Ljubljana
Slovenia's capital is small enough to walk end to end, with a car-free old town wrapped around the Ljubljanica river and a castle on the hill above it. Plečnik's bridges and colonnades give the centre its distinctive look, and the riverside is one long run of cafés and market stalls. It works best as a two-day base at the start or end of a trip, with day trips to the lakes and caves.
How long to stay
May to September for riverside terraces; December for the Christmas market lights.
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Is Ljubljana right for your trip?
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Great for
- Food
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Central Market
Free entry · VerifiedLjubljana
Plečnik's riverside market colonnade, busiest on Saturday mornings, with a covered fish hall and open-air produce stalls.
Ljubljana Castle
Entrance €19 · VerifiedLjubljana
The hilltop castle above the old town, reached on foot in twenty minutes or by funicular, with a viewing tower over the city and the Alps beyond.
Tivoli Park
Free entry · VerifiedLjubljana
The large landscaped park on the city's western edge, with tree-lined promenades, a rose garden and trails up Rožnik hill.
Triple Bridge
Free entry · VerifiedLjubljana
Jože Plečnik's three-way bridge linking the medieval and modern halves of Ljubljana, the natural centre point of the old town.
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Popular activities
Ljubljana old town walking tour
Guided loop through the riverside centre, the market colonnade and the Plečnik bridges.
Ljubljanica river cruise
Short boat trip along the willow-lined river through the heart of the old town.
Slovenian food tasting walk
Tasting route through market stalls and small restaurants covering štruklji, cured meats and Karst wines.