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Celebrating twenty years of Ljubljana Tourism

In recent years, in addition to numerous congresses, Ljubljana has hosted several prestigious meetings of trade associations: in 2014, for example, the city and the Slovenian Tourist Board jointly organised the convention of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), one of the biggest events in the British tourist industry, while in 2018 Ljubljana hosted a training event of the ICCA Association Meetings Programme and in 2019 the ECM Annual Conference.

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Ensemble Dissonance

Ensemble Dissonance brings together leading Slovenian chamber musicians who explore flexible formations and connect canonical repertoire with contemporary works. They are joined by violinist Vadim Repin and pianist Peter Laul, both acclaimed international soloists and chamber performers.

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Vurnik House

The building's fasade frescoes and interior wall paintings are the work of the architect Vurnik's Viennese-born wife Helena, who had taken part in her husband's research and design of distinctive Slovenian architecture. Her geometric ornaments in red, white and blue, the colour combination of the Slovenian tricolour, are mixed with elements of Slovenian iconography, such as stylized spruce-wooded and cornfield landscapes, vine plants and women in Slovenian national costumes.

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GOOD PRACTICE CASE: City Hotel Ljubljana reopens with innovative post-pandemic offer

When the City Hotel Ljubljana reopened its doors last month it presented a tailor-made and innovative offer, one that fits their guests’ new needs in the post-pandemic reality. © Slovenian Wander © Slovenian Wander © Slovenian Wander © Slovenian Wander © Slovenian Wander © Slovenian Wander Covid-19 testing at the hotel Together with their sister Hotel Slon, the City hotel Ljubljana was the first in Ljubljana to offer Covid-19 testing in a hotel.

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Hotel Mrak and its unconventional residents

He often resisted established social norms, and the youth of that time saw him as a symbol of freedom and rebellion. He was married to Karla Bukovec, a Slovenian painter and artist eleven years his senior, whom he regarded as his muse. They had a platonic relationship, and Ivan Mrak was one of the first Slovenians to openly and publicly live as a homosexual.

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Tatar goulash

Chef Mojmir Šiftar, the young talent of 2019 according to the Gault&Millau Slovenia guide, discovered his passion for cooking in childhood, and solidified his belief in a culinary career path under…

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Street food in Ljubljana

Visit Open Kitchen (Odprta Kuhna) each Friday at the Ljubljana Central Market and enjoy the diversity of tastes. Typical of Ljubljana's street food scene are also a strong Balkan influence and, of course, the ever present burgers.

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Adventure sports in Ljubljana and the surrounding area

Even more exciting outdoor activities The area offers adventure opportunities to suit every taste. You can fly in a hot-air balloon above Ljubljana and its environs. Or explore the wonderful subterranean world of karst caves. Or ride the rapids of the Sava at Tacen by kayak or raft

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Lake Bled (admission fees included)

Highlights: Lake Bled – admire Slovenia's only island with a charming church and the legendary wishing bell Bled Castle – enjoy the views of the lake and discover the medieval secrets of the amazing fort Pletna boat ride – glide on Lake Bled by traditional 'pletna' boat and reach island Bled cream cake – taste tradition by trying famous Bled cream cake The price includes round-trip transportation from Ljubljana in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking driver/guide guided tour of Bled area Pletna boat ride ticket to Bled Island entrance ticket to Bled Castle slice of Bled cream cake at a local café Schedule daily at 8:00 and 14:00 Duration 6 hours Price €109.00 per adult €55.00 per child up to 12 years Number of participants The excursion is run for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 15.

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Ljubljana among finalists for the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022

So far, the jury has recognized some of the more important projects executed in Ljubljana to be Green Supply Chain, Tastes of Ljubljana, connecting primary schools with local food producers, zero waste management measures, increasing public green spaces, pedestrian zones, the introduction of a tourist train, urban beekeeping, new hiking routes in the region, the Ljubljana by Wheelchair application, the sharing electric cars Avant2GO, the upgrade of Nexto mobile applications and more.

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