Ljubljana (capital of Slovenia): maps, sights, attractions, child-friendly programs, museums, etc.
September 9th, 2022
The 85-hectare Volčji Potok Arboretum was opened to visitors in 1952. It is the most visited botanical garden in Slovenia [https://trekhunt.com/en/slovenia] and has become known for its spring flower shows in recent years. The arboretum is primarily a botanical garden of woody plants, making it the only one in the country. It was originally part of the Souvan family estate in 1885, which was taken over by the University of Ljubljana in 1952 and declared cultural and natural heritage of national
July 15th, 2022
Another gem of Slovenia, considered the land of the waters, is the Pekel Gorge, just a few kilometres from Ljubljana - the Gorge of Hell. The wildly romantic close-knit doesn’t approach Vintgar or Tolmin Gorges, yet it’s the perfect half-day family program. A fairytale, romantic place where untouched nature awaits us. During the gorge tour, you can see 7 waterfalls (officially, there are only 5), which are 3 to 29 meters high. The hike in the 1.5 km long gorge leads through the woods and takes
May 11th, 2022
The coat of arms of Ljubljana shows a green dragon sitting on top of a castle tower rising on a castle hill. Ljubljana Castle is a symbol of the Slovenian capital and its main tourist attraction. The legend of the castle and the dragon is ancient, dating back to the 12th century when the name Ljubljana is first mentioned in written sources. According to the legend, a small castle built of wood stood on the hilltop, and a stone castle was built in its place. The building looked down on the lands
January 24th, 2022
The Ljubljansko barje, the Ljubljana wetland, is the largest marshy plain in Slovenia. The huge area on the southern outskirts of the Slovenian capital covers an area of 150 km2. The wetland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including in the “Prehistoric Pile Houses Near the Alps,” among 5 other countries. The swampy area at the foot of Mount Crimea has long been considered unusable, so the people living here have done everything to replenish and make it cultivable. Today, that has changed. As
February 13th, 2021
Slovenia is famous for its rich forests, waters and caves. Who would not have heard of the Postojna or Skocjan caves? Surprisingly, not these two are considered to be the most beautiful caves, but the less-known Krizna Cave (Križna jama) created by water activity. Not far from the Skocjan cave system (in the Slovenian karst world), this underground wonder has been created. The water dug into the limestone and formed dazzling formations and stalactite columns. Moreover, the cave hides 50 differe
January 8th, 2021
Do not be fooled by Ljubljana's tiny size! The Slovenian capital is really small, yet its charm lies in it. The tiny town is one of the jewels of Slovenia. It is not as famous for its sights as Bled, Bohinj or Bovec, but you will not get bored here. It is a perfect destination for a weekend getaway, but it can even be part of a one-week trip to Slovenia. Map - Where is Ljubljana? Ljubljana can be an ideal stopover on the Slovenian coast. It is about 1.5 hours from Maribor, 2 hours from B
