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European Green Capital 2016 Ljubljana, a proud award winner Ljubljana is the European Green Capital 2016. This prestigious title, awarded annually by the European Commission to a city with high environmental standards and ambitious sustainable development goals, was given to the City Municipality of Ljubljana on 24 June 2014 in Copenhagen. The fact that Ljubljana received a Europe-wide award of this kind is a valuable recognition of its efforts to improve its environment, economy, and quality of life. The award was received with great delight by everyone in Ljubljana involved in encouraging green thinking, living, and development, and is seen as an obligation to continue to fulfil sustainability goals and introduce more improvements. Other cities to have received the prestigious European Green Capital title so far include Stockholm, Hamburg, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Nantes, Copenhagen, Bristol, and Essen. By winning the title, Ljubljana became a European model for how to organize urban life in such a way as to create a city that is friendly to the environment, its residents, and visitors. Ljubljana's green vision leads to a more pleasant urban life today and in the future, and makes the experiences included in this guide healthier and more authentic.
Index A green greeting ........................................4 Welcome to the European Green Capital 2016! ..........................................4 How to use the Guide to Green Ljubljana .....6
Come and get some green inspiration...7 Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre (TIC)....7 Slovenian Tourist Information Centre (STIC)...............................................................................7
Sharing with you ... .....................................8 Ljubljana's green achievements..........................8 Ljubljana's green symbols......................................8
Your European Green Capital 2016.........9 Check out the green mobility options.............9 Learn the story of Ljubljana..................................9 Do not miss the WOW experiences..................9
My Ljubljana greenometer......................10 WOW, what views!............................................12 Places to enjoy a perfect early morning....... 12 Places to enjoy a perfect sunset ...................... 12
Green points of Ljubljana........................ 13
Castle hill and Ljubljana Castle..........................14 Ljubljana Botanic Garden..................................... 15 Ljubljanica river embankments and boat cruises.......................................................16 Špica.............................................................................. 17 Trnovski pristan......................................................... 18 The gardens of Krakovo........................................19 Tivoli, Rožnik, and Šišenski Hrib Landscape Park.......................................................20 Tivoli Park.............................................................20 Tivoli Rosarium and Glasshouse................. 21 Tičistan................................................................... 22 Šišenski hrib and Rožnik................................ 23 Ljubljana Zoo......................................................24 Path of Remembrance and Comradeship... 25 Koseze Pond..............................................................26 Sava Recreational and Educational Centre................................................. 27
My WOW experiences .............................28 Green guided tours of Ljubljana........... 30 Green walk ................................................................. 31 Tivoli Park − the green lungs of Ljubljana... 32 Bike ramble around Ljubljana............................33
Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking along the Ljubljanica ............................................34 Beekeeping Trail...................................................... 35
My favourite Taste Ljubljana dish.......... 36 Green cuisine..............................................37 Taste Ljubljana..........................................................38 Open Kitchen............................................................39
Green transport........................................40 Kavalir............................................................................41 BicikeLJ and Ljubljana Bicycle..........................42 Electric car charging points...............................43
Green Gift Giveaway ............................... 44 Other green experiences........................ 46 Water and drinking fountains............................47 Ljubljana Central Market......................................48 Art markets................................................................49 Library under Trees ...............................................50 Golf ................................................................................ 51
Green running events...............................52 Ljubljana Marathon and Three-Member Team Run .................................. 53
Trips to surrounding areas ................... 54 Green cycling ........................................... 55 Lake Podpeč and the Ljubljana Marsh by bike....................................... 55 Cycling and culinary experience in the Heart of Slovenia ..........................................56 Cycling to the source of the river Kamniška Bistrica ................................................... 57
Green hiking.............................................. 58 Ljubljana Marshes Landscape Park................58 Polhov Gradec Dolomites Landscape Park.......................................................59 Toško Čelo and Katarina .................................. 60 Golovec......................................................................... 61 Šmarna gora..............................................................62 Rašica ..........................................................................63 Janče.............................................................................64 Hiking trip through the land of Jurij Vega....................................................................65
My green resolutions Map of Ljubljana and its green points www.visitljubljana.com
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A green greeting Welcome to the European Green Capital 2016 We are delighted to welcome you in a city where all of Europe meets. The European Green Capital 2016 is a place where the time it takes for people in other capitals to travel from one end of the city to the other can be spent on going for a stroll, sitting down for an ice cream or a drink or enjoying another pleasurable activity. It is sometimes said of Ljubljana that it is easier to traverse it on foot than to pronounce its name. Here at Ljubljana Tourism, we are proud of our city and its achievements. Thinking and feeling green, we often cycle or walk around the city centre, which is closed to motor traffic. What delights us most is people's enthusiasm about Ljubljana and the positive feelings that bring visitors and locals together. We believe that the Slovenian capital is simply WOW! Discover your own WOW nooks, indulge in the flavours of the Taste Ljubljana dishes, and explore the city's surrounding areas. Feel Slovenia, a green country that has the word 'love' in its name, and get to love Ljubljana, whose name sounds very similar to the Slovenian word 'ljubljena', meaning 'the loved one'. We really like this wordplay because, if for no other reason, so many people from around the world fall in love with our vibrant city hosting countless events each year. As we would like Ljubljana to have a place in your heart too, we have created this little guide with tips on how and where to enjoy yourself in the European Green Capital 2016. The guide includes a few pages that are yours to fill as we would like you to be an active co-creator of the green heartbeat of the city. You are invited to enter our giveaway by collecting green fingerprints at the green points described in this guide and marked on the map at the end of it. Using this guide, you will discover time and again that Ljubljana is a comfortable capital made to the measure of man, one that has preserved the friendliness of modestly-sized European cities while providing all the amenities of big metropolises. The city centre is a mosaic of picturesque red-roofed buildings from which views stretch out to green hills − the castle hill, Šišenski hrib, Rožnik, and Šmarna gora, which are one of the reasons why practically everyone in the city keeps a pair of hiking or running shoes. You too are invited to enjoy the city, climb those green hills for stunning views, and make a few resolutions to lead a greener life. While strolling around Ljubljana, you can quench your thirst at drinking fountains dispensing clean natural water that has not undergone any technological treatment. This is a luxury rarely found in capital cities and the reason why a large water-themed exhibition has been set up by the City Museum of Ljubljana. When you need a rest, sit down in one of the little city centre parks or experience the huge Tivoli Park, the green lungs of Ljubljana. In the historical city centre, cafés on the relaxing Ljubljanica river embankments tempt you to have a sweet treat, galleries and museums are full of good stories, and countless little restaurants compete for your attention. We want you to have plenty of pleasant green experiences that will make you simply want to say WOW! The European Green Capital 2016 has a big heart and we are delighted to share it with you. Petra Stušek and her team at Ljubljana Tourism
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Ljubljana has a big heart
Ljubljana Tourism brings together a team of people thinking green. Together with our friendly dragon mascot, we love to walk and cycle around the city.
