- Abortion legal status
- Legal
- Emergency number
- 112
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: hersafevoyage.com, travelladies.app
Good to know
Good to Know
- The 1492 national helpline for women victims of violence is free from any landline or mobile and runs 24/7 — worth saving in your phone before you need it.
- Beli obroč is one of the few victim-support lines explicitly offering assistance in English, not just Slovenian.
- Emergency contraception pills are sold over the counter in Ljubljana pharmacies without needing a doctor's visit, but you must ask the pharmacist directly since they're kept behind the counter, not on open shelves.
- If you need an IUD or implant, plan ahead — these require a clinic or hospital appointment rather than a quick pharmacy stop, so they aren't a same-day emergency option.
- Emergency contraception costs are not reimbursed by Slovenian public health insurance, so nomads should budget to pay the full price out of pocket regardless of local registration status.
- All hospitals in Slovenia, including Ljubljana's University Medical Centre, are equipped to treat sexual assault victims, and you can report a crime to police in English.
- Abortion in Slovenia is on-request and free for insured women (including many insured non-residents via EHIC/S1) up to 10 weeks — plan ahead since pregnancy dating starts from last menstrual period, not conception.
- There is no legal private-clinic route for the abortion procedure itself — it has to go through the public hospital system, even though private OBGYN clinics can handle related consultations, ultrasounds, and referrals.
- Because doctors can conscientiously object, it's worth confirming in advance (via your GP referral or a public hospital's gynecology department) that the specific provider you're routed to will perform the procedure.
- Private OBGYN clinics in Ljubljana are a good option for routine gynecological care, contraception, STI checks, and pregnancy monitoring as a nomad, since they generally offer English-language service and same-week appointments compared to the public system's longer waits.
- If uninsured, budget for out-of-pocket costs if you ever need a non-covered abortion procedure — these are set nationally and paid directly to the public hospital.
Street, Night and Taxi Safety
Street Harassment
Street harassment is generally described as low in Ljubljana, with one safety-focused travel site rating harassment risk as low and noting that Slovenian culture is reserved, with locals tending to give others personal space. A survey-based platform for female travelers also reports few unwanted interactions reported by women in the city center.
Walking Alone at Night
Many women report feeling comfortable walking in the central pedestrianized Old Town and main tourist areas even late at night, as the car-free center is busy, well-lit, and visible to bystanders and police patrols. That said, local women note it is advisable to be more cautious alone at night around the Metelkova area, and some safety-tracking sources list the Vič neighborhood near the asylum center, Rakova Jelša, and parts of Tivoli Park after dark as places to stay more alert.
Taxis and Ride-hailing
Guidance for solo female travelers in Slovenia recommends sticking to licensed taxis or established ride-hailing apps, especially late at night or after a night out, rather than hailing unmarked cars on the street.
General Precautions Recommended by Local and Expert Guides
Common-sense precautions suggested for Ljubljana include staying aware of your surroundings, avoiding isolated parks or alleys after dark, not walking while distracted by a phone in unfamiliar areas, and keeping an eye on your drink in bars and clubs.
Country-level Context
At a national level, surveys cited in safety guides indicate a high proportion of women in Slovenia report feeling safe walking alone at night, and the country has one of the lower rates of intimate partner violence in Europe, though this reflects Slovenia as a whole rather than Ljubljana specifically.
Abortion Law And OB-GYN
- Overview
- Abortion is a legal, publicly guaranteed right in Slovenia, administered through the public healthcare system under the Act on Health Measures in Exercising the Right to Free Decision on the Birth of Children.
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
Cost
- Uninsured Medical Abortion
- €180
- Uninsured Surgical Abortion
- €812
- Insured Residents And Nonresidents
- Both medical and surgical abortion are free of charge for women insured under Slovenia's national health system, including insured non-resident women (e.g., via EHIC/S1 arrangements).
OB-GYN Options In Ljubljana
Ginekologija Meglič
- Type
- Private (self-pay and concession) gynecology & obstetrics outpatient clinic
- Notes
- Run by a husband-and-wife team (Petra Meglič, MD and Assist. Prof. Leon Meglič, MD, PhD), offering general gynecology, obstetrics, colposcopy, and related women's health services; discretion and individual care are emphasized.
Ginekologija Ljubljana
- Type
- Private OBGYN practice
- Address
- Medvedova cesta 17, Ljubljana
- Notes
- Run by two specialists in gynecology and obstetrics; services include preventive/curative gynecological exams, ultrasound, HPV testing, colposcopy, IUD/pessary insertion, contraception and HRT consultations, and cancer screening packages.
GMR – Ginekologija Mišo Rajić
- Type
- Private self-pay gynecology clinic
- Address
- Ukmarjeva ulica 6, Ljubljana
- Notes
- Offers general gynecological exams, smears, ultrasound, pregnancy and family planning advice, fertility consultations, and sexual medicine services for women and couples.
Medicinski Center Ljubljana (Gynecology Department)
- Type
- Private multi-specialty medical center with gynecology unit
- Notes
- Provides gynecological consultations, cervical cancer screening, cycle and pregnancy-planning counseling, contraception, STI-related care, and perimenopause/urinary issue consultations.
