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Recommendations from guides

Our hand-picked list of restaurants, shops, day trips and activities. Show your guide's card at any partner and get a discount or a little gift.

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Restaurants

5 places
Hiša pod gradom
Free wine or dessert

Hiša pod gradom

Streliška ulica 10

We recommend the "Sirovi štruklji z gobovo omako" (cottage rolls with mushroom sauce).

Coffee

1 places
Črno zrno

Črno zrno

Gornji trg 17

Premium, hand-selected specialty coffees from Colombia. Lightly roasted and fresh, ideal for filter, immersion brewing, and espresso.

Day Trips

11 places
Soča Valley

Soča Valley

A day in Slovenia's stunning alpine valley — waterfalls, gorges, river views and local flavours. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Lake Bled

Lake Bled

Slovenia's postcard-perfect lake, local legends, and the scenic shore on foot. Great views and stories in half a day.

Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave

Ride the underground train through Postojna Cave, then visit Predjama Castle, the world's largest cave castle built into a cliff.

Piran & the coast

Piran & the coast

Spend a day at the Slovenian coast — fresh air, salt pans and amazing views.

Celje

Celje

One of Slovenia's oldest towns, seat of the Counts of Celje. Medieval castle, historic centre and cultural landmarks.

Logar Valley

Logar Valley

One of Slovenia's most beautiful glacial valleys with the Rinka waterfall, plus Mozirski gaj flower park.

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3 medieval towns

3 medieval towns

Kranj, Škofja Loka and Radovljica — three medieval towns in one day. Contact us: slovenia@blue-guides.eu

Karst: Lipica & Škocjan

Karst: Lipica & Škocjan

Lipica, birthplace of the Lipizzaner horses, the UNESCO Škocjan Caves and a Karst wine tasting.

Vrhnika: Ivan Cankar

Vrhnika: Ivan Cankar

Birthplace of the great Slovenian writer, 20 km from Ljubljana. Historic centre, cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Lake Bohinj

Lake Bohinj

God's gift to the locals — the magic of the Julian Alps, crystal-clear waters and pure, authentic nature.

Tolmin: Peace Walk

Tolmin: Peace Walk

5 key stops between nature and history in the Soča Valley, following the emerald Soča River.

Shops

6 places
Čokoladnica Cukrček
5% discount

Čokoladnica Cukrček

Ciril-Metodov trg 19

Chocolate shop with beautiful hand-made pralines and gifts.

Vineria del Ponte
10% off larger bottles

Vineria del Ponte

Stari trg 2

Wine shop with a wide variety of Slovenian labels.

Truffle deli shop
10% discount

Truffle deli shop

Mestni trg 18

Olive oil, truffle oil and products, pumpkin seed oil and bear salami.

Plečnikov čaj
Gift with purchase

Plečnikov čaj

Vodnikov trg 4

The original recipe for the tea Jože Plečnik drank. Sample honey tea, honey with cinnamon, cognac or strawberry.

Max Perfect
Discount on apparel

Max Perfect

Trubarjeva cesta 4

Unique gifts from Slovenia, plus T-shirts and sweatshirts with Ljubljana and Slovenian symbols.

Activities

12 places
Hiša eksperimentov

Hiša eksperimentov

A hands-on science museum where exhibits only come to life when you touch, move and play with them. Science presented as entertaining art.

Šuklje Wine Bar

Šuklje Wine Bar

Breg 10

A team of professional sommeliers in a historic building. Terrace overlooking Ljubljana Castle and the river.

City Museum

City Museum

Gosposka 15

The chronological story of Ljubljana's millennia-old heritage — including the world's oldest wooden wheel with an axle.

Ljubljana Castle

Ljubljana Castle

A contemporary castle steeped in history on the verdant hill in the heart of the city.

Nebotičnik

Nebotičnik

Štefanova ulica 1

The first skyscraper in Ljubljana. A café on the highest terrace in the city centre with panoramic views.

Tektonik beer factory

Tektonik beer factory

Guided tours of the brewery — learn everything about craft beer and its production. Reservations required a day ahead.

Atlantis Wellness

Atlantis Wellness

Leave the stress behind with an infra or Finnish sauna and thermal pools.

BTC Shopping City

BTC Shopping City

One of Europe's leading shopping and leisure centres — 450+ shops, food stalls, an open-air market and the Atlantis Water Park.

Center Rog

Center Rog

A creative hub with nine production labs, studios and workshops — make anything with expert mentors.

Plečnik's House

Plečnik's House

The Trnovo home of the architect who shaped Vienna, Prague and Ljubljana — studio, winter garden and ingenious details.

Transport

3 places
Minibus with driver

Minibus with driver

B-TOURS — licensed, multilingual drivers and vehicles from 8 to 50 seats. Transfers and day trips across Slovenia and Europe.

Public transport (LPP)

Public transport (LPP)

City buses in Ljubljana. The Urbana card costs €2 and holds up to €50 of credit; a single 90-minute ticket is €1.30.