At the Milan EXPO 2015, Ljubljana and the Central Slovenia region put up an interactive installation called WOW, which livened up the areas in front of the Slovenian and European Union's pavilions.
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Orientation How to use the Guide to Green Ljubljana The Guide to Green Ljubljana, which includes several pages that you can fill with your impressions of the city and thus create your own little green diary, is divided into several content sections, the largest being 'Green points of Ljubljana'. To make it easier for you to find your way, all the green points are numbered and the numbers are shown on the city map provided on the last two pages of the guide. The section 'Green points of Ljubljana' is followed by 'Green guided tours of Ljubljana', 'Green cuisine', 'Green transport', and 'Other green experiences'. The last section of the guide, 'Trips to surrounding areas', introduces you to opportunities for green cycling and hiking trips. In the middle of the guide, you will find all you need to know about our Green Gift Giveaway. You are invited to collect five fingerprint stamps and share this achievement of yours with us. More on page 44. Let the Guide to Green Ljubljana be your companion while you are enjoying the Slovenian capital in a healthy and active way. .
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Enter our giveaway! Collect 5 green fingerprint stamps at 5 different green points in Ljubljana and visit the Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre or the Slovenian Tourist Information Centre to collect a green practical reward.
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Come and get some green inspiration Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre (TIC) Apart from a city map and a large number of free tourism publications, at the Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre you can also get postcards with stamps, Ljubljanathemed T-shirts and souvenirs, and the Ljubljana Card. You can also book city tours, accommodation in and around Ljubljana, trips to the city's surrounding areas, and hire cars. We are always happy to assist you with the booking of your green Ljubljana experiences, which you can also book on the Visit Ljubljana website at www.visitljubljana.com.
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www.visitljubljana.com tic@visitljubljana.si Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre, AdamiÄ?-Lundrovo nabreĹžje 2 46.050953 N, 14.506747 E +386 (0)1 306 12 15
Slovenian Tourist Information Centre (STIC) The Slovenian Tourist Information Centre offers free information and booking services for visitors to Ljubljana and other places in Slovenia, tourist brochures about the Slovenian capital and the rest of the country lying between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, postcards with stamps, Ljubljanathemed T-shirts and souvenirs, tickets to a diverse choice of events, and the Ljubljana Card. It has an internet corner and is a place to go if you want to see Ljubljana from the seat of a bicycle and would like to hire one.
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www.visitljubljana.com stic@visitljubljana.si Slovenian Tourist Information Centre, Krekov trg 10 46.051038 N, 14.510393 E +386 (0)1 306 45 76
All the green experiences can also be booked online at www.visitljubljana.com. The prices contained in this guide are correct at the time of going to print. Ljubljana Tourism is not liable for any changes to prices. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience they may cause.
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Sharing with you … Ljubljana's green achievements • Ljubljana has been named the European Green Capital 2016 for having made the largest number of sustainable changes in the shortest period of time of all the nominees. • Ljubljana has received a Tourism for Tomorrow award and has been listed in the Sustainable Destinations Global Top 100. • Ljubljana is a capital boasting natural drinking water that has not undergone any technological treatment. You can refill your bottle straight from the city's drinking fountains. • Ljubljana has more than 560 square metres of green space per inhabitant. • A number of the city's neglected spaces have been turned into green oases for enjoyment and recreation. • Ljubljana is Slovenia's first destination to comply with the international Green Destinations Standard, which testifies to its sustainability. • In order to speed up the implementation of sustainable business models in practice, Ljubljana has entered the Green Scheme for Slovenian Tourism.
Ljubljana's green symbols Little Dragon of Ljubljana In Ljubljana, wherever you look, chances are that you will see a dragon. Rather than spitting fire like they once did in fairy tales, today they only breathe invisible green energy. The Ljubljana Dragon can be found sitting at the top of the castle tower on the city's coat of arms, on the Dragon Bridge, and in any of the city's souvenir shops. The most active member of the Dragon of Ljubljana family is Little Dragon, the city's mascot, whom you may spot jumping around cheerfully in the city's streets and at large events.