NYD Klinika (Gynaecology Services)
- Type
- Private wellness/medical clinic offering self-pay gynecological exams
- Notes
- Offers self-funded gynecological examinations alongside other wellness services (IV therapy, acupuncture, aesthetics); patient reviews describe a modern, professional, low-wait environment.
Abortion Time Limits And Access
- Minors
- Minors do not require parental consent to obtain an abortion, though parents are typically notified unless the minor is legally emancipated.
- Upper Limit
- Later-stage terminations tied to medical necessity can occur up to around 28 weeks in documented sources, though pregnancies ending from the 22nd week onward are medically classified as stillbirth rather than routine abortion.
- Facility Type
- Legal abortions are performed only in public hospitals in Slovenia; there is no legal private-facility abortion route.
- On Request Limit
- Abortion is available on request, no reason required, up to 10 weeks of pregnancy (weeks of pregnancy from last menstrual period).
- After On Request Limit
- After 10 weeks, the procedure requires approval by a medical committee (first or second level), and is only granted if the risk of the procedure to the woman's life, health, or future fertility is judged lower than the risk of continuing the pregnancy.
- Conscientious Objection
- Individual doctors can conscientiously object and decline to perform abortions on personal/ethical grounds, except in medical emergencies; this is a recognized and sometimes-used right under Slovenian law, so a referral to another provider may be needed in some cases.
Emergency Numbers
General Emergency (Police/ambulance)
- Number
- 112
- Notes
- Pan-European emergency number, operators can arrange English-language support.
Police
- Number
- 113
- Notes
- Direct line to Slovenian police for reporting a crime, including sexual assault.
Hotlines And Support Services
1492 – National 24-hour Helpline for Women Victims of Violence
- Phone
- 1492
- Cost
- All calls from landlines and mobile phones to 1492 are free of charge.
- Hours
- 24/7
- Description
- A nationwide 24-hour hotline for women who have experienced physical, psychological, economic and/or sexual abuse and who need someone talk to about their problems.
Slovenian (Interpretation May Be Arranged)
- Name
- SOS telefon za ženske in otroke – žrtve nasilja (SOS Helpline for Women and Children – Victims of Violence)
- Description
- The first Slovenian NGO dedicated to supporting victims of violence, running a hotline, a shelter, and self-help groups for women.
Združenje Za MOČ – for Victims of Sexual Violence
- Phone
- 080 28 80 (info line); 041 20 49 49 (24/7 SOS line)
- Hours
- SOS line 24/7
- Description
- National association dedicated specifically to supporting victims of sexual violence.
Beli Obroč (White Ring) Slovenia
- Phone
- 01 430 54 90 or 040 772 276
- beliobroc@gmail.com
- Hours
- Weekdays 8:00–16:00
- Description
- An anonymous national helpline available in Slovenian and English that provides information about the rights of victims and witnesses of crime.
+386 1 43 44 822
- Name
- Association for Nonviolent Communication (Društvo za nenasilno komunikacijo) – Ljubljana
- Address Area
- Vojkova cesta 1, 1000 Ljubljana
- Description
- Ljubljana-based NGO offering counselling related to violence against women.
Krizni Center Emma – Ljubljana Branch
- Phone
- 01 425 47 32 (weekdays 8:00–15:00); 080 21 33 (daily 18:00–21:00)
- Description
- Crisis-support line for women affected by violence, run by Zavod Emma.
Contraception And Emergency Contraception
- Regulatory Status
- Fully legal and regulated
IUD And Implant
- Access
- Not available directly from pharmacies; requires an appointment and insertion procedure at a hospital or gynecological clinic.
- Notes
- A copper IUD can also serve as a form of emergency contraception if fitted within 5 days of unprotected sex, but this requires a clinical appointment, which may be difficult to arrange on short notice.
Emergency Contraception
Levonorgestrel EC EC Pill
- Price
- €14
- Access
- Available behind the counter (not on open shelves) without a prescription for women over 16; it must be requested from the pharmacist. Women under 16 need a prescription.
- Reimbursement
- Not reimbursed or covered by Slovenian social security — full cost is paid out of pocket.
- Effective Window
- Most effective within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex.
Brands Available Locally
- Escapelle 1.5
- NorLevo 1.5mg
Ulipristal Acetate EC Pill
- Access
- Available without a prescription directly from pharmacies since 2015 (brand: ellaOne).
- Reimbursement
- Not reimbursed or covered by Slovenian social security.
- Effective Window
- Effective up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex — the longer-acting option.
- Price Note
- Specific current retail price for ellaOne in Ljubljana pharmacies was not confirmed in research; expect a somewhat higher price than the levonorgestrel option.
Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill
- Access
- Technically requires a doctor's prescription, but this is not strictly enforced in practice, and pharmacists commonly sell birth control pills over the counter.
- Where To Get
- Any pharmacy (lekarna) in Ljubljana; a gynecologist visit is recommended for a prescription and ongoing monitoring.
Reporting And Medical Care
- Medical Care
- All hospitals in Slovenia can treat victims of rape and sexual assault; Ljubljana's main hospital is the University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UKC Ljubljana).
- Police Reporting
- You can report the crime to Slovenian police in English; police will arrange an official translation for their records.
- Foreign National Support
- Foreign nationals can also contact their embassy for guidance; for example, the British Embassy in Ljubljana (+386 1 200 39 10) offers non-judgmental support and information on local police and medical procedures for UK nationals.
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Sources cited for this category
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