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Contents
Arriving in Ljubljana 8
Getting around 9
Basics 14
Language, history and numbers
Quick Picks 18
The best of the best
Culture & Events 16
Music, festivals and exhibitions 16
Best of New Year’s Eve 19
Cultural centres and venues 23
Conferences & Fairs 26
Sports 31
Where to stay 32
Business suites to hostel bunks
Dining & Nightlife 37
Where to eat 37
Everything from A to V(egetarian)
Cafés 47
Enjoy one of Ljubljana’s favourite pastimes
Nightlife 49
Dance and drink the night away
The view from our editor’s roof circa 5am
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Somehow not as scary covered in snow
What to see 60
Bridges, museums and the castle
Where to shop 66
The best of what and where to buy
Bovec 74
A year-round sports paradise
Ski & Spa 77
From extreme slopes to relaxing saunas
Highlights of the Coast 80
The Mediterranean is only an hour away
Wine Tasting 82
East to West we have Slovenian wineries covered
Mail & Phones 85
Keep in touch by post, phone and internet
Directory 86
Lifestyle 86
Business 88
Maps & Index
Street Register 93
City centre map 94
City map 96
Country map 97
Index 98
December 2009 - January 2010

Foreword
Come Christmas time in Ljubljana it’s nearly impossible
for even the surliest of curmudgeons not to get caught
up in the spirit of the holiday season (present company
included). Despite the drop in temperature and seemingly
omnipresent fog, every December the city centre comes
alive with a panoply of sights, sounds, smells and activities
as winter takes hold and one year becomes another. Slowroasted
chestnut sellers kick things off by setting up their
smoky wares at strategic points along the main pedestrian
streets, and shortly thereafter a massive tree is erected in
the centre of Prešernov Trg (p 61) and the entire old town
is blanketed with thousands of tiny lights. But perhaps
best of all are the small wooden stalls that eventually line
the Ljubljanica and various squares, selling all manner of
crafts and home-made goods, including copious amounts
of mulled wine and warmed schnapps - enticing crowds of
people from their warm cosy homes.
Content-wise we’ve been busier than ever this issue,
putting together all kinds of special features to keep you
active over the next couple months. There should be
something for everyone in our updated Ski & Spa section
(p 77). Ever wanted to spend the night in an igloo? Now’s
your chance! For those adverse to the snow, the winter is
a great time to visit the Slovenian coast (p 80), with it’s
mild Mediterranean climate and close proximity of things
to see and do. And for wine-lovers we’ve compiled our
largest-ever guide to Slovenia’s vineyards and wineries
(p 82). Of course we haven’t forgotten about New Year’s
Eve. In fact we ran a month-long poll to find out the best
places in Slovenia to spend the waning hours of 2009 (p
19). As always we welcome any and all feedback, be it on
Facebook, Twitter or even old-fashioned email.
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Arriving in LjubLjAnA
Arriving by plane
Ljubljana’s cosy little Jože Pučnik Airport is 26km northwest
of the city, near Brnik. Getting there takes about
30 minutes by taxi (€35-45) or shuttle (€5-8, schedule is
coordinated with flights) and roughly twice as long by bus
(€4.10, up to 16 per day between 05:00-20:00). Check
the airport’s website for a complete schedule.
Arriving by train
Once you’ve worked out the tunnel and stair system and
made it to the main train station building, find everything
you need including an ATM and press stand selling top-up
cards (but alas no SIM cards) for prepaid SIM accounts.
Left luggage is provided courtesy of 80 coin-operated
lockers with instructions in English on platform Nº1, with
the toilets conveniently located next door. The station also
boasts a surprisingly good Tourist Information Centre, a
train information bureau immediately to the right and currency
exchange opposite (open daily from 10:00 - 19:00,
Sat 08:00-15:00, Sun closed). Getting to town depends
as always on where you’re planning to stay and how fit you
are. Many central hotels are within reasonable walking
distance. Alternatively, find taxis outside, and make sure
the meter is running before you depart.
Arriving by bus
All national and international buses arrive at the central
bus station which is located directly in front of the main
train station. The temporary prefabricated station building,
serving passengers until the opening of the new combined
train and bus station optimistically scheduled for 2010,
features little in the way of facilities for recent arrivals,
making a trip to the train station almost compulsory. Perhaps
the only one of its kind in the world, the bus station
does however contain a Sixt car rental kiosk, with the only
other useful facility being a small internet café for which
tickets can be acquired from ticket window Nº1. Getting to
town is the same as described above.
Castle Tunnel_ Renovated, reopened and sexier than ever
A Word From Our Mayor
For me, Ljubljana is the most beautiful city in the the world
– unique for its special position in the heart of Slovenia.
As a city with rich history and cultural heritage, it attracts
ever more visitors every year from near and far. The most
important ambassadors for Ljubljana are undoubtedly
our residents, who live the intercultural dialogue and with
their openness, kindness, and hospitality always ensure
a touch of comfort and warmth.
Welcome to Ljubljana!
Arriving by car
Driving to Ljubljana is a joy due to the good roads and
excellent signposting. The city is circled by a ring road
from where it’s easy to get to the centre. Simply follow the
parking signs for convenient places to leave your car near
the city centre. Once in the city, it’s best to walk the short
distances rather than drive through the heavy traffic and
narrow street. Also, if you’re staying in Old Ljubljana be
aware that it is largely a pedestrian only zone.
If Things Go Wrong
The emergency number is 112 for fire, rescue, andambulance
and 113 for police. If possible, find someonewho
speaks Slovene to help you make the call sincethere is
no guarantee of finding an English speaker onthe other
end.The nearest Casualty Unit (Emergency Room) to thecity
center can be found at University Medical Centerat
Zaloška cesta 2, Ljubljana (D-2) and emergencytreatment
is free for members of EU, EEA, andSwitzerland. We
also list local pharmacies, dentists, andother services
in the directory. You can find it here. If you find yourself
in trouble with the police, call yourembassy immediately.
The numbers for all embassiescan be found here
under Foreign Representation in the directory.Useful
Emergency Words:
NA POMOČ! (NAH POH-MOCH) - HELP!
gasilci (GAH-SEELT-SEE) - firemen
policija (POH-LEET-SEE-AH) - police
bolnišnica (BOW-NEESH-NEET-SA) - hospital
Zoran Janković
Mayor
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Officially part of the Schengen zone since late 2007 and
nearly completely surrounded by other Schengen-agreement
countries, entering Slovenia has never been easier.
With a well-developed system of buses, trains and highways
throughout the country, getting around is also fairly
easy. The centre of Ljubljana is relatively small, meaning
public transport is rarely, if ever, needed when in town.
Public Transport
Although most of Ljubljana’s sights are within easy walking
distance for even the most unfit and/or laziest of people
(and you can trust us as we’re proud card carrying members
of both groups), there is a far-reaching and fairly efficient
bus network for reaching attractions farther afield,
such as the Zoo, BTC shopping centre or even distant
Šmarna Gora, or for those interested in seeing what the
city looks like outside the city centre. Although you may
be lucky enough to see some Tito-era antiques plying the
roads, the entire fleet is currently being modernised, so
most of the time you can expect a comfortable ride. While
nearly every stop has a schedule displayed, at most only
the frequency of departures is listed, which can make for
some frustratingly long waits. With the newly introduced
Urbana Card, 90 minutes of travel with unlimited transfers
costs only €0.80, although you can still pay with coins (€1
per ride, no change given) until the end of the year.
LPP (Ljubljanski Potniški Promet) B-2, Slovenska
56, tel. (+386) 14 30 51 74, mail@lpp.si, www.lpp.si.
Ljubljana’s urban and suburban public transport company.
There are LPP ticket sales offices at Slovenska 56 (Bavarski
Dvor), Celovška 160 and the central bus station. QOpen
07:00 - 19:00, Sat 07:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Urbana Card
In August the
city bus operator,
LPP, finally
introduced the
long awai ted
Urbana Card,
a form of electronic
ticketing
that will eventually
replace the
previous hodgepodge
system
of payment that
included tokens,
coins and photo ID cards. The credit card-sized smart
card is similar to those already used in other cities,
such as London’s Oyster Card and Paris’ Navigo Pass.
The cards can be purchased for a one-time fee of €2 at
many locations including various tobacconists and newsstands,
tourist offices, the central bus station and LPP
offices at Bavarski Dvor and Celovška Cesta 160. Credit
can be added for any amount between €1-50 at these
same locations as well as at the 24 green Urbanomati
machines scattered around town - be aware that the
machines don’t actually sell cards though. When getting
on the bus simply touch the card to one of the green card
readers at the front entrance and €0.80 will be deducted
from the card allowing 90 minutes of travel, including
unlimited transfers. Until 31 December technophobes
can still pay with coins, although the cost is €1 and no
change is given.
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International train schedule
From Ljubljana To Ljubljana
First Last City First Last *
06:15 21:15 BELGRADE 05:50 21:50 4
02:00 08:40 BUDAPEST 12:03 16:35 2
08:05 07:25 GRAZ 06:34 18:37 4
09:27 23:50 MUNICH 08:27 23:40 3
09:27 23:50 PRAGUE 07:14 17:11 2
09:27 23:50 SALZBURG 01:34 14:12 3
02:30 21:08 VENICE 15:48 21:20 2
05:45 17:25 VIENNA 07:56 15:57 3-8
07:26 23:50 VILLACH 04:07 19:27 7
02:00 21:15 ZAGREB 07:00 23:35 7
20:48 ZURICH 21:40 1
All trains depart daily. Schedule valid until December
12, 2009. *Trains per day
Trains
Slovenian Railways (Slovenske Železnice) does an admirable
job of running an efficient network with clean modern
trains that are usually on time. Their website (www.slozeleznice.si)
contains a wealth of information in English,
including live information on train delays as well as an
online timetable. See the national and international train
schedules in this guide for the main destinations.
Train Station (Železniška Postaja) C-1, Trg Osvobodilne
Fronte, tel. (+386) 1291 33 32, potnik.info@
slo-zeleznice.si, www.slo-zeleznice.si. Full of nice touches
such as little conveyor belts for taking heavy bags up to the
platforms, Ljubljana’s reasonably central train station just
north of the main action is slated for demolition, to be replaced
by a truly fabulous new building in 2010. See Arriving for
information on several of the station’s facilities, plus, if you’re
planning on leaving town, the ticket office straight out of a
1970s disco movie is to the left of the main entrance, with
signs and departure screens in English.
National bus schedule
From Ljubljana To Ljubljana
First Last City First Last *
06:00 22:30 BLED 05:00 22:30 18-22
10:15 20:10 CELJE 04:50 18:10 5-9
05:10 22:30 GROSUPLJE 04:23 21:45 50
17:20 MURSKA
SOBOTA
05:45 1
05:30 23:00 POSTOJNA 06:07 21:10 20
11:35 17:20 MARIBOR 06:52 13:35 3-4
05:30 23:00 NOVA GORICA 04:45 19:45 15
06:00 21:35 KOPER 04:56 19:30 13
05:30 19:30 JESENICE 05:44 20:44 14
05:15 23:00 KRANJ 04:20 22:15 50
07:10 22:25 NOVO MESTO 05:45 15:28 10
05:30 19:30 KRAJNSKA
GORA
05:20 20:20 15
All buses depart daily. Schedule valid until February 1, 2010.
*Buses per day
December 2009 - January 2010

10 getting Around
Buses
Dozens of regular bus connections are available to efficiently
whisk you to all corners of the country. See also
the national and international bus schedules in this guide.
Bus station (Avtobusno Postajališče) C-1, Trg
Osvobodilne Fronte (OF), tel. (+386) 1 234 46 00, fax
(+386) 1234 46 01, avtobusna.postaja@ap-ljubljana.
si, www.ap-ljubljana.si. Essentially a large caravan without
any wheels, Ljubljana’s temporary central bus station couldn’t
be easier to use. Enter through one of the doors at either
end, buy a ticket from one of the kiosks, and away you go.
Some tickets can be bought directly from the driver, but you
should always check in the bus station to make sure. The
bus station operates many national routes as well as regular
international services. QOpen 05:00 - 22:30, Sat 05:00
- 22:00, Sun 05:30 - 22:30.
Car rental
The speed limit is 50km/hr in built-up areas, 90-
100km/hr on main roads, 130km/hr on highways. Cars
must use headlights at all times and must have a spare
wheel, warning triangle, spare lightbulb, first aid kit and,
in winter, either snow chains or winter tyres. The alcohol
limit is 0.05%. The traffic information centre has road
webcams and maps of current traffic problems at www.
promet.si.
AGIO rent a car H-1, Celovška cesta 228, tel. (+386)
59 043 719/(+386) 031 727 777, fax (+386) 059 047
779, agio@t-2.net, prevozi-agio@t-2.net, www.agio.si.
Located in the outskirts of the city, Agio offers a full range of
vehicles sizes and classes and will deliver your car free of
charge within 30km of the company. They also offer a great
service where you can rent a car with a driver if you’re not
so confident behind the wheel or feel like impressing your
friends. QOpen 8:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun 8:00 - 12:00. Average
age of cars is 6 months. Cars from 30€ per day, without
additional duties.
Atet H-2, Derčeva 4, tel. (+386) 1513 70 17, info@atet.
si, www.atet.si. Cars from €30 per day. QOpen 08:00
- 20:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 13:00. Airport office tel. (04) 201
98 48, open 08:00-22.00.
International bus schedule
From Ljubljana To Ljubljana
First Last City First Last *
12:57 20:20
BANJA LUKA 13:30 13:30 1-3
10:00 22:25 BELGRADE 00:50 21:00 2-3
05:10 05:10 BOLOGNA 15:20 15:20 1
19:45 19:45 BRNO 16:20 16:20 0-1
05:10 08:15 MESTRE
(VENICE)
11:30 17:10 2
18:30 18:30 MUNICH 19:45 19:45 0-1
20:00 20:00 SARAJEVO 15:15 20:40 1-2
20:45 20:45 SOFIA 15:30 15:30 1
15:30 16:00 SKOPJE 15:30 17:00 1-2
05:10 06:35 TRIEST 14:00 19:30 1-2
01:00 01:00 ZAGREB 16:00 16:00 1
All buses depart daily. Schedule valid until February 1,
2010. *Buses per day
Vinjeta - A Ticket to Drive
AutoRent C-1/2, Trg Osvobodilne Fronte (OF) 5, tel.
(+386) 1234 46 50, ljcity@rentacarslo.com, www.
rentacarslo.com. Cars from €36 per day. QOpen 08:00
- 18:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00. Airport office
tel. (04) 238 24 14 , open 08:00-22:00.
Avant H-1, Dunajska 140, tel. (+386) 1589 08 50,
national@avantcar.si, www.nationalcar-slovenia.com.
Cars from €35 per day. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 08:00
- 14:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00. Airport office tel. (04) 589 08
68, open 08:00 - 22:00.
Avis C-2, Čufarjeva 2, tel. (+386) 1583 87 72, rez.center@avis.si,
www.avis.si. Cars from €40 per day. QOpen
07:00 - 19:00, Sat 07:00 - 13:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00. Airport
office tel. (04) 23 65 000, open 08:00-22:00.
Budget Rent a Car B-2, Miklošičeva 3, tel. (+386) 1421
73 40, ljubljana.dt@budget.si, www.budget.si. Cars from
€40 per day. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 12:00.
Airport office tel. (04) 201 43 00, open 07:00-23:00.
Carrent D-1, Štihova 13, tel. (+386) 1433 30 82. Cars from €40
per day. QOpen 09:00 - 16:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun.
Europcar C-2, Dalmatinova 15, tel. (+386) 31 38 20 52,
reservations@europcar.si, sl.europcar.si. Cars from €36
per day. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 08:00 - 15:00, Sun 08:00
- 12:00. Airport office tel. (04) 236 79 90, open 08:00-21:00.
Hertz B/C-2, Trdinova 9, tel. (+386) 1434 01 47,
ljubljana@hertz.si, www.hertz.si. Cars from €38 per day.
QOpen 07:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00.
Airport office tel. (04) 201 69 99, open 08:00-22:00.
Taxis
Vinjeta www.dars.si. Slovenia
requires all motor vehicles
travelling on Slovenian highways
to have a vinjeta (veen-yeh-tah)
sticker. This system exists in
lieu of tolls, and the vinjeta can
be easily obtained at nearly all
gas stations and kiosks.
Yearly/monthly/weekly stickers are €95/30/15 for cars
and yearly/half-yearly/weekly ones are €47.50/25/7.50
for motorcycles. Also be aware that border police will
likely not remind you to purchase a vinjeta when entering
the country, but are highly likely to issue you a steep
fine when leaving if you’ve failed to do so. For more info
check www.dars.si.
Ljubljana’s taxis are safe, clean and generally reliable.
The starting rate is €1, the rate per kilometre between
€1-1.70, with no extra charge at night. Waiting costs
€15-20 per hour. Ordering a taxi by phone will get you
lower rates.
Metro Taxi Tel. (+386) 80 11 90.
Protocol Tel. (+386) 41 62 15 04, info@protocol.
si, www.protocol.si.
Rumeni Taxi Tel. (+386) 41 73 18 31, info@
rumenitaxi.com, www.rumenitaxi.com. QOpen
00:00 - 24:00.
Taxi Društvo Ljubljana Tel. (+386) 1234 90 00,
info@taxi-ljubljana.si, www.taxi-ljubljana.si.
Taxi Intertours Tel. (+386) 1520 97 04, info@
taxi-intertours.si, www.taxi-intertours.si.
Taxi Laguna Tel. (+386) 80 11 17.
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Sixt C-1/2, Trg Osvobodilne Fronte (OF) 7, tel. (+386)
1234 46 50, info@sixt.si, www.sixt.si. Cars from €34 per
day. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00, Sun 08:00
- 12:00. Airport office tel. (04) 238 24 14, open 08:00-22:00.
Technoplus Bratov Kunovar 6, tel. (+386) 1563 50
24/(+386) 041 679 042, fax (+386) 1563 50 25, info@
rentacarplus.si, rentacarplus.si. Cars from 28€ per day.
Thrifty Zgornji Brnik 130 A, reservation@subrosa.hr,
www.thrifty.si. Q Airport office tel. (04) 236 57 50, open
from 07:00-21:00. Cars from €33 per day.
Airport
Ljubljana airport (Letališče Jožeta Pučnika) Zgornji
Brnik 130a, tel. (+386) 42 06 10 00, fax (+386) 42 02 12
20, info@lju-airport.si, www.lju-airport.si. Well connected to
the Balkans and most major European destinations, Ljubljana’s
Jože Pučnik Airport, 26km northwest of the city, is as small and
efficient as the rest of the country. There’s free wifi for internet
addicts, a selection of restaurants and bars, banks, a currency
exchange office (open 07:00 - 19:00) and a post office (open
08:00 - 18:00, Sat 07:00-12:00, Sun closed).
Getting there takes about 30 minutes by taxi (€35-45) or
shuttle (€5-8, schedule is coordinated with flights) and roughly
twice as long by bus (€4.10, up to 16 per day between 05:00-
20:00). Check the airport’s website for a complete schedule.
QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. Open 24hrs, airport information from
07:00-23:00.
Airlines
Adria Airways (JP) H-2, Kuzmičeva 7, tel. (+386) 1369
10 00, fax (+386) 1436 88 06, booking@adria.si, www.
adria.si. Slovenia’s flag carrier. Direct flights to Amsterdam,
Athens, Barcelona, Birmingham, Brussels, Bucharest, Copenhagen,
Dublin, Frankfurt, Instanbul, Kijev, London Gatwick,
Manchester, Moscow, Munich, Ohrid, Oslo, Paris-Charls de
Gaulle. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Airport
office phone: 04 259 43 38 Open: 05:30-24:00
Air France (AF) B-3, Igriska 5, tel. (+386) 1244 34 47,
fax (+386) 1244 34 48, mail.cto.lju@airfrance.fr, www.
airfrance.si. Flights to Paris CDG. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00.
Closed Sat, Sun. Airport office tel. (04) 20 61 674 . Open
two hours before flight.
Austrian Airlines (OS) Ljubljana Airport, tel. (+386)
42 02 01 22, office.ljubljana@aua.com, www.aua.com.
Flights to Vienna. QOpen 06:30 - 18:00, Sat 06:30 - 15:30,
Sun 06:30 - 10:00.
Brussels Airlines (SN) Ljubljana Airport, tel. (+386)
42 06 16 56, www.brusselsairlines.com. Flights to Brussels.
QOpen 16:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Czech Airlines (OK) Ljubljana Airport, tel. (+386) 42 06
17 50, www.czechairlines.com. Flights to Prague. QOpen
08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Only by the time of flight is working
on Saturday from 05:30-07:00 and Sunday from 13:00-15:00.
Easyjet (EZY) Ljubljana Airport, tel. +44 87 06 00 00
00, www.easyjet.com. Flights to London Stansted. Q Airport
office tel. (04) 206 16 77. Open two hours before flight.
JAT Airways (JU) C-2, Slomškova 1, tel. (+386) 1231
43 40, jat.airways@jat-lju.si, www.jat.com. Flights to
Belgrade. QOpen 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Airport
office tel. (04) 206 17 80. Open two hours before flight.
Lufthansa B-2, Gosposvetska 8, tel. (+386) 1434 72
46, lufthansa@adria.si, www.lufthansa.de. No Lufthansa
flights to and from Ljubljana, but they do have an office selling
airline tickets. QOpen 08:30 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Malév (MA) Ljubljana Airport, tel. (+386) 42 06 16
65, www.malev.hu. Flights to Budapest. QOpen 08:00
- 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
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getting Around
Flight schedule
City Flights/Week Airlines
Amsterdam 9 JP
Athens 3 JP
Belgrade 5 JU
Brussels 19 JP/SN
Copenhagen 4 JP/SK
Frankfurt 25 JP/LH
Istanbul 17 JP/TK
Kiev 3 JP/PS
London-LGW 6 JP
London-STN 4-7 EZY
Moscow 7 JP/SU
Munich 26 JP/LH
Paris-CDG 16-26 JP/AF
Podgorica 6 JP/YM
Prague 12 OK
Pristina 11 JP/SK
Sarajevo 7 JP/SK
Skopje 11 JP/LH
Stockholm-ARN 4 JP
Tirana 7 JP/SK
Vienna 21 JP/OS
Warsaw 4 JP/LO
Zurich 20 JP/LX
Airline codes: AF Air France; EZY EasyJet; JP Adria
Airways; JU Jat Airways; LH Lufthansa; LX Swiss; OK
Czech Airlines; OS Austrian Airlines; SK Scandanavian
Airlines; SN Brussels Airlines; SU Aeroflot; TK Turkish
Airlines; YM Montenegro Airlines. Schedule is valid until
27 March 2010.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) , tel. (+45) 70 10
20 00, www.flysas.com.
Turkish Airlines (TK) Ljubljana Airport, thyljubljana@
siol.com, www.turkishairlines.com. Flight to Istanbul. Q
Airport office tel. (04) 206 16 80.
Travel Agencies
Avantura B-2, Slovenska 40, tel. (+386) 1242 00 00, fax
(+386) 1242 00 04, info@avantura.si, www.avantura.si.
QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:30 - 12:00. Closed Sun.
Collegium B-2, Kersnikova 5, tel. (+386) 1234 49
70/(+386) 040 194 194, fax (+386) 1234 49 78, info@
collegium.si, www.collegium.si. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00,
Sat 09:00 - 12:00.
Kažipot B-2, Čopova 5a, tel. (+386) 1425 44 91,
info@kazipot.com, www.kazipottours.si. QOpen 09:00
- 19:00, Sat 09:30 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Kompas C-2, Pražakova 4, tel. (+386) 1200 63 33,
prazakova@kompas.si, www.kompas.si. QOpen 09:00
- 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:30. Closed Sun.
Mondial Travel B-2, Kersnikova 5, tel. (+386) 1234 49
72/(+386) 040 192 192, info@mondialtravel.si, www.
mondialtravel.sI. QOpen 09.
Relax B-2, Slovenska 51, tel. (+386) 1234 56 90, www.relax.si.
QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Roundabout Pot Draga Jakopiča 6, tel. (+386) 41 786
168, fax (+386) 1 5611 039, info@roundabout.si, www.
roundabout.si. QOpen 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
STA Trg Ajdovščina 1, tel. (+386) 14 39 16 90/(+386) 41
61 27 11, fax (+386) 14 39 16 95, info@staljubljana.com,
www.sta-lj.com/. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Tao C-2, Petkovškovo Nabrežje 5, tel. (+386) 1230 63
20, info@taoturizem.si, www.tao-tt.si.
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12 bAsiCs
Drinking
Alcohol is only sold to people over 18, and after 21:00 it
cannot be bought in stores.
Electricity
Like most European countries, Slovenia’s voltage is 220 volts
AC, 50 Hz, and the country uses European two-pin plugs.
Money
Slovenia adopted the euro in January 2007. Euro coins
come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1
and 2 euros, while banknotes come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100,
200 and 500 euros. The Slovenian side of the euro coins
are decorated with among other things storks, Mount
Triglav, Lippizaner horses, a man sowing stars and a Jože
Plečnik design.
Politics
The Republic of Slovenia is a parliamentary democracy.
The president, Dr DaniloTürk, was elected in 2007. Borut
Pahor has been the prime minister since 2008. The next
parliamentary elections will be in September 2012. The
government consists of the PM and 15 ministers, of which
two are without portfolio.
Religion
Although Slovenians are traditionally Roman Catholic, the
most recent Eurobarometer Poll in 2005 found that only 37%
of the population believe in a god, with 16% atheists and the
rest of them believing in ‘something’.
Exchange rates
1 EUR € = 1.49 US$ = 0.90 UK£ = 1.51 CHF
= 1 .6 3 AU$ = 1 3 2 ¥ = 1 0. 2 6 C N Y
(Nov 23, 2009)
Market values
Compared to the rest of Western and Central Europe,
prices in Slovenia are still fairly competitive despite
noticeable increases since the introduction of the Euro
in 2007. Here are some typical everyday products and
prices:
Product Price
McDonald’s Big Mac €2.40
Slice of pizza € 1.80
Slice of burek € 2.00
Cup of coffee € 1.10
Bottle of name brand vodka € 12.50
Decent bottle of local wine € 3.50
Bottle of local beer in a shop € 0.90
Pint of beer in a pub € 2.40
Pack of cigarettes € 2.50
Single bus ride € 1.00
Movie ticket € 4.90
Postcard € 0.30
Litre of petrol € 1.10
Taxi ride across town € 5.00
Fine for parking illegally € 40
Basic data
Population
Slovenia 2,053,355 (2009)
Ljubljana 266,845 (2004)
Area
20,273 square kilometres
Ethnic composition
Slovenian 83%, Former Yugoslav minorities 5.3%,
Hungarian, Albanian, Roma, Italian and others 11.7%
Official languages
Slovenian, Italian, Hungarian
Local time
Central European (GMT + 1hr)
Longest river
Sava (221km in Slovenia)
Highest mountain
Triglav 2,864m.
Borders
Austria 318km, Italy 280km, Hungary 102km,
Croatia 670km
Smoking
Cigarettes can’t be sold to people under 18. Slovenia recently
banned smoking from public indoor spaces except in special
smoking areas in offices, hotels and bars.
Tipping
It’s not traditional to tip in Slovenia, though a reward of about 10%
for good service in a restaurant or bar is always appreciated.
Toilets
Clean and pleasant public toilets can be found at the Dragon
Bridge (Open 07:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun), in the Plečnik
Passageway (Open 07:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun) and at the
Triple Bridge (Open 07:00 - 21:00).
Visas
Many foreigners simply need a passport or ID card to enter
Slovenia. Those requiring a visa will be able to travel freely
between the Schengen-agreement countries for a limited
amount of time, usually 90 days. Always check these details
with a Slovenian embassy or consulate. Further information
can be found at www.mzz.gov.si.
Temperature, °C
30
20
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Climate
-10
-20
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Rainfall, mm
150
F M A M J J A S O N D
120
90
60
30
Town Hall at twilight
Evidence suggests that people first populated the area
known today as Slovenia as far back as 250,000BC. People
were known to have settled in the area around Ljubljana by
around 400BC when the Celts started arriving.
Roman times
With the expansion of Julius Caesar’s empire comes the
establishment of the Roman town Emona on the left bank
of the Ljubljanica, of which some remains can still be found
in today’s Ljubljana. Thriving for a relatively short period of
time, Emona is abandoned some time during the 6th century
AD, and the region is invaded several times by the Huns and
other early Germanic tribes.
Medieval Ljubljana
Ljubljana is first mentioned in writing in 1144. The now primarily
Slavic city is invaded by the Habsburgs, who control the city and
Slovenia almost uninterrupted up until WWI. The city expands
during the first few hundred years of this period and the basic
shape of the Old Town as it is today is laid out.
16th to 18th Centuries
Protestant influence grows with the Reformation and continued
Austrian occupation. The first book in Slovenian is published in
1550. The city is seriously damaged by the earthquake of 1511
and much of the city is rebuilt in the Baroque style.
19th Century
Napoleon visits the city in 1809 and makes it the capital of
the Ilirske province. As with many occupied countries in this
part of the world, a national awakening takes place during the
19th century. Slovenian becomes Slovenia’s official language,
the first college is founded, and the city grows into the shape
and form it more or less is to this day. Ljubljana’s importance is
boosted by the arrival of the first railway in 1849. After much of
the city is destroyed by the huge earthquake of 1895, the city
is almost completely rebuilt at the start of the 20th century.
The Old Town is preserved practically intact.
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history
Between the wars
After the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Slovenia becomes part of the State, and then the
Kingdom of the Slovenes, Croats and Serbs on December
1, 1918, which subsequently becomes the Kingdom of
Yugoslavia in 1929. The Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik
(1872-1957) builds many of his most important buildings
in the capital between the two World Wars. Slovenia
is occupied by the Italians, Germans and Hungarians
during WWII. In 1945, Croatian-born Tito, whose mother
was born in Slovenia, establishes the Socialist Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia.
Socialism & Yugoslavia
Slovenia develops as the richest and most Westernised
of the Yugoslavian states. After the so-called Tito-Stalin
split of 1948, Yugoslavia becomes much less oppressive.
Yugoslavs enjoy many freedoms and are even allowed to
travel out of the region and work in the West. Tito dies
in Ljubljana on the afternoon of May 4, 1980. Relative
freedom and prosperity doesn’t stop the region from
suffering the same blows as the rest of the Communist
world, and Slovenia becomes the first country to declare
independence from Yugoslavia, officially becoming
independent on June 25, 1991 after the population votes
in a referendum in favour of the move on December 23,
1990.
Independence & Beyond
After a slightly shaky start, Slovenia establishes itself as
the tiger of the former Yugoslavia. A shrewd combination
of nationalist pride and business acumen keeps much of
the country’s industry in local hands. Slovenia joins the
UN on May 22, 1992 and the EU on May 1, 2004, several
weeks before joining NATO. The local currency, the tolar,
is replaced by the euro on January 1, 2007. At the end of
the year, Slovenia becomes a member of the Schengen
countries, and in 2008 proudly takes over the EU
presidency for half a year.
In the News
After years of negotiations (or petty bickering depending
on one’s general opinion of politics), Slovenia and
Croatia were finally able to agree a framework for
international arbitration to solve their long-running
border dispute - which had seen EU member Slovenia
essentially put a hold on Croatian accession talks for
much of the past year. The agreement was signed on
4 November and ratified by the Croatian parliament
on 20 November, however, Slovenes will be voting
on the issue at a special referendum to be held
sometime during the first quarter of 2010. At stake
is a tiny sliver of land on the Istrian peninsula and Slovenia’s
free access (or lack thereof) to international
waters.
The other big news of the past couple months
came courtesy of the right foot of Slovene striker
Zlatko Dedić, who scored the only goal in Slovenia’s
1-0 upset of Russia on 18 November in Maribor
and secured the national team’s place at the
2010 World Cup in South Africa. The surprise victory
led to several days of celebrations across the
country, including an impromptu street party in
Ljubljana that lasted till sunrise the day after the
match and seemingly left the entire city with a collective
hangover.
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13

14 LAnguAge
Slovene is a Southern Slavic language with a 25-letter
alphabet. It is closely related to Serbian and Croatian,
and also shares many words with other Slavic languages.
Although some words and letter combinations may appear
unpronounceable at first glance, Slovene is actually a fairly
phonetic language with very few irregularities - although
the letters L and V can do some strange things depending
on their position in a word. Luckily, most Slovenes speak
either English, Italian or German embarrassingly well,
so chances are you won’t have to worry about any communication
problems. However, as with most countries,
attempting to use a little bit of the local language can go
a long way towards winning over your hosts. Even the odd
‘hvala’ and ‘prosim’ won’t go unnoticed.
Pronunciation
c - as in pizza
e - as in egg
g - as in go
j - like y in yogurt
v - like u in tuna
č - like c in cello
š - like sh in ship
ž - like s in pleasure
Basics
Do you speak English? - Govorite angleško (Goh-voh- REE-tay
Ahn-GLESH-ko) ?
I don’t understand - Ne razumem (Nuh ra-ZOO-mehm)
Where is the toilet? WC? - Kje je stranišče (Key-yay strahn-
EESH-chay) ? WC (Vay-tsay)?
Good Morning - Dobro Jutro (DOH-broh YOO- troh)
Good Day - Dober Dan (DOH-behr Dahn)
Good Night - Lahko noč (Lah-koh noh-ch)
Yes - Ja (Yah)
No - Ne (Nay)
Hello - Živjo (Jeeve-yoh)
Thank you - Hvala (HVAL-a)
Please - Prosim (PRO-seem)
Excuse me/Sorry – Oprostite (Oh-PROS-tee-tay)
Pardon me (asking for help) – Prosim (pro-SEEM)
My name is....- Jaz sem (Yahz sem) ...
I am from... - Jaz sem iz (Yahz sem iz)...
Days
Monday - ponedeljek (POH-nuh-dehl-yek)
Tuesday - torek (TOR-ek)
Wednesday - sreda (Sray-dah)
Thursday - četrtek (chuh-TUR-tuck)
Friday - petek (peh-tuck)
Saturday - sobota (soh-BOH-tah)
Sunday - nedelja (nuh-DEHL-yah)
Questions
Who? - Kdo?(K-doh)
What? - Kaj?(Kai)
Where? - Kje ? (Key-yay)
When? - Kdaj (K-dai)
How much does it cost? - Koliko stane (KOH-lee-koh STAH-neh)?
Places
Croatia - Hrvaška (Hurr-VASH-ka)
England - Anglija (Ahn-glee-yah)
Germany - Nemčija (Nem-CHEE-yah)
Hungary - Madžarska (Mad-jar-skah)
Ireland - Irska (Ear-skah)
Netherlands - Nizozemska (NEE-zo-zem-skah)
Scotland - Škotska (Shkot-skah)
Venice - Benetke (Behn-et-keh)
Vienna - Dunaj (Doo-nigh)
Post
One foreign stamp, please - Eno znamko za tujino, prosim
(Eh-no z-nahm-koh zah too-YEE-noh pro- SEEM)
For postcard - Za razglednico (Zah raz-GLEHD-neet-so)
For letter - Za pismo (Zah pees-moh)
Signs
Open - odprto (Ohd-PURT-oh)
Closed - zaprto (Zah- PURT-oh)
Entrance - vhod (oo-hod)
Exit - izhod (eez-hod)
Push – rini (ree-nee)
Pull – vleci (oo-LETS-ee)
Travelling
Bus - avtobus (OW-toh-booze)
Train - vlak (v-LOCK)
I am looking for.... - Iščem (EESH-chem) ...
One ticket, please - Eno vstopnico, prosim (Eh-noh oo-stop-
NEETZ-oh pro- SEEM)
Times
Now - zdaj (z-dai)
Later - kasneje (kaz-NAY-yeh)
Today - danes (dahn-es)
Tomorrow - jutri (yoo-tree)
Yesterday - včeraj (oo-cheh-ray)
In the morning - zjutraj (z-YOO-try)
In the afternoon - popoldne (poh-POLD-neh)
In the evening - zvečer (z-veh-chehr)
At night - ponoči (poh-NOH-chee)
Restaurant Talk
Menu, please - Meni, prosim (MEH-ni pro-SEEM)
Bill, please - Račun, prosim (Rah-CHOON pro- SEEM)
Do you have vegetarian food? - Imate vegetarijansko
hrano (EE-mah-tay veh-geh-tay-ree-ahn-sko h-rahnoh)?
Bar Talk
One coffee, please - Eno kavo prosim (EH-noh KAH-voh
pro-SEEM)
One beer, please - (Name of beer), prosim (pro-SEEM)
Cheers! - Na zdravje (Nah zuh-DRAW-wee-ay)!
What’s going on? - Kaj dogaja? (kai DO-ga-ya)
Let’s party! - Žurajmo! (zhur-AI-mo)
You have beautiful eyes - Imate lepe oči (EE-mah-tay lehpeh
oh-chee)
You’re hot - Si lepa (see LAY-pa)
Where are you from? - Iz kje si? (iz kye see)
Can I have your number?- Lahko dobim tvojo telefonsko
številko? (Law-koh doh-BEEM t-voy-yo teh-leh-FOHN-sko
shteh-VEEL-koh)?
See-you, bye! - Ajde, čao (ai-dai, chow)
Street smarts
Slovenians usually leave out the word for street in
conversation, so while your destination may officially
be called ‘Poljanska ulica’, you can survive by just saying
Poljanska
Avtocesta (aw-toh-ses-tah) Highway
Cesta (tses-tah) Boulevard
Most (mohst) Bridge
Nabrežje (nah-breh-dgee-eh) Embankment
Trg (teh-rg) Square
Ulica (oo-leet-sah) Street
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On the
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With The
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Over
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Slightly
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Eat Drink Do
Stari Tišler (p. 34) Only a short
walk from the main train station,
Old Tišler’s has been serving up
traditional Slovene cuisine for
over a century. They specialise
in hearty soups, stews and goulashes,
which means it’s a good
place to try bograč, a Slovene
favourite that is essentially a bowl
of meat masquerading as stew.
