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When trying local and Slovenian food - štruklji are a must

The interesting thing about štuklji is they can be served salty as a side dish next to meat (especially tasty when served with venison) or as a dessert with breadcrumbs for the topping. Apart from the most famous ones, there are some other  flavours gaining popularity: boiled apple, baked apple, and tarragon. Tarragon is widely used as a seasoning in Slovenia, so I suggest you give them a try.

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Rakitna Forest and Archaeological Learning Trail (789 m)

You will also see several wooden boards with the names of trees – a good opportunity to learn about the wide variety of tree species in the area. For the most part, the trail follows good cart tracks, with just a brief section along an asphalt road, across already quite overgrown meadows.

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Polhograjska Grmada: route from Polhov Gradec (through Ravnek - 898 m)

Polhograjska Grmada: route from Polhov Gradec (through Ravnek - 898 m) © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič A colourful pre-Alpine landscape on the edge of Ljubljana Polhograjska Grmada is one of the most beautiful and popular hiking destinations in the Polhov Gradec Dolomites, a rugged pre-Alpine landscape practically on the edge of the capital.

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K2: FROM VRHNIKA TO PLANINA AND ZAPLANA

You initially ascend towards Planina on a quiet asphalt road, which is eventually replaced by a wide gravel forest road. Most of the ride proceeds in the shelter of the forest. At Planina, you are greeted by a mountain lodge and a 22 m high lookout tower, which offers a wonderful view of the Ljubljana basin, the Ljubljana Marshes, the Polhov Gradec and Krim hills, and the hills towards Notranjska and, in clear weather, the view reaches as far as the Alps.

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Ljubljana wins the digitalisation award in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020 competition

© Gostilna Pri Kolovratu The jury recognized Ljubljana's efforts in the field of smart solutions on the basis of our city's candidature, presenting its most important measures and plans in the fields of sustainable development, accessibility, digitalisation, cultural heritage and creativity.

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Ljubljana wins the digitalisation award in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020 competition

© Branko Čeak The jury recognized Ljubljana's efforts in the field of smart solutions on the basis of our city's candidature, presenting its most important measures and plans in the fields of sustainable development, accessibility, digitalisation, cultural heritage and creativity.

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Castles that Ring Ljubljana

It probably derived from the name of the family that first built it, the Ursbergs (later their name was von Auersperg). The castle’s most famous son was Andreas von Auersperg, described as the “Carniolan Achilles,” for his military prowess. He commanded forces from the Carinthia and Carniola regions (the two northern regions of what is today Slovenia) at the Battle of Sisak, defeating the Ottomans on 22 June 1593.

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Castles that Ring Ljubljana

It probably derived from the name of the family that first built it, the Ursbergs (later their name was von Auersperg). The castle’s most famous son was Andreas von Auersperg, described as the “Carniolan Achilles,” for his military prowess. He commanded forces from the Carinthia and Carniola regions (the two northern regions of what is today Slovenia) at the Battle of Sisak, defeating the Ottomans on 22 June 1593.

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Best places to work/study in (while drinking) in Ljubljana

They offer good coffee and beers; so get to work and transition from coffee to drinks in the afternoon. ČINČIN One of the most ‘hip’ places in Ljubljana, this venue will impress you with its lovely interior and easy vibes. ČINČIN is a party location during the evening, but can be awesome for meetings and work in the morning, or in the afternoon.

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Untitled Stran s traso

Untitled Stran s traso © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič A colourful pre-Alpine landscape on the edge of Ljubljana Polhograjska Grmada is one of the most beautiful and popular hiking destinations in the Polhov Gradec Dolomites, a rugged pre-Alpine landscape practically on the edge of the capital.

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