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Ljubljana’s moving pictures

It looked pretty grim for a while in the early days of the new millennium, when a new multiplex threatened to single-handedly ruin the indie cinema scene in the capital. Fortunately, good taste prevailed and these days Ljubljana has a variety of good film venues and events in its arsenal. The first stop on any cinephile’s list should be Kinodvor, a lovely movie theater with a cozy cafe and a well-stocked shop, which is housed in an art nouveau building from the early 1920s.

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10 signature experiences in Ljubljana

Each year more than 14,000 events take place, including 14 international festivals and many other traditional happenings. Many of them are free of charge.   Read more 9. Taste Ljubljana Over recent years, the culinary scene in Ljubljana has enjoyed a real boom and the city's renowned chefs, restaurants, and traditional dishes are becoming increasingly recognized around the world.

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Straw Hat Fair in Domžale

This year's Straw Hat Fair will once again focus on straw, straw hats, and the tradition of braiding. Visitors can look forward to a fashion show, demonstrations of traditional crafts, and a vibrant…

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7 tips for a fun visit of the National Gallery with kids

This is also a great way not only to familiarize yourself with Slovenian artists but a chance to learn more about Slovenian history by observing what has captured the artists’ imagination: houses, the people, nature, nobility, religion… In the beginning, religious art prevailed and you can’t miss noticing many sculptures of saints.

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The Tönnies' Path

Since 1844, the Tönnies family has had a significant impact on the economic and social development of the city of Ljubljana. In 2017, on the initiative of the Slovenian-Swedish Society, the Scientific Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts organised a conference on the heritage of the Tönnies family.

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LGBTQI festivals and regular events

Lesbian Quarter Festival May, various venues: Slovenska Kinoteka, Metelkova mesto, ŠKUC Gallery, Monokel Club The Lesbian Quarter is a Slovenian festival of lesbian creativity and activism organised by the ŠKUC Association in Ljubljana. It is an integral part of the feminist and lesbian movement in Slovenia, which strives for the equality and visibility of lesbians in Slovenian society, and is closely related to the assertion of the rights of the Slovenian LGBTQ+ community.

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Rifuzl shop

In addition to local, organic and environmentally friendly products, this first Slovenian plastic-free grocery shop provides its shoppers with a fantastic feeling of filling their own containers from dispensers and proudly leaving the shop because they’re #plasticfree.

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Tour of Slovenia

The Tour of Slovenia is not just an international sporting event – it is the largest cycling race in Slovenia and a key driving force behind the development of Slovenian cycling. It was first held in May 1993, featuring eight stages in its inaugural edition. Today, the Tour of Slovenia is one of the most recognisable sports and tourism events in the country, bringing some of the world’s top cyclists to Slovenian roads.

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Klub Cirkus

Schedule Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 22:00-5:00. Notes Langugages of communication: Slovenian, English, German, Croatian, Serbian. Disabled access is available. A room is available for private parties and meetings. A city bus stop is located nearby.

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A Bicycle Tour through Plečnik’s Ljubljana

Cvetkovič Get to know the creative opus and life of the greatest Slovenian architect, Jože Plečnik. On a guided cycling tour you will visit his works outside the city centre. Jože Plečnik (1872–1957), a resident of Ljubljana, is considered one of the world's most important pioneers of modern architecture.

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