Daily lunch specials are a good
value starting at €5, and there
are a half dozen rooms available
upstairs.
Konkurenca (p. 44) Kebabs,
burgers and burek to eat in or
take away around the clock just
southwest of the train and bus
stations. Look for the blinding yellow
and green façade for some of
the cheapest eats in town.
Jurman (p. 40) This popular family-friendly
gostilna packs in the
locals with a menu that seems
to have a bit of everything and a
somewhat kitschy atmosphere
that manages to include knights,
a waterfall and an video arcade all
under the same roof. There’s also
a children’s play area outside on
the astroturfed patio. It’s a good
budget-conscious option and the
food isn’t half-bad either.
Pri Vitezu (p. 42) Exquisite restaurant,
widely recognized as one of
the city’s best. Though expensive
(and we mean expensive, you
can spend a fortune here) it still
offers great value for money to
people for whom high class food
is paramount. We recommend
everything on the menu, as well
as the daily lunch menu which your
waiter will recite to you.
Running Sushi & Wok (p. 41)
When Slovenia’s first conveyor belt
sushi place opened we had mixed
feelings: a second option to get
our raw fish fix was welcomed, but
we were a bit leery about the allimportant
freshness department.
But as far as we can tell it’s OK.
Everything more or less tastes like
it should and there’s a good variety
of dishes meandering around on
separate hot and cold belts.
Dvorni Bar (p.54) This large L-shaped
adventure is a pleasant café during the day
and the city’s trendiest wine bar by night.
There’s a swanky jazzy area at one end
for more wine-oriented patrons, while the
other side is a little more geared towards
the restaurant crowd. With upwards of 100
varieties of wine in stock it’s a great place
to sample local vintages if you don’t have
time to trek out to one of Slovenia’s wine
growing regions, and organised tastings
are held every second Wednesday from
20:00-22:00.
Kavarna in slaščičarna Zvezda (p. 48)
a bustling café frequented by a battalion
of clients from students to pearl-laden
old ladies. Zvezda’s décor leans in the
direction of your classic Buddha lounge,
with a scattering of Oriental statues and
some fine brown velvet wallpaper. The
coffee is strong enough to wake the dead,
and the cakes are some of the best and
stickiest in town.
Cacao If you like ice-cream, and who
doesn’t, then this is your place. Along with
the usual coffee, tea, wine and beer, Cacao
serves up scoops of ice-cream which you
can enjoy indoors or out on the terrace. Fruit
and ice-cream is around €5 a serving and if
you want a bit of a kick with your cream, go
for one of the alcohol-spiked varieties such
as Rio (Baccardi and blue curacao) or Brasil
(tequila, minus the worm). There are also
plenty of child-friendly shakes and servings
available but if you are planning on going to
Rio you might want to bring the babysitter.
Top: Eat & Party (p. 48) Located on the
top floor of a commercial building in the
heart of the city centre, this recentlyopened
venue is already the odds-on
favourite to win the prestigious “Most
Literally Named Club in Slovenia” award,
and is looking to compete internationally
later this year. Local DJs spin a good variety
of music Wednesday to Saturday.
Get yourself to Cupiterija (p. 38). Part café,
part bar, part restaurant: Čupiterija, or Hijo
de Puta as it is also known, is 100% original.
Located on Mestni Trg a couple doors down
from Town Hall, they serve lunch Monday
to Saturday from noon to 16:00. In lieu of
menus, daily lunch specials are scrawled
(in both English and Slovene) across a giant
blackboard out front, and often include
several pasta, steak and salad selections
along with a couple random choices like
chicken curry or artichoke risotto.
Do what most locals do in
the long summer evenings,
or at weekends, and head for
the enormous Tivoli Park.
Almost as big as the city
itself the park strectches
for kilometers into the hills
and is packed with things to
do. You might also consider
a trip out to the Postojna
Cave (see page 65) of which
locals are rightfully proud: it
is the largest cave of its kind
in Europe.
With the Ljubljana card
(€12.52) you get 3 days
worth of free rides on the
city bus (normally €1 a
ride) as well as free admission
to the city museums
and galleries. You’ll be
thanking yourself all the
way to the bank.
Ljubljana’s fantastic ZOO
will keep the kids happy
for hours. There are places
to pet certain animals (not
the lions of course though)
and all in all there might well
be more animals in here
than there are people in
Ljubljana (probably…). The
zoo’s superb layout makes
it easy to navigate. You will
find it on the far side of
Tivoli Park.
Cankarjev Dom (p. 23)
is host to many premier
national and international
musical acts, dance
companies, and theater
ensembles all year-round.
Check out our culture &
events section (p. 31) and
find a great show.
Metelkova Mesto (p. 24)
is an autonomous social
centre created when artists
took over former army barracks.
The place is decorated
in colorful graffiti and
artwork and serves as the
home for a number of art
organizations and rock
clubsGromka and Klub
Channel Zero.
December 2009 - January 2010
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The one-time home of the Austrian composer Gustav
Mahler, Ljubljana continues to inspire, nurture and produce
a wide and eclectic mix of creative individuals and groups.
Whether it’s the work of the Slovenian artists Richard
Jakopič or Ivana Kobilca you’re here to see, or if you simply
want to watch the latest Hollywood film, Ljubljana should
have you covered.
Music
As both the cultural and student capital of the country,
Ljubljana regularly hosts a wide range of musical performances
from classical and world music to punk and experimental
noise-rock to pretty much everything in between,
and manages to attract more than its fair share of big
name international acts.
Rok Predin (Slo) - blues, pop rock
Cankarjev Dom
1 Dec 2009, 20:30
Sebastjan Podbregar, tenor (Slo), Martina Burger,
soprano (Slo) - classical
The Slovenian Philharmonic
2 Dec 2009, 19:30
Josipa Lisac (Croatia) - pop
Kino Šiška
2 Dec 2009, 20:00
Tweak Bird (USA) - carnaval, latino
Menza pri Koritu
2 Dec 2009
Buldogi (Slo) - punk
Gala Hala
3 Dec 2009, 21:00
The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble & Bong-Ra!
(Netherlands) - electro-acoustic
Kino Šiška
3 Dec 2009, 21:00
Alpsko Mediteranska Digital Rave Internacionala
Smetnjakova
K4
4 Dec 2009
Valient Thorr (USA) - punk, rock
Kino Šiška
4 Dec 2009, 20:00
Braco Doblekar Dom Big Band & Nina Strnad - jazz
Jazz Klub Gajo
4 Dec 2009, 21:30
Fakofbolan (Croatia) - punk
Gala Hala
5 Dec 2009
Ana Majiljan Vocal Ethic Trio - traditional Armenian
The Slovenian Philharmonic
6 Dec 2009, 18:00
Polona Vetrih, vokal (Slo) & Sonja Pahor, piano (Slo):
History of Love
Cankarjev Dom
7 Dec 2009, 20:00
KINO SISKA
9. 12.,
AT 21:00
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Ysaye String Quartet (France) - classical
The Slovenian Philharmonic
8 Dec 2009, 19:30
Finale in Black - black metal
Channel Zero
9 Dec 2009
Open air events
December 2009 in Ljubljana - a programme of festive
events
Old city centre
3 Dec 2009 - 2 Jan 2010
St Nicholas Fair
Prešernov Trg
3 - 6 Dec 2009, 10:00-20:00
People, Let’s Turn on the Lights!
Prešernov Trg
3 Dec 2009, 17:00
St. Nicholas Procession
Old city centre
5 Dec 2009, 17:00
Concerts by primary school choirs
Mestni Trg
8 - 21 Dec 2009, 17:00
Festive Book Fair
Miklošičev Park
10 - 31 Dec 2009, 10:00-21:00
Christmas concert
Mestni Trg
24 Dec 2009, 17:00
Grandpa Frost processions
Old city centre
26 - 30 Dec 2009,
Children’s events
Prešernov Trg
26 - 30 Dec 2009, 11:00 -13:00 & 16:00 -
18:00
Street Theatre Festival
Cobblers’ Bridge
26 - 30 Dec 2009, 19:00-21:00
New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Križanke
Križanke Summer Theatre
31 Dec 2009, 21:00-03:00
New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Mestni Trg
Mestni Trg
31 Dec 2009, 21:00-03:00
New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Prešernov Trg
Prešernov Trg
31 Dec 2009, 21:00-03:00
Fireworks display
launched from Castle Hill
31 Dec 2009, 24:00
Radio-Television Slovenia Symphony Orchestra -
clasical music
Cankarjev Dom
10 Dec 2009, 20:00
Tinkara Kovač (Slo) - pop, rock
Kino Šiška
10 Dec 2009, 20:30
The Stroj
Kino Šiška
11 Dec 2009, 21:00
Ale Möller Band (Sweden) - world
Cankarjev Dom
11 Dec 2009, 20:15
Ensemble Shanbehzadeh (Iran) - traditional Iranian
Cankarjev Dom
11 Dec 2009, 20:15
Goran Bregović & Guča
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
12 December 2009, 20:00
Klapa Subrenum (Croatia) - traditional Dalmatian
Cankarjev Dom
12 Dec 2009, 19:00
Vlado Kreslin (Slo) with guests - folk rock
Cankarjev Dom
14 - 16 Dec 2009, 19:30
Air (France) - electro pop
Dvorana Tivoli
14 Dec 2009, 20:00
Christmas concert: Oto Pesner, Pro Anima Singers,
Primož Grašič Quartet - jazz, gospel
Grand Hotel Union
14 Dec 2009, 20:00
Noctiferia - death metal
Kino Šiška
15 Dec 2009, 20:00
Rambo Amadeus
Kino Šiška
17 Dec 2009, 21:00
Eskobars (Slo) - rock
Orto Bar
23 Dec 2009, 22:00
At the symphony Peter Eberts
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Best of
New Year’s
Eve
2010
We were having trouble deciding where the best place to ring in 2010 in Slovenia was, so back in October we opened
the polls and asked for your opinion on the matter. Well, all the votes have been counted, and the winner is, perhaps
unsurprisingly, Prešernov Trg in the centre of Old Ljubljana (with 25% of the votes), which was able to fend off a
late surge from Maribor (23%) and a respectable showing by the folks in Bled (15%). Ljubljana’s Inbox (10%) had the
best showing of any indoor venue, and the old standby, one’s own home (6%) rounded out the top five. We’d like to
thank everyone who participated in the voting, as well as the individual competitors - all of whom generously donated
prizes for us to disperse amongst the voters - as well as our media partners, who helped us with promotion.
On a related note, between now and the last week of January, voting will be open to determine the Best of 2010 for
our special 10th anniversary issue in February. Categories will range from hotels and restaurants to music venues
and cultural centres to burek and beer to strip clubs and sex shops. Check out Bestof.si to cast your vote, view the
current results or just find out more info.
1. Prešernov Trg in Ljubljana: No real surprise here. Prešeren Square is generally considered to be the heart and
soul of not only Ljubljana, but all of Slovenia. It also draws the largest crowds come New Year’s Eve, most of whom
will be sipping on mulled wine or warmed schnapps while they wait for midnight and the accompanying fireworks
display from the castle.
2. Trg Svobode in Maribor: The central square in Slovenia’s second city nearly topped Ljubljana as the place to be
come 31 December, but fell short in the end. But you can rest assured that they’ll be a huge turnout nonetheless,
with a full schedule including numerous musical act, an appearance by the mayor of course fireworks lasting till five
in the morning.
3. Circle of Friendship in Bled: Slovenia’s picturesque little alpine lake town may be the third most popular place to
spend New Year’s Eve, but they can take heart in the fact that Bled is arguably the most popular tourist destination
the other 364 days of the year. The official programme, which includes lots of activities for the kids, a torch-lit walk
around the lake and a brass band in the evening, actually takes place a day early on 30 December, so it’s possible to
combine with one or more of the other events taking place.
4. Lady Salome New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at Inbox in Ljubljana: Considering that it was up against entire
cities, the only club to feature on our list had an excellent showing with 10% of the votes. After last year’s critically
acclaimed performance (which is no small feat for a club that plays mainly house music), Inbox has invited back Lady
Salome to host once again. More special guests, celebrity sightings and one hell of a party are all guaranteed.
5. Home: Some people have to work the next day - sad but true, we know.
The best of the rest: Taverna in Koper (6%) Penzion Tripič in Bohinj (5%) Rožmarin in Maribor (2%)
Hotel Krek in Bled (2%) Grand Hotel Union in Ljubljana (2%) Hotel Jezero in Bohinj (1%)
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New Year’s Concert: Uroš Perić, vocal, piano, The Bluenote
Quartet & The Pearlettes: A tribute to Ray Charles
Grand hotel Union
31 Dec 2009, 20:00
Good for Cows (USA) - noise, jazz
Klub Gromka
18 Jan 2010
Ian Bostridge, tenor (UK) & Julius Drake, piano (UK)
The Slovenian Philharmonic
19 Jan 2010, 19:30
Bonecrusher Tour - death metal
Kino Šiška
19 Jan 2009
Slovenian Chamber Choir - classical music
The Slovenian Philharmonic
24 Jan 2010, 19:00
Michael Bolton (USA) - pop
Dvorana Tivoli
25 Jan 2010, 21:00
Cinema
Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2009
Kinodvor
28 Nov - 6 Dec 2009
Animateka - 6th animated film festival
Kinodvor
7 - 13 Dec 2009
Exhibitions
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MUZEJ REVOLUCIJE ZABRANJENO PUŠENJE
Under the Napoleonic Eagle: 200th Anniversary of the
Foundation of the Illyrian Provinces
National Museum of Slovenia (Metelkova Street)
14 Oct 2009 - 28 Feb 2010
Antonio Živkovič (Slo) - retrospective exhibition of
photographs
City Art Museum
16 Oct - 13 Dec 2009
Rihard Jakopič and his Art Pavilion: Homage to the
Master
City Museum of Ljubljana
27 Oct 2009 - 24 Jan 2010
Dušan Tr šar (Slo) - retrospective sculpture
exhibition
Cankarjev Dom
3 Nov - 15 Dec 2009
Tihomir Pinter (Slo): Treasure - photographs
Galerija Fotografija
5 Nov - 30 Dec 2009
Tao G. Vrhovec Sambolec (Slo): Virtual mirror
- Rain
Cankarjev Dom, Mala galerija
5 Nov - 6 Dec 2009
Werner Schuster (Austria): Vision - photographs
KUD France Prešeren
10 Nov - 9 Dec 2009
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Ticket box: 030 310 110 · www.kinosiska.si
DECEMBER 2009
2. 12., at 20:00 JOSIPA LISAC
3. 12., at 21:00 KILIMANJARO DARKJAZZ ENSEMBLE
& BONG-RA
4. 12., at 21:00 VALIENT THORR
7. 12., at 21:00 RX:TX
opening act MUŠKAT HAMBURG
9. 12., at 21:00 ELVIS JACKSON
(Yanoosh, Errorist, Octex)
10. 12., at 20:30 TINKARA KOVAČ
11. 12., at 21:00 THE STROJ
12. 12., at 20:00 Closing night of the international
ANIMATEKA festival
15. 12., at 20:00 NOCTIFERIA
17. 12., at 21:00 RAMBO AMADEUS
opening act MORDENOM and DICKLESS TRACY
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Different Galič (Slo): A retreospective exhibition of
Štefan Galič - paintings, graphics
International Centre of Graphic Arts
11 Nov 2009 - 10 Jan 2010
Nace Škoda (Slo): Mon ami, My French -
photographs
Galerija Loterije Slovenije
11 Nov - 11 Dec 2009
Jelka Kovačević (Serbia) - video
City Art Museum
16 Nov - 6 Dec 2009
A Night at the Opera - An Exclusive Tour Through the
Postcards
National Museum of Slovenia
18 Nov 2009 - 17 Jan 2010
Istvàn Orosz (Hungary) - illustrations
Galerija Avla NLB
19 Nov 2009 - 14 Jan 2010
Zoran Mušič: Public and private collections in
Slovenia
Ljubljana Museum of Modern Art
24 Nov 2009 - 28 Feb 2010
Tao G. Vrhovec Sambolec (Slo) - installation
Galerija ŠKUC
25 Nov - 13 Dec 2009
This Merry Day of Culture - cultural institutions’ open
door day
Various location
3 Dec 2009
V a n j a B u č a n ( S l o ) : F o o l s a n d F o l l i e s -
photographs
Galerija Photon
4 Dec 2009 - 8 Jan 2010
Joachim Lothar Gartner (Austria), Barbara Höller
(Austria), Hannes Mlenek (Austria), Gerjinde
Thuma (Austria), Walter Weer (Austria) - group
exhibition
City Art Museum
21 Dec 2009 - 15 Jan 2010
Rajko Bizjak (Slo): Star dust: Incarnations -
photographs
Cankarjev Dom, Mala Galerija
23 Dec 2009 - 17 Jan 2010
Opera & Ballet
Peter I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, A Christmas
Story
Cankarjev Dom
28 -31 Dec 2009, 3 Jan & 5 Feb 2010, times vary
J. Offenbach: The Rhine Nymphs - opera
Cankarjev Dom
12 - 13, 15-16 Jan 2010, 17:00 or 19:00
Linz Landestheater (Austria): Lorenzaccio -
contemporary dance performance
Cankarjev Dom
18 Jan 2010, 20:00
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The one-time home of the Austrian composer Gustav
Mahler, Ljubljana continues to inspire, nurture and produce
a wide and eclectic mix of creative individuals and groups.
Whether it’s the work of the Slovenian artists Richard
Jakopič or Ivana Kobilca you’re here to see, or if you
simply want to watch the latest Hollywood film, Ljubljana
provides everything you need and more besides. For more
cultural information - including museums, art galleries and
churches - take a look at the Sightseeing section of this
guide.
Cinemas
Foreign films are screened in the original language with
Slovenian subtitles, except for children’s films which are
usually dubbed. Aside from the largest blockbusters, films
tend to open with significant lag with respect to larger
markets, so don’t be surprised to see posters advertising
something realeased months earlier in you own country.
Tickets cost approximately €5.
Kino Dvor C-2, Kolodvorska 13, tel. (+386) 1239 22
13, info@kinodvor.org, www.kinodvor.org.
Kinoklub Vič A-3, Trg Mladinskih Delovnih Brigad 6, tel.
(+386) 1241 84 11, www.kolosej.si. Recently renovated,
this is a charming cinema to visit for a mix of Hollywood and
other films.
Kinoteka C-2, Miklošičeva 28, tel. (+386) 1547 15
80, www.kinoteka.si. The place for non-Hollywood, art
house and European films. Be sure to check the spoken
language beforehand.
Kolosej J-2, Šmartinska 152, tel. (+386) 1520 55 00,
www.kolosej.si. A big multiscreen cinema showing popular
films inside the BTC shopping area.
Concert Halls
Top-end concerts are also often held at Ljubljana Castle.
Cvetličarna Mediapark J-1, Kranjčeva 20, tel. (+386)
59 02 63 27, info@tntevents.net, www.tntevents.net.
More a concert hall than a club, nonetheless Cvetličarna is
a good place to check out on Friday nights. At other times
it opens to host local and foreign bands, often big name
ones, but on Fridays you can enter for free before midnight
and dance to disco or house, mingling and jostling with the
mainly student crowd. The venue itself is big but beyond that
nothing to write home about, but the atmosphere is usually
great and lets face it, a club can have all the funky décor
there is to be had but if it doesn’t have the atmosphere, it
doesn’t have much at all.
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CuLture & events
Exhibition and Convention Centre (Gospodarsko
Razstavišče) C-1, Dunajska 18, tel. (+386)
1300 26 00, fax (+386) 1300 26 28, info@gr-sejem.
si, www.gr-sejem.si. Congresses, fairs and other large
events.
Festivalna Dvorana H-2, Vilharjeva 11, tel. (+386)
1234 82 00, tajnistvo@pionirski-dom.si, www.pionirskidom.si.
A large concert and event hall built by none other
than local lad Plečnik.
Hala Tivoli A-1, Celovška 25, tel. (+386) 1430 67 50,
justina.gosak@zavod-tivoli.si, www.zavod-tivoli.si.
Philharmonic (Slovenska Filharmonija) B-3,
Kongresni Trg 10, tel. (+386) 1241 08 00, info@
filharmonija.si, www.filharmonija.si. A century old in
2008, the esteemed Philharmonic Orchestra performs
regularly with Lebanese-born chief conductor George
Pehlivanian and various guest conductors. QOpen
07:00 - 22:00.
Cultural Centres
To be informed on what’s going on in town, cultural centres
provide up to date information on events, festivals, workshops
and more.
Cankarjev dom A-3, Prešernova 10, tel. (+386) 1241
71 00, info@cd-cc.si, www.cd-cc.si. This complex from
the early 1980s is a major venue for concerts, theatre, dance,
film, exhibitions and congresses.
Goethe-Institut B-3, Trg Republike 3, tel. (+386) 1476
37 25, info@ljubljana.goethe.org, www.goethe.de/
ins/si/lju. The German cultural centre: language courses,
a library with newspapers and CDs, exhibitions and other
events. QOpen 10:00 - 15:00, Thu 13:00 - 18:00, Fri 10:00
- 13:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Institut Français B-3, Breg 12, tel. (+386) 1200 05
00, www.institutfrance.si. The French cultural institute
offers language courses, exhibitions, films and other events.
There’s also a library with newspapers, films and music. Q
Open Mon & Tues 10:00-18:00, Fri 10:00-14:00. Closed
Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun.
Instituto Cervantes (Spanish cultural institute)
C-4, Privoz 11, tel. (+386) 14 21 06 84, fax (+386)
14 21 06 85, aula.liubliana@cervantes.es, www.
cervantes.es. The Spanish institute has no library but
does offer language courses and organises events. Q
Open Mon & Tues 12:00-18:00, Fri 12:00-15:00. Closed
Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun.
Istituto Italiano di Cultura (Italian Cultural Institute)
B-3, Kongresni Trg 13, tel. (+386) 1241 56 40,
www.italcult.slo.it.tt. Language courses and a library
with books, films and music from Slovenia’s most important
neighbour. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Kino Šiška (Urban Cultural Centre) H-2, Trg Prekomorskih
Brigad 3, tel. (+386) 30 31 01 00, info@
kinosiska.si, www.kinosiska.si. After nearly a year of
renovation, one the city’s most iconic cinemas reopened its
doors in August as an urban cultural centre featuring several
state-of-the-art preformance halls and exhibition spaces.
Dedicated to promoting contemporary music, theatre, dance
and experimental events, it already attracts big-name regional
and international artists, and is scheduled to hosts around
200 events per year. Most concerts are held in its largest
multi-purpose hall, dubbed ‘the Cathedral’, which can fit over
800 people. Check out their English language website for
more info and a full schedule of events.
KUD France Prešeren B-4, Karunova 14, tel. (+386)
1283 22 88, kud@kud-fp.si, www.kud-fp.si. A venue for
concerts, theatre, exhibitions and other events. QOpen
10:00 - 22.00, Sun 13:00 - 22:00.
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Metelkova Mesto (Alternative Culture Centre)
D-2, Masarykova 24, www.metelkova.org. Ljubljana’s
famous artists’ colony hosts a number of clubs, most of
which play thrash style music to a dreadlocked black-clad
audience of all ages. Unfortunately little of the website is in
English so it would be a case of try it and see, but what we
can say for sure is that it provides a refreshing and alternative
alternative to the dance music found in most other clubs and
attracts a crowd who probably care more that you’re ‘cool’ as
in non-judgmental than ‘cool’ as in what you’re wearing and
how you sip your drink. Well worth checking-out both for itself
and for the philosophy behind the whole set-up.
Österreich Institut (Austrian Institute) B-3, Trg
Francoske Revolucije 6, tel. (+386) 14 26 99 70, www.
oesterreichinstitut.si. German language courses, lectures,
films, exhibitions and other events. Q Open Mon & Tue 10:00-
18:30, Fri 10:00-16:00. Closed Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun.
Galleries
The best places to view and buy local art.
Equrna B-3, Gregorčičeva 3, tel. (+386) 1252 71 23,
equrna@volja.net, www.equrna.si. Modern art in an
elegant white, arched space. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat
10:00 - 13:00. No admission.
Ganes Pratt B-3, Gregorčičeva 3, tel. (+386) 1251 16
33/(+386) 1251 16 34, info@ganes.si, www.ganes.si.
This fairly new space (found in the alley next door to Equrna)
features some of the most exciting new Slovenian artists.
QOpen 10:00 - 13:00, 14:00-18:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00.
Closed Sun.
Mestna galerija 1 B-3, Mestni Trg 5, tel. (+386)
1241 17 70, mestna.galerija-lj@siol.net, www.mestnagalerija.si.
The largest fine art exhibition space in Ljubljana,
next to the Town Hall. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00
- 13:00. Closed Mon.
Photon C-3, Poljanska 1, tel. (+386) 12 30 20 71, dejan@photon.si,
www.photon.si. This small gallery just east
of Tržnica and around the corner from Dragon Bridge hosts
oft-changing exhibitions of contemporary photography with a
focus on Eastern and especially Southeastern Europe. They
also collaborate with several large European photography
festivals and international art fairs. QOpen 14:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Škuc Gallery B-3, Stari Trg 21, tel./fax (+386) 1421
31 40, www.galerija.skuc-drustvo.si. One of the cities
most popular and important galleries, Škuc holds numerous
culture events and exhibitions throughout the year featuring
some oft he most important people in contemporary art
from throughout the region and the continent. QOpen 12:00
- 20:00. Closed Mon.
Libraries
Knjižnica Otona Župančiča (Metropolitan Library)
B-2, Kersnikova 2, tel. (+386) 1600 13 00, www.koz.si.
The regional library for central Slovenia is the most popular library
in the country, and has a wide range of English literature.
QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Narodna In Univerzitetna Knjižnica (National &
University Library) B-3, Turjaška 1, tel. (+386) 1200
11 88, info@nuk.uni-lj.si, www.nuk.uni-lj.si. Home of
Slovenia’s written cultural heritage, this well-organised library
is every researcher’s dream. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat
09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
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Buy Tickets
Tickets for events can usually be purchased in advance
at the venue, or from ticket agencies.
ESITI (Programski atelje A&Z) G-2, Cesta na
Brdo 17, tel. (+386) 125 72 906, podpora@esiti.
com, www.mojekarte.si.
Eventim A-1, Celovška 25, tel. (+386) 1430 24 05,
info@eventim.si, www.eventim.si/portal/en. Online
ticket sales for more than 3,000 events per year, including
concerts, sports, and cultural events across Slovenia
and Central Europe. Check the offer of events and buy
tickets before you even arrive in Slovenia.
Ljubljana Tourist Information Office at the
Railway Station C-1, Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, tel.
(+386) 1433 94 75, ticzp@visitljubljana.si, www.
visitljubljana.si. The events ticketing office inside the
railway station Q October-May: 10:00-19:00, Saturday
08:00-15:00, Sunday closedTourist Information
Centre C-3, Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 2, tel. (+386)
1306 12 15, tic@visitljubljana.si, www.visitljubljana.
si. Tickets for concerts, shows and other events. Q
Open October-May 08:00-19:00, June-September 08:00-
21:00. 22 December 2009 - 2 January 2010 Monday to
Saturday 8:00-21:00.
Theatres
Most plays are in Slovenian, though every now and then
there’s a company visiting from abroad. Times given are
the box office opening hours.
City Theatre (Mestno Gledališče Ljubljansko)
B-2, Čopova 14, tel. (+386) 1251 08 52, info@mgl.si,
www.mgl.si. The MGL has two stages that are the home of
modern, progressive drama since the Yugoslav era. QOpen
12:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Kavarna Union B-2, Miklošičeva 1, tel. (+386) 1308
17 63, www.gh-union.si. The stage of the Kavarna Union
coffee house, inside the Grand Hotel Union. QOpen 08:00
- 20:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Križanke Open Air Theatre B-3, Trg Francoske Revolucije
1, tel. (+386) 1241 60 26. A beautiful open air theatre with
great accoustics for various summertime concerts and events.
National Drama Theatre (Narodno Gledališče
Drama) B-3, Erjavčeva 1, tel. (+386) 1252 15 11,
drama@drama.si, www.drama.si. With its roots reaching
back to the 1860s, Slovenia’s national theatre stages plays
from all eras. Q Open 14:00 - 17:00 and 18:00 to showtime,
Sat 18:00 to showtime, Sun closed.
Puppet Theatre (Lutkovno Gledališče) C-3, Krekov
Trg 2, tel. (+386) 1300 09 70, www.lgl.si. Taking as
its cue the origins of Slovenian puppet theatre in the 15th
century, this puppet theatre, founded in 1948, provides over
500 performances annually, and is a hotbed of creative music,
design and other forms. It’s responsible for keeping scores
of children entertained and amused every week. Keep an eye
out for the musical puppets that come out of the small tower
on the roof of the building on the hour. QOpen 16:00 - 18:00,
Sat 10:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. The box office is open Monday
to Friday from 16:00 to 18:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00,
and during the hour prior to each performance.
Slovenian National Opera & Ballet Theatre B-2,
Cankarjeva 11/1, tel. (+386) 1241 17 66, info@opera.
si, www.opera.si. A beautiful neo-Renaissence theatre in
the city centre that’s used for various classical performances.
QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
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Slovenia’s well-developed infrastructure, stable
economy and position at the crossroads of Western,
Central and Southeastern Europe make it a popular
location for international conferences, trade fairs
and exhibitions. While December and January aren’t
exactly peak season, the two largest travel and tourism
related events are taking place at the end of the
latter.
Conventa
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
en.conventa.si
21 - 22 January
The Slovenian Convention Bureau’s 2nd Southeast
European Exhibition for Meetings, Events and Incentive
Travel, will be held at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention
Centre on 21 - 22 January 2010. The event brings
together a wide selection of exhibitors from the tourism
and international meetings industry in Southeast Europe,
including convention bureaus, tourist boards, convention
centres and hotels, event planning agencies, airlines and
transport companies and various media for the purpose
of arranging one-to-one meetings with top industry buyers
who are responsible for organising international events for
their firms. The exhibition’s focus on personal one-to-one
meetings makes it the ideal venue for industry insiders to
present their services and offerings to potential partners.
Last year, over 3,000 such meeting took during the event.
Following the official programme, several study tours will
be available to participants who wish to explore first-hand
what the region has to offer. A hosted buyer programme
- covering return airfare, four-star hotel accommodation,
local transfers and all meals - is also available for qualified
individuals. See the official website for registration details
and other info.
Tourism and Leisure Show
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
www.ljubljanafair.com
21 - 24 January 2009
Held at the end of January, Slovenia’s largest tourism
event brings together seemingly every tourism related
business, organisation, association and government office
in the country. The show not only aims to promote all of
Slovenia’s numerous tourist offering, but also bring together
people from all of tourism’s diverse sectors in order to
facilitate cooperation as well as innovation. As the name
suggests, the organisers devote special attention to leisure
activities available in Slovenia and abroad, with foreign
representative also presenting their respective countries.
Participants range from ministries, airports and railways
to casinos, ski resorts and restaurants to golf courses,
caravan dealers and the publishers of high quality locallyproduced
city guides.
The Boat Show
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
22 - 25 January 2010
Informative (Education Fair)
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
www.informativa.si
29 - 30 January 2010
Gastronomy, Ice Cream & Wine Fair
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
8 - 10 February 2010
Home Builders Fair
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
2 - 7 March 2010
Promarket (Marketing & Advertising Fair)
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
17 - 19 March 2010
Collecta (International Collector’s Fair)
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
16 - 28 March 2010
Conference & Exhibition Centres
Cankarjev Dom
Located in the centre of town, CD is Slovenia’s largest
purpose-built congress centre in terms of auditorium
style seating. Of its 22 multi-purpose halls and functional
spaces, the largest has a capacity of up to 2,000
delegates, and the entire venue can host up to 5,000
visitors simultaneously.
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
GR, as it is known in Slovene, is the largest convention
centre in Slovenia, and is the location of nearly all of
Ljubljana’s major conventions, fairs and trade shows.
With 20 multifunctional halls and rooms it can accommodate
thousands of visitors, and also has 1,500 parking
spaces within short walking distance. For those arriving
by public transport, it is located only 300 metres from
the main train and bus stations.
Grand Hotel Union
Built in 1905, this Art Nouveau masterpiece has a long
history of hosting major events and prominent guests
- it’s the only place the Queen of England stay when
she’s in town. It also has the most extensive conference
facilities of any hotel in Ljubljana, including its immaculate
Grand Union Hall, which can seat up to 800 delegates.
Hotel Mons
Located along the ring road on the western edge of the
city, Mons was Slovenia’s first designer hotel. Its stateof-the-art
congress centre is comprised of six separate
conference halls - the largest seating up to 600 people
- and three smaller boardrooms, and the 111-room hotel
itself is packed with amenities.
Hotel Lev
Formerly part of the InterContinental chain, the 5-star
Hotel Lev (pronounced lay-OW, which is Slovene for ‘lion’),
has a prime location in the centre of town and boast
ample conference facilities. Its largest hall , which can
also be divided into quarters, has a maximum reception
capacity of 500 guests, or up to 380 seats.
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Based on abundant anecdotal evidence and various
informal surveys, Slovenes rank as some of the most
active people in the world. Ask anyone what their plans
are for the weekend and you’re almost guaranteed to hear
the words cycling, hiking, skiing or tennis depending on
the season - although even rain and snow hardly seem
to discourage most people from packing up the kids and
heading to the mountains or into the countryside for a day
of family fun. If you’re similarly inclined, or just feeling guilty
by comparison, there are virtually endless opportunities to
get out there and work up a sweat.
Badminton, Squash
Bit Center Hotel F-3, Litijska 57, tel. (+386) 1548 00
55, hotel@bit-center.net, www.bit-center.net. QOpen
07:00 - 23:00.
Millenium J-2, Šmartinska 152, tel. (+386) 1585 15
00, millenium@btc.si, www.millenium.btc.si. QOpen
07:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 23:00.
Bowling
Arena Vodafone live! - Gladiator (BTC Center)
J-1/2, Šmartinska 152, tel. (+386) 1520 55 80, info@
kolosej.si, www.arenalive.si. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri
12:00 - 02:00, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 10:00 - 24:00.
Klub300 H-1, Regentova 35, tel. (+386) 1510 39 40,
info@bowlingklub300.com, www.bowlingklub300.com.
QOpen 14:00 - 24:00, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 10:00 - 23:00.
In summer bowling is available every day from 17:00.
Dance School
Salsoteca A/B-1, Celovška 175, tel. (+386) 31 31 48
05, www.salsoteca.si. QOpen 17:00 - 19:30. Closed Sat.
Extreme Sports
Biosfera B-4, Karunova 6, tel. (+386) 1280 16 07, info@
biosfera.si, www.biosfera.si.
Fitness
Bit Sport Center J-2, Litijska 57, tel. (+386) 1548 00
55, hotel@bit-center.net. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00.
Fit&Fun Center B-2, Dalmatinova 2, tel. (+386) 1239
61 74, info@fit-funcenter.si, www.fit-funcenter.si.
QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 22:00.
Konex center G-2, Cesta na Brdo 109, tel. (+386)
1241 40 00, info@konex-center.si, www.konex-center.
si. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sat 09:00 - 22:00.
Sokol Group d.o.o. H-3, Koprska 72, tel. (+386) 1200
27 50, fax (+386) 1200 27 57, uprava@sokolgroup.com,
www.sokolgroup.com. Operates three fitness centres in
Ljubljana with aerobics, saunas and tanning facilities. The gym
near the city centre, located in Tivoli Park, also features a
swimming pool and a sports nutrition shop. It’s the perfect
place to go if your muscles need some pumping or you want
to find a swimming pool close to work.
Sokol Tivoli Fitness center A-1, Celovška 25, tel.
(+386) 1300 37 55, sokoltivoli@sokolgroup.com,
www.sokolgroup.com. QOpen 06:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun
10:00 - 20:00.
Sunny H-1, Regentova 37, tel. (+386) 1513 44 44,
www.sunny.si. QOpen 07:30 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 09:00
- 21:00.
TG Sportlife H-2, Bežigrad 13, tel. (+386) 41 81 11
96, info@tgsportlife.net, www.tgsportlife.net. QOpen
09:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
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sports
There’s no off season for cycling in Slovenia
Paintball
Kraljev Hrib Kamniška Bistrica 2, 1242 Stahovica,
tel. (+386) 1832 72 50/(+386) 041 816 477, info@
kraljevhrib-sp.si, www.kraljevhrib-sp.si. Located near
the cable car at the foot of the Alps in Velika Planina, the
‘King of the Hill’ sports and recreation centre is best known
as the foremost promoter of one of Slovenia’s newest
pastimes: paintball. Since they opened the country’s first
paintball club in 1992, the sport has gone on to build quite
a following among Slovenes, who turn out year-round to
shoot their friends, family members and co-workers with
balls of paint.
Swimming
Atlantis Water Park J-2, Šmartinska 152, tel.
(+386) 1585 21 00, vodnomesto@btc.si, www.atlantis-vodnomesto.si.
QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. Admission
€7,90/6,50.
Kodeljevo F-3, Gortanova 21, tel. (+386) 1520 13 00,
slovan@siol.net, www.slovan.si. Q Outdoor pool open
09:00-19:00 in Aug. Admission €6/4,50.
