Ljubljana, a European gem still waiting to be fully discovered. Thanks to the relative obscurity of this Slovenian capital, you’ll enjoy attractive prices and an authentic atmosphere. But make no mistake, Ljubljana is packed with surprises, from culinary delights to historical treasures. So, pack your bags and discover with us things to do in Ljubljana.
The best things to do in Ljubljana
- Visit Ljubljana Castle;
- Get lost in the old town;
- Explore the city by bike.
Visit Ljubljana Castle
High above the city, on what the locals call ‘Castle Hill’, stands Ljubljana Castle. But this is no ordinary castle; on Friday evenings it comes alive with music and culinary excellence in the castle restaurant. Looking for more of a challenge? You can also do an escape room from the castle!
And yes, those breathtaking views over the city? They’re included!
During your city trip to Ljubljana, this visit shouldn’t be missing from our list of things to do in Ljubljana. You can visit this castle by taking a funicular up and down or by a walk of about 20 minutes.
The tickets for the castle are €13 for adults including the funicular, the museum and the exhibition on Slovenian history.
Get lost in the old town
The old town of Ljubljana is a maze of charming streets, with traces of the famous architect Jože Plečnik on every corner.
Walk across the unique Triple Bridge, taste the local atmosphere at the lively central market and don’t forget to take a selfie with the iconic dragons of the Dragon Bridge – it’s almost an unwritten rule! It’s said that if you don’t have a photo of this, you haven’t been to Ljubljana.
Be sure to check out Prešernov trg square. Here you’ll find the beautiful salmon-pink Franciscan Church and monastery that was used by monks until the end of the 18th century.
Behind the Franciscan church you’ll find the famous Triple Bridge that connects the parts of the city. The bridge originally consisted of just one part, but later architect Jože Plečnik added the two other parts, making it a unique attraction of the city.
When you cross the bridge you’ll arrive at Ljubljana’s central market. The locals of the city gather here to enjoy food and socialize.
Every Friday there’s an open kitchen event where chefs from Slovenian restaurants prepare different dishes from around the world, so this is definitely worth it for an atmospheric evening.
Things to do in Ljubljana: bike tour
Ljubljana is green, not only in color but also in heart and soul. Discover it yourself on two wheels! Whether you go for the quick 2-hour highlight tour or the in-depth 4-hour complete tour, you’ll fall in love with the city and its green charms.
There’s nothing better than exploring a city by bike. If you don’t have much time but still want to see as much as possible, the highlights bike tour is perfect. You’ll get to know the main highlights. Also ideal if you arrive in the morning and want to cycle on the first day already, as the tour starts in the afternoon.
Have a bit more time and want to really admire everything this amazing city has to offer? Then the complete bike tour is ideal, in 4 hours you’ll discover the highlights and the surprisingly green part.
You start in the center and cycle past the most famous highlights to then discover the green area. Slovenians are crazy about nature and take good care of the environment. The streets are clean and fresh.
