Ljubljana

Worth seeing in and around Ljubljana

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   University of Ljubljana

   The University of Ljubljana, abbreviated UL, is the oldest and largest university in Slovenia. It has approximately 38,000 enrolled students.

   300 m · Slovene public university · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Ljubljana Castle

   Ljubljana Castle is a castle complex standing on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is a key landmark of the town.

   400 m · castle in Slovenia · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Stožice Stadium

   Stožice Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Ljubljana, Slovenia. It was designed by Sadar + Vuga architects and is the biggest football stadium in the country.

   3.5 km · football stadium · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Ljubljana Cathedral

   Ljubljana Cathedral, officially named Saint Nicholas's Church, also named Saint Nicholas's Cathedral (Slovene: stolnica sv.

   200 m · cathedral · Wikipedia
5. 05
   National and University Library of Slovenia

   The National and University Library, established in 1774, is one of the most important national educational and cultural institutions of Slovenia. It is located in the centre of Ljubljana, between Auersperg Street, Gentry Street, and Vega Street, in a building designed by the architect Jože Plečnik in the years 1930–31 and constructed between 1936 and 1941.

   500 m · national library of Slovenia republic · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Dragon Bridge

   The Dragon Bridge is a road bridge located in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It crosses the Ljubljanica River.

   300 m · arch bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Triple Bridge

   The Triple Bridge comprises three bridges spanning the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It connects the historical medieval town on the southeastern bank with the central Prešeren Square on the northwestern bank.

   0 m · stone arch bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia · Wikipedia
8. 08
   The works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana – Human Centred Urban Design

   The works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana – Human Centred Urban Design is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ljubljana, Slovenia, listed in 2021. The site encompasses selected the most prominent works of Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana with their original function.

   900 m · World Heritage site in Slovenia · Wikipedia
9. 09
   National Gallery of Slovenia

   The National Gallery of Slovenia is the national art gallery of Slovenia. It is located in the capital Ljubljana.

   500 m · art museum in Ljubljana · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Žale Central Cemetery

    Žale Central Cemetery, often simply Žale, is the largest and the central cemetery in Ljubljana and Slovenia. It is located in the Bežigrad District and operated by the Žale Public Company.

    2.9 km · cemetery in Ljubljana, Slovenia · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

In 2021, seven works in Ljubljana by architect Jože Plečnik were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These are the Trnovo Bridge, the green promenade along Vegova Street, the promenade along the embankments and bridges of the Ljubljanica River, the Roman walls in Mirje, the Church of St Michael, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the Garden of All Saints (Plečnik’s Žale).

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Things to do

Hot Air Balloon Flights (Balonarski center Barje), info@bcb.si. These launch at sunrise for one-hour flights, weather permitting. The launch spot is chosen on the day so the wind carries you over the historic centre. The whole programme is about 4 hours so reckon on a very early start. From €180 pp. Football:

1. 01
   Olimpija Ljubljana

   They play soccer in PrvaLiga, the top tier.

2. 02
   Water City of Atlantis
3. 03
   Laguna Fun & Spa
4. 04
   Cankarjev Dom

   Enormous arts and convention centre with concerts and performances.

5. 05
   Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra
6. 06
   Slovene National Theatre

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Where to eat

1. 01
   Odprta Kuhna

   It's a collection of food stalls on Pogačarjev trg, just south of Triple Bridge.

2. 02
   Hot Horse

   BTC City, Šmartinska 152; Tivoli Park, Celovška 25, info@hot-horse.si.

3. 03
   Nobel Burek

   Open non-stop, so it's popular late at night.

4. 04
   Klobasarna

   Ciril Metodov trg 15 (next to Sokol and Mediterano),.

5. 05
   Govinda's

   Self-service buffet with vegetarian and vegan Indian food, great value.

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Getting to Ljubljana

Airports

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik (LJU), 20 km · Klagenfurt (KLU), 67 km · Trieste (TRS), 84 km

Stations

Ljubljana railway station, 1 km

• Klagenfurt am Wörthersee → Ljubljana

  66 km · quickest by road, 1h 50m · €8–12
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• Ronchi dei Legionari/Trieste → Ljubljana

  84 km · quickest by road, 2h 3m · €12–17
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• Rijeka(Omišalj) → Ljubljana

  93 km · quickest by road, 2h 58m · €14–19
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