Best Trips in Ljubljana Region
Velika Planina
Sitting near Kamnik, a typically picturesque Slovenian town, is the lower station of the cable car which carries you to a vast mountain plateau: Velika Planina. Perched on the open alpine plains is a herdsmen's settlement, with its quirky architecture, simple way of life, and traditionally made dairy products. Herdsmen-style cottages are available to rent and lodging houses also provide accommodation and traditional food, completing the alpine experience. We highly recommend this idyllic and unusual winter wonderland. Read more...
Bistra Technical Museum of Slovenia
It might not be the easiest to get to, but for the technically minded this museum 20km from Ljubljana in Bistra near Vrhnika is worth the journey. The sheer variety of exhibitions on display is astounding, covering the history of printing in Slovenia, agriculture, fishing, hunting, forestry, woodwork, electricity, textiles and of course motor vehicles, there's something for everyone here. A permanent exhibition focuses on the first century of motoring in the country, containing within the oldest preserved car in Slovenia, dating back to 1906. Read more...
Bogenšperk Castle
Located less than an hour away in Šmartno pri Litiji, Castle Bogenšperk is a sight to behold; its red roof and white facade stands out with pride against the greenery that surrounds it. The renaissance castle can trace its history back to the 12th century as Castle Lihtenberk, a medieval fortress located nearby and built by the powerful Lihtenberg family. Following an earthquake in 1511 that rendered it uninhabitable, the Wagen family, who were in possession of the building until the beginning of the 17th century, undertook the task of constructing what you see today. Read more...
Iški Vintgar Gorge
In the hot summer months, you can jump into the pleasant Iška River on the edge of the Ljubljana Marshes. The river Iška formed a beautiful gorge. You can reach the gorge from the Ljubljana Marshes, past the village of Jezero or from the direction of Ig, where the signs direct us towards Iški vintgar. Read more...
Lake Zbilje
The lake was created when the River Sava was dammed to power the hydroelectric power plant in Medvode in 1953. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and numerous water activities are available, as well as a number of restaurants where you can relax and enjoy the views. The lake and its surrounding area also provides an important habitat to many species of birds and other wildlife. Read more...
Polhov Gradec Mansion
The mansion was built in the 15th century and underwent a Baroque style makeover in the 18th century, and today is home to two museum collections and a wine cellar. Read more...
Arboretum Volčji Potok
Volčji Potok Arboretum is one of the most important architectural heritage gardens in Slovenia. With nearly 5000 tree and plant species, it is wonderful in all seasons. Every year, from mid-April to early May attention is given to the tulips, which make the park especially vivid and colorful. Visitors can admire many other exhibitions, among others, also the orchids, cacti and tropical butterflies. Read more...
Županova Jama
Just a 30 minute drive from the city, these wonderful caves have been welcoming visitors since 1926. Group tours every weekend, you can also attend bat workshops where you can discover some interesting facts about some of the cave's inhabitants. Read more...
Pekel Gorge
Pekel Jama is perhaps the best value of all the country's numerous caves that are open for public tours, and it easily has one of the best names of any cave in the world, which translates literally as Hell Cave. Don't worry though, it was given the name because of the steam that can be seen rising out of it during the winter when the constant temperatures in the cave become warmer than the air outside. Read more...
Ljubljana Marshes
The Ljubljana Marshes is a unique intertwinement of meadows, fields, hedges and channels, where the green surfaces meet with the sky and the River Ljubljana, which has helped create the marshes through history. Here you can block out the bustle of the city, meet with nature and focus on yourself and your thoughts. Read more...
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