Weather and climate
Slovenia’s climate varies from Alpine in the north, across the Mediterranean in the coastal region to continental in the Pannonian Plain in the north-eastern part of the country. The average temperature in July is slightly above 20°C and the average temperature in January is approximately 0°C. During summer, the weather in Ljubljana is affected by warm air streams moving from the Mediterranean, so summers in Ljubljana are relatively hot.
Please see more information on weather and climate.
Currency, Foreign Exchange and Banking
The official currency in Slovenia is Euro. The exchange office closest to the conference venue is located in the World Trade Centre Ljubljana, two blocks away from FELU on Dunajska cesta 156.
All major international credit cards are accepted in shops, hotels, and restaurants. Traveler’s cheques are also accepted by all banks, travel agencies, and hotels, and in many shops. Foreign exchange services are also available at hotels.
Most banks are open weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines) are available 24/7 and located throughout the city. Almost all ATMs have a language key that enables you to follow the instructions in English.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Numerous shops advertising “Tax-Free Shopping” in their windows make it possible for visitors from non-European Union countries to receive a refund of value-added tax paid on a minimum of 50 euros worth of goods purchased in a single shop within a single day on condition that the goods are taken outside the country within three months from the purchase date.
Visa Information
To enter the Republic of Slovenia, EU/EEA citizens need only a valid identity card, whereas citizens of many, but not all, countries need a valid passport. Participants should contact the nearest Slovene embassy or consulate for details regarding current passport and visa requirements. All information, including a list of states with corresponding visa requirements and addresses of all Slovene Embassies, may be found on the web page of the Ministry of foreign affairs of the Republic of Slovenia under the topic Visa information/Entry to Slovenia.
Emergency Situations and Medical Services
In case of emergency call 112 (SOS – Ambulance, Fire Brigade) or 113 (Police). These calls are free. No region code is required.
Public Transportation
Please see Getting to the conference for more information.
Taxi
For taxi service please dial +386 41 97 00 00 or +386 41 445 406 or ask for help at the Conference Office/Info point. We recommend you order a taxi service by phone because stopping a taxi on the street could be more expensive.
Time Zone
The Slovenian time zone is CET (Central European Time). Slovenia is thus one hour ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).
Electricity
Electricity in Slovenia is a 230 Volts 50 Hz system. Slovenia uses the Europlug (CEE 7/16). This is the plug used in most other European countries.
Opening Hours of Retailers
Most stores are open weekdays at least from 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturdays at least from 9 AM to 5 PM. Most stores are closed on Sundays.
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