Cultural trip by car

Prešeren Day, Slovenia’s cultural holiday, brings together art, literature, and history enthusiasts every year on February 8th. On this day, many cultural institutions across Slovenia open their doors for free, offering a great opportunity to explore our rich heritage.

The best way to enjoy a cultural trip? Rent a car! This way, you can explore locations associated with France Prešeren and other cultural landmarks without worrying about public transport or schedules.

If you’re thinking about where to go, here are some of the best destinations you can visit with a car rental.

Kranj is known as Prešeren’s city, as the poet spent his last years there. Must-visit stops:

✔ Prešeren House – a museum showcasing the poet’s life and work
✔ Prešeren Grove – his grave and memorial park
✔ Old town center of Kranj – picturesque architecture and cultural events

In Ljubljana, many free events take place on Prešeren Day:

✔ Prešeren Square – the main venue for the celebrations
✔ National Gallery – a rich collection of Slovenian artworks
✔ Slovenian Ethnographic Museum – insight into Slovenian heritage

If you want to follow in the poet’s footsteps, visit Prešeren’s birthplace in Vrba, in the Gorenjska region. This historically significant village offers insight into the life and work of Slovenia’s greatest poet.

Maribor is perfect for exploring art and history:

✔ Maribor Art Gallery – exhibitions of Slovenian and international artists
✔ Old Vine – the oldest vine in the world, a symbol of Slovenia’s wine heritage
✔ Lent and a walk along the Drava River – the perfect end to a cultural trip

🔹 Freedom in planning your route – you choose which cultural sites to visit
🔹 No worries about public transport schedules
🔹 Comfortable and safe travel, even in winter conditions

With Free2Rent, you can easily rent a car to explore cultural destinations across Slovenia. Check out our offer and book your vehicle today!