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Your European Green Capital
Check out the green mobility options
In the European Green Capital 2016, whose relaxed character is at its most obvious on sunny afternoons and evenings, when the city centre is like a huge open-air living room, you can reach any city centre location in less than 15 minutes on foot. Ljubljana has a wide network of bus services. A popular transport option is the BicikeLJ self-service bicycle hire network, which allows you to ride safely and comfortably between 36 docking stations across the city. At any news stand, you can get Urbana, a top-up city card which you can use to pay for city bus and funicular fares, borrow BicikeLJ bicycles, and pay parking charges. For more information on how to use the BicikeLJ network, see page 42. The pride of the city as far as green mobility is concerned is its fleet of electric vehicles called Kavalir, which can help you out with a free ride within the city centre. To find out how to book a ride, see page 41.
Learn the story of Ljubljana
In Ljubljana, all of Europe comes together. The city has a central European character with a relaxed Mediterranean feel. Wherever you look there are green surprises that bring freshness to life in this city with picturesque medieval, Baroque, Art Nouveau, and modern architecture. Did you know that it was in Ljubljana where archaeologists found the world's oldest wooden wheel with an axle, made and used 5,200 years ago by skilful prehistoric lake dwellers in the Ljubljana Marshes? About three millennia later, ancient Romans fell in love with the site of the present-day Ljubljana and built the city of Emona. In 2014, Ljubljana celebrated the 2000th anniversary of the date when Emona was put on the map of the Roman Empire.
Do not miss the WOW experiences Running in Tivoli Park Join runners of all generations making their way through Tivoli Park, the city's green lungs, and further on to the fragrant forests of the Tivoli, Rožnik, and Šišenski Hrib Landscape Park. A good place to warm up is the Jakopič Promenade, which leads from the city centre to the Tivoli Mansion, where you can enjoy views of the park and the city centre beyond. Waterside cycle path from Špica to Fužine Castle This nice and flat waymarked cycle path along the river Ljubljanica is perfect for a family or romantic trip. It takes you from the Špica embankment in the Prule area of Ljubljana to Fužine Castle, a Renaissance residence on the eastern edge of the city housing the Museum of Architecture and Design. To return to the city centre, take the cycle path on the other bank of the river. Do not miss the Ljubljanica Sluice Gate, designed by Jože Plečnik, Ljubljana's most famous architect. www.visitljubljana.com
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My Ljubljana greenometer How many green walks have I taken in Ljubljana? WOW! How many hills in Ljubljana have I climbed? WOW! How many green cycle trips have I taken? WOW! Which green flavours of Ljubljana do I like best? WOW!
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WOW, what views!
Places to enjoy a perfect early morning
• The Ljubljana Marshes on the southern edge of the city, home to countless birds and colourful butterflies. (More on page 57.) • The Ljubljana Central Market, which sells fresh produce from around Slovenia and owes its distinctive charm to its riverside colonnades and arcades, designed by Jože Plečnik. (More on page 48.) • Tivoli Park's Jakopič Promenade, a venue for open-air photographic exhibitions. • The romantic nooks and crannies by the Koseze Pond on the north-western edge of Ljubljana. (More on page 26.)
Places to enjoy a perfect sunset
• Ljubljana Castle, which offers views of the entire city. (More on page 14.) • The centrally located Tivoli Park with its countless grassy areas, rose gardens, and walks. (More on page 20.) • The city centre cafés located on the green Ljubljanica river embankments. • The Špica embankment, also referred to as the 'Ljubljana beach', and the renovated Ljubljanica river embankments in the Prule and Trnovski pristan quarters. (More on page 17.) • The sun terrace of the Nebotičnik café, with its legendary views of the Ljubljana skyline.
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Green points of Ljubljana
Visit the green points of Ljubljana, a selection of handpicked locations where you can enjoy views of some of the greenest parts of the city centre and its surrounding areas. All the green points are perfect to start or end a walk or enjoy another pleasurable activity. Sometimes a few deep breaths and a bit of time for yourself are enough to make the world a lighter and brighter place. www.visitljubljana.com
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Green points of Ljubljana Castle hill and Ljubljana Castle Ljubljana's castle hill has been towering over the historical city centre and affording it green shelter since Roman times. Explore the maze of forest paths, tree-lined walks, and lookout points leading to Ljubljana Castle and enjoy views of the entire city with the Ljubljana Marshes and Kamnik-Savinja Alps in the distance. Take a walk along the city's famous promenade leading from Ljubljana Castle to the Tivoli Mansion.
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Point 1 on the map www.ljubljanskigrad.si Ljubljana Castle, Grajska planota 1 46.049211 N, 14.508210 E 700m (20 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre
On foot via the following paths: • Študentovska pot • Ulica Reber • Ulica na grad By funicular from Krekov trg (2 min.) By tourist road train from Stritarjeva (15 min.)
Ljubljana Castle, its café, and the funicular are open daily • 10:00−20:00 from January to March and in November • 9:00−21:00 in April, May, and October • 9:00−23:00 from June to September • 10:00−22:00 in December
Admission to the castle courtyard and ramparts: free Castle ticket* and return funicular fare
• €10.00 for adults • €7.00 for children and young people aged 7−18, students, and senior citizens • €26.00 for families (up to 2 adults and at least one child aged 7−18)
Castle ticket*
• € 7.50 for adults • €5.20 for children and young people aged 7−18, students, and senior citizens • €19.00 for families (up to 2 adults and at least one child aged 7−18)
*The ticket gives you admission to the castle's Virtual Castle projection, exhibitions Slovenian History and The Prison, chapel, outlook tower, and Puppet Museum.
