Summer is in full swing and Ljubljana’s streets, squares and riverbanks are becoming ever sunnier and livelier. Before the people of Ljubljana scatter off on their summer holidays, it only seems right to visit some of the capital’s newly opened venues, raise a glass to summer, welcome them to the city’s culinary scene and wish them smooth sailing through the season ahead.

The University of Ljubljana's Centre for Slovenian as a Second/Foreign Language runs a "survival" language course offering an opportunity to get to know the basics of the Slovenian language and some common and useful expressions which can make a stay of a foreigner in Slovenia more pleasant.

Si sapis, sis apis – if you are wise, be like a bee, says a Latin proverb that Slovenians follow almost unconsciously every day. However, it often seems that we focus only on one aspect of bee behaviour - diligence and docility, the main attributes of the indigenous Carniolan honey bee, which was classified as a separate subspecies in the zoological classification of honey bees as far back as 1879. After almost 150 years, has the time come to adapt this definition (and our own mindset) and focus on qualities that move away from the concept of humility and modesty? To proudly raise our heads and proclaim that the Carniolan honey bee – just like us – is committed, determined, adaptable and, above all, resilient? Isn't it time we internalized another virtue of the Carniolan honey bee – its excellent sense of orientation – and set off on a new path?

We spoke with Špela Šuc and Rene Šuc, the third generation to carry on the story of the family-run Gostilna pri Mari in Kamnik pod Krimom. They shared their approach to blending traditional Slovenian cuisine with contemporary hospitality and sommelier expertise, finding inspiration for new interpretations of age-old recipes, and maintaining a balance between family and business life.
We learned how each of their independent career paths eventually led them back home, where, together with their family, they welcome guests who know that a roughly 30-minute drive or 15-minute train journey from Ljubljana will be rewarded, time and again, with a slightly refreshed, carefully considered and complete culinary experience.

In collaboration with the inhabitants of various districts of the city and representatives of the creative sector, Ljubljana Tourism is working hard to promote the development of recognisable cultural and artistic quarters.

Unique Blend of Urban Cycling and Authentic Discoveries on Ljubljana’s Doorstep!
Cycling is a great way to make the most of exploring the Slovenian capital and the green area around it!

Discover a side of the city that many might think is long gone, yet is very much alive. Experience the capital’s unique, authentic and sustainable stories through craft workshops! The crafts are kept alive by artisans who share a love of tradition and manual work that defies mass consumerism.

Is Ljubljana the European capital with the most creativity per square metre? We think so.

We invite you to embark on this journey of discovery through the Slovenian capital and its outskirts in the historical spirit of the famous Camino!