Laguna Spa & Fun H/J-1, Dunajska 270, tel. (+386)
1568 39 13, laguna@gpl.si, www.laguna.si. QOpen
09:00 - 22:00. Admission €13/11.
Plavalni klub Ilirija A-1, Celovška 3, tel. (+386) 1439
75 80, pkilirija@siol.net, www.plavalniklub-ilirija.si.
Recreational Center Tivoli A-1, Celovška 25, tel.
(+386) 1431 51 50, justina.gosak@zavod-tivoli.si,
www.zavod-tivoli.si. QOpen 06:00 - 11:00; 18:00-23:00,
Mon 18:00 - 23:00, Sun 10:00 - 20:00. Outdoor pool open
09:00-19:00. Admission €6/4,50.
Tennis
Breskvar Tennis Academy J-1, Tesovnikova 74, tel.
(+386) 1568 38 19, tennis.breskvar@siol.net, www.
tenis-klub-breskvar.si. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00.
Gradiant J-1, Pot K Savi 45, tel. (+386) 1537 30 47,
www.gradiant.si. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00.
Kodeljevo sports park F-3, Gortanova 21, tel. (+386)
1520 13 00, www.slovan.si. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00.
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Not surprisingly for a popular tourist and business destination,
Ljubljana provides a wide range of accommodation
options to suit all tastes and budgets. As you’d expect,
prices creep up the closer you get to the centre, but the
cost of a night here still remains relatively low in comparison
with western Europe. The city’s popularity does mean
however that places do book up for the summer. Ensuring
you get yourself the room the want in the location you want
and for the price you want during the summer is highly
recommended.
Symbol key
P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
O Casino H Conference facilities
T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
F Fitness centre L Guarded parking
R Internet G Non-smoking rooms
K Restaurant J Old town location
D Sauna C Swimming pool
6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
Over €170
Grand Hotel Union Business B-2, Miklošičeva 3,
tel. (+386) 1308 11 70, fax (+386) 1308 19 14, hotel.
business@gh-union.si, www.gh-union.si. Attached to its
sibling Executive hotel and sharing some but not all of the
facilities on offer, accommodation comes in a choice of rooms
and suites with a slightly feminine touch, but not enough to
put off the serious male business traveller. Shared facilities
include a grand total of 21 conference and banqueting rooms,
secure parking and the pleasing fact that the best sights and
leisure activities in the city are all close at hand. Check out
their extensive website for further information. Q 327 rooms
(singles €178-212, doubles €193-227, suites €372-446).
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Grand Hotel Union Executive B-2, Miklošičeva 1, tel.
(+386) 1308 12 70, hotel.union@gh-union.si, www.ghunion.si.
In a great location in the heart of the city centre, the
Executive offers fine accommodation in a range of tastefully
decorated rooms, suites and apartments. Complete with a lovely
old world, Art Nouveau ambience, expect an excellent choice of
facilities for both business and leisure. Extras include two decent
restaurants, a small bar, airport shuttle service and a decent
gift shop. In keeping with its reputation, the hotel also hosts
the local bridge club, who meet every Monday at 18:00. Q 327
rooms (singles €194-233, doubles €209-248, suites €455-546).
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Lev B-2, Vošnjakova 1, tel. (+386) 1433 21 55, info@
hotel-lev.si, www.hotel-lev.si. Ljubljana’s only five-star hotel
started business in 1964 and boasts a pedigree that’s managed
to entice such notable celebrities as Agatha Christie,
Kirk Douglas and Sting in its time. A glistening marble lobby
serves as a fine overture to over 170 high quality, air-conditioned
rooms from singles through to some exceedingly posh
suites, all complete with facilities including soundproof windows,
cable television and a choice of internet connections.
Extras include popularbusiness and conference services, a
restaurant specialising in some fine Mediterranean dishes
and a large gambling hall in the basement Q 173 rooms
(singles €200, doubles €240, business rooms €250, suites
€300). POJHARUFGKXW hhhhh
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Hotel Listings Policy
Hotels are listed strictly by price band, and then by alphabetical
order within that band. The price band refers
to the rack rate for a double room.
Mons G-2, Pot Za Brdom 55, tel. (+386) 1470 27 00,
fax (+386) 1470 27 08, info@hotel.mons.si, www.
hotel.mons.si. Along the highway to the west of the city
and close to the zoo, Mons is the city’s only combined hotel
and congress centre, and a very good one it is indeed. From
the magnificent works of art in the lobby (indeed, Mons
markets itself as the country’s first designer hotel) to the
glorious rooms, this place really is just what the doctor
ordered. Indoor facilities are many, including gym and sauna.
The congress facilities are state of the art. Q 110 rooms
(singles €112-210), doubles €137-235, suites €257-355).
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€100-170
Allegro B-3, Gornji Trg 6, tel. (+386) 59 119 620/(+386)
041 557 908, info@allegrohotel.si, www.allegrohotel.si.
We can’t decide whether to call it an upmarket B&B or a cosy
boutique hotel, but semantics aside there’s a lot to like. Just
opened in mid-July, when we visited they were still putting the
finishing touches on after six months of renovation. The 12
individually designed rooms each feature a different colour
scheme with deep purples, reds, blues and greens most
prevalent, along with gorgeous wall paper and faux-antique
furnishings. Several large common areas add to the overall
charm, including a great lounge, a courtyard out back and a
breakfast room in the cellar that could easily be mistaken for
a restaurant. Definitely a welcome addition to Ljubljana’s hotel
scene. Q 12 rooms (singles €95-115, doubles €130-150).
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Antiq B/C-3, Gornji Trg 3, tel. (+386) 1421 35 60, fax
(+386) 1421 35 65, info@antiqhotel.si, www.antiqhotel.
si. A superb location in the heart of the old town with a host
of rooms to suit all tastes and budgets. Featuring a welcoming
little lobby with lots of nice feminine touches, the rooms
have been given a distinctly boutique hotel feel, with huge
wooden beds, patterned carpets, interesting paintings on
the walls and some really smart pieces of furniture. Even the
small budget economy rooms have been approached with a
tasteful eye, whereas at the other end of the spectrum the
superiors come with bags of space, lovely chandeliers and
magnificent bathrooms. Room 13 on the other hand takes
a different, more modernistic approach, with wooden floors
and minimalist furniture. Q 16 rooms (singles €61-135,
doubles €156-172, extra bed €48). PJAR6IGW
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Austria Trend H-1, Dunajska 154, tel. (+386) 1588
25 00, fax (+386) 1588 25 99, ljubljana@austria-trend.
at, www.austria-trend.at/lju. Two kilometres north of the
city centre near the highway, this vast business class hotel
that also caters to the better standard of tourist provides
high quality rooms in four different categories from good to
exceptionally good, plus a range of other excellent services
and facilities including wellness centre, top notch conference
amenities, restaurants, a fine cocktail bar and a fun oyster and
sushi bar. Popular for both relaxing business stays as well as
a variety of different functions, you’ll be hard pressed to find
a better hotel of this type in the city. Q 214 rooms (singles
€100-125, doubles €140-220, suites €130-210, apartments
€225). POHAUFGKDXW
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Best Western Premier Slon B-2, Slovenska 34, tel.
(+386) 1470 11 00, fax (+386) 1251 71 64, sales@
hotelslon.com, www.hotelslon.com. On the site of the
oldest hotel in Ljubljana, the Slon is the best value stay in the
city. For a very reasonable price you get a ton of luxury, from
a pillow menu (yes, really) to sheets of only the purest cotton.
The breakfast - served in a large, light and airy dining room - is
a buffet affair of the highest quality: you should turn up early if
you want to have time to taste everything. Add in a small fitness
centre and sauna, free Wifi, home entertainment centres
in every room, tremendous service and a location in the very
heart of the city, and you have one hell of a package. Q 171
rooms (singles €75 - 134, doubles €110-160, triples €165-180,
suites €201-335). PJHAR6UIGKDXW
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Central B-2, Miklošičeva 9, tel. (+386) 1308 43 00, fax
(+386) 1230 11 81, central.hotel@gh-union.si, www.
centralhotel.si. The classic four-star hotel experience, the
Garni is the little brother of the three Union hotels in the city,
but that doesn’t necessarily make him a weakling. Geared
up exceptionally well for the tourist market, the reception is
crammed with the latest useful information about the city
and surrounding region, plus there’s bicycle hire during the
summer. The combined bar-restaurant isn’t too bad either,
and the rooms feature everything you need for a good value
stay right in the heart of the city centre. Excellent value
accommodation indeed. Q 74 rooms (singles €90-167,
doubles €100-197, suites €286-343). PJHAR6F
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City B-2, Dalmatinova 15, tel. (+386) 1239 00 00, fax
(+386) 1239 00 01, info@cityhotel.si, www.cityhotel.
si. With a reception like a studio set for a children’s television
programme complete with bright colours and lots of
comfortable furniture, the City Hotel provides a pleasing
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atmosphere and lots of wonderful added extras for a most
satisfactory stay in the city. A combination of standard and
superior rooms with lots of pleasing cream colours and
hardwood floors in the latter, other goodies include free
LAN internet in every room, a small library on the ground
floor, and bicycle hire for the fitter section of the community.
Good location too, smack bang in the city centre. Q
200 rooms (singles €69-140, doubles €138-290, suites
€373-888). PTJHAR6UILGKXW
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M hotel H-2, Derčeva 4, tel. (+386) 1513 70 00, fax
(+386) 1513 70 90, info@m-hotel.si, www.m-hotel.si.
Five minutes out of the centre on the road to Bled, this fine,
modern business class hotel comes with over 150 well appointed
rooms, all with cable television, en suite bathrooms,
free wireless internet access and 40 extra-length beds for
those who need it. Excellent value for what you get, extras
include restaurant, summer terrace, car rental and a hairdresser.
Q 154 rooms (singles €61-135, doubles €77-168).
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Ahotel H-3, Cesta Dveh Cesarjev 34d, tel. (+386) 1429
18 92, fax (+386) 1429 12 54, reception@ahotel.si,
www.ahotel.si. A rather fabulous-looking endeavour for
a three-star, heavy on the cool brown tones, woods and
wickerwork, find it not far from the centre and aimed at both
the business and independent traveller. The rooms are nicely
decorated each coming with en suite bathrooms, flatscreen
televisions and wireless internet access. Other facilities include
secure parking, two conference facilities for 80 people,
a nice bar, and the opportunity to borrow a laptop if yours
is broken or lost in transit. Q 26 rooms (singles €70-110,
doubles €80-150). PTALGKW hhh
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Kavarna Maček Rooms B-3, Krojaška 5, tel. (+386)
1425 37 91, macek@lj-kabel.net. With rooms this beautiful
and a location this fantastic, you’ll be the envy of other travellers.
These rooms are along the river and above the popular
Maček cafe and are beautifully renewed in a tasteful modern
style. The rooms are mostly singles and doubles for couples,
but is also space for the travelling family. In the morning, head
down to the cafe for a coffee and breakfast and at night grab
one last drink before heading up to your glorious temporary
apartment. QOpen 09:00 - 00:30. 4 rooms (singles €55,
doubles €96). PTJA6GBKS
Park D-2, Tabor 9, tel. (+386) 1300 25 00, info@hotelpark.si,
www.hotelpark.si. The brightly coloured tower block
that is Hotel (and Hostel) Park conceals a number of good
value standard, comfort, family rooms and suites, all providing
different amenities depending on the cost. All of the rooms
in hotel come with en suite facilities,TV, telephone, hairdryer,
the comfort one also including a LAN internet connection, air
conditioning and mini-bar. There’s a restaurant and bar as well,
and a free internet connection in the lobby. Daytrips around
Slovenia plus airport pick-up also available on request. Q
200 rooms (singles €60-110, doubles €80-150, apartments
€150-180). PTJHAR6GXW hhh
Pri Mraku B-3, Rimska 4, tel. (+386) 1421 96 00, www.
daj-dam.si Over 30 clean and tidy rooms, all with en suite
facilities, cable television and internet access in one of the
best locations in the city. More of a guesthouse in the classic
German style than a hotel, there is at least a decent restaurant
and a small garden to give the place a slight hotel-type feel.
Not as cheap as many similar places of the same standard
in Ljubljana, what you lose in payment here you more than
make up for in accessibility to the main sights. Q 30 rooms
(singles €70-102 doubles €79-134, apartments €168-202).
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Stil K-2, Litijska 188, tel. (+386) 15 48 43 43, hotel@
hotel-stil.si, www.hotel-stil.si. Located in a quiet rural
setting near the ring road on the eastern edge of the city,
Stil is a convenient choice for those with their own transport
who are looking to avoid the noise and activity of the city
centre. The modern building houses a range of rooms and
apartments, and there’s a large parking lot for guests. All facilities
are air-conditioned and come with en suite bathrooms,
mini-bars and wireless internet. A small meeting room is
also available. Q 24 rooms (singles €72, doubles €75-90,
triples €108, apartments €90-170) . PHARLG
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Under €70
Bit Center J-2, Litijska 57, tel. (+386) 1548 00 55, fax
(+386) 1548 00 56, hotel@bit-center.net, www.bit-center.
net. A combined hotel, sports centre and youth hostel 10 minutes
east of the centre, rooms are basic but clean, coming with
en suite bathrooms facilities and cable television in every room.
Budget means budget here, so there are no fancy restaurants or
bars, just a snack counter and little else. Sports facilities including
badminton and squash courts, fitness centre and gym. The
‘Working Inn’ hostel option provides excellent value rooms that
sleep up to 10 people with shared bathroom facilities. Q 39
rooms (singles €34,50, doubles €46, triples €47,50, dorm beds
€15). Breakfast (€3,50) not included. AGBKDW h
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Center B-2, Slovenska 51, tel. +386 15 20 06 40/+386
41 26 33 47, fax +386 15 20 06 44, info@hotelcenter.
si, www.hotelcenter.si. Only opened back in July, this
eight-room family-run affair is hard to beat in terms of location
and price. The rooms are a bit on the Spartan side, but not
without their own charm, owing in large part to the premises:
a renovated 19th-century government building with high ceilings
and splashes of exposed stonework. Run by the same
people as Café Compañeros downstairs, there are often
packages available - including free dinner and/or drinks - if
you’re staying at least two nights and inquire about them in
advance. Q 8 rooms (doubles €60-75).
Emonec B-3, Wolfova 12, tel. (+386) 1200 15 20, fax
(+386) 1200 15 21, hotelemonec@siol.net, www.hotelemonec.com.
This clean and slightly hidden hotel actually
gives you front row seats to the city as it sits right inside the
Prešernov trg area. The accomodations are sparse and while
they have no restaurant there are no shortage of options
as soon as you walk out of the door. A great choice for the
traveller on a budget. Q 39 rooms (singles €59, doubles
€67-77, triples €90, apartments €105). JHAR6UW
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Medno Medno 54, Medno, tel. (+386) 1362 61 00, fax
(+386) 1362 61 16, recepcija@hotel-medno.si, www.
hotel-medno.si. Nine kilometres out of Ljubljana on the road
towards Kranj, the Medno provides good accommodation
in a range of rooms. This good-value hotel also gives the
business traveller opportunities to unwind with the massage
and Jacuzzi services. Q 93 beds (singles €54-69, doubles
€68-88, suites €88-108). PHAR6LGKXW
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Stari Tišler C-2, Kolodvorska 8, tel. (+386) 1430 33
70, fax (+386) 1 430 33 75, info@stari-tisler.com, www.
stari-tisler.com. Cheap and cheerful budget accommodation
in a charming old building in the city centre. There are six
rooms, which you will find at the top of a glorious staircase,
and which, while they share bathroom facilities, do come
with televisions. The triples are great value. There’s a good
breakfast included, which in the summer is served outside in
the courtyard, and an internet corner. Q 6 rooms (doubles
€44, triples €66). PJALGBK
Bed & Breakfast
Slamič B-2, Kersnikova 1, tel. (+386) 1433 82 33,
info@slamic.si, www.slamic.si. An excellent value bed and
breakfast in the heart of the city with the added bonus of a
fabulous in-house café. The rooms are spacious and modern,
all with their own en suite facilities, large comfortable beds
and free LAN internet access. Simple breakfasts are served in
the aforementioned café, which also has a delightful terrace.
Within easy walking distance of Tivoli Park and the old town.
Q 11 rooms (singles €65-95, doubles €80-107, suites for
1-7 people €135-280). JHARLG hhh
Hostels
Alibi B-3, Cankarjevo Nabrežje 27, tel. (+386) 1251 12
44, fax (+386) 125 11 245, info@alibi.si, www.alibi.
si. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better located hostel in
Ljubljana. Right in the heart of the centre of the city, Alibi is a
hostel that is actually a lot bigger than it originally seems. In
here you’ll find all types of room. You can choose how many
people you want to share the room with depending on how
much you enjoy snoring. All of them decorated in different
graffiti motifs. The staff is super friendly and always at hand
if you need something. Try to get the cooler rooms. One has
a great balcony overlooking the river and there’s another
one that’s a separate apartment on the top of the building.
There’s a locked room next to it with metal doors that looks
like a prison cell, but it actually adds to the atmosphere. Q
Open 24 hours. 106 beds (double bed €20, four bed private
€17, six bed private €20, dormitory €17). PJAR
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Azur H-2, Cesta na Brdo 33, tel. (+386) 40 636 205.
Located in Rožna Dolina, a quiet student and residential
neighbourhood southwest of the city centre, this cosy hostel
occupying an apartment above a popular Italian restaurant of
the same name has the cheapest beds in town. The friendly
owner, Marko, provides free pick-up from both the airport
and train station, and will generally do what he can to make
you feel at home. If you come on your own bus 14 stops right
across the road and you can’t miss the bright orange building.
However, there’s not always someone at reception so it’s a
good idea to arrange your arrival in advance. Q 20 beds
(11-bed dorm €12, 9-bed dorm €13). ALK
Celica D-2, Metelkova ulica 8, tel. (+386) 1230 97 00,
info@souhostel.com, www.hostelcelica.com. Ljubljana’s
legendary Celica hostel and surrounding buildings close to the
stations and the city centre started life in the 19th century as
an Austro-Hungarian military barracks. Once a prison, many of
Celica’s rooms have been kept almost as they were, providing
a cheap and definitely quirky place to spend the night behind
bars. Other rooms are also available as well as dormitories to
sleep from four to 12 people. There’s even a room for disabled
guests, plus a huge range of other facilities such as kitchen,
laundry, internet access, tourist information and bicycle hire.
The hostel’s café serves an excellent value set lunch every
day. Q 29 rooms (rooms €23-25 per bed, dorms €16-18 per
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Fluxus B-2, Tomšičeva 4, tel. (+386) 1251 57 60, info@
fluxus-hostel.com, www.fluxus-hostel.com. A clean,
brightly-colored, and award-winning hostel in a beautiful old
building in the center of town, its small size actually adds to
its comfort. The hostel features two large dormitory style
rooms with bunk beds and one bathroom for all to share, plus
one more private room with its own bathroom facilities. It also
has a working kitchen and lounge area, and a friendly staff
that make you feel happy to be there. Q 3 rooms (double
€33,33, dormitory €21,11). JR6G hh
Park D-2, Tabor 9, tel. (+386) 1300 25 00, fax (+386)
1300 25 18, info@hotelpark.si, www.hotelpark.si. Located
inside the same building as the Park Hotel and offering
the same communal facilities, Hostel Park provides a range of
decent quality communal rooms for two to four people, some
coming with en suite bathroom facilities and some having to
share. Q 42 rooms (twin €23-29, quad dorm beds €19-23).
JAGKXW
Vila Veselova A-3, Veselova 14, tel. (+386) 59 92 67
21, desk@v-v.si, www.v-v.si. Owned by the same people
who run the excellent Žmauc bar, this fairly new hostel in a
lovely old villa in the western part of the city centre is aimed at
the young travelling crowd who like to relax. Simply furnished
with a range of rooms and dormitories, some with and some
without en suite facilities and all named after a different
colour, extras include nice big balconies and free internet.
Q 8 rooms (singles €28, 4-bed dorms €22, 6-bed dorms
€20, 8-bed dorms €17). JARLGW hh
Zeppelin B-2, Slovenska 47, 2nd floor, tel. (+386) 51
637 436, info@zeppelinhostel.com, www.zeppelinhostel.com.
Snug inside a famous building of the name Evropa
from the XIX century, this friendly and social hostel is just a
few steps out of the old town and within walking distance
of the train and bus stations. Zeppelin is the perfect reside
for the budget traveler, with everything you may need in
terms of entertainment and tourist attractions in immediate
locality. Breakfast is included with your stay. QOpen
08:00 - 22:00. Double room 24.99 €, 4-bed room dorms
21.49€, 6-bed dorms room 19.49 €, 8-bed room dorms
18.49 €.JGW
Apartment rental
All the benefits of a private apartment without the costs
of a hotel, plus you get to shop for your own breakfast too.
Asdom Apartments C-2, Vidovdanska 5, tel. (+386)
41 662 928, info.asdom@gmail.com, www.asdom.si.
Rents out studio apartments in the centre of Ljubljana for
both short and extended stays. All apartments are equipped
with wireless internet and cable television. Excellent service,
especially if your survival language is English. Q 7 aparments
(€55). PJAW
Tour AS B-2, Mala Ulica 8, tel. (+386) 1434 26 60, fax
(+386) 1434 26 64, info@apartmaji.si, www.apartmaji.
si. These are the people to talk to if you’re interested in
renting an apartment during your stay in Ljubljana. From
an office just a few minutes walk directly south of the main
train and bus stations, they operate over 40 units of varying
sizes located all around the city. On their website you
can find incredibly detailed descriptions of each apartment
from photos and floor plans to available amenities such as
microwaves and dishwashers. They can also arrange day
trips to just about everywhere in Slovenia. Q 40 apartments
(€59-154). PTJAR6UL
Around Ljubljana
Ambient Aškerčeva 6a, 1230 Domžale, tel. (+386) 8
200 20 00, info@ambienthotel.si, www.ambienthotel.si.
This recently opened hotel in the quiet suburb of Domžale is
some 12km north of Ljubljana and offers great access to those
wishing to explore Slovenia’s alpine regions. Surrounded by
greenery the hotel has a fresh modern appearance and its
tastefully designed rooms are fitted with all the modern comforts.
Free transportation from the airport can be arranged,
as can use of conference facilities, a large picnic area, beach
volleyball court and various Thai massages for additional
charges. Q 70 rooms (singles €50-80, doubles €70-130,
suites €160-240). HA6LBDW hhh
Grandvid Dolenjska 336, tel. (+386) 13 60 22 00, fax
(+386) 13 60 22 10, info@grandvid-hotel.com, www.
grandvid-hotel.com. Despite being located in a village just
south of Ljubljana proper, a massive development of apartment
blocks sprouting up across the traffic-choked road gives the
surrounding area about as much charm as an industrial zone,
which would seem to defeat the purpose of staying outside
the city in the first place. The rooms themselves are comfortable
enough and have all the standard amenities, though the
prominently displayed four-star rating seems a bit of a stretch.
Although the hotel can hardly be faulted for the actions of its
neighbours, there are much better options both in and out of
the city centre. Q 21 rooms (singles €80, doubles €100, suites
€120). PTHAULGBKW hhhh
Couchsurfing
Who says that beggars can’t be choosers? There are
literally hundreds of sociable Slovenes currently offering
their (or their parents’) spare rooms, couches and floors
for free to fellow travellers. The site, which combines social
networking with hostel booking, is a great option for anyone
interested in hanging out with locals and saving some
cash on accommodation. It can obviously be a hit-or-miss
experience, but the exhaustive member profiles will give
you a good idea of what to expect from your prospective
hosts. Info http://www.couchsurfing.org/mapsurf.html
Airport hotels
Dvor Jezeršek Zgornji Brnik 63, tel. (+386) 4 252
94 00, www.dvor-jezersek.si. Just 2km from Ljubljana
Airport (and only 4 kilometres from the Krvavec ski
resort) this spacious family-run hotel that’s been in business
since 1768 hotel makes for a good night’s sleep before
an early departure or after a late arrival. Apart from
decent rooms, there are several romantic apartments for
hire and there’s both a gostilna (tavern) on site as well as
an elegant restaurant. The large conference rooms allow
you to fly in, do business and fly out without even having
to go to Ljubljana. Q 18 rooms (singles €80-90, doubles
€120-130). PTHRUILGKW
Sobe Jana Vopolje 29, 4207 Cerklje Na Gornjskem,
tel. (+386) 40 216 260, www.turizem-vopovlje.
com/sobe-jana.htm. A converted family home in the
village of Vopovlje, Sobe Jana is a decent option only
3km from Ljubljana’s Jože Pučnik Airport in Brnik. The
four rooms and three apartments are comfortable if
not overly luxurious, and are one of the better values
around with the latter starting at only €12 per person.
Q 7 rooms (singles €22-26, doubles €28-34, triples
35-40, apartments €36-42). PTA6L
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Ljubljana’s restaurant scene continues to flourish
with new and more exotic offerings opening all
the time. As of late we’ve been eating quite a bit
of burek on the go, but when we do find time to sit
down for a proper meal we tend to do so at either Le
Coq Blanc or Kavalino. The following reviews are by
no means complete, but do offer a bit of everything
for everyone, from the finest white-tablecloth options
available to the more amusingly backwards
establishments complete with greasy cutlery and
bumbling waiters.
Symbol key
P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
E Live music S Take away
T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
R Internet L Guarded parking
O Casino J Old Town location
6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
B Outside seating V Home delivery
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Asian
Bangkok Street J-2, Šmartinska 152/G (BTC), tel.
(+386) 15 23 31 65, fax (+386) 15 23 31 66, www.bangkokstreet.si.
Settle into a table with views of an artfully-lit
perforated metal structure just beyond the ceiling-high windows
at the back of this stylish new eatery, and you just might be able
to forget that you’re staring at the façade of a parking garage
from a shopping mall. While the food won’t have you sprinting
to the nearest telephone to call home and sing its praises, it’s
better than you might expect given the location and you’ll be
hard-pressed to find better value in terms of ethnic food - the
portions are huge and there’s also a relatively inexpensive allyou-can-eat
buffet. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 21:00,
Sun 09:00 - 15:00. (€4-16). PTAULGW
China Fast Food C-2, Trg Osvobodilne Fronte, tel. (+386)
31 56 82 78. Six little tables inside a small restaurant on the
ground floor of Centar Ledina (across the park opposite the
main train station), constantly busy at lunchtime with locals
tucking into food cooked in a single wok by a Chinese man
visible through a large plate glass window. Reasonably priced,
fast, and with vegetarian options as well, the food is pretty
good, and worth investigating if you find yourself here with an
empty stomach and not a lot of time. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00.
Closed Sun. (€4.70-6.80).PJAUGS
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Running Sushi & Wok J-3, Jurčkova 223 (Supernova),
tel. (+386) 1427 68 88. When Slovenia’s first conveyor belt
sushi place opened we had mixed feelings: a second option
to get our raw fish fix was certainly welcomed, but we were a
bit leery that it would see enough traffic to inspire confidence
in the all-important freshness department. But as far as we
can tell it’s OK. Everything more or less tastes like it should,
there’s a good variety of dishes meandering around on separate
hot and cold belts and an all Asian staff wait attentively
to swoop in and clear emptied plates and lids. Well worth
the trip down to Rudnik. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00, Sun 10:00
- 15:00. All you can eat €9.90-11.90. PAL
Shambala B-3/4, Križevniška 12, tel. (+386) 1426
30 14/(+386) 031 843 833, info@shambala.si, www.
shambala.si. Great value Asian food in a quiet, side street
location. Head out back to the covered garden and order any
of the tremendous stir fries, though do not forego the starters:
tempura made with shrimps make great nibbles. There
is plenty for vegetarians on the menu (not always the case
in these parts). QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Sat 12:00 - 24:00.
Closed Sun. (€3.50-9.50). PTJAGBK
Sushimama B-3, Wolfova 12/(+386) 40 70 20 70, www.
sushimama.si. The first - and for a long time only - Japanese
restaurant in Slovenia, the small and intimate Sushimama’s
interesting little touches beyond the actual food include a
subscription to Wallpaper magazine and the brave act of
putting the sushi chef on display as he works in the restaurant.
The extensive menu features every Japanese favourite from
soups to noodle soups, a number of delicate rice- and noodlebased
dishes to of course the sushi itself. Complimented by an
extensive list of cocktails and wines, the restaurant is marking
its territory as the first and finest of its kind. QOpen 11:00
- 23:00. Closed Sun. (€11-24).PJARGBXS
Zlati Most Poljanska 7, tel. (+386) 41 952 178. Just
opened in mid-July, Zlati Most (or Golden Bridge) is the third
Chinese restaurant to stake its claim to a narrow 50m stretch
of road a bit east of the central market - and far be it for us to
question the wisdom of this, but let’s just say the other two
don’t exactly do a roaring trade. Nevertheless we quite like this
place. How can you not when the menu features dishes such as
Drunk chicken, Ant climb tree and Flied dragon with phoenix?
Throw in cheap Chinese beer and spirits, huge portions and
strangely hypnotic Chinese pop music and they have our business.
QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. (€3.60-12.30). JNS
Balkan
Harambaša B-4, Vrtna Ulica, tel. (+386) 41 84 31 06,
Ćevapčići (che-VAP-chi-chi) - the delicious Balkan staple of
juicy barbequed lamb or beef - is served in abundance here.
This ćevapnica (che-vap-nitsa - cafe/restaurant serving
ćevapčići) has a quaint and cosy dining room, complete with
old photos, antiques and a Balkan soundtrack. Aside from
the odd American, the clientele is refreshingly local - and
aside from the air-conditioning you could easily be in a village
in the Bosnian countryside. Located on quiet backstreet,
Harambaša is a great place for a beer, chat and, of course,
lots of lovely ćevapčići. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Sat 12:00
- 22:00, Sun 12:00 - 18:00. (€5-8). PYS
Rio-Momo A-3, Slovenska 28, tel. (+386) 31 751
751/(+386) 1425 32 26, www.rio-momo.com. Situated
between the central post office and Kongresni Trg on the city’s
main thoroughfare, we’ve never found the exterior to be the
most inviting but once you get inside it’s actually quite warm
and cosy. The thick leather covers on the menus portend
the ample selection of grilled meat dishes within, although
vegetarians have a handful of a pastas and salads to choose
from as well. On your way in don’t forget to check the table
outside for flyers entitling you to a free glass of wine. QOpen
11:00 - 23:00. (€6-19). PJA
Sarajevo ‘84 B-2, Nazorjeva 12. Just opened in early
September, the city’s newest Bosnian restaurant occupies the
subterranian premises of a recently closed jazz club and sports
an interior somewhat reminiscent of a pub - walls plastered
with memorabilia from the 1984 Winter Olympics, arched brick
ceilings and old black and white Yugoslav tourist videos playing
on a projection screen. The menu only has two main dishes, so
ordering comes down to which shape you prefer your meat to
take: sausages (ćevapčići) or a patty (pljeskavica), both of which
come with bread and diced onions. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri,
Sat 11:00 - 02:00. Closed Sun. (€3.90-4.80). JAS
Buffet
Fresco B-2, Slovenska 51, tel. (+386) 1430 33 30. A basic
modern canteen geared towards the time-poor lunchtime office
worker crowd, this bright orange restaurant looking not unlike the
inside of a train (albeit a rather large one) provides both helpyourself
and waiter service and is good value for money if nothing
else. Highlights include ready-to-grab meals from the hotplates
by the entrance and a slightly better than average salad bar.
QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. (€2-39). PAGBSW
Restaurant 2000 B-3, Trg Republike 1, tel. (+386) 1476
69 25. A vast underground filling station for budget-conscious
city slickers such as construction workers, Korean businessmen
and of course the obligatory sprinkling of students. Grab
a tray, throw on some meat, mashed potato, rice, salad, whatever,
don’t forget to pick up a soft drink, pay and eat. Find it deep
inside the bowels of Maxi Market. QOpen 07:00 - 19:00, Sat
08:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. (€5-7). PJGBSW
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Operna Klet B-2, Zupančičeva 2, tel. (+386) 1252 70
03. Tucked away just off the main road and down a flight of
steps, those in the know who enjoy fine fish dining are apt to
totter down the aforementioned stairway and feast in simple
surroundings on an extensive menu including octopus salad,
scampi and Dalmatian squid. The décor has a aquatic theme
too, and you’ll not hear a lot of English spoken. Recommended
for both its unpretentiousness and the quality of the food.
Be warned though, the place can fill to bursting at lunchtime
during the week. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Sat 11:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sun. (€6-20). PJA6UGB
Ribca B-3, Adamič-Lundrovo Nabrežje 1, tel. (+386) 14
25 15 44, www.ribca.si. Somewhat hidden below Plečnik’s
famous colonnaded arcade on the banks of the Ljubljanica,
Ribca is the city’s best known seafood restaurant and worth
stopping by as much for the architecture as the food. The various
fish, squid and shrimp dishes on their no-nonsense menu
are pretty much guaranteed to be fresh as it’s all sourced from
the local fish market located right next door. The lunch menu
is a great value at €7.50, but make sure to stop by early as it’s
only open during the day. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Sat 08:00
- 14:00. Closed Sun. (€3.30-7.70). JA6BS
French
Le Coq Blanc B-3, Gornji Trg 4, tel. (+386) 30 35 38 48,
lecoqblanc@gmail.com. Occupying a large house in the heart
of Old Town, you have a choice of several intimate dining rooms
all boasting cosy antique furniture or outdoor seating on both
Gornji Trg and in a quiet corner of Levstikov Trg on the opposite
side of the building. The food is excellent and the multi-course
daily specials are a great value. We also appreciate the small
touches like home-made bread, lemon slices in our water and
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genuinely friendly service. Although it is still fairly new, we’re
amazed that this place isn’t nearly as popular as it should be.
Highly recommended. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00. JAIB
Indian
Namasté B-3, Breg 8, tel. (+386) 14 25 01 59, www.restavracija-namaste.si.
Lots of greens, oranges and golds and
some nice exotic touches create a relaxing atmosphere inside a
super restaurant specialising primarily in dishes from Rajastan
and the Punjab. Using the best spices imported directly from
India, the owners stress the fact that the dishes, both meat and
vegetarian options are made individually from mild to extra hot.
By all accounts the food is excellent. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Sun
11:00 - 22:00. (€5-21). PTJA6UGBXS
International
As B-3, Čopova 5/a, Knafljev prehod, tel. (+386) 1425 88
22, www.gostilnaas.si. Exquisite presentation and service
mark the legendary As out as one of the most expensive
dining experiences in the city. Brimming with antiques and wellbehaved
waiters, sit amidst opulent detritus and feast from a
menu including more fancy dishes than you could eat in a year
including baked potatoes with caviar, lamb cutlet with honey and
truffles plus a battalion of fabulous desserts. QOpen 11:00
- 24:00. (€4.50-31)PJAGB
Atrium G-2, Pot Za Brdom 55, tel. (+386) 147 02 700,
fax (+386) 147 02 708, www.hotel.mons.si. The menu at
the flagship restaurant of the Mons Hotel and Congress Centre
is a sublime mix of the traditional and the contemporary. Classic
dishes are brought to life with modern twists, such as the
saddle of lamb served with pears and polenta. QOpen 12:00
- 23:00. Closed Sun. €16. PTHULGKW
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Bachus Center B-3, Kongresni Trg 3, tel. (+386) 1241 82
48, info@bachus-center.com, www.bachus-center.com.
Subterranean dining opposite the Philharmonia in the heart of
the city, eat a wide range of international dishes under vaulted
ceilings. As well as changing specials, the menu includes a fixed
list of treats including beef with truffles, octopus and a few vegetarian
options. Q Mon 08:00-23:00, Tue-Sat 08:00-06:00,
Holidays 18:00-06:00, Sun Closed (€7-20). PJAEG
BSW
Cubo J-2, Šmartinska 55, tel. (+386) 1521 15 15, www.
cubo-ljubljana.com. Cubo’s difficult location doesn’t stop those
foreigners and locals who appreciate good food and atmosphere
from turning up here in droves every day. Taking the very best
of the dining experience from décor to service to of course the
food, they’ve come up with a truly inspiring place indeed. Opting
for a minimalist approach with lots of dark woods and cool greys,
the setting attracts everyone from business professionals to
families who come to feast on a regularly changing menu of
dishes including many inspired from Italy and the Mediterranean.
QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Sat 12:00 - 22:00. Closed Sun. (€3-60).
PAULGW
Čupiterija B-3, Mestni Trg 4, tel. (+386) 59 712 368,
cupiterija@gmail.com. Part café, part bar, part restaurant:
Čupiterija, or Hijo de Puta as it is also known, is 100% original.
Located on Mestni Trg a couple doors down from Town Hall,
they serve lunch Monday to Saturday from noon to 16:00. In
lieu of menus, daily lunch specials are scrawled (in both English
and Slovene) across a giant blackboard out front, and often
include several pasta, steak and salad selections along with a
couple random choices like chicken curry or artichoke risotto.
QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. (€6-10).TJAUGBK
NEW
JB B-1/2, Miklošičeva 17, tel. (+386) 14 33 13
58/(+386) 14 74 72 19, www.jb-slo.com. Firmly entrenched
as one of the best restaurants in town, this fine dining
experience comes courtesy of founder and head chef Janez
Bratovž (hence the name). Located in one of Jože Plečnik’s
more imposing secessionist-style buildings, JB attracts a mix
of well-to-do locals and visiting businessmen - guaranteeing
you the chance to eavesdrop on conversations in a variety
of languages. The menu is comprised entirely of seasonal
specialities and changes daily, with exotic offerings such as
bear meat appearing from time to time. The only downside is
the price, easily topping €50 per person for a proper meal with
wine. QOpen 11:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun.
