

“We had three very good and fun days in the river Soča.”

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11.5 DAY KAYAK CLASSES on the Soča river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $416

Build real whitewater skills on Slovenia’s Soča River with a five-day kayak school, small groups, equipment, transport, photos, and rescue training.

“Learning everyday something New and notable improving of my basic skills.”

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12.Private Pottery Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $175

Shape your own clay cup in a private Ljubljana pottery workshop, learn wheel throwing, and explore Slovenian craft traditions at a museum studio.

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13.Open Wheel Pottery Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1 hour · from $87

Shape your own ceramic cup in Ljubljana with Eva Peterson Lenassito, learn Slovenian pottery traditions, and enjoy a private one-hour wheel session.

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14.Private Goldsmithery & Jewelry Workshop and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1h 15m · from $434

Tour a Ljubljana goldsmith’s workshop, watch precious metals take shape, and make your own silver artwork with expert guidance.

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