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Green points of Ljubljana Ljubljana Botanic Garden The Ljubljana Botanic Garden, located close to the historical city centre, offers relaxation in the shade of trees and among the lush plants growing in its glasshouses. Founded 205 years ago, it is one of Europe's oldest botanic gardens. It supports over a 4,500 plant species, which seem to have a natural wellness effect on visitors. Take a garden tour to get to know the local vegetation, numerous plants from other parts of the world, and the garden's interesting history from the time of the Napoleonic Empire's Illyrian Provinces to the present day.
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46.039807 N, 14.514412 E
www.botanicni-vrt.si
1.6km (20 min. walk) from the TIC
Ljubljana Botanic Garden, Ižanska cesta 15 Access from the city centre
Follow the riverside footpath leading past Trnovski pristan to Špica, then cross the footbridge at Špica.
Open daily
• 7 :00−19:00 from April to October • 7:00−20:00 from June to August • 7:00−17:00 from November to March
Admission to garden: • free Admission to tropical glasshouse:
• €2.80 for adults • €1.30 for schoolchildren and secondary and university students • €6.00 for families
More information: Ljubljana Botanic Garden | +386 (0)1 427 12 80 | www.botanicni-vrt.si www.visitljubljana.com
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Green points of Ljubljana Ljubljanica river embankments and boat cruises The embankments on the river Ljubljanica, crossed by attractive bridges from different periods in history, are pictured in some of the most iconic images of Ljubljana as a city with a waterway running through it. Go on a romantic tourist boat cruise. Take a walk and relax in the shade of willow and horse chestnut trees growing on the river embankments. Choose from the numerous little riverside restaurants and cafés to treat yourself to good food or a refreshing drink.
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Point 3 on the map Boat cruise tickets: • 30-minute cruise: €5.00 per person • 60-minute cruise: €8.00 per person
Booking of guided cruises: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com 16 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green points of Ljubljana Špica Špica, the renovated part of the Ljubljanica river embankment in the Prule area, not far away from the city centre, is perfect for sunbathing and enjoying river views. This area has traditionally been used as a town beach and its present-day wooden terraces, located at the point where the Ljubljanica river splits into its main branch and the Gruber Channel, still make it look like one, while at the same time making you feel as if you were on a ship's deck. The Gruber Channel was built by Gabrijel Gruber more than 200 years ago to protect the city from floods. Today, Špica is the site of a quay and a café perfect for chilling out and watching birds and other aquatic wildlife.
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46.040175 N, 14.511614 E
Gruberjevo nabrežje
1.5km (20 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre Follow the riverside footpath leading to the Prule area. More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com www.visitljubljana.com
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Green points of Ljubljana Trnovski pristan The Trnovski pristan embankment, located just a short walk from Špica, is a tribute to Jože Plečnik, the city's greatest modern architect, who saw the Ljubljanica river embankments as key to the modern urban development of Ljubljana as a city full of parks, public squares, colonnades, and social gathering spaces along its main waterway. The embankment offers beautiful views of Ljubljana Castle and the Hradecky Bridge, the second oldest bridge across the Ljubljanica, which has, since its renovation and relocation, been connecting the Krakovo and Prule quarters of Ljubljana.
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46.041902 N, 14.508575 E
Trnovski pristan
1.1km (17 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre Follow the Ljubljanica river embankment leading to the Trnovo area of Ljubljana. More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com 18 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green points of Ljubljana The gardens of Krakovo Between the Eipprova ulica and Krakovska ulica streets, you can find one of Ljubljana's few surviving residential areas of once suburban houses and about 30 gardens where the crunchy Ljubljana iceberg lettuce and other garden crops have been grown since the middle ages. In the 17th century, the so called ‘lettuce ladies of Krakovo' were known to come to the market in the middle of the night as their lettuce would sell out in the earliest hours of the morning. Today, the gardens of Krakovo provide space for an interesting type of collaboration: the gardens are being rented to gardening enthusiasts in exchange for fresh crops.
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46.044430 N, 14.502825 E
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700m (10 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre Walk along the Ljubljanica river to the Krakovski nasip embankment and take the first narrow street on the right. More information: TIC Ljubljana | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com www.visitljubljana.com
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Green points of Ljubljana Tivoli, Rožnik, and Šišenski Hrib Landscape Park Tivoli Park Recharge your energy levels in Tivoli Park, Ljubljana's largest green space and a green entrance to the city centre. Enjoy the park's fountains, playground equipment, flowers, Library under Trees (open during the warm months), fish pond, and Jakopič Promenade, where ladies with parasols used to stroll in the past and where now you can view open-air photographic exhibitions on your way to the Tivoli Mansion.
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Point 7 on the map
46.053733 N, 14.497251 E 1.1km (15 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre Cross the Prešernov trg square, follow the Čopova ulica street, and continue past the opera house to Tivoli Park's Jakopič Promenade. * Guided tours are available by appointment.
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Green points of Ljubljana Tivoli, Rožnik, and Šišenski Hrib Landscape Park Tivoli Rosarium and Glasshouse Visit the Tivoli Rosarium, a rose garden located in Tivoli Park, next to the Tivoli Glasshouse and Pond, and spend some time amid roses. Look for a white rose named after Ljubljana and enjoy its sweet scent if you visit in spring or summer. Throughout the summer months, the area between the Tivoli Glasshouse, which houses interesting tropical and carnivorous plants, and the café next to the Tivoli Pond is occupied by the Library under Trees.