Jurman F-2, Zaloška 151, tel. (+386) 51 358 358, www.
jurman-sp.si. Located on the outskirts of town, this popular
family-friendly gostilna packs in the locals with a menu that
seems to have a bit of everything and a somewhat kitschy
atmosphere that manages to include knights, a waterfall and
an video arcade all under the same roof. It’s a good budgetconscious
option and the food isn’t half-bad either. QOpen
11:00 - 22:00. (€5-12).PTAULGBS
Ljubljanski Dvor B-3, Dvorni Trg 1, tel. (+386) 1251 65
55. Downstairs for vast pizzas served by a mixture of indifferent
and pleasant waiters to a mixed clientele sat both inside and out.
Upstairs for more of the same, only with the addition of grilled
meats and other classic Slovenian dishes. Now an institution,
the terraces get thoroughly clogged with business professionals
and tourists alike during the summer. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Sun
12:00 - 24:00. (€5-10). PTJA6UGBSW
Luka Gourmet Lunch Cafe B-3, Stari Trg 9, tel. (+386)
1425 01 18, www.lunchcafe.net. Acres of stripped pine
and one of the best kitchen smells in the city, lunchtime feasts
include some truly memorable home-made soups, large and
tasty salads and a few restrained yet delicious pasta dishes.
Be warned though, the place is immensely popular, and
waiting for a table or simply having to go somewhere else is
a common occurrence. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00
- 23:00. (€3-19). PJA6UGBXSW
Manna B-4, Eipprova 1a, tel. (+386) 1283 52 94, www.
kulinarika-manna.com. This high-class and expensive restaurant
bills itself as heavenly food here on earth, and as soon
as you enter the interior positively glitters. The menu features
some of the most rarefied ingredients Slovenia has ever seen
such as Japanese wagyu beef as well as a full selection of both
Slovenian wines and some of the best wines and spirits from
around the world. Every detail is just so in this beautiful space
and it was thus no surprise when the restaurant recently had
the distinction of being visited for lunch by American First Lady
Laura Bush., you’ll see the picture commemorating the event
as you enter the door. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun.
(€10-30). PTJA6UGBS
Maxim B-3, Trg Republike 1, tel. (+386) 1476 69 80,
info@maxi.si, www.maxi.si. In the heart of the city centre
this modern, business-orientated restaurant provides a fine
menu of dishes including duck breast with mashed potatoes,
soups, seafood, and a galaxy of fabulous puddings. There’s
a huge wine list too, and a nice terraced area complete with
water features for quality outdoor summer dining. Popular
with professional locals and foreigners alike. QOpen 12:00
- 18:00; 19:00-23:00, Sat 12:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. (€40
and more). PJA6LEGBS
Most C-3, Petkovškovo nabrežje 21, tel. (+386) 1232
81 83, www.restavracija-most.si. As soon as you arrive to
this restaurant you’ll notice a framed food quality award next
to the door. That gives a hint of what this restaurant has in
store for you. It’s fairly obvious that a lot of thought went into
the décor of this place. The pictures had wooden frames that
had deliberately not been polished. Underneath them there
was beautiful handwriting on the walls. It all gave the place a
very rustic and cosy ambiance. Even the music was soothing.
Very romantic. The cutlery hanging from the lamps marred the
effect a bit, but that’s really nitpicking. The best part was, of
course, the food. Simply exquisite and very well decorated.
It’s great. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. PJAGK
Plato B-2, Ajdovščina 1, tel. (+386) 1230 84 80, www.
plato.si. Located right in the centre of town next to one of Ljubljana’s
most recognisable modern buildings - a twisting white office
tower that takes some interesting architectural liberties - this
newer restaurant is something of an oasis above the bustling
square below. The lunch-time only menu is international with a
focus on light and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and
can change daily depending on what is in season or just especially
fresh that day at local markets. If you’re not too keen on
the day’s set menus you can also order à la carte, although if you
haven’t had a chance to brush up on your Slovene you may need
one of the attentive waiters to translate. QOpen 11:00 - 17:00.
Closed Sat, Sun. (€4.5 - 22). PTJAGBXSW
Polna Skleda G-2, Pot Za Brdom, tel. (+386) 1470 27
00, www.hotel.mons.si. The Polna Skleda restaurant at the
Mons hotel and congress centre is a buffet-style place (unique,
we think, in Ljubljana) whereby you can take your pick from a
vast variety of goodies displayed on an impresive counter in the
centre of the dining room. The various offerings and dishes of
the day change regularly and give you the opportunity to try out
differnet cuisines. For something a bit different or for a casual
lunch or dinner it can’t be too highly recommended. QOpen
07:00 - 22:00. €4,5 - €18. PTHAUGBK
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Pri Vitezu B-3/4, Breg 20, tel. (+386) 1426 60 58,
www.privitezu.si. Exquisite restaurant, widely recognized as
one of the city’s best. Though expensive (and we mean expensive,
you can spend a fortune here) it still offers great value
for money to people for whom high class food is paramount.
We recommend everything on the menu, as well as the daily
lunch menu which your waiter will recite to you. We especially
like the Caesar Salad: slightly different to what you might be
used to and all the better for it. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. Closed
Sun. (€8-50). TJA6UGBXS
Rožna Hiša H-2, Rožna Dolina II/3, tel. (+386) 12 56 47
95, gostilna.roznahisa@gmail.com. We’ve always had the
impression that this is one of the places Slovene university
professors like to take visiting academics for a relaxed meal
their first day in town. The menu has a bit of everything, the
prices are reasonable and whole place has a warm congenial
atmosphere that’s conducive to lingering over a post-meal
espresso or bottle of wine - especially when sitting outside on a
warm night. Of course, the fact that it’s located in Rožna Dolina,
a quiet university neighbourhood, might have something to do
with it as well. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 02:00,
Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (€5-22). PALBS
Separé Café Koprska 92, tel. (+386) 12 44 16 34,
www.separe.si. Conveniently located near the motorway in
Mestni Log - one of Ljubljana’s quickly expanding commercial
districts - Separé is a great place for a quick business lunch
or leisurely post-meeting dinner. Its Mediterranean-inspired
menu is served by attentive professional waiters, who will
gladly rattle off the day’s specials in English or recommend
something from the overwhelming wine list. The stylish
modern interior is divided into several separate spaces for
a more intimate dining experience, and there’s also a large
covered terrace out front. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Sat 12:00
- 22:00. Closed Sun. (€6-19). PALBW
Skriti Kot B-2, Ajdovščina 4, tel. (+386) 1430 22 06,
www.skritikot.com. The name translates to “Hidden Corner”,
and this restaurant, which is hidden deep under the SKB building,
certainly is. Serving pasta and Slovenian standards to a
regular flow of local workers and students, this windowless
nook is just the right place for tucking in to a reasonably-priced
meal while hiding from your tour group. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sat, Sun. (€7-32). TA6UGBXS
Slon B-2, Slovenska 34, tel. (+386) 1470 11 00, fax
(+386) 1251 71 64, sales@hotelslon.com, www.
hotelslon.com. Officially one of the best restaurants in the
city (they have an award to prove it), the eatery at the Best
Western Slon is well worth your time. The central location,
the delightfully simple - mainly Mediterranean - menu and the
outstanding service all help to make it special. Try and bag
one of the tables overlooking the lounge: among the most
sought-after in the city. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Sun 11:30
- 24:00. PTJHAULGKW
Stara Mačka B-3, Krojaška 8, tel. (+386) 1251 17 49,
info@staramacka.si, www.staramacka.si. Like all the
restaurants and cafes along the Ljubljanica the focus here is on
the outside experience and this restaurant/bar aims to create a
sort of Miami vibe in their area along the river; with Latin music
blaring on the stereo, a drink list featuring tropical cocktails and
cigars, and a staff of attractive waiters. The food here is pricey
steakhouse. You can also enjoy light meals, like various salads
or sea food and then top them with tasty desserts. They are
the only restaurant where serve food till 01:00. From a crisp
cocktail before dinner to a full course meal without ever having
to leave the comfort of the house. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Sun
09:00 - 23:00. (€5-20)TJA6UEGBXW
Super attractive people eat waffles, and so should you!
Wild West Saloon H-2, Tržaška 69, tel. (+386) 12
56 72 79/(+386) 70 839 422, www.wild-west-saloon.
com/. Before even glancing at the menu, you have to give
them credit for the authentic-looking façade and an interior full
of native American paraphernalia, toilets that read ‘hombres’
and ‘conchitas’ and a (hopefully) fake buffalo head above the
bar. The food is Slovene-style Tex-Mex along with steaks,
burgers and rather surprisingly a whole page of salads.
Sticking with the wild west theme, all the dishes are served
in gut-busting American sized portions that, if you manage to
finish, will leave you in a need of a siesta. The lunch specials
are a great deal at less than €6. QOpen 07:30 - 22:30, Sat
10:00 - 22:30. Closed Sun. (€5-21). A6LBS
Italian
Allegria B-2, Nazorjeva 8, tel. (+386) 1426 74 02, www.
allegria.si. A veritable corner of Tuscany in Slovenia, Allegria
promises to bring the scent of the Tuscan hills and the atmosphere
of the stark landscapes across the Alps - and admirably
succeeds. With a menu longer than Alitalia’s creditor list, there’s
plenty to choose from, be it delicate ravioli and lasagne dishes, or
fragrantly grilled meat or fish. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Sat 12:00
- 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 17:00. (€2.30-20.20). PAGB
Azur H-2, Cesta Na Brdo 33, tel. (+386) 1423 24 23, www.
pizzeria-azur.si. A bright orange beacon in the middle of nondescript
suburbs, walk right in and past the freaky statue (which
appears to be a homeless person begging for change) and into
this wide open and friendly pizza and risotteria. The menu is full of
various types of pizza and while they give their risottos top billling,
they actually have more pasta offerings. It is clear from the familiar
air that this place is full of regular repeat customers and it is certainly
family friendly and even tourist-friendly despite its distance
from the center. If you’re headed back from the zoo, this could be
a good lunch or dinner stop for you. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Sat,
Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (€4.90-12.90). PTAUGB
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Kavalino C-3, Trubarjeva 52, tel. (+386) 1232 09 90,
www.kavalino.si. Hidden in a sloping cobblestone alleyway
between Trubarjeva and the river, this quaint Italian restaurant
specializes in Tuscan food. The first thing you see upon entering
is a tasteful dining area with an indoor tree in the corner
that rises up to a skylight. Further back there’s a smaller
dining area under a vaulted brick ceiling, and upstairs is a
café. The service might not be the friendliest, but at least
it’s efficient, and the varied and tasty lunch specials are
downright cheap. Definitely worth finding. QOpen 09:00
- 22:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (€6-18). PT
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La Storia C-1, Linhartova 3, tel. (+386) 1234 45
92, info@lastoria.si, www.lastoria.si. This large and
lovely trattoria sits inside a bustling but decaying old
shopping center not far from the center, and caters to
a daily horde of office workers and students with its
authentic pizza and pasta offerings. While other restaurants
serve pasta and Italian dishes as an afterthought,
true Italian food is the focus here, and the ample staff
will make sure you get yours fast and hot. QOpen
11:00 - 21:00, Sat 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. (€5-10).
PTJA6GB
Pasta Nona B-2, Gosposvetska 2, tel. (+386) 1438
24 24. Scrubbed pine tables and an air of casual sophistication
await those looking for one of the finest lunch
spots in town. Drop by this magnificent little eatery for
big plates of steaming pasta, wonderful sauces, some
great salads and, best of all, a dustbin-sized help-yourself
barrel of couscous. Tucked up away from the action in the
heart of the city-centre business district, this place fills
up fast. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. (€5-10).
PTJAGSW
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Cantina Mexicana B-3, Wolfova 4, Knafljev prehod,
tel. (+386) 1426 93 25, www.cantina-mexicana-restaurantes.si.
Fun on two floors in one of the city’s most popular
courtyards, Cantina Mexicana is positively aglow with bright
colours, strange sculptures, grass growing on the ceiling and
some nice lighting tricks behind the long ground-floor bar. The
food is classic Tex-Mex as you’d expect, and appears to be fairly
popular. If nothing else, this is one of the quirkiest and silliest
places in the city centre and even if you’re not hungry is well
worth a visit for a drink or two. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat
09:00 - 03:00. (€4,90-16,90). PTJA6GBSW
Imperio Mexicano J-2, Šmartinska 152/G, tel. (+386)
1523 31 65, fax (+386) 1523 31 66, www.imperio.si. Decent
and good value if not award winning Tex-Mex food, where
our only gripe would be that the cheddar used on the nachos
was not the best. Great cocktails, an outsdnaing house white,
and great big portions of all your Tex-Mex favourites: the chicken
tortillas were particularly good. For big groups shopping in City
Park, you can’t do much better. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat
08:00 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00. PTAULGSW
Joe Peña’s B-2, Cankarjeva 6, tel. (+386) 1421 58 00,
www.joepenas.si. A combined cantina and cocktail bar with a
fine garden to boot, they’ve got it just right, from the general scruffiness
of the place through to the smell of limes and cumin that hits
you as you open the door. The food’s pretty good, being the standard
Mexican dishes as found throughout the world including fajitas,
enchiladas et al, plus there’s a decent menu of vegetarian options
to keep everyone happy. One of the best atmospheres in the city
that’s guaranteed to please all but the fussiest of patrons. Highly
recommended. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun
12:00 - 24:00. (€3-14).PTJA6GBSW
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Pizza
Foculus B-3, Gregorčičeva 3, tel. (+386) 1421 92 95,
foculus@siol.net, www.foculus.com. Magnificently decorated
once you’re through the slightly out of place automatic
doors, with autumn leaves painted on the vaulted ceilings and
red, yellow and orange plates built into the roof of the large
wood-fired pizza oven. The large and busy Foculus specialises
in 66 varieties of pizza, including 20 for vegetarians and eight
with seafood. The salads are also particularly good. The
service can be a little slow at times, but the wait is generally
more than worth it. Recommended. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00.
(€5.70-8.40). PTJAUGBS
Parma B-3, Trg Republike 2, tel. (+386) 1426 82 22,
www.picerija.net/parma.htm. A quirky little one, this. As
well as a couple of ordinary tables, most dining here is done
Burek
Bu rek i s t h e
uni versal and
ubiquitous Balkan
snack that
simply has to
be tried when
you’re in the region.
From the
Turkish word bur,
meaning to twist,
burek comes in
all manner o f
shapes and sizes but are essentially a baked filo pastry
snack with a savoury filling, usually flavoured minced
beef, cheese and/or spinach, best enjoyed with the addition
of lashings of plain yoghurt. Burek can be found
ready to eat, cheap and piping hot in bakeries and speciality
places operating out of little more than an open
window, especially around the bus station. Variations on
the burek theme can be found as far and wide as Israel,
where they have the burekas, and even in Lithuania
where they eat something not unlike a burek that they
call a čeburekai. Enjoy.
Ajda C-1/2, Trg Osvobodilne Fronte 13, tel. (+386)
143 91 440. Not the best burek (or pizza, burgers, etc) in
town, but its location opposite the bus and train stations
and non-stop hours means it’s a decent option if you
fancy a cheap bite before leaving town and don’t feel like
walking the extra 50m to Konkurenca. Also has a smaller
second location at Ajdovščina that does kebaps as well.
QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. (€1.50-4.90). PJGS
Nobel Burek C-2, Miklošičeva 30, tel. (+386)
1232 33 92. A small kiosk close to the train and bus
stations churning out steaming hot burek as well as
pizza for those who like to do their fine dining in the
street. Excellent value, excellent burek. Q Open 24hrs.
(€1-2). J6UXS
Olimpija B-2, Slovenska 58. Not one of our personal
favourites, but judging by the crowds milling about outside
around the clock we’re in the minority. The servings
are huge and always hot, with four varieties of pie to
choose from: cheese, meat, apple and pizza - the latter
being the overwhelming favourite among customers. Just
around the corner from Bavarski Dvor. QOpen 00:00
- 24:00. €2. JNXS
at the large bar from where the food is cooked and served.
Find an empty stool, make your order and away you go.
And while you’re waiting for your pizza to arrive, take a look
at the large photographs on the wall of the construction
of the area you’re eating in. Find it hidden away down the
stairs and on the right at the southern end of Maxi Market.
QOpen 10:00 - 21:00, Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. (€4-6).
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Pizzeria Osmica B-2, Nazorjeva 8, tel. (+386) 1426
58 72. Located on the narrow pedestrian street that runs
parallel to Čopova, Osmica is essentially the pizza and
salad annex of the longer-running Allegria in the courtyard
around the corner. An impressive-looking menu of twenty
salads and perhaps twice as many pizzas are on offer in
a comfortable faux-rustic setting - think lots of wood and
stone with an open kitchen. Every time we’re here the service
seems to range between leisurely paced to infuriatingly
slow, but as far as the food is concerned we’ve yet to be
disappointed. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00, Sat 12:00 - 23:00,
Sun 12:00 - 17:00. (€4.70-7.80). JABS
Quick Eats
Delikatesa Ljubljanski Dvor B-3, Kongresni Trg 11, tel.
(+386) 1426 93 27. The acclaimed Ljubljana restaurant’s
fast food outlet offers such tantalising takeaway options as
good value slices of hot gooey pizza, meat, salad, lasagne
and cold drinks. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (€2-25).
PTJAGBS
Falafel C-2, Trubarjeva 40/(+386) 041 64 01 66, www.
alja-shaar.com/falafel.htm. A tiny little place churning
out delicious falafel-based delicacies plus the usual array
of pizzas and burgers. An excellent choice for vegetarians
on the move, expect long queues during the busy lunchtime
period. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Sun 13:00 - 22:00. (€1-7).
JA6UGS
Hot Horse A-1, Tivoli Park kiosk, tel. (+386) 1521 14
27, www.hot-horse.si. Eating horses may horrify most British
visitors, but that’s only because they’ve watched too much
Mr Ed and have never tried it. It’s low in fat, rich in proteins and
easy to digest - so swap your steed for a car and get grilling.
Hot Horse serves healthy horseburgers from a small kiosk in
Tivoli Park and just outside BTC. QOpen 09:00 - 06:00, Mon
10:00 - 06:00. (€1.50-5.50). J6UBXS
Konkurenca C-1/2, Trg Osvobodilne Fronte 14, tel.
(+386) 1430 52 26. Kebabs, burgers and burek to eat in
or take away around the clock just southwest of the train and
bus stations. Look for the blinding yellow and green façade for
some of the cheapest eats in town. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
Open 24hrs. (€1-5). J
McDonald’s B-2/3, Čopova 14, tel. (+386) 1426 32
26, Info@si.mcd.com, www.mcdonalds.si. It’s McHere
if you McNeed it. Also inside the train station (open 07:00-
23:00), in BTC (open 08:00 - 24:00, Sunday 09:00 - 24:00)
with a drive-thru nearby open 24 hours and in several other
locations in Ljubljana. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:00
- 24:00. (€1-5). PTJNGBSW
Paninoteka B-3, Jurčičev Trg 3, tel. (+386) 1425 00 55,
www.paninoteka.si. The first sandwich bar in Ljubljana and
by everyone’s account still the best. Using the best ingredients
stuffed inside large, delicious pieces of Italian bread, eat in or
take out, hot or cold. One of the city’s latest institutions and a
highly recommended one it is too. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun
09:00 - 23:00. (€1-7).J6UEGBXSW
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Žak Dalmatinova 2. Located under the hulking Ajdovščina
building just off a busy crossroads, this French style bakery
whips up tasty snacks that, judging by the constant lines,
tempt a fair number of workers from the surrounding offices
to extend their smoke breaks. Their freshly-prepared
sandwiches cost a little more than the pre-packaged brands
found in all the supermarkets but are well worth the premium.
QOpen 07:00 - 19:00, Sat 07:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. (€1-
3.50). JS
Slovenian
In a way, there’s no such thing as Slovenian - with sheep
and cows on it’s mountain pastures giving meat and milk
products, the Mediterranean fresh providing seafood,
and with influences from the Balkans, Austria and Italy,
you might as well call it world cuisine. One thing that is
unique is the gostilna, the traditional, rustic, family-owned
Slovenian inn providing affordable and honest homemade
food that would make your granny grin.
Figovec B-2, Gosposvetska 1, tel. (+386) 1426 44
10, gostilna.figovec@siol.net, www.figovec.si. White
tablecloths, heaps of quality Slovenian wine and a pleasing
mix of bits and bobs on the walls including old farming implements,
joints of meat and a television blaring out MTV cut
this one out from the humdrum mainstream gostilna scene.
Popular with both locals and foreigners alike, this really
rather pleasing place dishes up above-par nosh such as
the ghoulish-sounding horseflesh prosciutto and horseflesh
beefsteak, alongside such amusing concoctions as ‘yang
pig baked in oven’ and mushroom turkey. Joking aside, what
this place loses in translation it more than makes up for in
the kitchen. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 16:00.
(€7-28). PTJA6UGBXSW
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Gostilna Kovač J-1, Pot k Savi 9, tel. (+386) 1537 12
44, info@kovac-co.si, www.kovac-co.si. Well out of town
near the Tomačevo roundabout, Gostilna Kovač has been serving
up Slovenian cuisine with traditional kindness since 1840.
There’s plenty of emphasis on meat and fish. Inside, antiques
and wooden beams create a rustic atmosphere, while there’s
a lovely porch and terrace for al fresco dining. Very popular with
wheeling and dealing business types. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00.
Closed Sat, Sun. (€10-100). PAUBW
Gostilna Lovec A-3, Trg Mladinskih Delovnih Brigad
1, tel. (+386) 1426 91 36. One of the more interesting
and individual gostilnas in town, Lovec provides a labyrinth
of rooms with plenty of brick archways, some really fine old
green ceramic stoves, a broken piano on the wall, scores of
students of course, and something you don’t see in a gostilna
every day - a salad bar. The food’s as good as you’ll get
anywhere like this, there are a few vegetarian options, and,
for that ultimate gostilna experience with an interesting twist,
this one wins hands down. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 12:00
- 17:00. Closed Sun. (€3-13). JAGBS
Mencigar Nobile D-3, Zarnikova 3, tel. (+386) 1439
70 40, www.mencigar-nobile.com. Across the road from
St Joseph’s Church, Mencigor Nobile is a wonderfully unpretentious
restaurant specialising in traditional food from the
Prekmurje region of northeast Slovenia. The three dining areas,
known as the Glažar, Janc and Goričko rooms are decorated
with classic folk motifs and cooking utensils and are, as are the
clientele that frequent them, as a diverse as it gets. A popular
place for coffee and a break with teenagers and workers during
the day, the evenings see a slightly classier crowd descending
for the excellent, good value food and occasional folk-related
nights of entertainment. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Sat 12:00
- 22:00. Closed Sun. (€6-21). PTAGB
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Pizzicato C-4, Gornji Trg 33, tel. (+386) 1251 11 18,
marko.rucman@amis.net, www.pizzicato.si. A house of
traditional Slovenian cuisine in the old town with beautiful and
well-restore interior, Pizzicato serves traditional Slovenian
standards, pasta made fresh and with care. The staff is exceedingly
helpful and tourist-friendly, and devoted to making
sure to they have happy guests and repeat visitors. QOpen
12:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (€5-9). PTJAGBX
Pri Vodniku H-2, Vodnikova 65a, tel. (+386) 1505 59 07,
info@privodniku.si, www.privodniku.si. Set in the building
where the poet Vodnik was born in 1758, now this pleasant
Slovenian restaurant serves a la carte meals as well as several
set menus. Each of the menus offers a different overview of
local specialities. For something special, take the time to try
the 8-course slow food menu accompanied by good wine. For
a really relaxed visit, you can stay on after dessert and sleep
in one of the guestrooms. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Sun 11:00
- 21:00. (€10-20). PTA6ULGBXSW
Pr’ potic B-3, Stari Trg 21, tel. (+386) 1425 43 37,
prpotic@siol.net. Looking for lunch in Ljubljana? Want to go
somewhere specialising in local dishes? Then you could do
much worse than taking advantage of Pr’ Potic’s set lunch menu
where you can enjoy a choice of two soups, two mains, salad and
desert, all eaten at either one of the outdoor tables or in the cosy
red and white interior. The a la carte menu has a range of hot and
cold starters, soups, sides such as dumplings and grilled vegetables.
Factor in the wine list, friendly service and the good location
on the square at the end of Stari trg and you have an eatery that
offers a budget option with the frills still attached. QOpen 11:00
- 24:00. (€11-17). PTJA6EGBXSW
Sokol C-3, Ciril Metodov Trg 18, tel. (+386) 1439 68
55, gostilnasokol@siol.net, www.gostilna-sokol.com.
Essential dining for almost everybody passing through as
well as living in the city, Sokol is arguably the most famous of
all the traditional Slovenian restaurants in Ljubljana, if not all
Slovenia. Several different rooms, all decorated in a traditional,
rustic manner provide the ultimate fatty meat blow-out such
as venison plate, game goulash or veal stew as well as a few
safer dishes including karst ham with olive, Ljubljana steak
plus limited fish and vegetarian options. The desserts are
equally punishing on the waistline, but well worth trying if you
can still fit one in after your main course. Look for the cheeky
red chef by the entrance or listen for the chain-smoking Americans
swapping business stories on the front steps. QOpen
06:00 - 23:00. (€7-21). PTJAUGBXS
Špajza B-3, Gornji Trg 28, tel. (+386) 1425 30 94. An
exceedingly classy affair with chunky, creaking wooden floors,
a number of different rustic-feel rooms to eat in, an extensive
menu of Slovenian and international dishes, an excellent salad
bar and an antique silver cash register in the entrance. Popular
with many people including business professionals, tourists
and romantic couples, prices are high but still relatively affordable
if you don’t come here every day. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00,
Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (€7.50-10). JAGBS
Stari Tišler C-2, Kolodvorska 8, tel. (+386) 1430 33 70,
info@stari-tisler.com, www.stari-tisler.com. Only a short walk
from the main train station - in the direction of the moustachioed
General Meister atop his trusty steed - Old Tišler’s has been
serving up traditional Slovene cuisine for over a century. They
specialise in hearty soups, stews and goulashes, which means it’s
a good place to try bograč, a Slovene favourite that is essentially
a bowl of meat masquerading as stew. Daily lunch specials are
a good value starting at €5, and there are a half dozen rooms
available upstairs. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 19:00.
(€5-20). PTJA6UGBXS
Valvasor B-3, Stari Trg 7, tel. (+386) 1425 04 55, info@
valvasor.net, www.valvasor.net. If you are looking for fine
dining in the heart of the city, Valvasor may be just the place
for you. ‘Elegant’ and ‘tasteful’ are adjectives that could be
used to describe both the décor and the menu. Seafood
features heavily in both the appetizers and mains sections
though for the completely carnivorous there is also a good
range of mouth-watering red meat options. If you find yourself
spoilt and confused by choice you could take advantage of
the degustation menu and try a little of a lot. With an extensive
wine list selected from all over Slovenia, Valvasor is
open for lunch and dinner though it’s definitely best to book
for the latter. QOpen 12:00 - 22:30. Closed Sun. (€16-24).
PTJAGBXS
Vodnikov Hram C-3, Vodnikov Trg 2, tel. (+386) 1234
52 60, vodnikov.hram@gmail.com, www.vodnikov-hram.
si. Named after Valentin Vodnik, who’s widely regarded as
one of the first Slovene poets and journalists and also lends
his name to the adjacent square, it’s one of the better known
places to sample traditional Slovenian cuisine in Ljubljana.
Dining under its vaulted brick ceilings is a recommended
experience, as is grabbing a coffee or ice cream on the terrace
while you’re waiting for the nearby funicular railway to
ferry you up to the castle. QOpen 07:30 - 24:00, Sun 09:00
- 24:00. (€5-50). PTA6ULGSW
Židana Marela H-1, Vodnikova 2, tel. (+386) 1515
14 60, JazPaTi@zidanamarela.si, www.zidanamarela.
si. A fantastic idea whose time (surprisingly) never came
before now, Židana Marela organizes Slovenian Nights at
Skriti Kot restaurant where they introduce attendees to
a typical Slovene meal, drink,customs, folk music, and
dances in a convenient 2.5 hour experience. At the end of
the night the whole room should be up on their feet and joining
in on the raucous fun. QOpen 19:30 - 24:00. (€5-15).
PJA6UGB
Vegetarian
Ajdovo Zrno B-2, Trubarjeva 7, ajdovo.zrno@gmail.com,
www.satwa.si/. This popular vegetarian café is tucked away
in a cute little courtyard just off Trubarjeva, a busy pedestrian
street. Colourful is the first word that springs to mind when
you enter, with bright walls and table cloths decorating the
dining room and outdoor terrace. Food-wise there are loads
of choices: everything from soups, sandwiches, tortillas and
even lasagne to fresh fruits and juices, cakes, milkshakes and
smoothies. It’s all served ‘pick and mix’ style from a canteen
with every kind of vegetable you can imagine - and probably
even some you can’t. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
(€2-6). PJABS
Vegedrom H-2, Vodnikova 35, tel. (+386) 1513 26 42,
info@vegedrom.com, www.vegedrom.com. A vegetarian
can certainly stuff themselves on vegetable pizzas and side
salads in the center of town, but if it is real healthy vegetarian
meals you are after then head to the outskirts and try
Vegedrom. The restaurant creates vegetarian, organic and
vegan meals inspired by Slovenian and Indian cuisine, with
daily specials and special lunch sets that include soup, salad,
and a sweet. A worthwhile trek for something healthy and
delicious. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Sat 12:00 - 22:00. Closed
Sun. (€4-10). TA6ULGBXS
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Ljubljana’s café culture has always been one of our favourite
things about the city. When the weather’s nice the entire
old town is abuzz with activity at the pavement cafés
that line nearly every street. During the colder months
things move indoors, but thanks to the national smoking
ban you’re still apt to find a fair amount of patrons outside
huddled under heat lamps and blankets puffing away on
coffee’s significant other. The most popular places can be
found along the Ljubljanica on Cankarjevo Nabrežje and
Petkovškovo Nabrežje on the opposite bank, but with so
many options to choose from just wandering around until
you find a place you fancy is never a bad option.
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T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
R Internet L Guarded parking
O Casino J Old Town location
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Bachus Lounge B-3, Kongresni Trg 3, tel. (+386)
1241 82 42, info@bachus-center.com, www.bachuscenter.com.
Buzzing pretty much any time of the day,
Bachus’ ground-floor lounge area features good-looking
clients, good-tasting coffee, a year-round garden for sipping
cocktails under the stars, and a whole host of other fancy
attractions. A popular Ljubljana A-list classic, handy for both
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the attached international restaurant or as a pre-club venue
for its hugely popular nightlife venue. Q Mon 08:00-23:00,
Tue-Sat 08:00-06:00, Holidays 18:00-06:00, Sun Closed
(€3.30-42). PAEG
Bazilika Shop & Cafe C-2, Miklošičeva 22, tel. (+386)
41 530 539, darja@bazilika.si. Right next to the courthouse
and in one the busiest areas of Ljubljana, this café is
the closest thing you’ll find to an oasis in the city. As soon
as you enter, you’ll feel how you leave the bustle, noise, and
gray of the city behind and are welcomed by very soothing
oriental music and décor. A great place to come and study,
use your laptop or just surf the net. Try the excellent coffee
and sandwiches. Great service too. QOpen 07:00 - 19:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Café Plato B-2, Ajdovščina 1, tel. (+386) 1230 84 80,
plato@siol.net, www.plato.si. A stylish and still relatively
new café offering a wide selection of great ice creams, cakes
and tiny tarts in a unique glass-walled space right in the
centre of town, its outdoor seating area is a fine place for
some people watching on a sunny afternoon. There’s also
a restaurant upstairs, so if you’re feeling like a bit more
than a snack you may want to inquire about what’s on offer
that day. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (€2-3).
PTJA6GBXSW
Čez Cesto C-3, Ciril Metodov Trg 12, tel. (+386) 1470
47 07. Smack bang next to the cathedral, this unpretentious
spot, clearly pandering to the trade from the local
market, rarely hears an English voice, making it well worth
more investigation. Find a small selection of beers, wine
and spirits and the most extraordinary white chandelier.
QOpen 07:00 - 18:00, Sat 07:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
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Cha (Čajna Hiša) B-3, Stari Trg 3, tel. (+386) 1252 70
10, cha@siol.net, www.cha.si. When it’s all just to much, it’s
tempting to just plonk down and have a cuppa. That’s exactly
what Cha offers - a fine place to relax and watch the world hurry
by, while you much around with teabags. There’s a choice of black,
green, herbal and falvoured teas, with exotic tastes well catered
to. The classy porcelain crockery adds to the special feel of the
place. An on-site shop sells the dry version too. QOpen 09:00
- 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:30. Closed Sun. TJAGBS
Čolnarna A-2, Tivoli Park (near the Ribnik, lake), tel.
(+386) 1251 11 60, www.colnarna.com. Once upon a time
this old café sold the best homemade cakes and sweets in town
in the most beautiful setting around, but it is now 120 years in,
and we all know age can make it hard to keep up. These days
while the surroundings are still quite lovely, the cakes are not bad
and ice creams are delivered in a truck. Nonetheless, it merits
a stop for a cake, a coffee, and a peaceful moment in the park.
QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. TJ6UGBXS
Grajska Kavarna C-3, Ljubljanski grad (Ljubljana Castle),
tel. (+386) 1439 41 40, www.grajska-kavarna.si.
Swanky, cool and chic in equal measures, Ljubljana Castle’s
very own café is housed inside a dismal-looking 1980s concrete
monstrosity well overdue for a facelift. Retaining much
of its original communist-era look, the interior is fun if you’re
in the area, and is a good place to stock up on fruit juice,
wine, coffee, beer, sandwiches and a Harry Potter ice cream.
QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. PTJA6GBSW
Kavarna Tromostovje B-3, Prešernov Trg 1, tel. (+386)
1430 12 18, www.kavarna-tromostovje.si. Here near
Plečnik’s famed Tromostovje (Three Bridges), alongside the river,
you can get a real feeling of the pulse of the city.This open-air
café is blessed with perhaps the best location in the city and
as such it seems to always be full with locals and tourists sitting
with a coffee, enjoying great ice cream, soaking up local color,
and sometimes even watching a daytime concert on the square.
QOpen 08:00 - 01:00. TJ6UENBXSW
Lan B-3, Gallusovo Nabrežje 27, tel. (+386) 1425 31 15.
A basic student café with a few interesting design features that
unfortunately the waitress on duty at the time couldn’t tell us
anything about. There’s the most extraordinary moulded green
shelves you need to walk through to get in, and some truly
inspiring lighting on the ceiling concealed inside large wooden
boxes. QOpen 10:00 - 00:00, Fri 10:00 - 01:00, Sat 11:00
- 00:00, Sun 10:00 - 23:00. PJA6GBXSW
Le Petit Café B-3, Trg Francoske Revolucije 4, tel. (+386)
1251 25 75. On a leafy yet bustling square, tables of bubbly locals
and clued-up visitors drink coffee, tea and look utterly Parisian without
even trying. Every other cafe in Ljubljana wants to be this place,
and it is easy to see why. What’s more, it is not even expensive:
big omelets and tasty toasted sandwiches all come in at around
€3.50. QOpen 07:30 - 24:00. PTJA6UGBS
Maček B-3, Krojaška 5, tel. (+386) 1425 37 91, www.
macek-lj.si. Reassuringly scruffy after so many good-looking
places in the area, gurgle down some tea, coffee or something
a little stronger in the safe confines of four bright orange walls
decorated with some nice black and white photographic portraits
of both people and Ljubljana itself. Extremely popular
with families toting young children during the weekends.
QOpen 09:00 - 00:30. TJA6GBSW
Okrepčevalnica Petkovšek C-3, Petkovškovo
Nabrežje 15, tel. (+386) 41 620 935. A really pleasant,
quiet café by the water, this could be what the person who
needs a little time with a book and a decent cup of coffee
was looking for. Populated by a group of people united by
their love of interesting hats if not age, the roll-off-the-tongue
Okrepčevalnica Petkovšek is for sure one of the city’s top arty,
bookish places to meet other like-minded souls. QOpen
07:30 - 01:00. (€4-9). TJA6UGBS
Pri Semaforju B-3, Slovenska 5, tel. (+386) 40 893 664.
Translating as ‘by the traffic lights’, be welcomed in several
different languages on the fascias on entry, then choose to sit
either upstairs or downstairs depending on what takes your
fancy. Lively, upbeat music provides a soundtrack for all manner
of pierced teenagers to sit around and plan revolutions over
a limited selection of coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice,
spirits or beer. Scruffy and fun indeed. Don’t forget to leave
your granny in the hotel. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00. Closed Sat,
Sun. TJ6UGBXSW
SEM Kavarna D-2, Metelkova 2 (Ethnographic Museum),
tel. (+386) 1300 87 00. A trendy, industrial-look café attached
to the Ethnographic Museum featuring a glass floor,
lots of wacky art, coffee, cakes and booze. Too pretentious for
some perhaps, but a charming place all the same and certainly
a place to meet some of the city’s more interesting characters.
QOpen 08:30 - 23:00. PTJA6UGBXSW
Slaščičarna Pri Vodnjaku B-3, Stari Trg 30, tel. (+386)
1425 07 12. Teddy bears, Cuban flags, accordions, cakes, icecream
and lots of friendly people of all ages, some of them wearing
funny hats. One long thin room and a larger space out the back
for coffee and sweet treats hold a fascinating array of colourful
characters. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. (€1-5)TJ6GBXS
STA Travel Cafe B-2, Ajdovščina 1, tel. (+386) 1 439
16 90, fax (+386) 1 439 16 95, info@staljubljana.com.
