Blog - A week in Ljubljana

Easy European travel can now be complex and expensive. One of the most demoralising consequences of Britain’s exit from the EU was the end of the freedom of movement we’d…

Driving to Slovenia

The journey is part of the adventure. For me, driving to Slovenia it’s absolutely the most enjoyable way to travel and if you have the time, you’ll find it easier…

Congress Square

About the City

The green centre of the city. Congress Square appears as a large green area on the city map and is usually referred to by it’s Slovene name, Kogresni Trg (pronounced…

Le Petit Cafe

Great French menu in a relaxed part of the city. Le Petit Cafe is a perfect place for food and drink, especially if you want to step slightly away from…

Slovene language

An extremely basic guide. Slovene is a Slavic language that is distinct and separate from it’s former Yugoslav neighbours. For such a small country, there is a huge variety of…

Moderna galerija

Ljubljana’s city centre modern art gallery. Ljubljana has a number of excellent galleries to visit but my favourite (so far) is the MG+ Moderna Galerija or Museum of Modern Art.…

Odprta Kuhna

A multi-restaurant tasting menu all in one place. The Odprta Kuhna or “open kitchen” is something you should try to visit if you happen to be in Ljubljana on a…

Slovenia by train

Overnight express from the UK to Ljubljana If you consider the journey as part of the vacation experience, then visiting Slovenia by train might be a great solution. This isn’t…

Ljubljana Districts

About the City

A quick guide to the geography of the city. The City Municipality of Ljubljana comprises 17 districts but as a short-break visitor, you are more likely to find yourself in…

Cafe Čokl

The City’s best location for morning coffee. Located at the base of Ljubljana castle’s amazing funicular railway is a small coffee shop called Cafe Čokl. It serves beautifully made espresso…

Tozd Cafe

Flat white and the city’s best playlist. Tozd Cafe has become my first stop on just about every walk I take around the city. You can find this small cafe…

Flying to Slovenia

Joze Pucnik Airport. For most people, flying to Slovenia is the default method of reaching Ljubljana. While I prefer to drive, and travelling by train is becoming a great option,…

Ljubljana Climate

About the City

Choose your season. Ljubljana has a continental climate influenced by its proximity to the Alps and by nearby Mediterranean air streams. This gives the city four distinct seasons with July…

Gostilnica 5-6 kg

Pizza and pork in Trnovo. This restaurant used to be located in the old city, near the top of Gorni Trg where it specialised in pork dishes. If I remember…

Špica Park

Deckchairs, drinks and sleeping dogs. Ljubljana is bisected by the Ljubljanica river. But looking at a map, you can see that it actually only splits for a few miles to…

River Soča

Just about the most beautiful place in Europe. The 86-mile-long river Soča (pronounced “soar-cha”) is an emerald blue Alpine river in north-west Slovenia. It passes though the picturesque towns of…

Kinodvor Cinema

A fantastic art house cinema in the city cente. There is a good choice of places to watch movies in Ljubljana but my favourite is Kinodvor cinema. It’s open seven…

Ferry to France

My preferred way to cross into France. I usually prefer to drive to Slovenia rather than fly to Ljubljana. I stay for a little while, can take as much luggage…

Restavracija Julija

Great location and an unmissable beef goulash Restavracija Julija (or Julija restaurant) is positioned right in the centre of Ljubljana’s old town, along the cobbled Stari Trg that runs parallel…

BicikeLJ City Bikes

The cheapest, easiest way to see the city. The Ljubljana city bike scheme will be a revelation for any UK traveller. Known as BicikeLJ, any visitor will soon realise that…

The British-Slovene Society

The best way to connect with Slovenes in the UK. The British-Slovene Society is a registered charity founded in 1993. It exists to facilitate contact and promote friendship between between…

Norma23 Creperie

An authentic French creperie in Plečnik’s arcade. Norma23 is the second French-styled restaurant that I found in the city and it’s a perfect complement to Le Petit Cafe with a …

Bar Arkade

Great spot for a Kranjska sausage lunch. Bar Arkade is a busy cafe with a deliciously simple menu situated next to the city market in between Prešeren Square and the…

Klub Rečnih Kapitanov