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Tivoli Glasshouse, Cesta 27. aprila 2
www.botanicni-vrt.si/ rastlinjak-tivoli
46.051891 N, 14.493647 E 1.4km (20 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre
Cross the Prešernov trg square, follow the Čopova ulica street, and continue past the opera house to Tivoli Park's Jakopič Promenade, from where several paths on your left take you across a grass area past a children's playground and the Čolnarna café to the Tivoli Rosarium.
Tivoli Rosarium: 24 hours, seven days a week Tivoli Glasshouse: 11:00−18:00 Tuesday to Sunday Free admission
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Green points of Ljubljana Tivoli, Rožnik, and Šišenski Hrib Landscape Park Tičistan A perfect place to get a sense of peace and quiet and listen to the song of birds is Tičistan, an area of parkland between the Tivoli and Cekin Mansions whose name translates as 'Birds' Home' as it is equipped with bird-feeding stations and nesting boxes. Birds are tame there and you should not be surprised if they mistake you for a bird keeper and try to sit on your hand. While in Tičistan, you may also spot some of the Tivoli Park's lovable squirrels running around in the trees.
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Point 9 on the map
46.055248 N, 14.493763 E 1.1km (15 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre
Cross the Prešernov trg square, follow the Čopova ulica street, and continue past the opera house to Tivoli Park's Jakopič Promenade. At the top of the Promenade, next to the Tivoli Mansion, take one of the paths on your right to reach Tičistan.
* Guided tours are available by appointment.
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Green points of Ljubljana Tivoli, Rožnik, and Šišenski Hrib Landscape Park Rožnik and Šišenski hrib Tivoli Park blends seamlessly into the woodlands of the north-western part of Ljubljana. A network of recreational paths winds from the park across the Cankarjev vrh peak and the 429-metre-high Šišenski hrib, the highest hill in this area, to the picturesque red church and restaurant at the top of the Rožnik hill, where fires burn in the hearts of lovers on a date and a huge bonfire is traditionally lit on the eve of 1 May. Go for a walk along the Rožnik hill's Jesenko Trail, lined by trees of more than 30 different species, and make use of the fitness stations installed along the recreational paths on Rožnik and Šišenski hrib.
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Point 10 on the map
46.055781 N, 14.476954 E 1.1km (15 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre
Cross the Prešernov trg square, follow the Čopova ulica street, and continue past the opera house to Tivoli Park's Jakopič Promenade, from where a number of paths leading uphill bring you to the top of Rožnik.
* Guided tours are available by appointment.
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Green points of Ljubljana Tivoli, Rožnik, and Šišenski Hrib Landscape Park Ljubljana Zoo Visit Ljubljana Zoo and explore the wonderfully diverse animal kingdom. The Zoo, located in the protected natural environment of the Tivoli, Rožnik, and Šišenski Hrib Landscape Park, is home to more than 500 animals from all continents. Begin your fun exploration with a guided tour and continue with a photo-safari or an animal feeding session. For a very special experience, take a night tour of the Zoo or join a programme enabling you to become a zookeeper for a day.
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Point 11 on the map www.zoo.si Ljubljana Zoo, Večna pot 70 46.052029 N, 14.472513 E 3.2km (30 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre Take city bus service no. 18 to Stožice P+R and get off at the 'Živalski vrt Ljubljana' stop. Open daily • 9:00−19:00 from May to August • 9:00−16:00 in January, February, November, and December • 9:00−17:00 in March and October • 9:00−18:00 in April and September
Ticket prices: • €8.00 for adults • €5.50 for primary and secondary school students • €6.50 for university students and senior citizens • €4.50 for preschoolers • free for children under two years old
* Guided tours are available by appointment.
More information: Ljubljana Zoo | +386 (0)1 244 21 88 | www.zoo.si 24 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green points of Ljubljana Path of Remembrance and Comradeship This 34-kilometre recreational path running along the course of the military barbed-wire fence that surrounded Ljubljana during the Second World War forms a green belt around Ljubljana and symbolizes a healthy lifestyle. It brings together numerous recreation enthusiasts and professional athletes, who simply cannot imagine Ljubljana without it. Each year for the past six decades, the Path has hosted the Recreational March around Ljubljana in celebration of Victory Day, 9 May. Join Ljubljana's marchers on that special day or simply go on a walk or run of your own.
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Point 12 on the map www.visitljubljana.com Popular starting point: Tržaška cesta 132 46.037860 N, 14.465463 E 3.5km (40 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre To reach no. 132 Tržaška cesta road, a popular starting point for circular walks, take city bus service no. 6 to Dolgi most P+R and get off at the last stop, 'Dolgi most P+R'.
The most popular sections of the Path From Dolgi most to the Koseze Pond
• Take city bus service no. 6 to Dolgi Most P+R, get off at the 'Dolgi most P+R' stop, and continue to the left to reach the Koseze Pond. • Take city bus service no. 5 to Podutik, get off at the 'Bratov Učakar' stop, and continue along the Koseška cesta road.
From Bežigrad to the Žale Cemetery
• Take city bus service no. 20 to Nove Stožice and get off at the Nove Stožice P+R stop, next to the Stožice Sports Park. • Take city bus service no. 2 to Zelena jama, get off at the 'Žale' stop, and continue along a gravel path leading through the Žale Cemetery.
From Fužine to Rudnik
• Take city bus service no. 20 to Fužine P+R and get off at the 'Pot na Fužine' stop, next to Fužine Castle. • Take city bus service no. 3 to Rudnik, get off at the 'Peruzzijeva' stop, and continue along the Peruzzijeva ulica street.
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com www.visitljubljana.com
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Green points of Ljubljana Koseze Pond This romantic pond on the edge of Ljubljana, with its wooden lookout piers, is an ideal place to take a rest on your walk or run along the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship. The pond is well-known for its rich flora and fauna, so you may find a frog prince there.
