As every year there is a selection of concerts and performances planned for this summer in our capital city. Ljubljana will host several music festivals as well as a puppet and a theatre festival. 1. Summer in Ljubljana old town has started on 17th June and it will take place during the whole summer. Classical … Read more
Coming to Slovenia, the Alps region is one of the “must see” destinations to visit during your stay. It is known for numerous cycling and walking routes that offer stunning views of the mountains, lakes and rivers. You will also enjoy driving around the area and visiting local churches, museums as well as other beautiful natural … Read more
Association for the protection of the Alps, Cipra, has just published Time tables for public transport in the Julian Alps region. There you will find detailed information how to travel around the region by bus, train, cable car and boat and also how to get to Ljubljana and other bigger neighboring towns. You will find … Read more
First summer events in Ljubljana are a perfect opportunity to explore the city centre and enjoy lively afternoons with your children or music and dance performances in the evening. All events are free and they are happening at Kongresni trg square between 9th and 21st June. – You can still catch a dance show today, … Read more
2000 years of the Roman city Emona, so where to see any remains from Roman times? City Museum of Ljubljana with its Emona House and the Early Christian Centre archaeological parks host the most beautifully preserved remains of Roman houses in Ljubljana. The Jakopič Garden, named after the famous Slovenian Impressionist painter Rihard Jakopič, is … Read more
As this year Ljubljana is celebrating 2000 years of the roman city of Emona, numerous events, tours and exhibitions will be organised for the public to learn more about Roman times in Ljubljana. After 1st May you will be able to experience the Roman Emona dressed in a Roman attire and accompanied by a Roman … Read more
Our new tourist guide on Slovenia is out! Order your free copy and prepare your holiday with all necessary information what to visit, where to go, how to travel around Slovenia as well as our personalised tips: – map of Slovenia, – an overview of Slovenia, – its position within Europe, – suggestions how to … Read more
A short drive from Ljubljana, halfway between Vrhnika and Borovnica on the edge of Ljubljana marshes, you will find a village called Bistra and its Technical Museum. Known for its collection of old cars owned by former Yougoslavian president Tito, Bistra is also a former Cartusian monastery and a popular venue for weddings. Very educational … Read more
When you think about Shrove Tuesday or mardi gras in Slovenia, you think of “kurenti” and doughnuts, typical desert eaten all year around, but especially popular during the carnival time. And the best doughnuts, “krofi” in Slovene, come from Trojane, small village that today respresents a rest point for truck drivers, car drivers and tourists and in 19th … Read more
Winter Olympic Games in Sochi are finished and Slovenia is proud of 8 medals in total. More than in any Winter Olympics before and with two gold medals for the first time! From left to the right: Vesna Fabjan – bronze medal in cross country sprint Tina Maze – gold medal in downhill and giant … Read more