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Slovenia — Gay Travel Index 2026

77/100
Welcoming #29 of 208

Score = Legal 55/60 + Scene 22/40 = 77/100

Slovenia ranks #29 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 77/100 — a legal safety component of 55/60 and a scene score of 22/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 55/60 points

CriminalizationLegal
Partnership● Yes (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● Yes
Gender recognitionLegal route — recognition possible via medical or administrative process
Enforcement realityCalm — no active persecution documented

Research note: Medical certification required; registrar discretion; no persecution — GayOut Index 2026.3 legal research (ILGA World / Human Dignity Trust / Rainbow Europe / Equaldex).

Legal composite, five components

Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.

Scene on the ground — 22/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed28
Dedicated gay bars1
Gay saunas0
Gay bars per million0.48
Saunas per million0
Events per million0.95
Cities with a scene2
Pride parades1
Queer film festivals2
Coverage gradeA
Scene score22/40 (raw scene index 54/100)

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28 venues tracked in the frozen 2026.3 dataset (all categories) · 7 browsable venue pages in the live directory today.

Frequently asked questions

Is Slovenia safe for gay travellers?

Slovenia is rated Welcoming on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 77/100 overall with a legal safety component of 55/60. On enforcement reality, no active persecution is documented.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Slovenia?

Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Slovenia. Overall legal status: Legal.

Does Slovenia have a gay scene?

Yes. GayOut lists 28 LGBTQ+ venues in Slovenia, including 1 dedicated gay bars, across 2 cities with a scene, and tracks 1 Pride parades there.

Which city in Slovenia has the biggest gay scene?

Ljubljana has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Slovenia, with 7 venues listed in the GayOut directory.

How many gay bars and saunas are there in Slovenia?

GayOut currently lists 1 dedicated gay bars and 0 gay saunas in Slovenia, and tracks 1 Pride parades there. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.