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Point 13 on the map
46.067418 N, 14.469113 E
Ulica bratov Učakar
4.2km (50 min. walk) from the TIC
Access from the city centre
• Walk a few kilometres along the footpath leading from the Tivoli Rosarium towards Ljubljana Zoo. Pass the Zoo and take the second road on the left to reach the Koseze Pond. • Take city bus service no. 5 to Podutik, get off at the 'Bratov Učakar' stop, and continue along the Koseška cesta road.
More information: TIC Ljubljana | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com 26 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green points of Ljubljana Sava Recreational and Educational Centre Only a few decades ago, people would find it hard to believe that the abandoned villages along the river Sava on the edge of Ljubljana would be turned into an idyllic recreation area with horse-riding, cycling, and hiking paths and numerous picnic spots, where both the locals and visitors enjoy themselves having barbecue parties, which are so popular in Slovenia. Children are thrilled by the Centre's little animal farm and the opportunity to ride little horses.
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Point 14 on the map
46.081864 N, 14.543445 E
www.sport-ljubljana.si
5.1km (60 min walk)
Dajnkova ulica Access from the city centre
• Take city bus service no. 19 to Tomačevo, get off at the 'Tomačevo' stop, and continue on foot along the Dajnkova ulica street.
More information: RIC Sava | +386 (0)31 796 132 | www.sport-ljubljana.si www.visitljubljana.com
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My WOW experiences Where was the last time you said 'WOW'? Refresh yourself with clean drinking water, enjoy fantastic green experiences, and recharge your energy levels in amazing green spaces. The space below is provided for a photograph and a note relating to your greenest experience in Ljubljana, the European Green Capital 2016.
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Green guided tours of Ljubljana
Let's experience the European Green Capital 2016 together! We have created a number of city tours that are so relaxing that you will remember them for a long time. If you have not explored every green nook and cranny of Ljubljana on your own by now, do not hesitate to choose from the range of walking, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking tours of some of the most beautiful green points of Ljubljana. 30 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green guided tours of Ljubljana Green walk This green guided walk is a perfect anti-stress therapy. First, a funicular takes you to Ljubljana Castle, which offers stunning views of the European Green Capital 2016 and its surrounding hills and forests. After visiting the castle's ramparts and the Chapel of St James, the patron saint of Ljubljana, you will take a stroll along a tree-lined walk running to Šance, a lookout point offering beautiful views of the Ljubljanica river embankments, the city centre with the architect Jože Plečnik's architectural masterpieces, the more modern Trg republike square, and the green Tivoli Park and Rožnik hill. You will descend along a forest trail giving you an opportunity to enjoy fresh air, learn something about plants and animals, absorb the energy from the trees, and do a few relaxing asanas. Your guide will then take you to the Ljubljana Botanic Garden, founded in 1810, at the time of Napoleonic Empire's Illyrian Provinces. Today, the Garden is a perfect place to get to know rare flowers and relax in the shade of trees. You will then stroll to the nearby Špica embankment, traditionally referred to as 'the town beach', from where a boat will take you back to the city centre. Your green walk will end in the central Prešernov trg square, with a romantic story from the life of the greatest Slovenian poet, France Prešeren. His statue will be looking towards his love, whereas you will be head over heels in love with Ljubljana.
Price: €17.00 per person
Tour times: by appointment Duration: 3 hours
* The tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate.
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com www.visitljubljana.com
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Green guided tours of Ljubljana Tivoli Park − the green lungs of Ljubljana Let's have some green relaxation together! This walking tour begins at the Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre and takes you across the Prešernov trg square and along the Čopova ulica street in the very heart of Ljubljana to Tivoli Park, the city's green lungs. After viewing an open-air photographic exhibition on your way up the Jakopič Promenade towards the Tivoli Mansion, home to the International Centre of Graphic Arts, you will continue towards the Cekin Mansion, home to the National Museum of Contemporary History. On your way there, you will peek into the bird-feeding stations and nesting boxes in the park's Tičistan area, which is full of relaxed birds tame enough to sit on your hand and squirrels frolicking in treetops, around their neat little houses. You will continue up the Jesenko Trail, which runs across the Cankarjev vrh peak and brings you to the lookout point at the top of Rožnik, where the greatest Slovenian writer, Ivan Cankar, lived at the beginning of the 20th century in a traditional farm house next to the hilltop church. After a short rest with a green meditation, you will descend back to Tivoli Park and end your walk at the Tivoli Rosarium in the park's vibrant fish pond area to view a white rose named after Ljubljana.
Price: €16.00 per person
Tour times: by appointment Duration: 4 hours
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com 32 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green guided tours of Ljubljana Bike ramble around Ljubljana Explore Ljubljana on a guided bicycle tour led by specially qualified guides. Riding a bicycle is one of the best ways to get around the European Green Capital 2016. The tour, beginning in the city centre, which is closed to motor traffic, takes you along the river Ljubljanica embankments and around Tivoli Park, giving you an opportunity to enjoy picturesque city centre views and get plenty of fresh air in Ljubljana's largest park.
Starting point: STIC, Krekov trg 10 Price: â‚Ź20.00 per person
Tour times: 16:00 Thursdays and 10:00 Sundays from 1 April to 30 November Duration: 3 hours
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com www.visitljubljana.com
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Green guided tours of Ljubljana Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking along the Ljubljanica Why not treat yourself to a green experience memorable not only for you, but also for your audience sipping coffee on the river embankments? Take a stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) or kayaking tour along the river Ljubljanica and view the city from a different angle. Your adventure will begin at the Špica café with an introductory SUP lesson. You will paddle through the historical city centre, under the Dragon Bridge, and alongside the Petkovškovo nabrežje and Šuštarjevo nabrežje embankments.
