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Lovely bars and terraces for sunny days in Ljubljana

I suggest you take long sleeves with you if you're going up late in the afternoon or the evening because it can get windy on an open terrace. Moderna café When Museum of Modern Art has a specialty coffee shop, you should pay them a visit. It’s a must for all the coffee aficionados since they have great coffee options by Escobar roaster: a great house coffee, special coffees, cold brew, lattes and flavored options.

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Nebotičnik (Skyscraper)

Nebotičnik (Skyscraper) © Dunja Wedam © Rok Godec © Andrej Tarfila Basic description Conference The Nebotičnik Cafe, located on the top of the Nebotičnik (Skyscraper) building, a venerable example of architecture between the two World Wars, affords some of the most beautiful views of Ljubljana opening out in all directions. A classic Slovenian pop song titled Na vrhu Nebotičnika (On Top of the Skyscraper) describes a visit to the café at the top of the building as a romantic experience par excellence.

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Summer in the city: how to stay cool in Ljubljana?

The weather is a bit cooler at 1,500 metres above the sea level, but some hiking out in the open is required. So why not head uderground, where the temperature is constantly at around 8 to 10 °C? From Ljubljana you can take a day trip to Postojna Cave and include the picturesque Predjama Castle too.

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Švicarija

Contacts Pod turnom 3 1000 Ljubljana Phone: +386 (0)1 241 38 08 Email: [email protected] Map MGLC Švicarija, which operates as part of the International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC), was established on the initiative of the Municipality of Ljubljana in 2017, after a thorough renovation of the building was completed. Originally Švicarija was a wooden guest house opened in 1835, which soon became a popular excursion point for the residents and visitors of Ljubljana. The noted architect Ciril Metod Koch designed and built Tivoli Hotel on the same spot in 1909, which went on to become a well-known gathering place for artists, bohemians and workers.

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5 street food places you must visit if you’re hungry in Ljubljana

I’m not going to get into a debate which Ljubljana burek joint is the best, but my personal choice is the Olimpija burek stall near Bavarski dvor. Open 24 hours, of course, and they offer the classical cottage cheese burek, meat burek and a remarkably popular only-in-Ljubljana, pizza burek.

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Summer in the city: how to stay cool in Ljubljana?

The weather is a bit cooler at 1,500 metres above the sea level, but some hiking out in the open is required. So why not head uderground, where the temperature is constantly at around 8 to 10 °C? From Ljubljana you can take a day trip to Postojna Cave and include the picturesque Predjama Castle too.

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A winter fairy tale and stunning scenery above Vrhnika

Food and drink While there used to be an old mountain hut at the top, its keepers tore it down at the beginning of 2017 and are now building a completely new lodge which will soon open its doors. Until then, keep in mind to bring snacks along as the only thing they serve at the moment is hot tea and some packed goodies like chips.

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Check out these cosy places for a cold and rainy Ljubljana

It's located next to the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre and close to the Central Market and Ljubljana Castle Funicular. Pritličje - Very nice and extremely Instagram friendly Pritličje (the name can be translated as "ground floor") is an alternative bar located next to the Ljubljana’s Town Hall.

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Try the unique and delicious Ljubljana cake and satisfy your sweet tooth

Currently, you can enjoy the cake at the Grand Café Ljubljana, under the Plečnik’s arcades at the farmer’s market, where you can enjoy the view on the Pogačarjev square whilst enjoying your slice of cake. Eva Gale Eva is a true Ljubljana fan and a city explorer.

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What is 'Prekmurska Gibanica' cake and what makes it so special?

Kodila is a Slovenian brand selling traditional dry meat products as well as other typical Prekmurian food; you can visit them at Plečnik's market halls shop and purchase Prekmurian Gibanica to take away. If you are strolling through the city centre you will come across Güjžina, a small restaurant offering traditional dishes of Prekmurje, and they also prepare their own Gibanica.

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