Discover Ljubljana Trip 2026

The Art Nouveau bridge, built in 1901, is guarded by four bronze dragons that, according to legend, protect the city from danger, and it has since been regarded as the unofficial symbol of the Slovenian capital.

The medieval castle sits on a hill above the old town and can be conveniently reached by funicular, from where a sweeping panoramic view opens over the city's red rooftops and the surrounding Alps.

Thanks to its car-free city center, numerous green spaces and exemplary recycling rate, Ljubljana was named the first-ever European Green Capital in 2016, which is especially visible along the lively riverside promenade.

The Central Market, designed by architect Jože Plečnik along the banks of the Ljubljanica, shapes the cityscape with its striking colonnades, while his many other buildings give the city a distinctive architectural character.

Ljubljana Airport is located about 25 kilometers north of the city and is served from numerous European cities, with a bus reaching the center in about 45 minutes.

The Art Nouveau bridge, built in 1901, is guarded by four bronze dragons that, according to legend, protect the city from danger, and it has since been regarded as the unofficial symbol of the Slovenian capital.

The medieval castle sits on a hill above the old town and can be conveniently reached by funicular, from where a sweeping panoramic view opens over the city's red rooftops and the surrounding Alps.

Thanks to its car-free city center, numerous green spaces and exemplary recycling rate, Ljubljana was named the first-ever European Green Capital in 2016, which is especially visible along the lively riverside promenade.