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Dragon Carnival in the streets of Ljubljana

After 1300, Central Europe saw the merging of pagan and Christian traditions and masked celebrations began to be held over the days preceding the 40-day fasting period of Lent. Slovenian carnival figures are very colourful and Slovenian Shrovetide traditions, reflecting the distinctive local features of the rural environments of the past, unique in many ways.

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KULKUL MOMENT: Kofetarica

The first café opened in Ljubljana in 1713. Most of the coffee that was brought to the Slovenian lands came from Trieste. Nowadays, Slovenians rank fourth in the world when it comes to coffee consumption, with the average Slovene consuming 6.1 kg of coffee a year

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Ljubljana Receives Meetings Star Award

The Kongres Magazine and Conventa presented the Meetings Star Awards for the fourteenth time last night in the Linharjeva Dvorana Hall of Cankarjev Dom, recognizing the best congress destinations…

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LJUBLJANA RECEIVES MEETINGS STAR AWARD

The Kongres Magazine and Conventa presented the Meetings Star Awards for the fourteenth time last night in the Linharjeva Dvorana Hall of Cankarjev Dom, recognizing the best congress destinations…

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A bee-friendly region

A special feature of the Slovenian landscape is the apiary: beehives stacked next to each other in several rows as a bee house. Slovenia has gained international recognition due to its particularities, such as the unique painted beehive panels and the special traditional architecture.

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MMM STORIES: Osem Bakery

They taught him many technical skills which now enable him to playfully improvise with tastes and procedures. In his final choice of recipes, he primarily follows his intuition. © Suzan Gabrijan © Suzan Gabrijan What do you need to know about Pekarna Osem?

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Collaboration with the Locals

The week features: special experiences, guided tours, workshops and tastings, participation from hotels, restaurants, museums, and other local partners, an exhibition of tourism-funded projects, and an online survey where residents can share their views and ideas for the future of tourism in Ljubljana.

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Ljubljana among Europe’s top sustainable cultural tourism destinations with LUV fest

The award represents an important international recognition of Ljubljana as a destination that successfully blends its rich cultural heritage with a sustainable approach to tourism and the active involvement of the local community. For all generations and tastes The LUV fest programme is designed to appeal to diverse target groups. It offers activities for families with children, including creative workshops, storytelling events, and the traditional floating of “gregorčki” paper boats on the Ljubljanica River, as well as for individuals and couples seeking intimate cultural experiences, romantic moments, or culinary delights.

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Cycling

The attractiveness of Ljubljana and the Central Slovenia region for cycling is also eloquently demonstrated by some of the biggest annual international cycling events in Slovenia, such as the Marathon Franja BTC City, the largest recreational cycling event in Slovenia, which starts and finishes in Ljubljana, and the high-profile Tour of Slovenia, with stages that lead through the Slovenian capital and its hinterland. Make your visit to Ljubljana even more special with cycling adventures in the city and throughout the vibrant surrounding area – or spice up your active holiday with the lively atmosphere of the Slovenian capital!

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Balkan & Brazilian Resonances

He has taught at the Conservatory for Music and Ballet in Maribor, performed with the orchestra of the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet in Ljubljana, and toured with the world-renowned group Cirque du Soleil. He is also widely known as the founder of the ensemble Terrafolk, which received the prestigious BBC World Music Audience Award in 2003.

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