{"id":19184,"date":"2019-04-25T13:23:28","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T12:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/?p=19184"},"modified":"2024-08-22T22:08:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:08:23","slug":"ljubljana-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/ljubljana-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Ljubljana Travel Guide: Top Things to do and see"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With just as many inhabitants as Graz<\/a> and already a capital: Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is one of those underrated gems<\/strong> and often overlooked when it comes to a city vacation in Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we were to describe Ljubljana in one word, it would be: Underrated<\/strong>. The beautiful Ljubljana deserves more praise and exposure. A green, hip, just really cool city awaits you with some great things to do and a very pleasant atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have been to Ljubljana several times now. This travel guide is, so to speak, a best-of of all the tips we have collected. We will share with you why we think a city trip to Ljubljana is totally worth it and our our personal travel tips<\/strong> for this city getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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1. City Vacation to Ljubljana: First Travel Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect in Ljubljana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The picturesque, almost car-free old town<\/strong> of Ljubljana is very easy to get around and quickly explored on foot. The river \u201cLjubljanica\u201d weaves through the city and we just love seeing water in the city – it just gives the centre a completely different vibe. Many cafes and restaurants in Ljubljana are located by the river. Had it been warmer during our visit, we would never have left this part of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ljubljana is a university town<\/strong>, which gave us the impression that the city was quite young. Compared to our last short stopover a few years ago, we noticed the emergence of more and more young, hip caf\u00e9s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also found it refreshingly pleasant not to be bombarded with big brands and international fashion chains in the Old Town. The many small and local individual shops here just have so much more charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we walked through the narrow streets, we wondered how we could best describe Ljubljana. It was pretty evident that Ljubljana is a bit like the “Salzburg<\/a> of the East” with a touch of Italian flair. With the castle and its narrow streets, Ljubljana reminds us much of the Old Town in Salzburg – but much less touristic of course and not so “spruced up”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much time should I plan for Ljubljana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ljubljana is indeed very small and easy to get around. The most important sights are all within walking distance of each other. With just a one night stay<\/strong> (for example on your way to Trieste<\/a>), you can derive a rather nice impression of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course more time is even better. We recommend you to stay two to three nights. <\/strong>It allows you to enjoy the city flair a little longer and take a few more coffee breaks in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best travel time for Ljubljana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course you can visit Ljubljana all year round. If you really want to enjoy the picturesque green flair of the city centre, then we would recommend a visit in late spring, summer or early autumn.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ourselves once visited Ljubljana at the end of March. At this time of year, it can usually be quite warm already if you are lucky. Unfortunately, nothing had begun to blossom yet during our visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our last visit was at the beginning of June – we thought that was perfect! All the trees are green an the city’s caf\u00e9s are full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Ljubljana Travel Guide: The Best Sights in Ljubljana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ljubljana’s main attractions are perfect for exploring the city on foot. Since most attractions are very close together, the walking distances are not far. The city centre is almost traffic-free, which of course is wonderful. We can also imagine it to be super nice discovering Ljubljana by bike. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Castle of Ljubljana (“Ljubljanski grad”)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The castle of Ljubljana is perched on a hill above the Old Town<\/strong> and from up here, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Ljubljana. Don\u2019t worry, the ascent is absolutely feasible even for those who aren\u2019t so fit. There are several paths that lead up to the castle, we opted for the 10-minute walk from the Central Market Square (“Vodnikov trg”). Alternatively, there is also a funicular near the footpath, which provides easy access to the castle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had read in advance that some visitors from the castle itself found it a little disappointing. We cannot say that was the case with us, as we liked the combination of historical substance with modern elements<\/strong>. Of course, you should not expect a grand and majestic knight’s castle, but just for the view alone, we think it\u2019s worth a visit to the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside the castle itself there are some museums and exhibitions<\/strong>, as well as a lookout tower. From here you can enjoy a panoramic view over Ljubljana that is really worth seeing. If you want to climb the observation tower, you need a castle entrance ticket. However, there is also a free viewing platform. There are also some caf\u00e9s and restaurants. We can highly recommended a visit to the restaurant Strelec, which is located in the walls of the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our tip:<\/strong> If the weather is nice, visit the castle at sunset. The light and mood is simply at its best at this time of day. (Be sure to check opening times if you also want to climb the lookout tower!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ljubljanica river bank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Ljubljanica River meanders through the historic center<\/strong> of Ljubljana. Most of the sights that we introduce to you in our travel guide are located along or very close to the river bank, so you will automatically pass by here during your city trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We definitely recommend that you not only rush to the individual sights, but also take enough time for a leisurely walk along the river bank. <\/strong>You will discover many great little shops and caf\u00e9s and always enjoy beautiful views of the house facades of Ljubljana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can stroll on both sides of the river bank. It’s best to walk upstream on one side and downstream on the other. Spots worth seeing along the walk include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n