There are a lot of pluses to this place despite the clinical
sounding name. Set on a big terrace with a good view and
lots of tables it offers free Internet for patrons. When all that
virtual surfing results in hunger pangs you can sate them
with your choice from a wide range of sandwiches. The TV
is set to the travel channel so you can look at where you’ve
been, where you’re going or where you want to head off to
next, and every second Wednesday you can attend the travel
presentations and wash all the free information down with
beer, wine, coffee, tea or a soft drink. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00.
Closed Sun. PJ6UGBXW
Top: Eat & Party A-3, Tomšičeva 2, tel. (+386) 40 177
775, info@klubtop.si, www.klubtop.si. While this aptly
named establishment makes no attempt to belie the fact that
it’s a club first and foremost, don’t let that dissuade you from
taking the glass elevator up to the roof during daylight hours.
Even as an afterthought the café still has the best views in
the city. Ljubljana’s almost too picturesque castle is perched
on the leafy hilltop only a few hundred metres away, and more
steeples than you can (or at least would want to) count dot the
sky above the old town. A perfect place to linger on a sunny
afternoon. QOpen 08:30 - 22:00, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:30
- 05:00. Closed Sun. PJAEGBKW
Zvezda B-2, Wolfova 14 & Slovenska 34, tel. (+386)
1421 90 90, kavarna.zvezda@siol.net. A bustling café
frequented by a battalion of clients from students to pearlladen
old ladies. Zvezda’s décor leans in the direction of your
classic Buddha lounge, with a scattering of Oriental statues
and some fine brown velvet wallpaper. Not the cheapest
café in town, your money is at least well spent. The coffee is
strong enough to wake the dead, and the cakes are some of
the best and stickiest in town. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sun
10:00 - 20:00. Slovenska 34 open: 08:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-
20:00. (€2,80-3). PTJAUGBSW
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Ljubljana likes to party hard, and party late. The place
goes positively Mediterranean during the summer, with
cafés, bars and restaurants staying open well into the
early hours as locals and visitors alike simply forget to go
home. All of the city’s squares bustle into the early hours
too, with the city’s main square, Prešernov Trg, often still
packed with revelers until 03:00. Indeed, Prešernov Trg is
something of a focal point for Ljubljana nightlife, with most
of the city’s best bars, clubs and cafés nearby. Also note
that this is by and large a very easy going city, and is no
such thing as a no-go zone. Do not worry about walking
home on your own late at night.
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R Internet L Guarded parking
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B Outside seating V Home delivery
Bars
Atrium G-2, Pot Za Brdom 55, tel. (+386) 147 02 700,
fax (+386) 147 02 708, info@hotel.mons.si, www.mons.
si. The elegant bar at the Mons hotel is a cocktail lovers
delight. There’s bar food too, as well as a cracking selection
of desserts. For an after-conference quick one it’s a must.
The difficult bit is not ending up staying the whole evening.
QOpen 07:00 - 24:00. PHLGKW
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Bi-Ko-Fe B-3, Židovska Steza 2, tel. (+386) 14 25 93 93.
Situated on a sloping cobbled lane opposite the central univeristy
building, BiKoFe is something of a Mecca for hipsters
(or at least the European equivalent), students, artists and
the like. The outside terrace is crowded from open till close
- thanks at least in part to the ban on smoking indoors - and
the entire place gets packed most nights, with an atmosphere
more akin to a house party than a bar. QOpen 07:00 - 01:00,
Sat, Sun 09:00 - 01:00. PJA6UBXSW
Café Galerija B-3, Mestni Trg 5, tel. (+386) 40 245 780,
www.cafe-galerija.com. Right next door to Cupiterija you’ll
find Café Galerija. As the name suggests, this café doubles as
a gallery space. Along with the artworks and outdoor seating,
the café boasts a cool blue interior bar at the back, where
patrons can sit back and enjoy teas and coffees, snacks
and a range of alcoholic drinks - pretty much something for
everyone of a legal drinking age. QOpen 09:00 - 03:00, Sun
09:00 - 22:00. PJA6EGBXW
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Conestoga C-2, Trubarjeva 43, conestoga@email.it. Doesn’t
look all that much from the outside: only a barrel or two gives away
the fact that this a drinking den, and nothing that this is in fact a live
music venue par excellence. The tiniest stage in Ljubljana (Europe
even) hosts live acts most evenings playing blues, jazz and rock.
Take home a souvenir t-shirt, a bargain €9. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00.
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Čupiterija B-3, Mestni Trg 4, tel. (+386) 59 712 368,
cupiterija@gmail.com. This place may be located on Mestni
Trg in the heart of Old Ljubljana, but don’t let that fool you:
it’s the epitome of funky - in a good a way. First of all it also
goes by the name Hijo de Puta, a mildly vulgar Spanish phrase
(if you’re not sure what it means we don’t want to ruin the
surprise). Then there’s the interior, a dizzying hodge podge of
Gaudi-inspired colours and textures spreading through several
rooms and multiple levels. It’s also one of the only places in
town where we feel obligated to forego our usual beer and
whiskey and order cocktails to go along with the free nightly
tapas. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. PJAGBS
Lar’s Bar C-3, Gornji Trg 23. Sleek lines and more than a
mod towards Scandinavian design at this sublime little bar on
a quiet central side street. Owned and run by the eponymous
Lars, expect a wide range of Scandinavian cocktails, many of
which are mixed to perfection on the biggest vodka cocktail
list we’ve seen this side of Oslo. Offbeat nights in Ljubljana
should both begin and end here. QOpen 15:00. - 01:00, Sat
11:00 - 01:00. Closed Mon, Sun. PJGB
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Makalonca B-3, Hribarjevo Nabrežje 19, tel. (+386) 40
42 71 67, makalonca@makalonca.si, www.makalonca.
si. After several years hiatus, and several months of renovations,
Makalonca reopened this autumn with much fanfare
- and deservedly so, as it occupies one of the coolest locations
in the Ljubljana. Located below street level along the
Hribar Quay, it offers a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere than
can be found at the strip of bars and cafés on the Ljubljanica’s
opposite bank (or at least on nights when they forego the
techno). QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 22:00.
Opera Bar B-2, Cankarjeva 12, tel. (+386) 1421 03
90, www.opera-bar.com. A bright, large, colourful space
popular with many of the city’s more well-heeled residents,
including those who like to attend the opera house across the
street, Opera Bar is your classic café-bar. It brims with goodlooking
types drinking coffee during the day and something a
little stronger later on. The Australian-Slovenian ownwership
explains the huge Aborigine-style painted ceiling and walls.
QOpen , Mon, Tue, Wed 07:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 07:00
- 03:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. PJHAEGBXS
Rollbar J-2, Hala 18 (BTC City), tel. (+386) 1585 25 70,
www.indoor-karting.com. Another reason to visit the huge
BTC complex is this extraordinary place. Taking the gimmick of
the race-car-theme-drinking-hole to its logical conclusion, this
subterranean boozer not only comes complete with enough
racing paraphernalia to start your very own F1 museum, it’s
actually got a go-kart racing circuit. There are no drink-driving
laws here, just a bunch of electric go-carts and a hangar-size
space to wiggle them through. Not quite as tame as it sounds,
these go-carts when running on full power have a top speed of
120kph, restricted for obvious reasons here to a more sensible
albeit still stupidly fast 65kph. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat
08:00 - 01:30, Sun 08:00 - 23:00. AUEGBXW
Roxly C-2, Mala 5, tel. (+386) 41 399 599, info@roxly.
si, www.roxly.si. It’s all in the timing so they say. Spread
over two floors, the Roxly provides a dual function by offering
meals by day and music by night. The coffee bar and
restaurant is popular during the daylight hours, with a good
wine and cocktail list, a menu made up of local and international
dishes and a view of the castle from the outdoor dining
area. By night, DJs and live music, mainly of the blues and
rock varieties, keep this place rolling along until three in the
morning, providing a welcome alternative to the ubiquitous
dance music found in most late-night venues. QOpen 07:00
- 02:00, Thu, Fri 07:00 - 03:00, Sat 10:00 - 03:00. Closed
Sun. (€6-18). PJAEGBXS
Slon Lounge B-2, Slovenska 34 (Best Western Slon), tel.
(+386) 1470 11 55, www.hotelslon.com. If Ljubljana were
a village, this would be the village pub. This legendary bar in the
legendary hotel of the same name is the kind of place where
people arrange to meet, and where they can sink back in comfortable
armchairs, chatting while they knock back a devilishly good
coffee or cocktail in an atmosphere that’s at once business-like
and relaxed. An almost circular affair with huge windows overlooking
the busy street outside, this is most people’s first choice
for informal get togethers. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:30
- 24:00. (€7-15). PJAUGBKXSW
Stara Mačka B-3, Krojaška 8, tel. (+386) 1251 17
49, www.staramacka.si. The ground floor space of this
combined cocktail bar and steak house restaurant has opted
for something along the lines of a Cuban vibe, with plenty of
Cuban cocktails on the menu to accompany the Cuban music
and cigars also on offer. Upstairs find a small restaurant with lots
of classic 60s-style red lampshades turning out a reasonable
menu of appetizers, steaks, fresh salads and seafood dishes.
For those who can’t be bothered to move too far from where
they eat to where they end up drinking, Stara Mačka may well
prove too tempting to resist. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Sun 09:00
- 23:00. (€4-15).PJA6UGBKXSW
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Tombstone Saloon B-4, Eipprova 19, tel. (+386)
1283 14 13. Complete with authentic cowboy saloon-type
swinging doors to get unceremoniously thrown through
after you’ve drunk the bar dry and insulted the sheriff, this
ridiculously silly, wooden-clad, cowboy-theme bar comes
with the usual prerequisite wagon wheels on the ceiling
and cowboy hats on the walls, plus classic rock howling
out of the CD player and sport on the television vying
for attention at the same time. Definitely one to put on
your pub-crawl list if that’s what you’ve come here to do.
TJA6ULEGBXSW
Zlata Ladjica B-3, Jurčičev Trg 1, tel. (+386) 12 41 06
96, info@zltim.si, www.zlataladjica.si. The ‘Golden Ship’
has lots of vaulted ceilings, pictures of sailing ships, rigging,
sails and a DJ booth inside a wooden barrel, the rum selection
is surprisingly lacking in variety and there’s not a sailor
in sight, but it beats the lacklustre banality of most Irish pubs
any day of the week. As well as the main bar area there are
also a couple of smaller rooms for more intimate moments,
and one of central Ljubljana’s biggest terraces. There’s often
€3 drink specials at the weekend - check the signs outside
for what’s on offer. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 22:00.
PTJA6UEGBKXSW
Žmauc A-3, Rimska 21, tel. (+386) 1251 03 24. Ask
any tuned-in local to make a list of their favourite bars and
they’re almost certain to put this place on the list. Covered
in quality graffiti outside and always featuring a huddle of
interesting-looking individuals smoking suspiciously large
cigarettes by the entrance, the exterior is but a mild prelude
to what’s inside. A smallish L-shaped bar is packed day and
night with more strange characters amidst an interior design
scheme straight from the pages of a Manga comic. Excellent
for coffee or something a little stronger. Highly recommended.
QOpen 07:30 - 01:00, Sat 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 18:00 - 01:00.
PJA6GB
Billiards
7edma Lukna J-2, Šmartinska 152 (BTC Hala A), tel.
(+386) 1585 14 89. On the basement level in BTC’s Hala
A shopping centre, this place does a commendable job of
hiding its existence from the general public - not a difficult
feat when your main entrance is at the bottom of a loading
ramp. Despite their modern location they have the good
sense to turn the lights down low enough to maintain a
certain level of seediness that should be obligatory for any
self-respecting pool hall. Perhaps most importantly the
tables are nice and prices low: €5-7 per hour for groups and
only €2 for loners who prefer to play by themselves. QOpen
08:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00.
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Biljardna Hiša Parmova 25, tel. (+386) 1236 20 12,
www.biljardna-hisa.com. Ljubljana’s most popular billiards
place is a few minutes walk north of the city centre in Bežigrad.
Consisting of one large open space underneath exposed wood
rafters the interior feels rather barn-like, which is pretty much
exactly what we look for in a pool hall. There’s also a large glassenclosed
self-service smoking area - although unfortunately they
have yet to cram any pool tables in there. You can expect at least
a short wait for a table at the weekends, so don’t forget to get
your name on the list. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. ALX
Casinos
The automated casino, or gaming saloon, has arrived in a big
way - no more croupiers saying rien ne va plus, but no more
strict dress code either, though you still won’t get in wearing
jogging clothes. You’ll need to be 18 and carry ID to enter.
Casino Kongo Ljubljanska 65, 1290 Grosuplje,
tel. (+386) 1781 02 00, info@kongo-hc.com, www.
kongo-hc.com. An African-themed gaming hall with
electronic roulette and scores of slot machines. Once
inside, soft drinks and food are on the house, though
there are two African restaurants (plus the ‘Kanibal’ selfservice
buffet) on site too. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri
12:00 - 02:00. Admission €10 (includes gambling tickets).
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Casino Lev B-2, Vošnjakova 1 (Hotel Lev), tel. (+386)
1518 56 46, casino.lev@siol.net, www.casinolev.
com. Slot machines, gaming tables and some of the bestlooking
waitresses on the planet in the basement of the
hotel of the same name. Q Open 24hrs. No admission.
POJHAULEG
Grand Casino Ljubljana H-1, Dunajska 154, tel.
(+386) 1436 13 69, casino@casino-lj.si, www.casino-lj.si.
Every temptation under the sun for those with
money to burn, next door to the Austria Trend hotel. Slot
machines and playing tables with live croupiers. QOpen
15:00 - 05:00, Sun 12:00 - 05:00. Open 24hrs. Admission €5.
POJAULEGW
Clubs
As Lounge B-3, Čopova 5, Knafljev prehod, tel. (+386)
1425 88 22, www.gostilnaas.si. This fabulous lounge is
the third string to the three-string bow that is As. Featuring
lots of laid-back browns and oranges with comfortable sofas
and a mix of well-heeled clients, enjoy loads of cocktails and
DJs in a chill-out environment that’s one in a million. Private
parties also available. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. Closed Mon,
Tue, Sun. PAG
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Bachus B-3, Kongresni Trg 3, tel. (+386) 1241 82
44, info@bachus-center.com, www.bachus-center.
com. One of the longest running nightclubs in the centre
of Ljubljana, this place accordingly bursts with people
whenever there’s something good going on. Running
the gamut of themed nights appealing to everyone from
students to those looking for the best DJs in the city, this
is currently the liveliest place in town for everyone to let
their hair down and have some good old-fashioned fun.
QOpen 08:00 - 06:00, Mon 08:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun.
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Wine Bars
Viticulture in Slovenia has been refined over the
centuries in the country’s three wine growing regions
producing a vast selection of excellent quality wines,
predicate wines and sparkling wines. You can encounter
all pleasures at any of the traditional gostilnas or
wine cellars found in almost every street in Ljubljana.
To make your choice easier try wines such as Teran,
Rumeni Muskat, Malvazija and Rebula from the coastal
region. Cviček, a Slovene wine with a light taste and low
alcohol is a specialty of the Posavje Region along with
wines such as Renski Rizling, Traminec, Sauvignon,
Chardonnay and Ranina.
Dvorni Bar B-3, Dvorni Trg 2, tel. (+386) 12 51 12
57, guinnesspub@siol.net, www.dvornibar.net. This
large L-shaped adventure is a pleasant café during the
day and the city’s trendiest wine bar by night. There’s
a swanky jazzy area at one end for more wine-oriented
patrons, while the other side is a little more geared
towards the restaurant crowd. With upwards of 100
varieties of wine in stock it’s a great place to sample
local vintages if you don’t have time to trek out to one of
Slovenia’s wine growing regions, and organised tastings
are held every second Wednesday from 20:00-22:00.
QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 09:00 - 24:00. (€4.50-15).
PTJHA6UEGBKXSW
Movia B-3, Mestni Trg 4, tel. (+386) 1425 54 48,
www.movia.si. The Slovenian Movia vineyards have
been producing quality plonk for longer than anyone can
remember, and this, their little showcase wine bar in the
old town, is a fine place to come and try some of their
excellent products. Found slightly hidden away inside
a little covered courtyard, Movia is barely bigger than
a telephone box, features extremely friendly staff, and
even serves a selection of food especially prepared to
compliment the wines on offer. Recommended. QOpen
12:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. PYJ6UGBX
Wine Cellars of Slovenia (Vinske Kleti Slovenija)
C-1, Dunajska 18, tel. (+386) 14 31 50
15, vinskekletislovenije@siol.net, www.vks.si. The
oldest and largest wine shop in the country naturally has
a classy restaurant attached where discerning diners
may sample some, or all, of the 80 wines on the menu.
This is a place where the choice of good Slovenian
dishes is based on the wine, rather than the other way
round. Recommended. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Sat 17:00
- 23:00. Closed Sun. (€6-20). PALGBKX
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InBox J-3, Jurčkova 224, tel. (+386) 1600 50
86/(+386) 040 47 79 61, info@inbox-club.si, www.inbox-club.si.
This massive warehouse-style venue on the
southern outskirts of town has been packing in Slovene
clubbers, under one guise or another, for the better part
of a decade. It generally attracts a younger crowd that
always comes to party, and is where you’re most likely to
to find big-name international DJs in Slovenia. From time to
time it also hosts pop or rock acts and has random theme
nights, such as the reoccurring Hawaii Party, where tropical
attire is not only encouraged but obligatory. QOpen ,
Wed, Thu 21.00 - 4.00, Fri, Sat 21:00 - 05:00. Admission:
Free to €26 depending on the event (check their website
for details). PALEG
Klub K4 B-2, Kersnikova 4, tel. (+386) 1438 02 61,
mique@klubk4.org, www.klubk4.org. If you’re staying
in a hotel in this part of town and your bed starts bouncing
across the room in the middle of the night, the chances
are the culprit can be found inside Club K4. A very studentoriented
club indeed, it’s hot and sweaty and the DJs play
some of the weirdest, hardest stuff in the country. Brilliant
stuff. Sunday is the pink party night, the only party night in
town for the gay community. Q Open Tue from 22:00, Wed-
Sat from 23:00, Sun from 22:00. Mon closed. Admission €7.
PJAG
Klub SubSub A-1, Celovška 54a, klub@subsub.si,
www.subsub.si. The oldest club in Ljubljana doesn’t really
get going until about 1 am but when it does it doesn’t let
up until 5 or 6 in the morning. Specialising in ‘good music’,
with underground DJs and bands, SubSub attracts a mix
of locals and tourists who want to hear the full gamut of
alternative dance tracks from hip hop to funk to reggae.
The cover charge depends on who is spinning or playing and
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once through the doors you’ll be part of a hip crowd ranging
in age from their teens to their late 30’s. Check out the
website for a glimpse at what’s upcoming and a taste test
of the sounds you’re likely to hear. QOpen 17:00 - 02:00,
Thu, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 05:00, Sun 15:00 - 02:00. (€3-16).
PJALEGBXW
KMŠ A-3, Tržaška 2, tel. (+386) 1425 74 80, info@
klubkms.si, www.klubkms.si. If you’re young and a student
(or at least look like one), here’s a great place to have some
fun with the rest of Ljubljana’s dynamic youth. Numerous
concerts and DJ nights are programmed for the weekends
and the occasional weekday. Drink to your heart’s content
as the booze is by far the cheapest in town. QOpen 08:00
- 22:00, Sat 21:00 - 05:00. Closed Sun. Closed in August.
Admission €0,5. PJA6EGW
Orto Bar E-1, Grablovičeva 1, tel. (+386) 1232 16 74,
info@orto-bar.com, www.orto-bar.com. A combined bar
and live music venue dedicated to the glorious and mostly
unpretentious world of rock music, filled nightly with a wellbehaved
crowd in leather jackets etc, drinking the night away
and taking advantage of one of the few regular live music
venues in the city. The bar is worth visiting on its own. Long
and thin, there’s a line of old turning ventilators along one wall,
giving the place a futuristic, Mad Max feel. QOpen 08:00
- 05:00, Mon, Tue, Wed 08:00 - 04:00, Sun 18:00 - 21:00.
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Top: Eat & Party A-3, Tomšičeva 2, tel. (+386) 40 17 77
75, info@klubtop.si, www.klubtop.si. Located on the top
floor of a commercial building in the heart of the city centre, this
recently-opened venue is already the odds-on favourite to win
the prestigious “Most Literally Named Club in Slovenia” award,
and is looking to compete internationally later this summer.
Local DJs spin a good variety of music Wednesday to Saturday,
running the gamut from live jazz and bossa nova to the latest
house cuts. If you’re not in the mood for going out, at least
try to stop by during the day for a coffee on the terrace and
some great views of the castle and old town. Q Open Sun-Tue
08:30-22:00, Wed-Sat 08:30-05:00 Admission: Free before
23:00 and €6 after. PJAEGBKW
Ultra B-2, Nazorjeva 8, tel. (+386) 31 56 07 13, info@
ultra-club.si, www.ultra-club.si. If you find yourself painfully unprepared
at the salsa night a few doors day, you can slink down to
this fancy disco for something a little more free-formed. The bar
features DJs and various theme nights from house to hip hop and
the full bar also offers an assortment of cocktails whenever you
take a break from the throbbing crowd. QOpen 20.00 - 03.00.
Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Admission €5. PJAG
Dancing
Piano Bar B-2, Nazorjeva 6, tel. (+386) 1244 23 11.
Hardly worth a second glance during the day, this long, thin little
shopping-centre café transforms itself during the evening into
something charming and unique. Home to the city’s fans of swing,
salsa, old Yugoslavian rock music and more besides, evenings
here include singles nights for the over-30s and plenty of opportunities
to dance in couples just like they did in the old days. For more
information about this scene, check out the interesting website
at www.vintage.si. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:00
- 02:00. Closed Sun. No admission. PJAEGBX
Zlati Zob E-2, Zaloška 69, tel. (+386) 59 13 95 52.
While Slovenia enjoys a new life in the EU and puts its Yugoslavian
days behind it, in Ljubljana you can still find echoes of
the many cultures that made up that old land, and at Zlati
Zob the city’s new “ethno-club” those echoes can take the
form of a singer’s wail or a throbbing balkan gypsy beat. The
cafe/club’s interior, full of Balkan artifacts and traditional
instruments hanging off the walls, hints at the raucous nights
of music and dancing that occur when the sun goes down and
various regional artists and DJ entertain the crowd. QOpen
07:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 03:00, Sun 12:00 - 01:00.
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Jazz Clubs
Gajo Jazz Club B-2, Beethovnova 8, tel. (+386) 1425
32 06, www.jazzclubgajo.com. Roll over Beethoven - this
is perhaps Ljubljana’s most famous Jazz venue, with regular
jam sessions (Monday nights), concerts by local and international
artists and other events. besides listening to music,
it’s a great place for a few beers too. During the summer
months the club moves outdoors to a garden opposite the
main entrance to the National Gallery on Tomšičeva. The
programme can be found on the club’s English-language
website. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 24:00.
PJAEGS
Sax Pub B-4, Eipprova 7, tel. (+386) 1283 14 57. This
is what happens when an unruly youth inherits his great
aunt’s country cottage. This now legendary, graffiti-spattered
nightspot wouldn’t last a week in New Orleans, but in
Ljubljana there’s nothing of its kind to beat it. A fairly small
bar features photographs of jazz greats on the walls and
a clientele of people who appreciate what Charles Mingus
once referred to as black classical music. Most of the time
the music is pre-recorded, but they do have the occasional
live band in from time to time. Call to see what’s on. QOpen
10:00 - 01:00, Mon 12:00 - 01:00, Sun 16:00 - 22:00.
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Pubs
Cutty Sark B-3, Knafljev Prehod 1, tel. (+386) 1425 14
77. One of the most popular bars in the city and frequented by
all manner of locals and expats, Cutty Sark provides two dark
bars and a summer terrace, childish art on the walls, model ships
and the world’s biggest chewing gum machine. Featuring a good
selection of local and international beer, find it bursting with
interesting specimens most evenings. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00,
Sun 15:00 - 01:00. PTJA6UEGBXSW
Guinness Pub B-3, Gosposka 3, tel. (+386) 1426 62 93,
www.guinnesspub.net. Enough Guinness mirrors to keep
everyone in town high for a week, plenty of comfortable cubby
holes and a splendid little summer courtyard in the heart of the
student district. Draught beers include Guinness plus Kilkenny
and that old English 80s favourite, Woodpecker cider. Friendly
and different enough to be worthy of at least a little plaudits, put
this one on your pub-crawl list for sure. QOpen 07:00 - 01:00,
Sat, Sun 17:00 - 01:00. PJA6UGBX
Patrick’s Irish Pub C-2, Prečna 6, tel. (+386) 1230
17 68. Smoking bans can cause many changes to the fabric
of a society, not least to the basic atmosphere of the classic
Irish pub. Long gone now is the lingering nicotine smog
that helped shape the style of this cellar bar, but the overall
atmosphere remains more or less intact. Popular with locals,
expats and tourists alike, the bar stocks all your favourite
Irish tipples, served by a gaggle of cheery bar staff, plus
there’s the usual live sport on a big screen. QOpen 10:00
- 01:00, Sat 12:00 - 01:00, Sun 17:00 - 24:00. (€5,50-7).
PTJA6EGSW
Premier Pub C-3, Petkovškovo Nabrežje 17, tel. (+386)
1430 52 31. A pleasant enough riverside café-bar with its
very own whiskey bar, sport on the television, postcards from
friends who long since moved on and good outdoor seating
when the weather’s right. Hardly the sort of place to spend
and entire evening in, but worth checking out all the same if
you’re planning on drinking yourself up and down both sides of
the water for the evening. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 09:00
- 01:00. PJA6ULEGX
Turbo Folk
Born in Serbia in the early 1990s and having close cultural
links with the Bulgarian Chalga, Turkish Arabesk and Greek
Laïka scenes, Turbo Folk mixes traditional Balkan folk music
with the westernised club music coming out of the region at
the time. The term was first used by the Montenegrin-born
Serbian singer-songwriter Rambo Amadeus, essentially as
a joke, but has now become synonymous with the genre.
En Pub H-1, Celovška 150, tel. (+386) 1514 11 26, www.
enpub.si. The true sounds of the suburbs echo around the
walls of this extraordinary little place practically non-stop. Leave
your gun in the car, clear security and the metal detector, and
you’re free to indulge. Every night is different, from hopelessly
sentimental romantic nights of ballads to all-night DJ parties
featuring the classic Turbo Folk girls. Refreshment features
everything from bottles of ice-cold local beer to cocktails to
ice cream, and they even do sandwiches and coffee. QOpen
06:30 - 24:00, Thu 06:30 - 03:00, Fri 06:30 - 05:00, Sat 09:00
- 05:00, Sun 09:00 - 24:00.PTA6ULGBXW
Klub 12 G-1, Prušnikova 95/(+386) 041 67 85 77, www.
klub-12.com. Turbo Folk’s classic Ljubljana after-party venue
is a good few kilometres from the city centre and doesn’t see
a single client until around 04:00, but that’s all part of the fun
really. After the other venues have closed their doors the deal
is to pile into this dark underground cavern with its strange red
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lighting, pictures of naked women with bows and arrows on the
walls and excruciatingly loud music and carry on with the party.
This is hedonism at its very best, to the point that many of the
true hardcore followers of the faith scrabble out of here blurry
eyed in the morning and start all over again. Unmisable for those
who know and love how to party. QOpen 07:00 - 05:00, Sat,
Sun 18:00 - 05:00. PALEGX
Casino Tivoli Hraška 21, Lesce, tel. (+386) 4532
55 60, info@casino-tivoli.si, www.casino-tivoli.si.
Out near the gas station and a small shopping center in
nearby Lesce, Casino Tivoli sits as a glittering bastion of
gambling for the truly devoted. There are no croupiers or
card dealers here, no VIP for high rollers, just two levels
of electronic roulette and electronic slot machines. The
price of admission gets you two free glasses of beer or
wine, and they keep a chilled self-serve buffet off to the
side in case you find you’ve spent your grocery money.
Q Open 24hrs. Admission €5 (includes gambling ticket
and 2 drinks). PAULEGX
Manila Club Savska 34, Kranj, tel. +386) 51 62
05 45, info@manila-club.si, www.manila-club.si.
Located in the Mega Centre complex in Kranj, Manila
is a large multi-function club that serves as a bar and
billiards hall during the day and a party venue at night.
It attracts a younger crowd who come on the weekends
to listen to local and foreign DJs do their thing. There’s
also a VIP room that can be rented for private parties
or other events - and even includes a sauna. Q Open
10:00-24:00 Sun - Thur, 10:00-05:00 Fri - Sat.
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AduLt entertAinment
Although Ljubljana’s a relatively small city, it does make space
for sexy and sinful late night adult entertainment. Several
strip clubs have recently sprung up around the city displaying
a diversity of foreign girls for stripping, private dances or just
to keep you company if you buy them an (expensive) drink,
and we mean €100 for the cheapest bottle of champagne.
Escorts in Ljubljana are limited, but your hotel may be able to
advise you where to find a companion for the night. Although
prostitution is not illegal in Slovenia, you’d have to look very
hard to find any girl working the streets. Of course, we don’t
advise that you try as these girls don’t necessarily undergo
regular medical tests. It is best to stick with the more ‘refined’
selection we have on offer in Ljubljana.
Escape E-1, Grablovičeva 1, tel. (+386) 1232 16 74.
On the lowest level of the ever popular Orto, this club’s surroundings
are consistent with the rock club atmosphere that
is housed above it. There is a small stage for striptease,
but lapdances and personal attention are the real focus
here with private dances available at your table or in one
of the back rooms. QOpen 21:00 - 04:00. Admission €16.
PJAG
Hard Core Cafe G-3, Dolgi Most 4, tel. (+386) 41 71 66
12, www.hardcorecafe.si. With a name like that you can’t
help but smile and get in a taxi and head here. The concept is
simple: outstanding erotic entertainment provided by prefessionals
in a safe environment for groups of lads of all ages and
backgrounds. Nobody pesters you to buy them extortionate
‘lady drinks’, there is always something worth watching on
stage, and entrance is free. Drinks are reasonably priced
- even the erotic ones - and the girls who perform here are
on the whole of a far higher phwoar category then elsewhere.
QOpen 21:00 - 05:00. Closed Sun. PJAG
Klub Slon B-2, Slovenska 34, tel. (+386) 1470 11
48, ecarte@siol.net. The most centrally-located adult
entertainment club in town in the basement of popular
Hotel Slon, this is also the tamest . The small group of
girls, who you’ll mostly find fully dressed, do a a few nightly
topless cabaret shows. While lapdances and the like are
not offered here, when the women are not dancing they
are available for some personal interaction. QOpen 22:00
- 04:00. PYJAEGBXSW
Latino Nightclub J-2, Šmartinska 152 (BTC Hala
18), tel. (+386) 59 95 21 21, info@latino-club.com,
www.latino-nightclub.com. Located underneath the
Arena Centre in BTC, Ljubljana’s newest nightclub is an
immaculately kept affair that could easily double as a
mainsteam club - if not for the topless girls on stage.
As implied by the name, the majority of dancers are
Dominican but there are also some Thai and Eastern
European girls for the sake of variety. Drinks are only at a
slight premium to what you’d pay in the city centre and a
two-song private dance will set you back €30. Every Friday
there’s a special show, usually featuring a couple large
snakes or girl-on-girl preformance, and package deals
are also available for groups. QOpen 21:00 - 05:00. Free
admission. PALG
Tanga J-1/2, Brnčičeva 13, info@tangaclub.com, www.
tangaclub.com. This club is quite a trek from the center of
town, along a lonely stretch of railroad track so definitely
bring a map. Once you get there, head upstairs from the
bar café and find a neon-lighted multi-leveled space with
a wide selection of international ladies and a menu full of
drinks and services. QOpen 21:00 - 04:00. Free admission.
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Ljubljana was at the forefront of the gay and lesbian movement
in Eastern Europe during the mid-1980s, and since
then has maintained an active GLBT community with many
well-organised groups promoting gay rights and culture.
This year marks the official 25th anniversary of the movement
in Slovenia, and has already seen some important
events, including the opening of the Q Cultural Centre back
in April and an especially active Pride week earlier this
summer. However, it would be a stretch to call Ljubljana a
gay-friendly city - perhaps gay-ambivalent would be more
apropos - as incidents of discrimination and even outright
violence are not unheard of.
Cafés
Café Open B-4, Hrenova 19, tel. (+386) 41 391 371,
info@open.si, http://www.open.si. Some places try a
little too hard to attract specific groups of people, but this
coffee shop isn’t one of them. A gay and lesbian owned café
near the river in a quiet neighbourhood south of the old
town, it’s smallish multi-coloured interior is bright and airy,
and there’s usually good music drifting out of the speakers
above. From time to time it hosts cultural events including
music and literature evenings. Check their website (Slovene
only) for details of upcoming events. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00,
Sun 16:00 - 22:00.
Events
Ljubljana Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (Festival
Gejevskega in Lezbičnega Filma) B-2, Kolodvorska
13, www.ljudmila.org/siqrd/fglf/. Originally launched in
1984, it holds the distinction of being the oldest gay and
lesbian film festival in all of Europe. It’s held annually the first
week of December, and films are screened from all over the
world. This year’s 25th anniversary event promises to be
the largest ever.
Nightlife
K4 Roza B-2, Kersnikova 4, fax (+386) 1438 03 01.
Every Sunday, and some Saturdays, this popular gay-friendly
club (pronounced ‘Kah Shteer-ee’ in Slovene) hosts gay and
lesbian nights under its alternate personality, Roza Klub
- which is also an independent political organisation and one
of the driving forces behind the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
and Pride week. See our full review of K4 under clubs in the
Nightlife section. Q Open Tue & Sun from 22:00, Wed-Sat
from 23:00. Mon closed.
Resources
Slovenia for Gay Travelers , tel. (+386) 51 877 245,
sloveniaforgaytravelers@yahoo.com, www.sloveniaforgaytravelers.com.
As the name suggests, these guys
specialise in arranging gay-friendly tours and accommodation
for visitors in Slovenia. Their English language website is immensely
helpful and a good place to start if you’re interested
in planning a trip or just finding out a bit more about gay
culture in the country. A room in Ljubljana’s only gay owned
and operated guest house (SOMI Rooms) can be booked
directly from the website, and they have also put together a
comprehensive gay guide to all of Slovenia - although outside
of the capital the pickings are rather slim.
Saunas & Massage
Gymnasivm Sauna H-1, Pohorskega Bataljona 34,
tel. (+386) 1534 24 85, gymnasium@volja.net, www.
klub-libero.si. Located in north Ljubljana not far from the ring
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road, Gymnasivm is a men’s only sauna and club occupying a
converted house in a mixed residential and industrial area. In
addition to sauna and steam bath facilities, there is also a TV
lounge, snack bar and fitness equipment available. Buses 6,
8, 11 and 14 will all drop you within a short walk of the place,
and photos and more detailed info regarding house rules
can be found in English on their website. Q Mon-Thu 15:00-
22:00, Fri & Sat 15:00-23:00, Sun closed. During summer
17:00-23:00 Mon-Sat.
Sauna Zlati Klub H-2, Celovška 25, tel. (+386) 1431
51 55, info@zavod-tivoli.si, www.zavod-tivoli.si. The
Gold Club is part of the sports and recreation complex at
the north end of Tivoli Park and the largest sauna in Ljubljana.
Their facilities include several different types of saunas, a
swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness centre, and a wide selection
of massages is also available. While it’s not explicitly
gay-friendly, it is popular with gay men to varying degrees
depending upon whom you ask. Admission is between €10-
15.50 for up to three hours, and €2 for each additional hour.
Q Mon-Thu, Sun & Holidays 10:00-22:00, Fri & Sat 10:00-
23:00. Tuesdays are women only. Closes at 20:00 during the
summer, except on Fridays.
Thai Sabai B-1, Dunajska 9a, tel. (+386) 31 31 00
75, info@thaisabai-si.com, www.thaisabai-si.com. Gayfriendly
Thai massage parlour just north of the city centre
- right next to the hideous Delo building. They provide a variety
of traditional massages at competitive prices, and all their
masseuses are certified by the Thai Ministry of Public Health.
They’re also currently offering a 15% discount, and all new
customers receive a coupon for a free massage for a friend.
Erotic massages are not available. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00,
Sat 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. (€25-55).
Sports & Recreation
Out in Slovenia Kašeljska 121, tel. (+386) 41 562
375, info@outinslovenija.com, www.outinslovenija.
com. Formerly an independent group founded in 2000, it
is now serves as something of the sports wing of a larger
organisation (DIH or the Association for the Integration
of Homosexuality). They organise sports and recreation
activities several times per week, which regularly include
bowling, badminton, volleyball and swimming. Membership
is not necessary in order to participate, although
members do get discounts. Their website is in both
Slovene and English and includes a calendar of upcoming
events.
Q Cultural Centre
Q Cultural Centre D-2, Masarykova 24 (Metelkova),
tel. (+386) 14 30 35 35, kulturnicenterq@
gmail.com, www.kulturnicenterq.org. Officially
opened on 24 April 2009, which was the 25th anniversary
of the the gay rights movement in Slovenia, the
centre has roots going all the way back to 1993. It’s
a joint project of ŠKUC - one of Slovenia’s largest arts
and cultural organisations, and a leading proponent of
gay rights - and two long-running gay and lesbian clubs,
Tiffany and Monokel, which are located on the same
premises. The centre’s main focus is the promotion of
gay and lesbian culture, and it hosts regular events such
as literature readings, concerts, theatre performances,
exhibitions, lectures, debates and workshops. Both
clubs also host parties every Friday (and sometimes on
Saturday) night from around 20:00 till late.