SUP TOUR
KAYAK
www.visitljubljana.com
www.kajak-ljubljana.si
Starting point: Špica café
Ljubljana Kayak and Canoe Club, Livada 31
Duration: 2 hours Tour times: 14:00 and 11:00 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:00 Saturdays from 15 April to 30 September €32.00 per person, including instructor fee, introductory SUP lesson, equipment hire, and photos. * The tour, which requires a minimum of two people to operate and can be taken by a maximum of eight people at a time, is not available when weather conditions are poor.
46.036823 N, 14.510308 E 2.2km (30 min. walk) from the TIC
Duration: 2 hours Tour times: 10:00 and 17:00 daily from May to the end of October €20.00 per person
The price includes equipment hire.
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com 34 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green guided tours of Ljubljana Beekeeping Trail Get to know the highly organized and sweet life of honey bees on a guided walk along Ljubljana's circular Beekeeping Trail. The honey bee is a symbol of diligence and beekeeping has always been an important part of Slovenian culture and tradition. Slovenia boasts a rich variety of honey and honey products thanks to the Carniolan honey bee, which is indigenous to Slovenia and is the second most common honey bee species in the world. This guided nature trail gives you an opportunity to get a closer look into the world of this diligent little creature.
Starting point: Ljubljana Botanic Garden, I탑anska cesta 15 1.5km (20 min. walk) from the TIC
Tour times: by arrangement for groups only Duration: 2 hours
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com www.visitljubljana.com
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My favourite Taste Ljubljana dish My favourite Taste Ljubljana recipe
The recipe was given to me by chef
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Green cuisine
Enjoy the flavours of Ljubljana at the city's restaurants offering typical local dishes in the Taste Ljubljana section of their menus. Some of these dishes are renowned across Slovenia and beyond, and so is the locals' great enjoyment of good food, which several centuries ago had to be limited by law in order to prevent the citizens from overeating. In today's European Green Capital 2016, you can quickly burn some calories by walking or cycling in the fresh air and between the green points of Ljubljana. www.visitljubljana.com
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Green cuisine Taste Ljubljana The Taste Ljubljana selection of dishes revives the best of the city's culinary heritage, giving you an opportunity to taste traditional Ljubljana dishes spiced with the creativity of the city's best modern-day chefs. Look for the Taste Ljubljana stickers on the entrances and menus of the city's restaurants or visit a tourist information centre and get a copy of the Taste Ljubljana brochure, which includes not only a list of restaurants serving typical Ljubljana dishes, but also excellent recipes, which you can use as inspiration once you are back at home. Taste Ljubljana culinary experience The delicious Ljubljana dishes are best explored on a guided city tour. This particular one first takes you to the Central Market to introduce you to the ingredients of typical local dishes and their origin, and then to five different restaurants to allow you to taste traditional dishes with a modern twist by the city's fine chefs. The delights to tickle your taste buds will be served at a traditional gostilna-style restaurant with an air of history about it, a restaurant located at a popular lookout point, a modern restaurant, a street food outlet, and a restaurant following the model of socially responsible entrepreneurship. Your tasty experience will be rounded off with a visit to a spirits shop offering traditional Slovenian schnappses.
Starting point: TIC, next to the Triple Bridge â‚Ź30.00 for adults
Tour times: 12:00 Wednesdays and Saturdays Duration: 3 hours
â‚Ź20.00 for children under 12
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com 38 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green cuisine Open Kitchen The Open Kitchen food market, held in the central Pogačarjev trg square on fine weather Fridays from May to October, is a place where delicious flavours of Slovenian and international dishes come from pots, pans, baking tins, and grills used by the chefs of renowned traditional family-run gostilna-style restaurants, distinguished modern restaurants, and tourist farms from around Slovenia, who prepare food right in front of the eyes of visitors to the market. The ingredients are mostly local as Ljubljana's catering outlets tend to link up with surrounding farms.
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Point 15 on the map
Pogačarjev trg
www.odprtakuhna.si
46.051015 N, 14.507712 E
8:00−20:00 Fridays from March to October if weather permits
More information: Odprta kuhna | www.odprtakuhna.si www.visitljubljana.com
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Green transport
Ljubljana's public transport system and introduction of sustainable mobility solutions have contributed considerably to the city's status as the European Green Capital 2016. Join the locals and become one of the numerous users of the BicikeLJ bicycle hire network or call a 'Gentleman' to give you a ride. 40 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green transport Kavalir Take a ride in a Kavalir, an environmentally friendly electric vehicle whose name translates as '(old school) gentleman' and is there to lend a helping hand to those in need of a ride within the pedestrianized city centre. As Kavalir rides are free, this mode of transport is very popular with locals and visitors alike. You can either hail a vehicle on the street or book a ride by telephone. Gentlemen would not be gentlemen if they turned down anyone's request, but priority is given to elderly and mobility-impaired people.
To order a ride, call: +386 (0) 31 666 331 +386 (0) 31 666 332
Free 8:00−20:00 daily
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com www.visitljubljana.com
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Green transport BicikeLJ and Ljubljana Bicycle For an enjoyable exploration of the city, hire public bicycles from Ljubljana's 36 BicikeLJ docking stations, located within the greater city centre area. Hire is free if you return a hired bicycle to the nearest docking station within one hour and wait for five minutes before hiring a new one. To use the BicikeLJ network for up to a week, simply complete your registration with the BicikeLJ network online at www.bicikelj.si to get your subscriber number and choose your PIN, go to the nearest docking station terminal, enter the two numbers to unlock a bicycle, and off you go. To enjoy wind in your hair for hours on end, hire a bicycle from the Slovenian Tourist Information Centre, next to the Central Market.
