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

The road now becomes a pleasant forest path that climbs higher to a comfortable cart track and from there to a hunting lodge, where an increasingly rocky and steep section begins. Higher up, the path levels out and a view opens over the vertical crags on the right-hand side of the slope. Continue along the attractive little path to a fork that is just a few steps away from Mala Grmada (853 m), a summit from which on fine days you can even see the Julian Alps and Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain.

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Did You Know Ljubljana has a Railway Museum?

Next stop Railway Museum The museum is located on 35 Parmova Street - since it's not in the centre, I recommend taking a bus – number 14. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Adults pay: 3,5 Euros and school kids 2,5 Euros. We needed an hour for our visit.  

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Trendy coffee shops in Ljubljana

Great espresso too and amazing avocado sandwiches. Črno zrno Črno Zrno (which means Black Bean) on Gornji trg opened in March 2017. This tiny but beautifully decorated shop offers only the best beans from various parts of Colombia. Coffee so good you'll start speaking Spanish.

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Visit lovely Bogenšperk castle and meet Valvasor the Great

Just sit there and listen to the birds and the crickets or wander under the treetops … Let’s get practical Bogenšperk castle is open for individual visitors that can explore it by themselves or can take the guided tour in Slovenian and English. Some exhibitions are in Slovenian only so you might need a guide if you like a proper insight into the content.

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Spectacular sunrise hike above Ljubljana: Šmarna Gora

No need to bring you own food, though, as the Ledinek’s Inn at the top opens early and offers tasty traditional dishes and pastry. Getting there Although there are as many as fifteen trails going up to Šmarna Gora, the most easily accessible trail starts in Tacen, the northern part of the capital Ljubljana.

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Did You Know Ljubljana has a Railway Museum?

Next stop Railway Museum The museum is located on 35 Parmova Street - since it's not in the centre, I recommend taking a bus – number 14. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Adults pay: 3,5 Euros and school kids 2,5 Euros. We needed an hour for our visit.  

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Hidden Gems Just Beyond Ljubljana

The monastery continues to be a functioning religious center, and its doors are open to visitors seeking a glimpse into Slovenia's spiritual and historical past. Pilgrims, history enthusiasts, and tourists alike can immerse themselves in the beauty, tranquility, and historical richness of Stična Monastery.

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Creative handicraft workshops

A game for two Have a go at clay modelling as a couple or group of friends, and join your efforts to create a proper clay cup. Book online Open wheel Do you know that clay can dance? When you sit at the potter’s wheel and try to work it into a cup, your hands are sure to make it dance.

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Ljubljana talks

Below you can find some of the most popular episodes in the last years. The newest episodes are regularly published here.

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The Way of St. James: Snovik–Kamnik

This route is part of the Way of St. James and follows the Prekmurje–Štajerska branch from Kobilje to Ljubljana.

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