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Ljubljana Castle is arguably the main attraction for visitors
to the city, but all that lies beneath it from the Old Town to
Ljubljana’s multitude of museums and galleries are more
than worthy of further investigation. The extraordinary
combination of treats, from the architecture of Jože Plečnik’s
to the historic atmosphere of the Old Town to the occasional
blast-to-the-past burst of retro-Yugoslav city planning all
work together in harmony to create the most unique of cities.
Bridges
Čevljarski Most (Cobblers’ Bridge) B-3, . Another
Plečnik creation, this elegant 1930s bridge is named after
the cobblers’ workshops located on its predecessor. Pillars
of various sizes stand on the bridge, some supporting lamps,
others simply holding stone balls in the air.
Tromostovje (Triple Bridge) B-3, . Perhaps Ljubljana’s
most characteristic structure(s), the triple bridge is a curious
merger of a 19th century road bridge (itself replacing a
medieval wooden bridge), with two 1930s pedestrian bridges
designed by Plečnik, who took the opportunity to do up the
whole ensemble with lamps and stone balustrades.
Buildings
Mestna Hiša (Town Hall) B-3, Mestni Trg 1. The 15th
century Town Hall was dramatically altered over the ages, and
given a Baroque facelift in the early 18th century. Note the
original medieval coat of arms on the building. Inside, you can
view the Grand Council Chamber, wedding hall and banquet
hall. Tours are available by appointment at the tourist office.
Q Guided tours €2.
Nebotičnik (Skyscraper) B-2, Štefanova 1. Believe it
or not, this lovely little skyscraper was, at 70 metres, one
of the highest buildings in Europe when it was built in 1933.
The rooftop café sadly closed long ago.
Tourist information
Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre (Turistični
informacijski center) C-3, Adamič-Lundrovo
Nabrežje 2, tel. (+386) 1306 12 15, fax (+386) 1306
12 04, tic@visitljubljana.si, www.visitljubljana.si. A
small but extremely well equipped resource with plenty
of maps, brochures galore in English, information about
what’s on in the city and a range of information on what
to see and do in the region. They also organise tours, can
help with accommodation, and should be one of your first
ports of call when you arrive. Their website is one of the
best we’ve seen in Central Europe and is well worth further
investigation. Friendly, informative staff too. Q Open October-May
08:00 - 19:00, June-September 08:00-21:00.
Also at the bus and train station (tel. 433 94 75; open
08:00 - 22:00, Oct-May 10:00 - 19:00, Saturday 08:00-
15:00, Sunday Closed). 22 December 2009 - 2 January
2010 Monday to Saturday 8:00-21:00
Slovenian Tourist Information Center (STIC) C-
3, Krekov trg 10, tel. (+386) 1306 45 75, fax (+386)
1306 45 80, stic@visitljubljana.si, www.visitljubljana.
si. Slovenia’s national tourism office. Maps, brochures and
general information about travel throughout the country.
QOpen 08:00 - 19:00. Open October-May 08:00 - 19:00,
Saturday 08:00-15:00, Sunday closed June-September
08:00 - 21:00, 5 December 2009 - 2 January 2010 Monday
to Saturday 8:00-19:00, Sundays closed
Cemeteries
Ž a l e C e m e t e r y
(Pokopališče Žale) J-
1, Med Hmeljniki 2, tel.
(+386) 1420 17 00, info@
zale.si, www.zale.si. Built
on the site of a much earlier
cemetery attached to
the neighbouring (and still
standing) Holy Cross Church,
what’s arguably Plečnik’s
B. Jakše & S. Jeršič Ljubljana masterpiece was
completed in 1940. The
grand arched entrance complete with stark white colonnades
supposedly represents the gateway between the lands of the
living and the dead. Between them and the cemetery itself
are a series of peculiar buildings, chapels and monuments
including the Žale funeral home. Architectural styles abound,
reflecting Plečnik’s vision of equality among religions. The
cemetery itself, once you get there, is a pleasure to behold
and is worthy of a good hour’s stroll. The final resting place
of many Slovenian greats including Plečnik himself, also find
a small area given over to the Jewish population of the city.
QOpen 07:00 - 21:00.
Churches
As you may have already noticed, the old town boasts a
number of famous churches dating far back to the Baroque
period under the influence of Venetian architecture.
Aside from during mass, most of the main churches are
open to the public from 15:00-18:00.
Cathedral (Sv. Nikolaja) C-3, Dolničarjeva 1, tel.
(+386) 1231 06 84. With its classic twin towers and trademark
single, weather-worn green dome, the city’s cathedral,
more properly known as St Nicholas’ Church, encapsulates
everything that is Ljubljana. Small and interesting, but not too
exciting at first glance, a longer look at its history and finer
details reveals its hidden charm and beauty. Built on the site
of a much earlier church, the cathedral’s main structure and
appearance dates from the first half of the 18th century.
Inside the Baroque masterpiece’s pink shell is a cavalcade
of classic creams and golds, littered with extraordinarily
detailed frescoes and possessing that calming feeling that
only a great church can bring. Of particular interest are the
ornate choir stalls and Robba’s maginficent angels on the
main altar. Don’t forget to check out the astonishing pair of
bronze doors on the western and southern sides. Dating
from 1996 and commissioned to celebrate John Paul II’s
visit to the Cathedral, the former celebrates 1250 years of
Slovenian Christianity, and the latter, depicting six cardinals
in a row with the figure of Christ lying at the front, the history
of the diocese of the city.
Evangelical Church (Evangeličanska Cerkev)
B-2, Gosposvetska 9, tel. (+386) 1252 72 80, evang.
cerkev.sl@siol.net, www.evang-cerkev.si. Completed
in 1852, this fairly unremarkable church represents much
that is classic German (or, to be exact, Austrian) austerity.
The simple, single-towered magnolia façade hides a basic
interior, most of it made from wood, with a few interesting
flourishes. The main organ dates from 1878, and the painting
on the main altar is the work of a virtually unknown Austrian
by the name of Künnel.
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Franciscan Church
( Fr a n č i š k a n s k i
S a m o s t a n ) B - 3 ,
Prešernov Trg 4, tel.
(+386) 1242 93 00.
Built in an instantly recognisable,
mildly swirly Baroque
fashion, Ljubljana’s
mid-16th-century Franciscan
Church dominates
Prešernov Trg like a big
pink birthday cake. Part
of a larger complex with
an additional Franciscan
monastery, if you’re lucky
enough to find the doors
unlocked expect a few
D.Silpa
treats inside including
Robba’s 18th-century altar, some charming frescoes dating
from 100 years or so later and a chapel notable for containing
a cross designed by none other than Jože Plečnik. For
those who don’t appreciate the finer points of ecclesiastic
architecture, the front steps do at least provide a nice place
to sit and watch the world go by on a gloriously sunny day.
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00.
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Mestni Tr g (Town
Square) B-3, The centre
of medieval Ljubljana, the
town’s main square was
damaged in the 1511 earthquake
and subsequently
rebuilt in Baroque style. The
square houses the Town
Hall, City Art Museum, the
decorated 16th century Lichtenberg
house and the
Souvan house with its Empire
façade.
Prešernov Trg B-
3, Formally a meeting
place for several roads
in front of one of the
old entrance gates to
the city, and a public
square since Ljubljana’s
original defensive
walls were torn down
in the middle of the
19th century, this is
one of the city’s most
important landmarks.
Named after Slovenia’s
national poet France
Prešeren (German,
Fran z Pres ch eren,
1800-1849), it’s both a
popular meeting place
(notably under the large statue of the man after whom the
square is named) and a site for concerts and events during
the summer. The charming little public space is ringed by a
number of interesting sights including the magnificent Art
Nouveau façade of the Urbanc House, an extraordinary
piece of early 20th-century flamboyance and site of the
now sadly closed Centromerkur department store.
Tivoli Park A-1/2,
. Tivoli is where the
people of Ljubljana who
don’t leave the city
spend the weekend.
Laid out in 1813 as
a place for the general
health and recreation
of the city’s
population, at some
five square kilometres,
Ljubljana’s gargantuan
bucolic lung - literally
Mansion-LTB-archive two streets west of
the city centre - is so
packed with good things to see and do that it’s almost worth
visiting the Slovenian capital just to come here. Set amidst
rolling hills, Tivoli Park is a pleasant mixture of lawns (picnics
encouraged: something of a shock in this part of the world),
pastures, wooded areas and fun adventure playgrounds for
the kids (who will love the mini-golf best of all). The best
way to enjoy the park is by bike, and bicycles are available
for rent from various points throughout the park during the
summer. You will need to leave ID as a guarantee you will
bring the bike back.
As well as its reputation as the top nature spot in the area,
Tivoli Park also houses a number of cultural sights including
the International Centre of Graphic Arts in the glorious
17th century Tivolski Grad (Tivoli Mansion), the Museum
of Modern History and, in the park’s far southwestern
reaches, in an area designated as a nature reserve, the
city’s half-decent zoo. Also look out for the monument to
Primoz Trubar at the entrance to the park. Truboz was an
early force in Slovene literature and the creation of a Slovene
national identity.
Z m a j s k i M o s t
(Dragon Bridge)
Kopitarjeva Ulica.
Since i t opened in
1901, Zmajski Most
has been locked in
a fierce competition
with the castle and
the conspicuously pink
Franciscan Church for
the title of Most Photographed
Sight in
Ljubljana. At any given
moment during daylight
hours (and only
slightly less frequently
at night) there is sure
to be at least a person
or two clicking away at one of the four large dragons guarding
either side of the bridge or the smaller griffins that adorn
the bottom of its eight lamp posts. Of course we’re no
exception, as we still remember the fog shrouded photo we
snapped on our first trip to the city way back in the forgotten
days of analogue film. More recently some amateur artiste
apparently felt that the mythical beasts were lacking a
certain je ne sais quoi and took it upon themself to add a
smattering of red paint to their mouths and claws. The jury
is still out on whether or not this is an improvement but it
does amuse us whenever we walk past.
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Holy Trinity Church
(Cerkev svete trojice)
B-3, Slovenska 21, tel.
(+386) 1252 48 64. Constructed
to a design by
Carlo Marinuzzi between
1718 and 1726 from a
commission by local merchant
Jakob Schell von
Schellenburg, and with all
the usual additions over
the centuries, this imposing
Baroque marvel dominates
D.Silpa the area it’s located in not
least for its unusual, gabled rooftop façade. Part church and
part monastery, the former’s interior is somewhat restrained,
its main outstanding feature being a Francesco Robba altar,
carved from African marble around 1740. The main steps date
from the 1930s and are the work of our old friend Plečnik.
Orthodox Church (Pravoslavna Cerkev) A-2,
Prešernova, tel. (+386) 1252 40 02. Built alongside the
southwestern perimeter of Tivoli Park in 1936 to serve the
city’s Serbian community, this wholly unremarkable church
complete with all the usual ostentatious details, is worth
visiting during services, daily at 10:00.
St Peter (Cerkev Sv. Petra) D-2/3, Trubarjeva 80, tel.
(+386) 1231 79 65. The heritage of the Roman Catholic
St Peter’s Church goes back long before this building was
completed in 1733, with a number of churches standing on
this spot for some 500 years before Giovanni Fusconi’s superb
Baroque designs were realised. Inspired by the great churches
of Venice, much has been changed over the centuries, including
Neoclassical additions following the 1895 earthquake and the
construction of a new façade, complete with interesting fish
details over the doors between 1938 and 1940 by the local
architect Ivan Vurnik. Many changes have been made inside as
well, including much work by Vurnik’s wife, Helena. Points of particular
interest include Franc Jelovšek’s magnificent frescoes
and several altar paintings by Valentin Metzinger.
Synagogue (Sinagoga) A-3, Tržaška 2. Inside the headquarters
of the Jewish Community of Slovenia, the small synagogue
was the last synagogue to open in a European capital city
and dates from 2003. The city has no rabbi; the chief Rabbi for
Slovenia is Mr Ariel Haddad, who is based in Trieste, Italy.
Tours
Almost every hotel in the city offers guided tours of one
sort or another. Some are good, others just a way of making
money. You should be able to spot the scams without
too much difficulty. The Tourist Information Centre also offers
several walking tours of the city, and can even, if you
give them plenty of warning, organise an original one just
for you. The Jewish Community of Slovenia (see Jewish
Ljubljana) is the best place to contact for all Jewish-related
tours of the city and Slovenia in general.
Digital Tour Guide C-3, tel. (+386) 1306 12 15,
tr.im/digital_tours Let your headseat tour guides Ben and
Mandy take you on a two-hour trip past Ljubljana’s highlights.
Or switch to their German friends Anna and Thomas, or the
Italian duo Paulo and Oriana. With the mp4 digital tour guide
player and map in hand, you’ll have explanations about the
city’s history and sights, and can see pictures too. Rent the
player at TIC (Adamič-Lundrovo 2) and STIC (Krekov trg 10).
Q Player rental (5 hours) and map €10 (ID and €10 deposit
required).
Ljubljana Night & Day Tel. (+386) 51 893 805,
ljubljanabynight@gmail.com. Let pretty English speaking
guides take you and your mates on an insider’s tour of Ljubljana’s
best bars and clubs. Catering to groups of 5-20 people,
pick any Friday or Saturday night for this experience, or go
for daylight activities such as the adrenaline park, paintball,
karting and excursions.
Tourist Train (Turistični Vlakec) B-3, Stritarjeva.
Spare yourself the slog up the hill by taking the tourist train
ride up to the castle. Q Departs regularly between 10:00
- 18:00. Return ticket €2-3.
Monuments
France Prešeren B-3. Slovenia’s national poet France
Prešeren (1800-1849) stands in the square named in his
honour at the foot of the Triple Bridge. As well as offering an
interesting visual treat, the monument also serves as a focal
point for people meeting in the city. Erected in 1905, the
large monolith is the work of the architect Maks Fabiani and
sculptor Ivan Zajc and features the Muse of poetry holding a
small laurel of bay leaves over his head as well as extracts
from his writing around the base.
Puppet Theatre Clock C-3, Krekov Trg 2. Every hour
between 08:00 and 20:00, puppets pop out of the clock at
the top of the Ljubljana Puppet Theater building, accompanied
by music. First, Kobilica the horse shows up, followed by
Krpan, carrying a knife; when he raises it, the horse hurries
back inside with Krpan in persuit - a scene taken from the
puppet show that opened then new theatre in 1984. Krpan
has been chasing Kobilica around the clock and delighting
children since 1992.
Robbov Vodnjak (Robba Fountain) B-3, Mestni Trg.
One of the most famous landmarks in the city, this lovely
1751 fountain is named after its creator, the Italian Baroque
sculptor Francesco Robba (1698-1757), and is also known
as The Fountain of Three Carniolan Rivers. It was the last
of Robba’s Ljubljana creations. The eight years it took him
to complete it essentially bankrupted the man, and he
finally left the city for Zagreb. Based loosely on the grand
fountains of Rome, the artist’s masterpiece features three
river gods, supposedly representing the Krka, Ljubljanica
and Sava rivers.
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Museums & Galleries
Brewery Museum (Pivovarski Muzej) B-1,
Pivovarniška 2, tel. (+386) 1471 73 40, pivovarski.
muzej@pivo-union.si, www.pivo-union.si. The Union
Brewery has been providing quality beer to the masses for
almost 150 years. The brewery’s museum, inside the same
building that they make the stuff in the attic of the company’s
former malt house, provides an intriguing insight into the history
and development of beer-making in Slovenia with the aid
of all manner of exhibits from life-size recreations to some of
the beautiful old machinery that helped launch a thousand
drunken nights. Visits need to be booked in advance, and
include a tour of the current brewery, the screening of a
short film, and of course the chance to sample some of the
products. Q Open 08:00-13:00 on every first Tuesday of the
month. Admission free.
City Museum (Mestni Muzej Ljubljana) B-3, Gosposka
15, tel. (+386) 1241 25 00, info@mm-lj.si, www.
mm-lj.si. A magnificent museum run by a team of historians
who know how to show people a good time, showcasing
Ljubljana in all its good and bad colours throughout history.
Featuring both permanent and temporary exhibitions, this
is the best place in town for a crash-course in city history.
Find scale models of unfulfilled Plečnik creations, elaborate
costumes, old photographs and much more besides. QOpen
10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission €4/2,50. English-language
guided tours Sun at 13:00.
Contemporary History
Museum (Muzej
Novejše Zgodovine)
A-1, Celovška 23, tel.
(+386) 13 00 96 10,
w w w.muzej-nz.si. I f
you needed a reason
to visit Tivoli Park, it’s
here. This fascinating
museum inside a wonder-
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presents the history of
Slovenia from the period around the start of WWI until independence
in 1991. Using a combination of well-presented
exhibits including old photographs, clothing and household
items the museum charts the often wobbly path of the nation
through and between the two world wars and the difficult
and truly fascinating post-war communist years. Q Open
Tues - Sun 10:00-18:00, Thur 10:00-20:00. Closed Mon.
Admission €7/3.50.
International Centre
of Graphic Arts
(Mednarodni Grafični
Likovni Center) A-
2, Pod Turnom 3, tel.
(+386) 1241 38 00,
www.mglc-lj.si. Located
inside the gorgeous 17thcentury
Tivoli Mansion,
this must-see attraction
for anyone with even a
Nena
passing interesting in the
visual arts contains a staggering 4 000 prints and over 4000
artist’s books and other printed ephemera, mostly from the
second half of the 20th century onwards and including the
work of many of the great masters of European graphic arts.
QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Open Monday to Friday
09:00-14:00, closed Sat-Sun & holidays. Admission €3.40/1.70.
During the Biennial €6/3.
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Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana Castle (Ljubljanski
Grad) C-3, Grajska Planota
1, tel. (+386) 12 32 99 94,
info@ljubljanafestival.si, www.
ljubljanafestival.si. Perched
on top of Castle Hill (Grajska
Planota) and dominating the city
skyline to the south, Ljubljana’s
magnificent castle stands on the
site of several former defensive buildings in a hilly area of
land stretching away to the south of the old town. The
current ensemble of buildings originates from necessary
16th-century reconstruction work following the earthquake
of 1511, with several later additions. Not unlike Kraków’s
Wawel Castle in Poland, Ljubljana Castle has served as
both a royal residence and a military barracks over the
centuries. The current main points of interest for the visitor
are both located inside the Outlook Tower (Razgledni
Stolp), built in the 19th century and raised a further 1.2m
by the communists in 1982. The tower’s Virtual Museum
screens a 20-minute film in 3D, viewed with the aid of
special glasses and a headset for an English translation,
showing an interesting and informative history of the
castle. On the same floor find a small door that takes you
to the top of the tower up some 100 red cast-iron steps,
each individually decorated with an image of the tower
and the city’s dragon. A door at the top leads to a small
viewing platform (not for the faint hearted) with wonderful
views of the city. Underneath the tower and located down
a small flight of stairs tucked away through a doorway in
the corner of the courtyard is the diminutive St George’s
Chapel (Kapela sv Jurija). Originally Gothic and remodelled
in the Baroque style, the chapel is interesting for its 15thcentury
wall paintings and not a lot more. The castle also
has a small art gallery featuring temporary exhibitions,
a café, souvenir shop and a branch of the city’s Puppet
Museum. It’s also a popular place for local weddings, and
during the summer puts on concerts and, in July, hosts a
popular outdoor cinema. To reach it, several small paths
lead up from the old town, or take the funicular next to the
Puppet Theatre. Q Winter Hours:
Castle & Café
10:00-21:00 daily
Viewing Tower & Virtual Museum
10:00-18:00 daily
Funicular Railway
10:00-21:00 daily
Viewing Tower & Virtual Museum
€3.50 for adults
€2.00 for secondary students, university students,
seniors and groups (over 15 people)
Castle tours
€5.00 for adults
€3.50 for secondary students, university students and
seniors.
The Ljubljana Card offers reductions
of up to 35% on admission fees, taxi
rides, shop prices, car rental and other
expenses. The card is valid for 72 hours
and costs €12.52. Find it for sale at all
tourist information centres and at various hotels, businesses
and shops, or order it at www.ljubljanacard.com.
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National Gallery (Narodna
Galerija) B-2,
Prešernova 24, tel. (+386)
1241 54 18, www.ng-slo.
si. Inside Czech architect
František Edmund Škabrout’s
fabulous late 19th-century
neo-Renaissance masterpiece
with an additional mod-
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ern wing thrown on for good
measure, this above-average gallery features the very best in
Slovenian art from the 13th century up to the first half of the
20th century, including paintings by such notable artists as
Ivan Grohar (1867-1911), Richard Jakopič (1869-1943) and
Ivana Kobilca (1861-1926). The other permanent exhibition
in the building focuses on European painting, and includes
some really fine examples of the Renaissance-period Italian
painting through to the more modernist work of the early 20th
century. The gallery also contains a small gift shop, which has
several good books and postcards. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00.
Closed Mon. Admission €7/3.50.
National Museum (Narodni Muzej) A-2/3, Prešernova
20, tel. (+386) 1241 44 00, info@nms.si, www.narmuz-lj.si.
Found lurking inside another of the city’s fine, late
19th-century neo-Renaissance buildings complete with fine
painted ceilings and elaborate sculptures on the stairs, this
is the oldest museum in country, founded way back in 1841.
Permanent displays include an intriguing collection dedicated
to the Slovenians and the Slovenian language alongside the
usual bits and pieces of interest dug out of the ground, plus a
large ensemble of almost 200 examples of carved stonework
dating from Roman times excavated in the city and surrounding
regions. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Thu 10:00 - 20:00. Admission
€3/2.50, free first Sunday of the month.
Natural History Museum (Prirodoslovni Muzej)
A-3, Prešernova 20, tel. (+386) 1241 09 40, uprava@
pms-lj.si, www2.pms-lj.si. Attached to Ljubljana’s
National Museum, the Natural History Museum isn’t the
best in the world by a long way but it does offer an assortment
of oddities to beat the rainy blues away or to simply
keep the children amused for a while. Among the many
peculiar displays of shells, rocks and an almost complete
set of mammoth bones, the human fish is perhaps the
museum’s strangest display. Known so for its pinky human
flesh appearance, the little proteus anguinus is a
blind amphibian found exclusively in a relatively small area
including parts of Slovenia, Italy, Croatia and Herzegovina.
The gift shop features a handful of fun things for the kids
including small build-your-own dinosaur kits. QOpen 10:00
- 18:00, Thu 10:00 - 20:00. Admission €3/2.50, free first
Sunday of the month.
Plečnik House (Arhitekturni
Muzej, Plečnikova
zbirka) B-4, Karunova 4, tel.
(+386) 1280 16 00, pz@aml.
si, www.aml.si. The Slovenian
visionary architect Jože Plečnik
lived in this house from 1921 until
his death in 1957, making this brilliant
monument to the great man
and his work poignant for both its
immediate connection with him as
well as being the building in which
he did most of his work, much of it
LTB-archive on the actual building itself. Organised
into both a living recreation
of how and where Plečnik lived and a fascinating insight into
his often revolutionary ideas, exhibits include recreations of
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everything from his kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and countless
examples of original drawings and models. The museum can
only be visited as part of a guided tour. Q Mon & Fri 10:00-
15:00, Tues, Wed & Thu 10:00-18:00, Sat 09:00-15:00, Sun
and holidays closed.There are only guided visits on the hour.
Up to 7 visitors at a time allowed. Last tour is one hour before
closing time. Admission €4/2.
Railway Museum (Železniški Muzej) B-1, Parmova
35, tel. (+386) 1291 26 41. Housed primarily in a
wonderful semicircular brick locomotive shed, the current
incarnation of this excellent museum dates from 2004
and offers an exceptional glimpse behind the history of
the technology, culture and people of the nation’s railway
heritage. In the shed find a chorusline of vast old steam
locomotives, the oldest dating from 1861, whilst another
building plays host to several rooms of signal equipment,
railway eccentricities, uniforms, a recreation of old station
master’s office and, up a wiggly spiral staircase, a small art
gallery featuring the railway-related paintings of one of the
museum’s former directors. Outside find even more exhibits
from rusting trains to a small scale model of a viaduct. This
highly recommended museum will keep boys of all ages occupied
for a pleasant hour or more. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00.
Closed Mon. Admission €3/2.
Slovene Ethnographic Museum (Etnografski
Muzej) D-2, Metelkova 2, tel. (+386) 1300 87 00,
etnomuz@etno-muzej.si, www.etno-muzej.si. The
impressive Ethnographic Museum’s aims are to the link
past and present, different cultures as well as nature
and civilisation in creative and imaginative ways through
the use of both exhibitions and workshops. Whatever
the exhibitions on display, whether about Slovenian folk
music, traditional horsehair sieves or any number of other
topics, the clever use of materials, interactive displays
and an excellent choice of English descriptions makes
this place an essential place to visit. Find the entrance in
the large square at the back of the building and be sure
to take a look at the huge black and white photographs
incorporated into the pillar designs in the main entrance
hall. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission
€4.50/2.50 (adults/students).
Parks & Gardens
Botanical Gardens (Botanični Vrt) H-3, Ižanska 15,
tel. (+386) 1427 12 80, botanicni.vrt@siol.net, www.
botanicni-vrt.si. Nearly 200 years old, this garden is part of the
biology department of Ljubljana University and has 2 hectares of
protected landscape. Guided tours of groups over 15 people are
possible for a small fee and when booked 10 days in advance. Q
Open 07:00-19:00, Jul-Aug 07:00-20:00. Admission free.
Ljubljana Zoo (Živalski Vrt) G/H-2, Večna Pot 70, tel.
(+386) 1244 21 88, www.zoo.si. A large complex with a
good variety of native and foreign animals. An excellent day
out for the kids, and educative for parents too. Only a 20
minute walk from the city centre or a short ride on bus 23.
Guided night tours are available on Thursdays and Saturdays
from 21:00-23:00. Closes one hour earlier in September. QOpen
09:00 - 19:00. Admission: €6/4.50/3.55/1 for adults/
students/pre-schoolers/pets, free for children under 2.
Squares
Trg Republike (Republic Square) A/B-3. The political
centre of modern Slovenia, this square houses the brutalist
1960 parliament building, two equally delicate office towers
and the Cankarjev dom centre.
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Otočec Castle Otočec 8222, tel. (+386) 73 84
86 00, fax (+386) 73 84 87 05, www.terme-krka.
si. Photogenically located on an island in the middle of
the river Krka , Otočec Castle dates back to at least
1252, when it first found its way into the anals of history
as a property of the Counts of Višnja Gora. Over the
next 700 years ownership passed through a mélange
of distinguished hands, including kings, noble families
and even the Catholic Church. The castle has seen many
architectural changes over the years, with minor alterations
going on well into the 19th century. However, it can
generally be said to have a Baroque style. After being
largely destroyed by the Partisans during the Second
World War, it has since been rebuilt and now serves as
a five-star luxury hotel owned and operated by the good
people at Terme Krka.
Postojna Cave (Postojnska Jama) Jamska
30, tel. (+386) 1700 01 00, fax (+386) 1700 01
30, info@turizem-kras.si, www.turizem-kras.
si. The largest cave in Europe, words on a page can
hardly do justice to the majesty of Postojna. So far,
more than 20 kilometres of galleries have been found,
of which barely a fraction are open to the public. All
the same, a visit here still takes up much of a morning
or an afternoon, as you make your way through
the most spectacular parts of the cave, at first by
a dinky little narrow-gauge train, and then on foot.
Formed over millions of years by the Pivka river, the
cave was discovered in the 17th century, though never
properly explored until the early 1800s. They opened
as a tourist attraction in 1819, with Franz I, Emperor of
Austria, among the first to visit. Bizarrely, so popular
did the caves become that electric lights were fitted
in 1884: some years before such technology was
first deployed in Ljubljana itself. Highlights of the cave
include the enormous stalactites and stalagmites,
and the quite sensational concert hall, which can (and
does) hold 10,000 people. The acoustics down here
are said to be sensational. Note that the temperature
of the cave is a chilly 10 degrees Centigrade, so bring
a jumper. The caves are also home to olms (or white
salamanders), a blind amphibian endemic to the subterranean
waters of caves of this part of Europe. The
olms can sometimes - though not always - be seen
in some of the pools of water as you make your way
around the cave. Though blind they are sensitive to
flash photography and if you do spot one you should
refrain from taking any photos. You will be well and
truly told off if you do. To get to Postojna, take any
train or bus from Ljubljana heading for the coast, and
jump off at Postojna.
Velika Planina Tel. (+386) 1832 72 58/(+386)
51 34 14 06, info@velikaplanina.si, www.velikaplanina.si/Home.
Rising 1666 metres into the Julian
Alps, the Velika Planina nature park is only a short drive
north of Ljubljana and makes a great day trip for outdoor
enthusiasts. While the rolling hills are criss-crossed
with hundreds of kilometres of scenic hiking trails and
mountain cycling paths, the most unique attraction has to
be a traditional dairy herdsmen’s settlement that is fullyfunctioning
and open to visitors from June to September.
A cable car will bear the burden of transporting you up the
mountain, and there’s even a handful of traditional dining
and accommodation options once your there.
December 2009 - January 2010

shopping
One of the great things about Ljubljana is the fact that you
can shop the old-fashioned way: strolling the city centre’s
streets, ducking in and out of any number of high street
stores, local brands and cute little boutiques. A number
of stores have locations on the streets that abut the river,
making this - if we’re honest - one of our favourite shopping
cities in Europe.
If you want a mall experience however, head out to BTC
City, a couple of kilometers from the city centre on the
road to Maribor. Besides an enormous mall (City Park)
there are also a number of warehouse-like outlets stores,
as well as a water park and entertainment city.
Art & Antiques
For antique and art lovers, you will be glad to know that
Ljubljana hosts its very own Antique Flea market, every
Sunday by the Ljubljanica River at the Cankerjevo nabrezje
embankment from 8am-2pm. Various objects include
ornaments, furniture, books and paintings many of which
are still fit for use. Art workshops and studios are also
dotted about town displaying local works from Lubljana’s
vibrant creative life.
Idrijska čipka B-3, Mestni Trg 17, tel. (+386) 1425
00 51, voncina.irma@siol.net, www.idrija-lace.com.
The region of Idrija is particularly noted for its fine lace work,
dating back to the 1600s, and Idrijska čipka showcases both
traditional designs and more contemporary pieces. At the
shop you can get an introduction to all things lace, including
a demonstration from the shop assistant on the piece she is
currently working on - she claimed that she is just a beginner,
but it looked pretty perfect to us. QOpen 10:00 - 13:00,
15:00-19:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Books
Antikvariat B-3/4, Gallusovo Nabrežje 21, tel. (+386)
1425 40 07. A small selection of second-hand books including
a few novels in English. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun
10:00 - 14:00.
Mladinska Knjiga A-3, Slovenska 29, tel. (+386)
1241 36 80, konzorcij@mk-trgovina.si, www.mladinska.com.
The flagship store of Slovenia’s largest
book retailer, it has by far the largest selection of English
language books in the country including a fairly impressive
travel section. There’s usually at least one table of heavily
discounted tomes if you’d like to pick up something cheap
to read and aren’t too picky. They also operate smaller
shops on seemingly every other street in Ljubljana, which
mostly stock stationery supplies. QOpen 09:00 - 19:30,
Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Vale Novak B-3, Wolfova 8, tel. (+386) 1422 34 10,
www.vale-novak.si. This is an excellent bookshop with
friendly, helpful staff and a good selection of titles in English.
The English language section has everything from classics
to crime, but many other titles are scattered throughout
the store in the areas dedicated to film and music, travel
and art, sport and children’s books. There are also CDs
and DVDs, postcards and books on Slovenia and a wide
selection of magazines. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Sat 10:00
- 17:00. Closed Sun.
Cosmetics
L’Occitane B-3/H-1, Mestni Trg 7 / Ljubljanske Brigade
33 / Citypark, tel. (+386) 1426 03 72, www.loccitane.
si. Named for an ancient province that once covered a wide
swath of Mediterranean Europe, this well-known international
retailer of body, face and home products currently has ten
stores in Slovenia, three of which are located in Ljubljana. The
environmentally-conscious company aims to preserve the
natural traditions of the Mediterranean region - especially
those of Provence, France where it was founded some thirty
years ago - and each product in its extensive range comes
with a unique true story. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00
- 14:00. Closed Sun.
Melvita B-3, Stari Trg 18, www.melvita.com. Melvita is
one of France’s leading organic cosmetics brands, which has
been creating natural, high-quality products for more than a
quarter century. Their product range includes a wide selection
of natural ingredients sourced from around the world, which
are produced using mostly organic farming methods. In addition
to their shop in Ljubljana’s old town they also have a
location at the Europark shopping centre in Maribor. QOpen
09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.
Department Stores
Maxi Market B-3, Trg Republike 1, tel. (+386) 14 76 68
74, www.maxi.si. The quintessential Yugoslavian shopping
centre experience, dating from 1971 and brought slightly up
to date but still retaining most of its original exterior charm.
Maxi Market is perhaps the best one-stop-shop experience
in the city centre. As well as a fairly good selection of clothes
shops, it also has a number of other shopping surprises as
well as a handful of interesting bars and cafés. QOpen 09:00
- 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
Midas B-2, Ajdovščina 3, tel. (+386) 13 00 46 00,
info@midas.si, www.midas.si. When Midas opened in
October 2007 Ljubljana let out a sigh of relief. Finally the
top international brands were available in Slovenia. Now you
can find the latest collections from houses such as Giorgio
Armani, Blumarine and Givenchy to the more fashion collections
of Marc by Marc Jacobs, McQ by Alexander McQueen
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and See by Chloe. In Midas you can fully immerse yourself
in your favorite brand from underwear, clothes, shoes, bags,
accessories, sunglasses and perfumes. QOpen 09:00
- 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
Nama B-2, Tomšičeva 1, tel. (+386) 1425 83 00, info@
nama.si, www.nama.si. Just southwest of the Slon hotel,
this well established department store provides several
floors of clothing for men and women, plus household items
and somewhere to eat in the basement. QOpen 08:30
- 20:00. Closed Sun.
Fashion
69 Slam B-3, Gallusovo nabrezje 7, tel. (+386) 31 531
900, www.69slam.si/. The Ljubljana outlet of this trendy
international underwear and swimwear brand is somewhat
hidden away on a quieter stretch of the riverside, which is
a bit ironic given that the designs inside are about as loud
as you’re likely to find anywhere. If it’s any indicator of the
store’s popularity amongst the locals, its Facebook page
has almost 2,000 fans. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00
- 14:00. Closed Sun.
Boutique Lacoste B-2, Dalmatinova 10, tel. (+386)
1431 50 68, info@florida-wellness.si, www.florida-wellness.si.
There may not be any crocodiles in the Ljubljanica,
but there are plenty in this Lacoste boutique. Find a massive
range of gear from the French casual specialists, from
the classic polo shirt to footwear. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00.
Closed Sun.
Dolce & Gabbana Outlet A-2, Cankarjeva 10. With
its odd basement location, limited working hours and
a sign reading “For members only” out front, we were
surprised not to be asked for a password before being
let in. However, once inside we were well taken care of.
Definitely a unique shopping experience. QOpen 16:00
- 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Emporium E-2, Letališka 3 (BTC), tel. (+386) 15 84 48
00, info@emporium.si, www.emporium.si. This huge fashion
house in the southwest corner of BTC has aisle after aisle
of name-brand designer clothes for men, women and children
at discount prices. With well over 100 different luxury brands
to peruse they’ve been thoughtful enough to also include a
café to rest weary legs and reload on caffeine. QOpen 10:00
- 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 15:00.
Flat C-2, Miklošičeva 18, tel. (+386) 1 2322055/(+386)
1 2322056, info@flat.si, www.flat.si. Sprouting creativity
and a fresh new concept through the creation of innovative
furniture and accessories for home or office. Browse through the
selection of incredibly large wall clocks, hand crafted and painted
bed side tables and hanging chairs made of bamboo. A unique,
modern and humorous collection for a post-modern home.
QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Furla B-3, Mestni Trg 17, tel. (+386) 59 054 980,
www.furla.com. Now this is a nice place. Handbags and
coffee, or coffee and handbags. Equal amount of space
is given other to both of these pursuits. Inside the café
area has a great mini-library of books on fashion, so if you
can’t afford one of the handbags you can at least read
about people who can. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00
- 14:00. Closed Sun.
Kids Couture A-3, Igriška 6, tel. (+386) 14 25 80
33/(+386) 41 83 98 91, info@kidscouture-eu.com,
www.kidscouture-eu.com. Being a baby is no excuse
for not keeping up with the latest fashion trends. Located
next to the Drama theatre in the city centre, Ljubljana’s
foremost retailer of designer kids’ wear carries the newest
collections from names such as D&G, Armani and Ralph
Lauren. Their website is Slovene-only, but all items have
photos so it’s easy enough to navigate even if you haven’t
mastered the language yet.
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December 2009 - January 2010

shopping
Kipling Store B-3, Wolfova 1, tel. (+386) 1251 10 10.
Fine, mainly leather, goods (luggage, handbags, purses) for
ladies who lunch. Besides the headline leather there are
also big print bags, which, as its summer in Slovenia, feature
something of a nautical theme. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat
09:00 - 13:00.
Lili in Roza B-3, Stari trg 30, tel. (+386) 1425 30
50. Just one street away from the river in the old town, Lili
in Roza is the only clothing store in the city to specialize in
Oilily products. The staff is pleasant and helpful, even if they
cram the shelves with a little too much merchandise. Dealing
exclusively in women’s and children’s clothing, this little shop
is a great place to pick up something for the kids, then take
them for an ice cream right next door.
