Why choose Ljubljana for your next destination? In short, because it’s fresh, green and funky. In more elaborate terms: well, we suggest you to check out our top reasons: it is a city with a green soul, really amazing people, beautiful scenery, a great culinary experience, its compact size, state of the art equipment and great service, quality meeting venues, creative products, an array of special event venues, and numerous international accolades. Please see our suggestions for Ljubljana sightseeing below.
Ljubljana Castle and Prešeren Square
When visiting Ljubljana, you must see Ljubljana Castle, the the Triple Bridge, and Prešeren Square, wander around the city centre, and enjoy the nice city vibe.
Odprta kuhna (the Open kitchen)
Odprta kuhna (the Open kitchen), Slovenia’s favourite gourmet food market, has since its beginnings in 2013 become an integral part of Ljubljana’s liveliness. Bringing together the best eateries from all over the country offers a colourful culinary experience you would not want to miss out on. Join us every sunny Friday on Pogačarjev square from March to October.
Travelling with children to Ljubljana
Here are some of our favourite places to visit in Ljubljana:
- ZOO Ljubljana;
- Tivoli park;
- Wander around the streets, go to a pastry along the river Ljubljanica, and enjoy the city vibe with your little ones; our favourite pastries are: Cacao Ljubljana Center, and ice cream and waffle bar Grefino (located on the ground floor of the Nama store on Cankarjeva street);
- Ljubljana Castle on foot or by Funicular Railway;
- The Slovenian Museum of Natural History;
- Hiša eksperimentov (The House of Experiments) is curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and active engagement empowering centre – some call it also: Science Centre. Located on Trubarjeva cesta (road) 39, this is just a 10min walk from the apartment;
- House of illusions;
- If you have more time in Ljubljana, we recommend visiting the Technical Museum of Slovenia in Bistra near Vrhnika. Alongside visits to their museum collections and numerous activities that they offer for children and adults, their visitors can also enjoy an escape to a natural environment, away from the city’s hustle and bustle.