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Caving Experiences in Slovenia

More Play audio recording of content Your browser does not support the audio element. By now, Slovenia is well known for its mountains, rivers and lush green landscapes. But the incredible geodiversity doesn’t end at the Earth’s surface - there is also a lot to admire underground.

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Exploring Ljubljana’s cultural scene on a budget

Vrhnika, showcasing its history and nature in its brand new Ljubljanica River museum, is a good case in point. If you are a history lover, the ancient artifacts along with the story of how Vrhnika is transforming itself these days, will make for a compelling half-day trip.

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10 activity tours of Ljubljana

Glide through the city centre on a stand-up paddleboard or SUP. The tour, which takes place on the river Ljubljanica, begins with a brief course of instruction. Participants receive a commemorative photograph at the end of the tour. More information and booking >> 5) Circular ride aboard the Urban sightseeing train [Image,file=5] Urban is an environmentally friendly electric sightseeing train that will take you on a round trip through Ljubljana, passing all the main tourist attractions.

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Šmarna Gora: route via Grmada (669 m)

It is well worth spending time here, especially on a clear day, to relax in the shelter of the little pilgrimage church and enjoy the view of Ljubljana with the river Sava, the surrounding hills and the Alps beyond. And also to indulge in a snack or lunch at Gostilna Ledinek, with a menu consisting of traditional Slovene dishes.

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Essentials

You can find them at the railway station, under most bridges on the Ljubljanica river and a few other locations. Most of the toilets are accessible for functionally disabled persons and people on wheelchairs. More information and locations Wheelchair accessibility Ljubljana is a wheelchair-friendly city.

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Historical City Centre and Ljubljana Castle

The Triple Bridge is the heart of Ljubljana by Plečnik – a simple yet brilliant way how the city transformed a narrow river obstacle into a central, vibrant space. Immediately after crossing Plečnik's masterpiece, we encounter Prešernov trg (Prešeren Square), where architecture meets supreme poetry.

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Fužine Castle: Museum of Architecture and Design

Entrance fee Admission prices Adults 7 € Schoolchildren, students, seniors 3.50 € Family (1–2 adults and children) 12.50 € European Youth Cardholders 1.30 € SUNDAYS AT MAO Children workshops 3.00 € Entrance to the exhibition for a parent/attendant 3.00 € Free admission: Every first Sunday in the month, International Museum Day, Summer Museum Night; preschool children, disabled persons, unemployed persons, attendants, journalists, members of professional associations, ICOM card holders Accessible to persons with movement disabilities Designated parking space for persons with movement disabilities Designated path from the car park/public transport to the building Designated entrance for persons with movement disabilities Contacts Rusjanov trg 7 1000 Ljubljana Phone: +386 (0)1 548 42 70, +386 (0)1 548 42 80 Email: [email protected] Web site: Fužine Castle: Museum of Architecture and Design Map   The Renaissance Fužine Castle occupies a charming and quiet location along the Ljubljanica River, at the city outskirts. The spacious castle yard and the halls featuring remains of Renaissance fresco works provide a unique setting for an array of business and social events alike.

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Easter in Ljubljana

Ljubljana is at its loveliest at Easter and shows itself off in all its glory: restaurant terraces open, the city puts off its wintry Alpine charm and becomes almost Mediterranean in atmosphere, the willow trees along the Ljubljanica droop their light green boughs towards the surface of the river, strollers shed their heavy coats and the fashion sense of the city’s trendsetters is given a fresh impetus. Mira Mihelič begins her novel April, a social fresco of the Ljubljana bourgeoisie in the interwar years, on Good Friday 1941, when news of the coming war starts to spread like wildfire around the city’s main food market.

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Get Your Foodie On: November Gourmet Ljubljana Culinary Festival

At the Broken Bones Distillery, visitors can enjoy tastings of their internationally awarded spirits, while craft beer aficionados can savor different flavors with a brewer during a boat ride on the Ljubljanica River or by pairing various bites in Ljubljana's popular beer pubs, Lajbah and Maister. Culinary Workshops and Classes For those eager to refine their cooking skills, the festival offers numerous workshops and courses.

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The Best Summer Events in Ljubljana

Ljubljana Festival The Ljubljana Festival makes an important contribution to the cultural life of Ljubljana with a carefully selected programme covering a wide variety of genres, including ballet, opera and theatrical productions, musicals, chamber and symphony concerts, the International Art Colony, master classes, children’s and youth workshops, Ljubljana Festival on the River Ljubljanica and much more. A rich repertoire of music, dance, acting and general artistic performances takes place throughout the summer and invites you into its embrace in the late afternoon and evening hours, when the city's atmosphere is already pleasantly cool

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