Mandarina Duck B-3, Wolfova ulica 1, tel. (+386)
1251 10 10. Exquisite handbags and leather goods for the
glitterati. Look out for the trademark wooden ducks in the
window: alas they are not for sale. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00,
Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Marella A/B-3, Slovenska 28, tel. (+386) 1426 92 44,
info@morris.si, www.morris.si. A slightly less expensive
alternative to its upmarket sister, Max Mara, this spacious
newly-renovated boutique on the city’s main thoroughfare
always offers a fresh diversified collection of contemporary
women’s wear. Mediterranean white is the dominant colour of
the Spring/Summer ‘09 collection, which hails the triumphant
return of sophistication while emphasizing the seductive
powers of simplicity. QOpen 09:00 - 19:30, Sat 09:30
- 14:00. Closed Sun.
Max Mara B-2, Miklošičeva 6, tel. (+386) 1426 58 80,
info@morris.si, www.morris.si. Located opposite the Grand
Hotel Union just steps away from the city’s main square, this
is the well-known Italian fashion group’s Slovenian flagship.
Of course elegant Italian-made couture doesn’t come cheap,
so you might want to start thinking now about how you can
claim that must-have summer dress as a business expense.
QOpen 09:00 - 19:30, Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Peko B-2, Miklošičeva 14, tel. (+386) 59 089 068,
ljubljana.miklosiceva@peko.si, www.peko.si. This new
and nicely laid out shoe shop has everything for the feet, from
Tax refund
If you’re a resident of a non-EU
member state, you’re eligible
to take advantage of tax free
shopping while visiting Slovenia.
If you spend over €50 at any shop
displaying the Global Refund ‘Tax
Free’ logo, they can issue you
with a special Refund Cheque
when you pay. At shops that
don’t officially participate in the program, you’ll need to
ask for a special invoice for foreigners - you can still get
the refund, it just involves a little more red tape. When
you leave the EU just show the item you purchased and
relevant paperwork to a customs official, who will give
you the necessary stamps. You can then receive cash or
credit at any of the many Global Refund Offices around
the world - at Ljubljana’s Brnik airport this is located at
the news agents in the check-in area. However, before
making any extravagant purchases assuming you’ll
receive a 20% discount, make sure to double-check your
departure info, especially if you have a layover in another
EU country on your way home. Not all customs offices
are open 24 hours, so depending on the time and length
of your layover, it may be next to impossible to get the
official stamps you need.
flash trainers to leather boots to handmade Italian loafers,
with stockings in stock as well. And because a new pair of
shoes needs a new accessory to go with them, Peko stocks
a range of handbags as well. So if you break a heel on the
cobblestones or just feel the need for some retail therapy pop
into Peko to invigorate your soles and your soul.
Pletilni Studio Draž C-4, Gornji Trg 9, tel. (+386) 1426
60 41, www.drazdraz.com. Slovenia counts Italy as a close
neighbor and while Slovenians are becomingly increasingly
more fashion conscious, Ljubljana has not emerged as a fashion
capital yet. However, great fashion designers lihe those at
Pletilni Studio Draž aim to change that. This small boutique
features many of their inspired creations and you can often
find the designers in the shop. QOpen 09:00 - 13:00;15:00-
19:00, Sat 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Food & Drink
Gaj Zdravja B/C-3/4, Gornji Trg 17, tel. (+386)
1423 42 52. A small organic supermarket in the old town.
Everything from peanut butter to cabbages to tinned baby
food is on offer. QOpen 08:30 - 20:00, Sat 08:30 - 15:00.
Closed Sun.
Koželj B-3, Dvorni Trg 1, tel. (+386) 1251 36 44, vinoteka.dvor@siol.net,
www.kozelj.si. Somewhere in the
region of 85% Slovenian-grown and -produced wine, plus reds,
whites and rosés from around the world. The gregarious chap
who runs the place is an expert and will help you through the
minefield of local plonk. QOpen 11:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00
- 14:00. Closed Sun.
Oliviers&Co B-2, Slovenska 46, tel. (+386) 1232 22
92, www.oliviers-co.com. Fine imported delicacies hard to
find elsewhere in Ljubljana. Only the best mustards, pastas,
pate and sauces from around the world are on sale here. It
smells great and it’s difficult not to spend a fortune. QOpen
09:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00.
Gifts & Souvenirs
Čokoladnica Cukrček B-3, Mestni Trg 11, tel. (+386)
15 19 92 86, info@benedict.si, www.cukrcek.si. A
charming, family-run business with three shops in the city,
Čokoladnica Cukrček has been delighting adults and making
children happily sick for a decade and a half. Among the
many fine examples of chocolate for sale include special
Ljubljana dragons in souvenir wooden boxes, fruit covered in
chocolate and even chocolate flavoured with salt. QOpen
09:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 19:00.
Črna Luknja C/D-3, Poljanska 19, tel. (+386) 1280
22 20, info@crnaluknja.si, www.crnaluknja.si. Slovenian
geek heaven. A small shop selling role-playing detritus
of all varieties. Interesting only for those who are already
addicted to this strange little sub-culture, find boxes and
boxes of classic games translated into Slovenian. QOpen
11:00 - 19:30, Mon 13:00 - 19:30, Sat 10:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sun.
Kraševka B-3, Ciril Metodov Trg 10, tel. (+386) 123 21
445, info@krasevka.si, www.krasevka.si. ‘Food glorious
food’ goes the song and you may well find yourself humming
it as you scan the shelves of this tasty shop. A family-run
business, Kraševka provides an outlet for local produce
that until recently was only sold directly from the farmer to
the passing food-a-phile. It started off specializing in produce
from the sea but has now expanded to include all manner
of Slovenian delicacies from pumpkin-seed oil to Tiran wines
to jams, cheeses, vinegars and dried meats. Catering to the
inner gourmet lurking in most of us, Kraševka well lives up
to its mission statement of selling ‘home-made foods that
are produced with love’. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00
- 15:00. Closed Sun.
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Ljubljanček C-2, Miklošičeva 1, (Grand Hotel Union),
tel. (+386) 59 0 25 727, dusan.orel@amis.net. Attached
to Grand Union Hotel, in Ljubljancek you can take a look
through souvenirs of plates, photos, art and gadgets in relation
to the town of Ljubljana. It is worth stopping by if you’re
looking to buy souvenirs and gifts for your family back home.
QOpen 08:00 - 14:00, 15:00-19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00,
14:00-18:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00.
Made in Slovenia A-3, Slovenska 23, tel. (+386)
51 228 249, info@madeinslovenia.net, www.madeinslovenia.net/.
These guys have been selling exclusively
Slovenian produced goods on the web for over three years
now, but have only recently decided to get into the bricks and
mortar trade. Beyond the usual gifts and souvenirs they also
carry original art work, hand-made jewellery, contemporary
music and of course hemp rolling papers. Their small shop
in the arcade opposite Kongresni Trg was still undergoing
some finishing touches when we visited in late July, but we
liked what we saw.
Piranske Soline B-3, Mestni trg 19, tel. (+386) 1425
01 90, www.soline.si. Times have changed since Roman
soldiers were paid in salt but this mineral still ranks as one of
life’s essentials. Here at Piranske Soline the canvas bags that
fill the windows and the shelves are full of the stuff. There is
salt for cooking, including the famous Piran salt, hand-scraped
from coastal deposits, along with salted chocolates and a
wide range of salt-related accessories such as salt mills and
containers. And if all the walking you’ve done has made you
a little weary, you can pick up some pick-me-ups in the form
of bath salts and scrubs. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00
- 17:00, Sun 10:00 - 15:00.
Rustika C-3, Ljubljanski Grad (Ljubljana Castle)/(+386)
031 38 32 47. Everything from ghastly ceramic dragons to traditional
paintings on glass to wooden spoons to jewellery inside
the castle’s very own little gift shop. They also have a shop in the
center (Stritarjeva 9, B-3) Q Ljubljana castle: daily: 09:00-20:00
(in the winter 10:00-19:00). In the centre: Mo.-Fr.: 09:00-20:00,
Sa.: 10:00-14:00 , 15:00-19:00, Su.: 10:00-14:00
Trgovina Ika C-3, Ciril-Metodov Trg 13, tel. (+386) 1
232 17 43, info@trgovina-ika.si, www.trgovina-ika.si.
RoIka puts the creativity of local Slovene artists and fashion
designers in the forefront of its shelves, exhibiting a wonderful
selection of products such as paintings, ceramics, jewellery
and fashion. You can pick up great souvenirs here as a lot
of the products represent the beauty of Ljubljana in artistic
forms, or if you’re looking for a unique garment or piece of art,
you’ve come to the right place. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat
10:00 - 14:00, 15:00-18:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00.
Home
Aqua J-2, Šmartinska 152 (BTC), tel. (+ 386) 15 85
22 95, info@aquamaritime.si, www.aquamaritime.si.
A difficult place to categorise as their products all share a
maritime theme, but otherwise run the gamut from swimsuits
and sandals to tea pots and cutlery to pencil holders
and handbags. Luckily their website is well-designed (and in
English) so you can check out their entire collection before
visiting. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun
Kids
Baby center J-2, Šmartinska 153, pe2@baby-center.si,
www.babycenter.si. Filled with almost any and all toys and
clothing items your child could ever dream of wanting, if you’re
short on time, you’d think twice before entering this shop. From
a play area in the entry way to an inside corner stuffed with oversized
stuffed animals, this three-level shop will hold the attention
of your younger ones for quite some time, probably much longer
than you’ll want. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.
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0 shopping
To Je to B-3, Gallusovo Nabrežje 29, tel. (+386) 1425 67
84, ristanc@volja.net, www.tojeto.info. This tiny toyshop
along the river is stocked with old-fashioned wooden toys, games,
and puzzles which probably have little-to-no appeal to most videogame
era children. With not much room to play or look around you’ll
have no trouble clearing the kids out of here in a hurry. QOpen
09:30 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00, Sun 10:00 - 13:00.
Markets
BTC Market J-2, Šmartinska 152, tel. (+386) 1585 14
56. A classic food produce market, modernised and brought
up to date by the large BTC group. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00,
Sat 07:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
Central Market (Glavna tržnica) C-3, , tel. (+386)
1300 12 00. Food and local produce in a covered space and
an open market square just northeast of the Dragon Bridge.
Flea Market C-3, Cankarjevo Nabrežje. Held every
Sunday morning along the riverside on and around Cobbler’s
Bridge, find an extraordinary range of antique goods and brica-brac
from stamps to sofas. Q Open Sun 08:00-14:00.
Photography
Foto Grad C-2, Miklošičeva 36, tel. (+386) 1439 29 00,
www.fotograd.com. A small but decent selection of accessories
plus developing and passport photographs on request.
QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Foto Maxi A/B-3, Trg Republike 2, tel. (+386) 1252
74 50, www.fotomaxi.com. If you can’t wait to get home
to start going through your latest holiday photos, this photo
shop inside the Maxi shopping center, offers fast and efficient
services for digital and manual snappers. QOpen 09:00
- 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Foto Tivoli B-2, Cankarjeva 7, tel. (+386) 1422 36 30,
www.foto-tivoli.si. One of the better photographic shops in the
city centre selling not only the usual supply of cameras and accessories
but also a wide range of photographic paper and chemicals.
QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
"Pustite ljubezni
prosto pot!"
Recorded music
Spin Vinyl Rock’n’Roll Ploščarna B-3, Gallusovo
Nabrežje 13, tel. (+386) 1251 10 18, spinvinyl33@masicom.net,
www.spinvinyl.si. Ljubljana’s cult old town secondhand
record shop not only stocks a magnificent collection of
12-inch oddities including copies of what’s generally considered
to be the first punk album released behind the Iron Curtain (from
the legendary Slovenian outfit, Pankrti) but is also the best place
to stock up on information concerning what’s happening in and
around the alternative music scene in the city. QOpen 10:30
- 19:00, Sat 10:30 - 14:00, Sun 10:30 - 13:00.
Vom Second Hand B-2, Čopova 14, tel. (+386) 1252
79 21, vom@vom.si, www.vom.si. A tiny shop found down
an equally small alleyway and brimming with a large selection
of mostly but not exclusively second-hand vinyl and CDs.
Music on offer includes classic rock and some gems from
some of the stars of the former Yugoslavia. QOpen 10:00
- 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Sex shops
Red Shop C-3, Gornji trg 24, tel. (+386) 1425 32
29/(+386) 41 62 46 08, www.redshop.si/. Concentrating
mainly on sex toys of all sorts, this store offers a great variety of
accessories that will help you enrich your sex life. You can visit
the establishment in the old part of town or shop online. Just
don’t expect much help from the clerk, in English or otherwise.
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Venera Shop C-2, Trubarjeva 43, tel. (+386) 1432 41 83,
www.venera-shop.si. Ever wondered about going a little crazier
in bed? Well, what are you waiting for? In this sex shop you’ll
find all the little toys your heart might desire. A large selection of
videos, lubricants and all types of things that run on batteries.
QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Shopping centres
Shopping centres are not hard to find in Ljubljana, but
most of the big department stores and supermarkets are
just out of town and are best found by bus or taxi.
BTC City J-2, Šmartinska 152, tel. (+386) 1585 22 22,
info@btc.si, en.btc-city.com/. The biggest thing of its kind
in the country, the positively humungous BTC features not only
some 450 shops selling everything you could possibly imagine,
but also boasts restaurants galore, bars, a post office, multiplex
cinema, indoor go-cart racing, a comedy theatre, billiards, volleyball
courts, an enormous water park, conference facilities
and its very own business district housing some of the best
known local and international companies. There’s free parking
for more than 8,500 vehicles too, all just a couple of kilometres
out of the centre of the city in the general direction of Maribor.
QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.
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www.cukrcek.si
A rich selection of homemade chocolates,
pralines and chocholate gifts.
Cukrček Chocolate Shop, Pasaža Nebotičnika, Mestni trg 11

2 shopping
Citypark J-2, Šmartinska 152g, tel. (+386) 1587 30
50, info@citypark.si, www.citypark.si. Ljubljana’s biggest
shopping centre got a little bit bigger on 26 November, with the
opening of a new wing - bringing its total store count up to 124.
Besides the massive variety of stores (every major high street
brand is here) there is a terrific choice of places to eat: most of
the restaurants here are far better than your shopping mall average.
There’s parking for all, and so big is this place that even on
the busiest of weekends it never feels opressively full. QOpen
09:00 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00.
Mercator Center Ljubljana H-1, Cesta Ljubljanske
Brigade 33, tel. (+386) 1513 99 52, info@mercator.si,
www.mercator.si. A huge, modern shopping centre with
plenty of underground parking. Find all your favourite shops
in here plus several restaurants and even some banks. In the
north of the city, 15 minutes from the centre. QOpen 09:00
- 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00.
Supernova J-3, Jurčkova 223, tel. (+386) 1428 88 83,
info@supernova.si, www.supernova.si. Ljubljana’s newest
shopping centre is located on the outskirts of the city in Rudnik,
and offers plenty of space to leave your car while you go enjoy
spending your hard-earned cash. Check out the all-you-can-eat
sushi place, which is great value for your money. QOpen 09:00
- 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00.
Sports & Recreation
Intersport B-3, Šubičeva 2, tel. (+386) 1242 77 57,
intersport@mercator.si, www.intersport.si. Everything
you need from table tennis balls to skis. Sports fashion too.
QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
Marina Yachting B-3, Mestni Trg 25, tel. (+386) 590
38360. Everything, from sou’westers to sweaters, a yachts-
man could need, and a few things he might not. Marina is a
shop for sailors who actually go sailing; this is Slovenia after
all, and the whole country appears to own a boat.
Patrick Sport H-2, Celovška cesta 34, tel. (+386) 1439
10 15, fax (+386) 439 10 10. Whether you are skier, you
love hiking or any of the sport activities that are popular in
Slovenia, you should check out this specialised store. A small
sporting goods store with a wide selection of equipment for
various activities. They concentrate on brands of very high
quality like the Kelme brand of football apparel and Hi-Tech
gear for the outdoorsy types. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat
09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Rogo Sport D-2/3, Trubarjeva 76, tel. (+386) 1430
54 10. A small shop at the far western end of the street
providing a limited choice of new bicycles, spare parts and
full service options. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00
- 13:00. Closed Sun.
Watches
Slo Watch B-3, Čopova 1, tel. (+386) 12 44 31
30/(+386) 31 32 08 11, zlaticasi@slowatch.si, www.
slowatch.si. With eight locations in Ljubljana, most of which
are in the city’s main shopping areas, it’s hard to miss the
crown-adorned logo of the country’s most prolific watch
retailer. At their upmarket flagship store located right on
Prešernov Trg, prospective customers are given first-class
treatment while shopping for brands whose advertisements
regularly line the pages of glossy fashion magazines: Breitling,
Tag Heuer, Longines. For those of us with more earth-bound
budgets, their shops in BTC and Supernova (among others)
offer more modestly-priced timepieces. QOpen 09:00
- 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
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4 boveC
Still on the sunny side of the alps, Bovec is a real green
piece of Europe, a must if you really want to feel sLOVEnia!
Catchy official slogans aside, Slovenia’s supreme summer
and winter sports town really offers a lot. Lying in the
magnificent upper Soča valley in Northwestern Slovenia
- an EU destination of excellence for 2008 - Bovec allows
you to explore all the natural beauties of Triglav National
Park. The town is a great base for summer activity holidays,
hiking and mountain biking on land, paragliding from
the surrounding alpine peaks through the air, or rafting
and kayaking on the truly awesome turquoise waters of
the river Soča. But perhaps the most popular time of year
here is not the warm summer, but the winter ski season.
The lifts to Kanin ski centre sit only half a kilometre from
the centre of Bovec, making it a winter sports Mecca.
That can’t be safe
Arriving by train
Trains are quite tricky. The closest they get to Bovec is
Most na Soči, approximately 40km to the south. From
there you could take a taxi, but bear in mind the distance.
Alternatively you could rent a bike from Tolmin (6km from
Most na Soči) and cycle the rest of the way, if you’re feeling
a little adventurous. By busThere’s a direct bus from
Ljubljana every day (11:15 and 17:50 weekdays, 06:30
and 17:50 at weekends), and there are lots of international
links to and from Ljubljana. By bikeYou could even rent a
bike in Ljubljana (or use your own) and cycle the whole way
(about 120km), if you’re a very keen adventurer or crazy,
or both!
Where to stay
Upmarket
Boka Pension Žaga, 5230 Bovec, tel. (+386) 40 85
65 11, boka@siol.net, www.boka-bovec.si. The word
pension immediately strikes as inappropriate for this brandnew
place, with its upmarket feeling, chic décor, a la carte
restaurant and luxurious suites. It takes its name from the
nearby Boka waterfall, which can be seen from the large
terrace. Notably, there is also free unlimited internet (uncommon
in these parts), an in-house sports/activity centre and
shoe cleaning machines on every floor. Located on the main
road between Kobarid and Bovec. Q Bar/restaurant open
06:00-23:00 Restaurant €5-13.60; doubles €42-60, suites
€59-77. PHAILBKW hhhh
Hotel Alp Trg Golobarskih Zrtev 40, tel. (+386) 53 88
40 00, info@hotel-alp.si, www.alp-hotel.si. This comfortable
and rather large hotel, has everything you would expect:
a bar and restaurant, a large conference room, TVs and minibars
in the rooms and sun terrace. It also has some things
you wouldn’t: a mini-sauna village in relaxing surroundings
(half price for guests at only €5 weekdays), massage, manicure
and pedicure services and use of a nearby swimming
pool at Hotel Kanin. It is located on the main square, right
in the centre of Bovec. Q From €30 per person if booked in
advance. PJHAULBKDC hhh
Hotel Kanin Ledina 6, Bovec, tel. (+386) 53 89 68
80, hotel.kanin@siol.net, www.hotel-kanin.com. The
hotel shares its name with the local ski resort, just 1.5km
away, reflecting a major source of its winter clientele. It is well
established, and one of the finest hotels in Bovec - the other
being Hotel Alp. Although the lobby looks a little dated, the
rooms are recently renovated, and look very modern (no old
tricks of only renovating the lobby here!). The view from the
balcony makes the hair on your neck stand on end, as does
the view from the heated pool and sauna/wellness centre. Q
€49 per person. PJHALBKDC hhh
Pristava Lepena Lepena 2, Soča, tel. (+386) 53 88
99 00/(+386) 41 67 19 81, pristava.lepena@siol.net,
www.pristava-lepena.com. This place is special. On arrival
you are greeted by the famous Lipice horses and friendly
mountain goats. Run as a hotel and horse-riding centre and
taking the form of a typical alpine village, you can find pretty
much everything in this perfect blend of modern and traditional.
There’s even a sauna, fitness room and conference
room within the beautiful log cabins, all amid the spectacular
mountainous scenery. Located 9km from Bovec. Q €50-69
per person. HAIFLBKDCW hhhh
Mid-range
Motel Encijan Log pod Mangartom 31, tel. +386 53
84 51 30, anton.trstenjak@amis.net, www.encijan.
com. Tired of civilisation? Then get away to the heart of
Triglav National Park, near one of the highest peaks, Mangart
(2678m), 11km north-west from Bovec. There you can go
hiking, mountaineering, paragliding or mountain biking, all
arranged by this sport/recreation resort. We especially like
the location of this one for winter adventure holidays, being
only 10-30minutes, by car, from no less than 3 ski centres
in 3 different countries: Kanin, Slovenia, Arnoldstain, Austria,
and Sella Nevea, Italy! Summer water-sports also available.
Q €30 per person. THALBKDC
Tourist information
TIC Bovec Trg Golobarskih Žrtev 8, tel. + 386
53 89 64 44/+386 (0)31 388 700, fax +386 53
89 64 45, info@bovec.si, bovec.si/eng/. QOpen
09:00 - 17;00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 14:00-14:30-17:00.
ponedeljek - petek: 9.00 - 17.00, sobota, nedelja: 9.00
- 14.00 in 14.30 - 17.00.
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Tourist Information Center Bovec
Trg golobarskih žrtev 22, 23
SI -5230 Bovec
T: +386 (0)5 3896 444
M: +386 (0)31 388 700
E: info@bovec.si
www.bovec.si
WINTER IN THE VALLEYS OF INSPIRATION
boveC
Skiing on KANIN- SELLA NEVEA, the highest ski resort in
Slovenia (OPENING 23th December 2009)
Snowshoeing, dog sledding, sledding, ski school,
freeride skiing, freeride skiing guide service,
cross-country skiing, ice climbing, ski touring,
paragliding and hiking in the wild and miraculous
nature of Triglav National Park
Relaxation and recreation in the indoor swimming
pool and rejuvenating in the wellness centres
Sightseeing: Triglav National Park, Soča river, Great
Soča Gorge, Boka waterfall, Prestreljenik Window, Kluže
Fortress, Trenta museum, Ravelnik museum
Exploring unique taste of Bovec culinary delicacies:
»Buški kra«, »Bovec cheese« and »Čompe an skuta«
Events: 29th and 30th December 2009 3. BOFF (Bovec
Outdoor Film Festival and Snow Sculptures), 31th
December New Year Celebration, 1th January 2010
Traditional New Year's Walk to Lemovje
December 2009 - January 2010

oveC ski boveC & spA
Guest Houses
Gostišče Vančar Čezsoča 43, Bovec, tel. (+386) 53 89 60
76, info@penzionvancar.com, www.penzionvancar.com. This
traditional but newly built guest house is modern and impressive,
yet authentic alpine. It offers rooms, a restaurant and sports/adventure
activities, such as rafting, canyoning and paragliding. The
location is magnificent, sitting near the beautiful Soča River in a
small village just 2km from Bovec. The food and drink is a blend of
local and international: from trout, home-made ham and schnapps
to pizza, schnitzel and Jack Daniels. For the kids they even have a
‘natural swimming pool’ outside. Q Restaurant: €4-9, Rooms:
€22 per person. PTA6ULBKC
Apartments
Apartments Kaninska Vas Kaninska Vas 7, tel. (+386)
53 89 63 33, tusi@siol.net, www.kaninska-vas.si. Most of
this big range of alpine apartments are 3-star. They have lots of
space in the centre, and a large flagship complex in Kaninska
Vas, overlooking Bovec and nestled into the mountainside. The
location of this one is especially good for mountain bikers, with
the Kanin MTB Park being only a few minutes away. All the usual
sporting activities are of course available, from rafting to tandem
paragliding. Check out the special prices from September
- December. Q Studio from €75 for two nights, up to €179 for 6
person apartment. JALBW
Bovška Hiša Kot 2, Bovec, tel. (+386) 53 88 60 32,
tment@bovec-sc.si, www.bovec-sc-si. Sharing the same
owner as Bovec Šport Center, this place is a pair of bright
and airy alpine apartments, cutely named Luka and Jakob.
These guys, Luka and Jakob that is, sit in the old centre of
town enjoying the copious nearby amenities: supermarket,
newsagents, souvenir shop, bank, childrens playground and
quite a few restaurants. The apartments have lots of personality,
including cheeky kitchens, curious cable TV and amiable
internet connections. Definitely worth asking for some kind
of discount on sports activities if you’re staying here. Q €15
per person, sleeps 2-4 people. JW
Gotour Trg Golobarskih Zrtev 50, Bovec, tel. (+386) 05 38
96 36 6/(+386) 04 02 26 93 8, www.gotourbovec.com,
gotour.bovec@siol.net. The primary occupation of this agency
is to rent apartments. They have seven in total, all within the
same block, smack in the central square, and all self-contained
(with kitchens, bathrooms, etc). All the delights of the surrounding
countryside are within easy reach, especially water-sports,
mountain bike rental and sledging at Mangart (nearby mountain),
which you can arrange in the same building.
Mrakič Apartments Dvor 53, Bovec, tel. (+386) 41
32 91 74, apartmaji.mrakic@siol.net, www.mrakic.
net. You’re spoilt for choice here for apartments, they are
available just 300m from the Kanin ski lifts and also in
the centre of Bovec, still less than a kilometre from the
The pristine Julian Alps S. Plestenjak
entrance to Kanin. They are very well equipped, with fullyfitted
kitchens, and even dishwashers. Guests can expect
a discount on sports activities and equipment rental, and
there are also equipment storage facilities. Q 6 apartments
€50-130, 30% more for stays of less than 3 nights.
PJALW
Where to eat
Cafés
Kavarna 1920 Trg Golobarskih Zrtev 40. This is one
of the few places in Bovec with public internet access (also
Hotel Alp). We like the simplicity of this coffee shop; it does
exactly what it should: serves good fresh coffee, organic tea,
cold drinks, snacks and ice cream. It has a modern lounge
inside, quaint terrace and inviting tables and chairs on the
main square. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. . PJNBW
Restaurants
Gostilna Sovdat Trg Golobarskih Zrtev. If you want
good hearty Slovenian and European food you don’t have
to walk far. Sovdat - just within view of the main square in
Bovec - is a typical Slovenian restaurant, simple and friendly. If
you can forgive the decoration outside (fake flowers and
seaweed green cushions), the garden is a pleasant environment
with a great mountain view. Fish, Wiener schnitzel
and a variety of local dishes are all served here in big portions.
QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. Closed Thu. (€4.80-16).
JAB
Letni Vrt Trg Golobarskih Zrtev. As you might expect from
a restaurant called ‘seasonal garden’, there’s an abundance
of outdoor space. The often busy terrace is covered and
you’re seated on benches at long wooden tables for that authentic
alpine feeling. The good news is that it sits on Bovec’s
main square, opposite Hotel Alp. The menu has a wide choice:
hot and cold starters, pizza, fish, lamb, steak, pasta dishes
and even game meat, as well as dessert. Be aware, as in
most restaurants in these parts the bill always includes a
compulsory table charge (€0.50-1) for bread/napkins and
an extra charge for side dishes. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Sun
12:00 - 22:00. (€6-21). PJAB
Nightlife
B&R Bar Mala Vas 16. This venue masquerades both
as a bona fide wine cellar (‘Berce’) and popular local pub.
With the former you can sample many varieties of homeproduced
Slovenian wine - with the latter you can drink
beer whilst shouting at the day’s live sporting event on
the big screen outside. Ice cream is on sale at half time, or
whenever you feel like it. Situated a five minute walk from
the main square. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00.
PJNB
Sports Agencies
Bovec Šport Centre Kot 2, Bovec, tel. (+386) 53 88
60 32/(+386) 31 62 87 94, info@bovec-sc.si, www.
bovec-sc.si. We like the open and quite spiritual director of
this activity centre. He and his guides aim to offer a deeper
connection and experience than that of the usual host/client
relationship. A good choice for the inexperienced (and/or
terrified), they have just introduced an easier-to-control
inflatable kayak to the Soča. They tell us you can become at
one with nature, both on water and on land. Rafting, kayaking,
canyoning, hydrospeed, hiking, mountainbiking, caving and
winter packages are all available. An office is also located in
Boka Pension, between Kobarid and Bovec.
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Pohorje mountain near Maribor
Slovenia is known for specialist tourism; one of the most
special reasons being the abundance of wellness and spa
centres across the country. The perfect time to visit a spa
happens to be when the temperatures are below freezing,
which is also the season for hitting the slopes. Slovenia is
equally well served with small to medium sized ski resorts,
making it a great destination for romantic couples or
adventure-seeking families.
Ski Resorts
Igloo Village Krvavec Krvavec, Gorenjska, tel. (+386) 13
00 38 45, info@koren-sports.si, www.eskimska-vas.si. If the
fabulously expensive ‘ice hotel’ in Sweden is a bit beyond your
budget, no fear - there’s an equally frosty reception at Slovenia’s
very own igloo village. After dinner in the igloo restaurant and a
session with your eski-mates down at the ice bar, you have the
option of accommodation: a classic or romantic igloo. Snowshoeing,
snowbiking and skiing are the main activities available at the
mountainside location, but just the fact that you’re staying in an
igloo should be exciting enough. Expect a party atmosphere in
and around the village, open from December until the end of
March. Good for events and special occasions. Situated just a
few kilometres from Joše Pučnik airport (Brnik), or a 45 minute
drive from Ljubljana - northbound along the A2 motorway, following
signs for ‘Krvavec Ski Center’. Q Prices are €89/person for
accommodation (which includes night snowshoeing, a welcome
cocktail, dinner in Igloo Restaurant, party with DJ in the Ice Bar,
sleeping in a standard igloo, usage of special expedition sleeping
bags and breakfast), €45 (without accommodation) and €250
for two people (Romantic igloo + champagne). P
Tourist information
TIC Kamnik Glavni trg 2, tel. + 386 18 31 82 50,
tic@kamnik-tourism.si, www.kamnik-tourism.si.
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00.
PICK UP FROM ALL HOTELS: 15.30
ADVANCED BOOKINGS REQUIRED
so call us: +386 31 362 368
www.eskimska-vas.si
info@koren-sports.si
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Kanin Dvor 43, Bovec, www.boveckanin.si. Perched
high above Bovec, Kanin is Slovenia’s only high altitude
(over 2000m) ski centre and boasts the country’s longest
“winter” season, actually running all the way from November
until well into spring and the May national holidays.
Previously a medium sized resort with 15km of ski runs,
this year Kanin is joined with a new lift to the Sella Nevea
ski centre across the border in Italy, to make it Slovenia’s
only transnational resort. With a good range of slopes
it will appeal to everyone from complete beginners to
advanced skiers and boarders. If that’s not enough for
you, guests with a six-day Kanin pass can also ski in a
third country for two days, at the Arnoldstein centre in
Austria. There are off piste opportunities at Kanin, but we
wouldn’t recommend this without an experienced guide.
From Ljubljana, head west on the A1 towards Koper, then
leave the motorway for Tolmin (30km), once there follow
Kobarid and then Bovec/Kanin. Total travel time: 1 hour
50 minutes.From Ljubljana, head west on the A1 towards
Koper, then leave the motorway for Tolmin (30km), once
there follow Kobarid and then Bovec/Kanin. Total travel
time: 1 hour 50 minutes. Q One day ski pass: €24 adults,
€21 seniors/youths, €15 kids.
Kobla Ski Center Cesta na Ravne 7, tel. (+386) 45
74 71 00, kobla@volja.net, www.bohinj.si/kobla. A
relatively compact resort, with 3 double chair-lifts and
about 5 ski runs (with the longest being 6km), Kobla is
aimed primarily at families and amateur/intermediate skiers.
Unsurprisingly then, their emblem is a cartoon bear
rather haphazardly skiing down one of their slopes. On a
more practical level, Kobla is the only Slovenian ski centre
accessible by train. Presumably this means it’s still open
when the snow is too deep to drive. You can also still go
in mild conditions, courtesy of their snow-maker, which
is unusual for the area. Cable-cars leave from Bohinjska
Bistrica.By car Bohinjska Bistrica is 1hour 10 minutes
from Ljubljana. Follow the signposts from Bled, which is
close to the A2 motorway.
December 2009 - January 2010

ski & spA
Kranjska Gora Kranjska Gora, tel. +386 45 80 94 40,
info@kranjska-gora.eu, http://www.kranjska-gora.
si/Activities/Skiing. Considered the premier ski resort in
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora (800-1210m) is a favourite haunt for
rich Slovenes, Croatians and ‘western Europeans’ alike. You
won’t find the most challenging runs here, but it is excellent
for beginners and intermediate skiers. If you need more speed
to get the adrenaline pumping, the World Cup slope in nearby
Podkoren is sure to do the trick. Cross-country skiers can take
advantage of a beautiful trail, made where the train tracks
used to lie, at the bottom of the valley. The slopes are spread
along the Vitranc mountain ridge from Kranjska Gora all the
way to Planica, and are served by 6 chairlifts and 12 drag lifts.
In the far north west of Slovenia, take the A2 from Ljubljana
then go left at Jesenice, 1hour 20 minutes by car.
Krvavec Grad 76, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, tel. (+386)
42 52 59 30, info@rtc-krvavec.si, www.rtc-krvavec.
si. Voted the best Slovene ski resort the last three years
running, its huge popularity (capacity: 13,700 skiers/hour)
is partly by virtue ofits proximity to Ljubljana, just 45 minutes
by car. Of course the views are spectacular (1450-1971m),
and the piste breathtaking, literally with 23km of medium
to demanding slopes. For beginners and families there’s a
ski school, large equipment rental facility and 7km of easy
slopes. For everyone, there are lots of accommodation options
available on the mountain (book early) - and 100 days
of guaranteed skiing per year (90% artificial snow coverage).
Slovenia’s flagship ski destination. Head northbound on the
A2 from Ljubljana, once out in the countryside it’s signposted
from the motorway, near Kranj. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00. Prices
for 1 day lift pass: €28 adults, €24 students/seniors/youths,
€16 kids. Rentals from €15 per day for standard equipment.
Other packages are available.
Maribor Pohorje Mladinska ulica 29, tel. (+386) 26
03 65 57, info.vzp@sk-branik.si, www.pohorje.org.
Pohorje, the biggest ski centre in Slovenia, entertains everyone
from beginners to advanced skiers and boarders.
With 41.5 km of varied and well-kept piste, it’s non-stop
fun for friends and families alike. The customary ski/board
school will launch you up to the more challenging runs soon
enough, but if it’s exercise and scenery you’re after, there
are 27km of cross country trails. We love the location,
right beside Slovenia’s second city, Maribor; explaining
why it attracts so many Austrians and Croatians every
year. It’s a relatively rare urban and ski experience in one.
Pohorje is accessed by way of 5 chairlifts, 16 ski-lifts and
a gondola, the latter even being reachable by Maribor city
bus.If you happen to have a car, Maribor is one and a half
hours east from Ljubljana on the A1 motorway. Otherwise
take a train then catch a city bus.
Planica Rateče, tel. (+386) 15 13 68 06, info@
planica.info, www.planica.si. Home to the annual FIS
ski flying world cup event, the backdrop of the Planica
valley is magnificent. Awesome rugged peaks tower all
around; formed by the Planica glacier some 20,000 years
ago. The jump itself comprises a fearsomely large and
heart stoppingly steep slope, stuff only for professional
ski fliers, or the clinically insane. The current world record
(239m) is held by one of the former, Norwegian Bjørn Einar
Romøren, and was contested by a Finn, Janne Ahonen,
whose 240m flight ended with a fall - 2005 was apparently
a great year for breaking records here. Every year Planica
is prepared for the onslaught of thousands spectators
in March. Being amongst 2000m+ alpine peaks, it is
the only kind of setting worthy of such an internationally
prestigious ski event.
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Velika Planina Kamniška Bistrica 2, Stahovica, tel. +386
18 32 72 58/+386 18 31 29 81, info@velikaplanina.si,
www.velikaplanina.si. A cable car near Kamnik carries you
up to this vast mountain plateau. Perched on the open alpine
plains is a herdsmen’s settlement, with its quirky architecture,
simple way of life, and traditionally made dairy products. If the
mysterious spirit of the place is lost on the kids, at least they’ll
have a great time on the snowy playground, ski-lift Jurček or the
free kindergarten here every weekend (11:00-13:00). In terms
of skiing, Velika Planina is perfect for families and beginners, to
intermediate skiers interested in a cultural experience. 6km of
slopes (mostly medium difficulty) are served by 6 ski lifts and
rise from 1412-1666m. Winter at Velika Planina holds plenty of
other opportunities to be active on the snow: sledging, walking,
hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. If you’re here over
the holidays, there’s a very popular midnight church service on
Christmas eve. To get there, head north-east from Ljubljana towards
Mengeš and Kamnik, then continue north through Kamnik
following signs for Kamniška Bistrica and Velika Planina.
