Ljubljana

Ljubljana Castle

The tower has magnificent views all over the city. You can also see the Sava River and Kamnik Alps in the distance. Included is a 3D Movie of the history of Ljubljana from a pre-historic settlement to Roman Empire to modern times (€6.50 for adults, €3 for students, seniors).

Jan-Apr,Oct-Dec 09:00-19:00; May-Sep 09:00-22:00 · Entrance to the Castle Courtyard, Chapel and Gift shop is free, but there is a charge for access to the tower · Limited wheelchair access

Metelkova

A self-declared autonomous culture place to gather for alternative artists, many subcultures and youth. What used to be a military barracks is now full of underground artists, bars and nightclubs. Metelkova can get crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. It is within 5 minute of walk from main Train Station, and it is home to a renowned hostel Celica.

Limited wheelchair access

Dragon Bridge

Zmajski Most

Completed in 1901, designed by Croatian Jurij Zainovich. It is guarded by four detailed dragon statues from the city's coat-of-arms. Look out for the dragon motif throughout the city. Be careful around the Dragon Bridge area, as it is on a major busy road just outside the pedestrian zone and near misses (and worse) between inattentive tourists and traffic are common. The dragon bridge is located at the end of the Ljubljana Open Market, just a block or two down the river (north-east direction) from the Triple bridge.

Wheelchair accessible

National Museum of Contemporary History

Muzej novejše in sodobne zgodovine

Slovenia's 20th-century history museum gives you a real sense of the country's roller-coaster ride through regime after regime. Its immersive exhibits include a walk-through World War I trench. The last exhibit shows the events around the Declaration of Independence from Yugoslavia and the Ten Day War with the Yugoslav Federal Army. All exhibits are translated to English and some to German too.

Adults €6, Children, Students 65+ €4 · Built 1755

Ljubljanski Dvor

Pizzeria with nice patio overlooking the river, the quality of food is uneven.

Mon-Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Slovenian Museum of Natural History

Features an almost complete skeleton of a 20,000 year old mammoth found near Kamnik in 1938, a 200-million-year old fossil fish skeleton found in Triglav National Park, and a new, 13-m skeleton of a fin whale. Also has a large mineral collection.

Fri-Wed 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-20:00

Metelkova mesto

It's a squat with 6 clubs, each with its own style of music and programme. Gala Hala is the biggest and the music is very diverse - from funk nights to hip-hop and indie to rap and strange fun music. It has also concerts and an outside garden where they also grill in the summer. Gromka is a smaller one usually admission free and the music also differs from night to night. Usually it's rock/alternative hits or rockabilly or fun 90s music. It has also concerts. Menza pri Koritu is the most alternative and it has mainly alternative, metal, punk concerts and after parties. Channel Zero is more about electronics (also concerts) - d'n'b, dub, electro, house. Jalla Jalla is the smallest one with sometimes obscure, experimental music. Tiffany is a gay club with usually electronic parties. In Metelkova everybody can find a place for himself (usually the most is happening on weekends) and you can just walk from one to another club and see what is going on (if there is no admission).

Daily 22:00-04:00 · free or up to €10

University Botanic gardens Ljubljana

Ljubljana Botanic Garden is the oldest Slovene cultural, scientific and educational institution. It was founded in 1810, the time of the Illyrian Provinces, as a garden of native flora and a section of the Central School (École Centrale). In the garden is also tropical glasshouse.

Open daily, Apr–Jun 07–19, Jul–Aug 07–20, Sep–Oct 07–19, Nov–Mar 07–17. Tropical glasshouse has reduced hours: Daily 10:00–16:45 · Gardens are free, tropical glasshouse €2.80

Park Tivoli

Tivoli City Park (Slovene: Mestni park Tivoli) or simply Tivoli Park (Park Tivoli) is the largest park in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is located on the western outskirts of the Center District, stretching to the Šiška District to the north, the Vič District to the south, and the Rožnik District to the west. Several notable buildings and art works stand in the park.

Water City of Atlantis

A water park offering 14 pools, thermal baths, slides and saunas. Special section is dedicated for children.

€6–14

Roman Ruins

A short walk west of the centre of town are the remains of the Roman City Walls, including a number of pillars from an entrance gate.

Ljubljana Botanical Garden

The Ljubljana Botanical Garden (Slovene: Ljubljanski botanični vrt), officially the University of Ljubljana Botanical Garden (Botanični vrt Univerze v Ljubljani), is the central Slovenian botanical garden, the oldest botanical garden in Southeastern Europe, and one of the oldest cultural, scientific, and educational organisations in Slovenia. Its headquarters are located in the Rudnik District of Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital, along the Gruber Canal. The garden started operating under the leadership of Franc Hladnik in 1810.

Built 1810

Park slovenske reformacije

Argentina Park (Slovene: Argentinski park) is the name of a park in the center of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Formerly known as Lenin Park, it was renamed in the 1990s to commemorate the friendly relations between Argentina and Slovenia. A part of the park was renamed Park slovenske reformacije (Slovene Reformation Park) in 2000.

Šišenski hrib

Rožnik is a hill in the Rožnik District and Šiška District northwest of the Ljubljana city center. Together with Tivoli City Park, it forms Tivoli–Rožnik Hill–Šiška Hill Landscape Park. Extending from Tivoli Park, it is a popular hiking, running, and excursion destination for residents of Ljubljana.

429 m high

Miklošičev park

Miklošič Park

Hrvatski trg

Hrvatski trg

Park Tabor

Tabor 14

Ambrožev trg

Muzejski trg

Severni mestni park

Severni mestni park Navje

Golovec

413 m high

Tivolski vrh

Pod turnom 4

387 m high

Arheopark Emona

Gosposka ulica 15

Maistrov park

Park Arturo Toscanini

Park Gradaščica

Park Sveta Evrope

Park izbrisanih

Šlajmer Park

Gostilna in pizzerija pri Trubarjevi mami

Dunajska 18