So, without further ado, we're proud to announce the winners for all six categories for Best of Slovenia 2025:
Best of Travel Experiences
Family Trips: Jasna Lake, Kranjska GoraTrending “Hidden Gem” Destinations: Rogla
Outdoor Activity: Velika Planina Hike
Indoor Fun: Woop! Fun Park, Ljubljana
Wellness, Health & Beauty Experience: Wellness Orhidelia, Sub-Thursday
Getting around Slovenia: GoOpti
Artisan Handicraft Experiences: Centre Rog Workshops
Romantic Accomodation Experience: Jasna Chalet Resort, Kranjska Gora
Travel Media & Influencers: Hribi.net
Photography of Slovenia: Matevž Lenarčič
Unique things to do in Slovenia: Climb on Mt. Triglav, the symbol of Slovenia
Best of Slovenia Shopping
"Feel like a Slovenian" Brands: Barcaffe CoffeeShopping Centres: BTC City Ljubljana
Ljubljana City Centre Shopping: Icon of Ljubljana
Gifts from Slovenia: Rogaška Crystal
Real Estate Slovenia: Stoja Trade
Slovenia Leggings: Lelosi
Slovenia online shops (powered by shoptok.si): mimovrste.si
Global shops in Slovenia (powered by shoptok.si): aboutyou.com
Smart Shopping Platforms: shoptok.si
Fashion Influencers: Ula Furlan
Best of Culture
National Museums: MGML - City Museum of LjubljanaUnique Museums: Plečnik House
Cultural Festivals & Events: Festival Ljubljana
Theatres & Opera: Slovenian National Theater Drama
Art Gallery: National Gallery
Cultural Family Experience & Events: Museum Night
Castle: Ljubljana Castle
Best of Food & Drinks Slovenia
Food Experience: Drožomania Sourdough WorkshopsDrink Experience: Wine fountain, Marezige
Gastronomic Festivals & Events: Restaurant Week, Slovenia
Wine Festivals & Events: Brda and Wine, Šmartno
Restaurant with Local Food: Gostilna Repovž, Šentjanž
Coffee in Slovenia: Pražarna
Craft Micro Breweries: The King
Mountain Hut Food: Dom na Kofce
Food Influencer: Leaneen, Nina Kastelic
Artisanal local brands (Originally Slovenian): From Bohinj
Best of Speakers
All finalists and the winner:Melanie Seier Larsen
Aljosa Bagola
Nastja Mulej (winner)
Marko Lukic
Sara Isaković
Gregor Kosi
Dr. Violeta Bulc
David Zupancic
Carmen Pangos
Alen Kobilica
Lovely Vrteva
Karel Grzan
Urška Gerbajs
Dr. Boris Cergol
Tanja Skaza
Dr. Matjaž Ličer
Laura Unk
Mojca Cepus
Klemen Šešok
Manca Šalehar
Best of Food & Drinks Ljubljana
Slovenian Food: House under the CastleBusiness Lunch / Dinner: Cubo
Pizza in Ljubljana & Around Ljubljana: Peruzza pizza
Bistro / Brunch: Le Petit Cafe
Pizza in Old Town: Pop's Place Pizza
Burgers: Hood Burger
Vegan / Vegan Friendly: Barbarella Plant Bistro & Juicebar
World Cuisine: Argentino
Balkan Food: Gostilna Čad
Street Food: Burek Olimpija
Cafés & Desserts: POLO Cafe & Bar
We'd like to say a big thank you to all our readers for voting and supporting our nominees and winners. And so concludes another fantastic Best of event.
History of the Best Of Ljubljana Competition
What started as a one-off competition for our own amusement (and love of alliteration) with a battle for the best burek in 2011, Best of Ljubljana has evolved into one of the city’s most prestigious awards ceremonies. Running for over a decade and covering the same diverse range of categories as our ever-popular Ljubljana In Your Pocket guides, the competition has received tens of thousands of votes from the public each year. Last year, over 40,000. Of course, this was all before the Covid-19 pandemic, which, like most things in Slovenia, Europe and the world, brought the competition to a temporary halt.
But like that inspiring immortal bird from Greek mythology, our Best of Ljubljana competition rose from the figurative ashes in 2020 and 2021, returning better than ever in 2022, growing even more in 2023 and 2024.
The results remain permanently visible on our website. If you have any questions about the competitions or would like to learn more about participating, you can contact us at ljubljana@inyourpocket.com.
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