Spa & Wellness
Terme Čatež Topliška 35, Čatež ob Savi, tel. (+386) 74
93 50 00, fax (+386) 74 93 50 05, info@terme-catez.
si, www.terme-catez.si. Located in Southeastern Slovenia
near the town of Brežice - which is one of the country’s major
centres of wine production - Terme Čatež is a well-known
wellness, business and recreational centre, featuring one of
the Slovenia’s most impressive water parks, which includes
the largest indoor thermal pool with over 2300m² of surface
area. In December they also open a large ice skating rink,
accompanied of course by stands selling mulled wine, hot
chocolate and other sweets, as well as music. Many special
holiday packages are available over the Christmas and New
Year period, with significant family discounts - check their site
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www.terme-snovik.si
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for the most up-to-date offers. Q Daily tickets for the Winter
Thermal Riviera are €12/15 for children/adults with discounts
available depending on the time and day. Accommodation at
one of the complex’s three hotels or 400 apartments ranges
from €57 - 100 per night.
Terme Snovik Snovik 7, Laze v Tuhinju, tel. (+386) 18
34 41 00, fax (+386) 18 34 41 36, info@terme-snovik.si,
www.terme-snovik.si. Tucked into the Kamniško-Savinjske
Alps not far from the ever-popular Velika Planina and Krvavec ski
resorts, Terme Snovik boasts one of the most scenic locations
of any spa and wellness centre in the country, and is only a short
drive north from Ljubljana. Their indoor thermal pool is open yearround,
and the natural healing powers of its magnesium and
calcium rich water has been officially recognised by the Slovenian
Ministry of Health. During the winter you’re apt to find a pick-up
hockey game taking place on their natural ice rink, and for more
adventurous visitors hikes of varying degrees of difficulty and
lengths can be arranged in the surrounding countryside.
Terme SPA Rogaška Zdraviliški Trg 12, Rogaška
Slatina, tel. (+386) 38 11 20 00, fax (+386) 38 11
20 12, marketing@terme-rogaska.si, www.termerogaska.si.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more opulent
place to rest your head anywhere in the country than at
the Grand Hotel Rogaška - the main attraction of this 400
year old thermal spa and resort. Although the interior has
been extensively renovated since it was frequented by
such Habsburg era notables as Emperor Ferdinand and
the composer Franz Liszt, it’s obvious that no expense
was spared in maintaining the original appearance. And
of course it wouldn’t be a spa without a square kilometre
of invigorating mineral water pools spread about its immaculately
kept grounds. It’s located about 40km east of Celje, just
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With only 46 kilometres of Adriatic coast to call their own,
Slovenes have to make the most of every centimetre.
The result is a coastline dotted with half a dozen or so
notable towns, each with its own unique character, charms
and quirks. From tiny Ankaran near the Italian border to
the poetically named Portorož, or Port of Roses, near the
Sečovlje Salt pans that separate Slovenia from Croatia
- with picturesque Piran, the sleepy fishing village of Izola
and the municipal centre and port town of Koper in between
- the coast is a diverse destination for visitors and
only an hour’s drive from Ljubljana. As an added bonus it
also enjoys relatively mild winters compared with the rest
of the country.
Picturesque Piran
Ankaran
Villa Andor Vinogradniška Pot 9, tel. (+386) 56 15
50 00/(+386) 41 65 51 00, fax (+386) 56 15 50 17,
villa@andor.si, www.andor.si. Housed in a beautifully
preserved centuries-old Venetian-style villa, Andor enjoys
protected historic status as it had previously served as both
a private and official state residence before being opened
as a hotel in the mid-90s. Its 14 double rooms all come with
antique furnishings as well as modern amenities, and most
have at least partial sea views. Try to request room four (the
Honeymoon suite), which has French doors opening onto a
large private balcony. Q 14 rooms (singles €40-45, doubles
€80-90). POA6ILBKX
Andor Vinogradniška Pot 9, tel. (+386) 56 15 50
00/(+386) 41 65 51 00, villa@andor.si, www.andor.
si. Located in the hotel of the same name, the restaurant
focuses on promoting regional Mediterranean-Istrian cuisine
and local delicacies with its multi-course slow food menus
prepared daily by their renowned head chef, Tomaž Bevčič.
Along with a specially-selected wine to compliment each dish,
it’s a great way to spend three or more hours on a weekend
visit to the coast. During the warmer months you can dine
on a large stone terrace with views across the Gulf of Koper,
while the kids entertain themselves at the nearby playground.
QOpen 11:00 - 23:00.
Izola
Gostilna Korte Korte 44, tel. (+386) 5642 02
00/(+386) 41 60 78 63, gostilnakorte@siol.net, www.
gostilnakorte.si/. Locals and tourists alike make regular
pilgrimages up into the hills between Izola and Portorož to dine
at this traditional inn. The menu has a mix of Slovene, Mediterranean
and regional Istrian dishes, and a great selection of
local wines - a bottle of which should be mandatory with any
meal. It’s also not a bad place to come for a drink if you need
an excuse to get out and enjoy the fresh air, but are not in the
mood to eat. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. Closed Tue.
Wine Bar Manzioli J-6, Manziolijev Trg 5, tel. (+386)
5616 21 37, matej.zaro@siol.net. Operated by the Zaro
family, who have called Izola home for around 700 years, the bar
occupies the ground floor of a former palace on the old town’s
most picturesque square. It’s one of our favourite spots on the
entire coast for a drink, and the best place in Izola to sample
quality local wines. If you’re there on a Saturday afternoon
you’re also likely to catch at least one wedding ceremony at the
church opposite. QOpen 07:00 - 01:00. JAB
Piran
Max Korpusa 26, tel. (+386) 5673 34 76/(+386) 41 69
29 28, www.maxpiran.com. Up the hill from Tartini Square, this
small boutique hotel is housed in a beautiful 300 year old house
and is one of our favourite places to stay on the coast, although
if you’re a light sleeper the over-active bells at the cathedral next
door may prove bothersome. Max, the owner and apparently
sole employee, is a friendly old bulldog and ardent Liverpool supporter
who’ll be glad to carry your luggage up the narrow stairs
or talk your ear off over coffee, but we’ve also heard rumours that
he can have a bit of bark if you interrupt his afternoon siesta. Q
6 rooms (doubles €60-70). PJA hhh
Restaurant
specialized in traditional
Istrian dishes
Boutique Hotel
Gambling Saloon Casinò
Villa ANDOR
the place to indulge your senses.
Vinogradniška pot 9, Ankaran, Slovenia
tel. +386 5 6155 000 www.andor.si
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Tartini Café A-1, Tartinijev Trg 3, tel. (+386) 5 673 33 81.
In a town were the famous composer unwittingly lends his name
to just about everything, we’re not exactly sure how this became
the Tartini café but we assume it wasn’t an easy feat. In any event,
housed in a beautiful building that was once the old town Loggia in
the north corner of Tartini Square, it’s definitely worthy of the name
- although it’s pastel furniture and futuristic egg shell chairs do
seem a bit out of place. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00. PJAB
Tartini Square (Tartinijev Trg) A-1, . Already arguably the
most impressive squares in Slovenia, all debate was put to rest
last year when it was transformed into a pedestrian only zone
with outdoor cafés taking the place of parked cars - a fact that
has yet to be reflected on most internet sites, including Google
Maps. Fronted by two large neo-Renaissance buildings on one
side and a mélange of smaller buildings of varying architectural
styles on the other, the square itself is younger than almost all
of them, having been part of Piran’s harbour until it was filled in
in 1884. The square’s inner oval was given its distinctive shape
when it served as the terminus for an electric railway that connected
Piran to Portorož and Lucija until 1953.
Portorož
Kempinski Palace Portorož D-3, Obala 45, tel. (+386)
5692 70 00, www.kempinski-portoroz.com. This grandest of
residences dominates Obala Street and the entire Piran Bay with
its majestic architecture and refined gardens. All the comforts of
a 5 star hotel can be found at the Palace, and at a reasonable
price for the quality. When you want to escape for a moment of
peace, the tranquil gardens at the rear of the hotel offer are a
shady retreat rom the busy Obala entrance. Q 164 rooms, 17
suites (singles €235-310, doubles €285-360, suites €900-2150).
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Marita E-4, Obala 89, tel. (+386) 5617 22 00, fax
(+386) 5617 22 17, info@hotel-marita.si, www.hotelmarita.si.
From the outside, Marita’s glassy and bland-coloured
appearance does not do her much justice. However,
the greenery of her gardens and large swimming pools are
a delight. Marita is situated just on the edge of town and
very close to Lucija (Portoroz’s neighbouring town), which
provides a calmer alternative to the crowded restaurants and
beaches along Obala. Q 83 rooms (singles €150, doubles
€190, suite €200-250). PTAULGBKXCW
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Paprika E-4, Obala 20a, tel. (+386) 5651 41 02, info@
paprika.si, www.paprika.si. A cafe during the day, the
uber-modern interior only hints at the debaucherous disco
scene that the place transforms into during the evening with
themed nights ranging from latin to house music. The nights
are replete with scantily clad go-godancers and a rotating
roster of local and travelling DJs. QOpen 08:00 - 04:00.
Admission free. PAULEGBXW
Sečovlje Saline Nature Park , tel. (+386) 5672 13
30, kpss@soline.si, www.kpss.si. Hundreds of years
ago, salt wasa commodity almost as valuable as gold and
rulers fought to acquire and controlits means of collection.
Sečovlje was one such rarified area and today it is preserved
as a park with a visitors’ center and museum. A fascinating
piece of history, the salt pans are not only an interesting
public park, they are also awell-preserved natural habitat for
all kinds of wildlife. The trek out to thepans is an interesting
one but make sure to pack your insect repellant, not all of
the inhabitants here are friendly. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00.
Admission: €3 adults; €2 students, seniors; free for children
under age six.
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As would be expected from a country which borrows the
lyrics for its national anthem from a poem entitled The
Toast, winemaking and viticulture hold a special place in
the hearts and minds of most Slovenes. With hundreds of
individual vineyards - most of which are small to mediumsized
family run affairs - spread across several different
wine-growing regions, choosing where to visit during a
short stay can be a daunting task. We’ve tried to include a
wide range of options below, but as you can see, our slight
bias towards and geographic proximity to the west of the
country has left those regions (especially Goriška Brda)
more well-represented than their counterparts in the east.
But when it comes to tasting wine and visiting vineyards,
in Slovenia you can’t really go wrong.
Western Slovenia
Brda Tel. (+386) 53 95 95 94, info@obcina-brda.si,
www.brda.si/en. Occupying 72km² of rolling hills between
the Soča River and Italian border, Brda is one of Slovenia’s
foremost wine-growing areas and only an hour’s drive from
Ljubljana. Often described as a miniature version of Tuscany,
every hill seems to be topped with a large church (there are
actually only 30 in all) surrounded by a charming little village,
while the hillsides and valleys in between are blanketed with
vineyards, orchards and winding country roads. Aside from a
few larger estates and one cooperative, most of the vineyards
are smaller family-run operations, and almost all offer some
combination of wine tastings, tours, meals, accommodation
and of course wine sales. The region is also known for its
traditional Italian-influenced cuisine, and a trip to Brda without
enjoying a slow multi-course meal on a terrace overlooking
the vineyards almost defeats the entire purpose. The tourist
information office at Dobrovo Castle is well-stocked with
multi-lingual maps, brochures and other literature, and a great
place to start for first-time visitors.
Cantina Simčič Ceglo 3b, Dobrovo, tel. (+386) 53 95
92 00, fax (+386) 53 95 92 01, info@simcic.si, www.
simcic.si. Marjan and Salko Simčič operate one of the most
widely known and respected vineyards not only in Brda or
Slovenia, but the entire region. Their estate covers 16 hectares
with roughly half on either side of the Slovene-Italian
border. The family has been producing wine commercially
since 1860 and currently turn out 80,000 bottles per year,
which are exported around the world. Tastings can be arranged
for groups as large as 30 people, but advance booking
is a must. QClosed Sun.
Erzetič Višnjevik 25A, Dobrovo v Brdih, tel. (+386) 53
95 94 60/(+386) 41 64 31 14, erzetic.visnjevik@volja.
net, www.vina-erzetic.com. Located in the unassuming
village of Višnjevik, the Erzetič winery offers one of the more
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unique wine tasting experiences in the Brda region. Dating
back to 1725, the family-run estate produces up to 80,000
bottles per year - several varieties of which have been decorated
at internnational competitions, including the prestigious
Decanter World Wine Awards. They’re also one of only two
wineries in Slovenia to produce wine using large ceramic vases
called amphoras - which were specially-built in in Georgia and
give the wine a very distinctive earthy flavour.
Klinec Homestead Medana 20, Dobrovo v Brdih, tel.
(+386) 53 95 94 08/(+386) 31 33 94 63, nejkak@yahoo.com,
klinec.si. More than just a winery or tourist farm,
the Klinec homestead is a truly one of a kind place. The small
family-run operation produces a range of exquisite organic
wines and serves an array of mouth-watering seasonal dishes
following traditional recipes and cooking methods of the Brda
region. They also play a central role in Medana’s thriving arts
scene, hosting well-known painters and sculptors for a weeklong
festival every October, as well as various jazz concerts,
film viewings and poetry readings throughout the year. Q
Open Fri 19:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-15:00 & 19:00-23:00, Sun
12:00-16:00 and Mon-Thu by arrangement.
Poljšak Gradišče pri Vipavi 39A, Vipava, tel. (+386) 53
66 53 59/(+386) 41 44 10 01, samo.poljsak@volja.
net, users.volja.net/spoljs. The award-winning Poljšak
family winery occupies a four-hectare estate in the sunny
and wind-swept Vipava Valley, a region especially known for
its prized Zelen wines. The ancient, autochthonous grape
variety of the same name is native to the valley, and production
runs are kept small and strictly controlled in order to
guarantee the highest quality. Situated just off the motorway
between Postojna and Nova Gorica, Vipava is only a half
hour drive from Ljubljana and can be easily combined with
surrounding sights.
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Simčič (Karol & Igor & Marijan) Hum 8, Kojsko, tel.
(+386) 53 04 65 26, fax (+386) 53 04 65 27, info@vinosimcic.si,
www.vinosimcic.si. First appearing in the local
land registry back in the 19th century and covering some 32
hectares of terraced vineyards today, Vrhunska Vina Simčič is
one of the oldest and largest wineries in Brda. They produce
a wide variety of white and red wines including Rebula, Pinot
Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Sauvignon among the
former and Merlot, Chabernet Sauvignon and Refošk (the
so-called King of Reds) among the latter. Tours and tastings
are available for both individuals and larger groups, but it’s
always best to call at least a few days in advance to make
arrangements. QClosed Sun.
Valentinčič Tourism Podsabotin 48A, Kojsko, tel. +386
41 65 19 39/+386 53 04 65 78, uros.valentincic@siol.net,
www.valentincic.si. For nearly half a century the Valentinčič
family has been producing wine in the fertile rolling hills of Brda.
Specialising in fresh whites, including the region’s indigenous Rebula,
the place is open to visitors year-round, although it’s always
a good idea to call and make arrangements in advance. In addition
wine tastings and tours, the family’s four-hectare estate also
serves as a relaxing bed breakfast (the latter being quite tasty),
with six rooms and one suite, all fitted with wooden furniture,
modern amenities and ample amounts of rustic charm.
Vinska Klet Goriška Brda Zadružna 9, Dobrovo,
tel. +386 5 33 10 100, fax +386 5 33 10 109, info@
klet-brda.si, www.klet-brda.com. This cooperative is the
region’s largest wine producer and also boasts the country’s
largest wine cellar, with a capacity of 18 million litres. Since its
formation back in 1922, the cooperative has been the driving
force behind Goriška Brda’s viticulture tradition, and has also
taken an active role in promoting the region throughout Slovenia
and abroad. Highly educational tours of the cellar along
with wine tastings start at only €2.50 per person. QOpen
08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
Eastern Slovenia
Galantes Wines www.vina-galantes.si, tel. (+386)
2654 42 70. Part of a cooperative aimed at promoting naturally-grown
products from the Štajerska region, they operate
two wine cellars in the hills north of Maribor and can arrange
tastings and guided tours in the surrounding vineyards. Check
with the tourist information centre or more details.
Jeruzalem (Prlekija Tourist Organisation) Jureša
Cirila 4, Ljutomer, tel. (+386) 2581 11 05, fax (+386)
2584 83 34, info@jeruzalem.si, www.jeruzalem.si. Legend
has it that the vine covered landscape of the Ljutomer-Ormož
hills, and the wine it produces, so enchanted passing crusaders
that a good number of them found it difficult to continue on their
quest to regain the Holy Land. Torn between religious fervour
and Bacchanalian urges, it was decided that the most expedient
solution would be to abandon their crusade and instead
just name the highest hill in area Jeruzalem - which in hindsight
may not have been the such a bad decision. Regardless of the
legend’s historical accuracy, it’s a matter of fact that the region
produces some of the best wine in the country, and its wine
roads are well worth visiting. Check with the local tourist board
for information on arranging accommodation and guided tours.
QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Radgonske Gorice Slovenia’s first producer of sparkling
wine has been turning out the bubbly stuff for over a century and
a half now. Located only a few hundred metres from the Austrian
border, their vast cellars are open for tastings, tours and even
the odd wedding, while a sightseeing train makes its way though
the thousand year old Radgona and Kapela districts.
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CHAOTHAI masaže za boljše počutje F-3, Jana Husa
3, tel. (+386) 40 83 73 63, chaothai.si@gmail.com,
www.chaothai.si. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00.
Massage Corner H-1, Dunajska 111a/(+386) 040 97
14 67. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Sense Welness Club B/C-3, Dunajska 154, tel. (+386)
1588 2600/(+386) 030 388 388, sense@sense-club.
com, ww.sense-club.com. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00.
Sončni studio body line C-3, Poljanska cesta 15, tel.
(+386) 40 780 036.
Clinics
Barsos-MC B-3, Gregorčičeva 11, tel. (+386) 1 242 07
00, fax (+386) 1 242 07 44, barsos.ordinacija.net.
Health Centre Metelkova D-2, Metelkova 9, tel.
(+386) 1472 37 00, www.zd-lj.si.
Kirurški Sanatorij Rožna dolina H-2, Rožna dolina
IV/45, tel. (+386) 1477 94 00, info@kirurski-sanatorij.
si, www.kirurski-sanatorij.si.
University Medical Centre Ljubljana D-2, Zaloška 2,
tel. (+386) 1522 50 50, info@kclj.si, www2.kclj.si.
Dentists
Babit Kolezijska 25, tel. (+386) 1283 23 73, info@babit.
si, www.babit.si. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Dental clinic Zaloška 2, tel. (+386) 1522 53 46.
QOpen 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun.
Health Centre Metelkova D-2, Metelkova 9, www.
zd-lj.si. QOpen 20:30 - 04:30.
Design
Ultimo Imerio J-2, Zaloška 24, tel. (+386) 41 512 565,
fax (+386) 1 5401833, info@ultimoimperio.com, www.
ultimoimperio.com.
Dry cleaners
Chemo Express B-3, Wolfova 12, tel. (+386) 1251 44
04. QOpen 07:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Femiks C-2, Kotnikova 18, tel. (+386) 1230 18 20,
femiks@amis.net. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Mehurček Viška 54, tel. (+386) 1256 77 08, mehurcek@mehurcek.si,
www.mehurcek.si. QOpen 08:00
- 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Hairdressers
Mič Styling B-3, Kongresni Trg 4, tel. (+386) 1241 40
40, www.micstyling.com. With six locations in Ljubljana,
Mič is one of the city’s most well-known hairdressers (or
‘frizerski’ in Slovene). All of the locations have similar stylish
interiors, with minimalist designs, down-tempo music and
large selections of hair products available for purchase. Most
of the salons are in the city centre, with the exceptions being
in City Park and Mercator Centre Šiška. QOpen 08:00
- 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Simple, Ljubljana E.Leclerc J-3, Jurčkova cesta
225, tel. (+386) 1428 98 98, info@simple.si, www.
simple.si. QOpen 8:30 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 21:00,
Sun 09:00 - 15:00.
Simple, Ljubljana SUPERNOVA J-3, Jurčkova cesta 223,
tel. (+386) 1427 40 98, info@simple.si, www.simple.si.
QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00.
Stevo C-2, Trubarjeva 44, tel. (+386) 1431 51 38,
stevo@siol.net, www.stevo-sp.si. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00,
Sat 08:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Studio Christian B-2, Vošnjakova 1, tel. (+386) 41 98
77 17. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Opticians
Mestna optika B-3, Kongresni Trg 9, tel. (+386)
1251 41 56, matija.kopac@mestna-optika.si, www.
mestna-optika.si. QOpen 08:30 - 20:00, Sat 08:30
- 17:00. Closed Sun.
Optika FELIKS A-3, Igriška 14, tel. (+386) 1425 00
02/(+386) 040 206 070, info@optikafeliks.com, www.
optikafeliks.com. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 13:00.
Closed Sun.
Optika FELIKS, PE: SUPERNOVA J-3, Jurčkova cesta
223, tel. (+386) 1427 31 03/(+386) 031 835 500, supernova@optikafeliks.com,
www.optikafeliks.com. QOpen
09:00 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00.
Optika Zajec B-2, Puharjeva 3, tel. (+386) 1252 72
82, info@zajec-optika.si, www.zajec-optika.si. QOpen
09:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun.
Pharmacies
Central Pharmacy (Centralna lekarna) B-3,
Prešernov Trg 5, tel. (+386) 1244 23 60, lekarna.
ljubljana@lekarna-lj.si, www.lekarna-lj.si. QOpen 07:30
- 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Lekarna Ljubljana D-2, Prisojna 7, tel. (+386) 1230
62 30, lekarna.ljubljana@lekarna-lj.si, www.lekarnalj.si.
Q Open 24hrs.
Lekarna Miklošič C-2, Miklošičeva 24, tel. (+386) 1230
62 52, lekarna.ljubljana@lekarna-lj.si, www.lekarna-lj.si.
QOpen 07:30 - 19:30, Sat 07:30 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
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Banks
Abanka B-2, Slovenska 50, tel. (+386) 1300 15 00.
Bank Of Slovenia B-2, Slovenska 35, tel. (+386)
1471 90 00.
Deželna Banka Slovenije C-2, Kolodvorska 9, tel.
(+386) 1472 71 00.
Hypo Group Alpe Adria B-3, Slovenska 29, tel. (+386)
1580 41 40.
Nova Ljubljanska Banka B-3, Trg Republike 2, tel.
(+386) 1476 39 00.
Raiffeisen Bank C-3, Pogačarjev Trg 2, tel. (+386)
1234 98 18.
Skb B-2, Ajdovščina 4, tel. (+386) 1471 59 58.
Unicredit Banka Slovenija B-3, Wolfova 1, tel.
(+386) 1587 64 72.
Business centres
Ljubljanski Univerzitetni Inkubator H-1, Vojkova
63, tel. (+386) 1620 34 80.
Poslovni angeli Slovenije H-2, Železna 18, tel.
(+386) 1307 09 33.
Tehnološki Park Ljubljana H-2, Teslova 30, tel.
(+386) 1477 66 13.
The Business Center (Virtual Office and Business
Center) B-2, Slovenska 34, tel. (+386) 1 4701 690.
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
H-1, Dimičeva 13, tel. (+386) 1589 80 00.
Computers
Comshop BTC J-2, Šmartinska 152/9, tel. (+386)
051 34 59 11.
Sosed H-2, Vojkova 63, tel. (+386) 31 610 604.
Tech Trade B-2, Vošnjakova 5, tel. (+386) 1434
01 08.
Consultants
IQbator B-2, Drenikova 33, tel. (+386) 41690666.
MM-konto H - - 1, Devova 5, tel. (+386) 1515 50 22.
Par H-3, Tbilisijska 128, tel. (+386) 1423 15 06.
Pro-Eco H-1, Vodovodna 99a, tel. (+386) 1565 45
67.
Tax-Fin-Lex C-1, Dunajska 20, tel. (+386) 1432
42 43.
Currency exchange
Menjalnica AŽUR C-2, Kolodvorska 2, tel. (+386)
1786 08 80.
Primus Group C-1/2, Trg OF 6, tel. (+386) 1432
10 14.
Publikum FIN C-2, Miklošičeva 34, tel. (+386) 1300
60 80.
Embassies and Consulates
Albania J-2, Zaloška 69, tel. (+386) 1547 36 50.
Australia (Consulate) H-2, Dunajska 50, tel. (+386)
1425 42 52.
Austria A-3, Prešernova 23, tel. (+386) 1479 07 00.
Belgium B-3, Trg Republike 3/ IX, tel. (+386) 1200
60 10.
Bosnia & Herzegovina H-1/2, Kolarjeva 26, tel.
(+386) 1234 32 50.
Brazil B-3, Kongresni trg 3, tel. (+386) 1244 24 00.
Bulgaria H-3, Opekarska 35, tel. (+386) 1 28 32
899.
Canada (consulate) B-2, Trg republike 3, tel. (+386)
1252 44 44.
Chile (consulate) G-2, Brdnikova 34b, tel. (+386)
1423 96 70.
China E-2, Koblarjeva 3, tel. (+386) 1420 28 55.
Croatia C-4, Gruberjevo nabrežje 6, tel. (+386) 1200
44 01.
Cyprus B-2, Komenskega 12, tel. (+386) 1232 15
42.
Czech Republic A-3, Riharjeva 1, tel. (+386) 1420
24 50.
Denmark B-1, Tivolska 48, tel. (+386) 143 80 800.
Egypt B-2, Miklošičeva 3, tel. (+386) 1308 18 50.
Finland B-2, Ajdovščina 4/ VIII, tel. (+386) 1300
21 20.
France B-4, Barjanska 1, tel. (+386) 1479 04 00.
Germany A-2, Prešernova 27, tel. (+386) 1479 03
00.
Greece C-4, Trnovski Pristan 14, tel. (+386) 1420
14 00.
Hungary G-1, Ulica Konrada Babnika 5, tel. (+386)
1512 18 82.
India B-2, Maurerjeva 29, tel. (+386) 1513 31 17.
Indonesia (consulate) A-3, Prešernova 11, tel.
(+386) 1200 51 77.
Ireland C-3, Poljanski nasip 6, tel. (+386) 1300 89
70.
Israel (consulate) H-1, Dunajska 119, tel. (+386)
1566 10 20.
Italy A-3, Snežniška 8, tel. (+386) 1426 21 94.
Japan B-3, Trg republike 3/ XI, tel. (+386) 1200 82
81.
Jordan (consulate) J-2, Zaloška 159, tel. (+386)
1546 15 00.
Latvia B-2, Ajdovščina 4, tel. (+386) 040 22 91 71.
Lithuania B-3, Kongresni Trg 3, tel. (+386) 1244
26 11.
Luxemburg (consulate) B-3, Slovenska 27, tel.
(+386) 1470 70 15.
Macedonia A-3, Prešernova 2, tel. (+386) 1421
00 21.
Malta (consulate) B-2, Kersnikova 11, tel. (+386)
041 444 014.
Mehico ((consulate)) B-3, Trg republike 3, tel. (+386)
1470 70 35.
Montenegro D-2, Njegoševa 14, tel. (+386) 1439
53 64.
Morocco (consulate) H-2, Bizjanova 2, tel. (+386)
1581 63 00.
Netherlands C-2, Poljanski nasip 6, tel. (+386) 1420
14 61.
New Zealand (consulate) H-1, Verovškova 57, tel.
(+386) 1580 30 55.
Norway B-2, Ajdovščina 4/ VIII, tel. (+386) 1300
21 40.
Philippines (consulate) H-1, Ulica Bratov Učakar 50,
tel. (+386) 1518 15 84.
Poland H-2, Bežigrad 10, tel. (+386) 1 436 47 12.
Portugal B-3, Trg Republike 3/X, tel. (+386) 1479
05 40.
Romania H-1, Smrekarjeva 33A, tel. (+386) 1505
82 94.
Russia A-2, Tomšičeva 9, tel. (+386) 1422 49 20.
Serbia C-2, Slomškova 1, tel. (+386) 1438 01 10.
Seychelles (consulate) Tržaška 19a, Logatec, 30km
southwest of Ljubljana, tel. (+386) 1754 29 46.
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Slovakia A-3, Tivolska 4, tel. (+386) 1425 54 25.
South Africa (consulate) C-2, Pražakova 4, tel.
(+386) 1200 63 00.
South Korea (consulate) B-3, Trg Republike 3, tel.
(+386) 1252 71 17.
Spain C-4, Trnovski pristan 24, tel. (+386) 1420
23 30.
Sweden B-2, Ajdovščina 4/ VIII, tel. (+386) 130 00
270.
Switzerland B-3, Trg republike 3/ VI, tel. (+386)
1200 86 40.
Thailand (consulate) C-2, Pražakova 12, tel. (+386)
1433 30 26.
Turkey B-1, Livarska 4, tel. (+386) 1236 41 50.
Ukraine H-2, Teslova 23, tel. (+386) 1421 06 04.
UK A-3, Trg Republike 3/ 4, tel. (+386) 1200 39 10.
USA A-2, Prešernova 31, tel. (+386) 1200 55 00.
Vatican C-3, Krekov Trg 1, tel. (+386) 1433 92 04.
Insurance companies
Adriatic Slovenica C-2, Miklošičeva 20, tel. (+386)
1439 81 80.
Generali H-2, Kržičeva 3, tel. (+386) 1475 71 00.
Kd Življenje H-1, Celovška 206, tel. (+386) 158 26
522.
Triglav C-2, Miklošičeva 19, tel. (+386) 1474 73 20.
Internet Cafés
CyberHP Café Citypark Šmartinska 152g, tel. (+386)
15 42 15 30.
Drog-Art C-2, Kolodvorska 20, tel. (+386) 14 39 72 70.
Oton Zupancic Library C-1, Train Station,Trg OF 10,
tel. (+386) 12 91 23 96.
Xplorer C-3, Petkovškovo Nabrežje 23, tel. (+386)
1430 19 91.
Lawyers
Janez Pejovnik B-3, Slovenska 29, tel. (+386) 1200
76 86.
Odvetniška družba Mramor, Sorta, Bilić & Holec
C-2, Komenskega 4, tel. (+386) 59 93 77 00.
Odvetniška pisarna Miro Senica in odvetniki B-4,
Barjanska 3, tel. (+386) 1252 80 00.
Peter Mele odvetniška pisarna C-2, Resljeva 25,
tel. (+386) 1430 04 61.
Ministries
Agriculture, Forestry and Food H-2, Dunajska 58,
tel. (+386) 1478 90 00.
Culture D-2, Maistrova 10, tel. (+386) 1369 59 00.
Defence H-1, Vojkova 55, tel. (+386) 1471 22 11.
Economy C-2, Kotnikova 5, tel. (+386) 1400 33 11.
Education and Sport C-2, Kotnikova 38, tel. (+386)
1478 42 00.
Environment and Spatial Planning H-2, Dunajska
48, tel. (+386) 1478 74 00.
Finance B-2, Župančičeva 13, tel. (+386) 1369 66 10.
Foreign Affairs A-3, Prešernova 25, tel. (+386) 1478
20 00.
Health B-2, Štefanova 5, tel. (+386) 1478 60 01.
Higher Education, Science and Technology D-1,
Kotnikova 38, tel. (+386) 1478 46 00.
Interior B-2, Štefanova 2, tel. (+386) 1428 40 00.
Justice B-2, Župančičeva 3, tel. (+386) 1369 52 00.
Labour, Family and Social Affairs C-2, Kotnikova
5, tel. (+386) 1369 77 00.
Public Administration H-2, Tržaška 21, tel. (+386)
1478 83 30.
Transport H-2, Langusova 4, tel. (+386) 1478 80 00.
NGOs
Amnesty International B-2, Beethovnova 7, tel.
(+386) 1426 93 77.
Cnvos F-3, Povšetova 37, tel. (+386) 1542 14 22.
Lic F-3, Povšetova 37, tel. (+386) 1521 18 88.
Peace Institute D-2, Metelkova 6, tel. (+386) 1234
77 20.
Red Cross (Rdeči Križ) B-4, Mirje 19, tel. (+386)
1241 43 00.
Sonček H-1, Rožanska 2, tel. (+386) 1534 06 67.
Zveza AIESEC Slovenija B-2, Kersnikova 4, tel.
(+386) 51 299 863.
Notaries
Košak ml. Miro B-3, Trg republike 3, tel. (+386) 1
244 25 00.
Nevenka Tory B-2, Beethovnova 14, tel. (+386)
1242 96 80.
Real estate
Abc Nepremičnine B-1, Tivolska 48, tel. (+386)
1300 00 00.
Agencia Zaloška 69, tel. (+386) 1521 15 65.
Ljubljana Nepremičnine B-2, Cankarjeva 10, tel.
(+386) 80 81 81.
Luster H-2, Tržaška 124, tel. (+386) 1200 49 54.
Royal Nepremičnine B-2, Cigaletova 5, tel. (+386)
1300 73 70.
Relocations
Relocations Ltd H-1, Slovenska 34 (The Business
Centre), tel. (+386) 40 51 78 20.
Selitveni servis Repič H-1, Tesovnikova 47, tel.
(+386) 1565 69 50.
Vatovec C-2, Čufarjeva 5, tel. (+386) 1430 13 40.
Media
Delo B-1, Dunajska 5, tel. (+386) 1473 77 00, info@
delo.si, www.delo.si.
Dnevnik C-3, Kopitarjeva 2 & 4, tel. (+386) 1308
21 00, info@dnevnik.si, www.dnevnik.si.
Pro plus J-1/2, Kranjčeva 26, tel. (+386) 1589 32
00, info@pop-tv.si, www.24ur.com.
Radio Slovenia International Ilichova 33, Maribor,
tel. (+386) 2 429 92 79.
Rtv Slovenija C-2, Kolodvorska 2, tel. (+386) 1475
21 11, info@rtvslo.si, www.rtvslo.si.
Samaritan Kolezijska 7, tel. (+386) 14 20 57 01.
SEE Business Jesenkova 7, tel. (+386) 15 13
08 30.
Slovenian Press Agency B-1, Tivolska 50, tel.
(+386) 24 10 10, desk@sta.si, www.sta.si.
Svet & Ljudje F-1, Peričeva ulica 17, tel. (+386)
1431 8170, savina.dreu@svetinljudje.si, www.
svetinljudje.si.
The Slovenia Times A-3, Trg Mladinskih Delovnih
Brigad 12, tel. (+386) 1520 50 84, info@sloveniatimes.com,
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Avčinova C/D-1
Barjanska B-4, H2/3
Bavdkova F-1
Bazoviška F-1
Beethovnova B-2/3
Bernekerjeva E/F-1
Bezenškova E/F-1
Bogišičeva A-4
Bohoričeva D/E-2
Bolgarska D-1, E-1/2
Borštnikov trg A-3
Breg B-3/4
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Cankarjeva A/B-2
Cankarjevo B-3
Celovška G-1, H-1/2
Celovška cesta A/B-1, B-2
Cigaletova B/C-2
Cimpermanova C-4
Ciril-Metodov trg C-3
Čopova B-2/3
Črtomirova D-1
Čufarjeva C-2
Dalmatinova B/C-2
Dolenjska H/J-3
Društvena F-2
Dunajska B/C-1, H-1/2
Dvorakova B-2
Dvorni trg B-3
Eipprova B-4
Emonska B-4
Erjavčeva A/B-3
Finžgarjeva A-4
Frankopanska A/B-1
Gallusovo B-3/4
Gasparijeva E/F-2
Glonarjeva E-3
Gornji trg B/C-3, C-4
Gortanova F-3
Gosposka B-3/4
Gosposvetska B-2
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Grajska planota C-3/4, D-4
Gregorčičeva A/B-3
Groharjeva A-4
Grudnovo nabrežje B-4
Gubčeva A-1
Hacquetova D-1
Hajdrihova A-4
Hradeckega D/E/F-4
Hrenova C-4
Hribarjevo B-3
Hrvatski trg D-2
Igriška A/B-3
Ilirska C/D-2
Ižanska C/D-4, H-3
Jakopičeva F-2/3
Jakopičevo sprehajališče A-1
Jamova A-4
Janežičeva C-4
Japljeva E-2
Jenkova D/E-2
Jurčičev trg B-3
Kajuhova J-2
Karlovška cesta C-4
Karunova B-4
Kavčičeva E/F-1
Kersnikova B-2
Klunova F-2
Knafljev prehod B-3
Koblarjeva E-2/3, F-3
Kolezijska A/B-4
Kolinska E-1
Kolodvorska C-2
Komenskega C-2
Kongresni trg B-3
Kopališka A-4
Kopitarjeva ulica C-3/4
Korytkova E-1/2
Kosovelova F-2/3
Koširjeva F-3
Kotnikova C-2
Krakovska B-4
Krakovski nasip B-4
Krekov trg C-3
Križevniška B-4
Kumanovska D-3
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Linhartova H/J-2
Lipičeva D/E-3
Litijska cesta F-3, J/K-2, K-3
Livarska B-1
Maistrova D-2
Majaronova E-1
Mala C-2
Malejeva F-2
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Metelkova D-2
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Mirje A/B-4
Močnikova E-2
Murnikova A-4
Nazorjeva B-2
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Partizanska F-1/2
Perčeva F-1
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Petkovškovo nabrežje C-2
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Plečnikov trg B-3
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Adria Airways 11
AGIO rent a car 10
Ahotel 31
Air France 11
Ajda 44
Ajdovo Zrno 46
Ambient 36
Andor 80
Antikvariat 66
Antiq 30
Apartments Kaninska Vas 76
Aqua 69
Arena Vodafone live! - Gladiator
(BTC Center) 27
As 39
Asdom Apartments 36
As Lounge 52
Atet 10
Atlantis Water Park 27
Austrian Airlines 11
Austria Trend 30
AutoRent 10
Avant 10
Avis 10
Azur 34, 42
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