BICIKELJ
LJUBLJANA BICYCLE
www.bicikelj.si
www.visitljubljana.com
Hire location: any of the city's 36 docking stations
Hire location: STIC, Krekov trg 10
080 23 34 (free phone assistance)
46.051092 N, 14.510396 E
24 hours, seven days a week
• 8:00−19:00 weekdays, 9:00−17:00 weekends and public holidays in April, May, and October • 8:00−21:00 daily from June to September
Registration fee: €1.00 per week, €3.00 per year Hire prices • free for the first hour • €1.00 for the second hour • €2.00 for the third hour • €4.00 for each additional hour
Hire prices* • €2.00 for up to two hours • €8.00 for more than two hours • free for up to four hours with the Ljubljana Card *Bicycles must be returned on the day of hire, within the STIC's opening hours.
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Green transport Electric car charging points The introduction of electric car charging points a few years ago was an important step forward in the use of environmentally-friendly technologies in Ljubljana. The charging points supply energy from green renewable sources. At a number of city centre charging points, such as that in the MikloĹĄiÄ?eva ulica street, and centrally located parking garages, you can charge your car or motorcycle for free. So charge your vehicle and enjoy travelling green.
More information: www.elektro-crpalke.si | www.polni.si www.visitljubljana.com
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Green Gift Giveaway 1 Ljubljana Castle
3 Tivoli Mansion
Ljubljana Tree of Green Experiences You have arrived at the Ljubljana Tree of Green Experiences. Now visit the places listed on the right, find a green fingerprint stamp at each of them, and place a stamp on the appropriate box in the tree. When you have collected all the five stamps, bring your Ljubljana Tree of Green Experiences to the TIC or the STIC and collect a green practical reward. 44 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Collect green fingerprint stamps
2 Botanic Garden
4 TIC
5 STIC
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1. Ljubljana Castle, Grajska planota 1 (point 1 on the map) 2. Ljubljana Botanic Garden, Ižanska cesta 15 (point 2 on the map) 3. Tivoli Mansion, Pod turnom 3 (point 7 on the map) 4. Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre (TIC), Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 2 5. Slovenian Tourist Information Centre (STIC), Krekov trg 10
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Collect green fingerprint stamps at the following locations:
Other green experiences
In Ljubljana, you can have countless green experiences. Have a chat with hospitable locals, see the exhibition Water at the City Museum of Ljubljana, quench your thirst at the city's drinking fountains, enjoy a sweet treat at the Central Market, find a nice gift for yourself at an art market or simply sit back in a deckchair at a Library under Trees. 46 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Other green experiences Water and drinking fountains Ljubljana is one of the world's few capitals where natural drinking water that has not undergone any technological treatment flows from taps. During the warm months, you can drink from your hands or refill your bottle at 31 drinking fountains across the city. Visit the City Museum of Ljubljana to view the exhibition Water and learn about the importance of water conservation. At the museum's shop, you can get a water conservation-themed bottle ready to be filled with Ljubljana's all-natural drinking water.
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Point 16 on the map www.mgml.si MGML, City Museum of Ljubljana, Gosposka 15 46.046976 N, 14.504132 E 650m (7 min. walk) from the TIC
City Museum opening hours • 10:00−18:00 Tuesday to Sunday • 10:00−21:00 Thursday • 10:00−14:00 on 24 and 31 December • closed on 1 January, 1 November, and 25 December Tickets • €6.00 for adults • €4.00 for children, secondary and university students, adults above 60 years old, and the disabled • €12.00 for families
Download the mobile application Tap Water Ljubljana from www.primavoda.si/voda-vljubljani#pitniki, to get directions from your current location to the nearest drinking water fountain. iOS
Android
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Other green experiences Ljubljana Central Market On Saturday mornings, when the historical city centre is waking up and you can hear the clink of coffee cups and the calls of market vendors offering produce from around Slovenia, you can really feel the soul of Ljubljana. In the past, costermongers offering something fresh and homemade, whether lettuce from the city's gardens or meat delicacies from surrounding farms, could be found in practically every corner of the city and Ljubljana was like a huge market. Today, fresh food is sold from the Central Market, whose attractive colonnades were designed by Jože Plečnik, the architect of modern Ljubljana. Browse the stalls for tasty produce from around Slovenia, refresh yourself with wonderful sweet fruits, many of which are certified as organic, and check out the highly popular vending machine dispensing fresh milk from surrounding mountains.
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Point 17 on the map
46.051160 N, 14.509580 E
Pogačarjev trg, Vodnikov trg Open-air market: 6:00−16:00 weekdays, 6:00−14:00 Saturdays Covered market (Pogačarjev trg): 7:00−16:00 weekdays, 7:00−14:00 Saturdays Organic market: 8:00−16:00 Wednesdays, 7:00−14:00 Saturdays
* The market is best visited in the morning, when it is at its most vibrant.
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com 48 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Other green experiences Art markets On Saturdays from May to October, the tree-shaded Breg embankment on the river Ljubljanica hosts the Art Market, which brings together Slovenian artists and craftspeople and is a place where creativity has no limits. The city's other art market, Artish, is usually set up in the picturesque Gornji trg square. Enjoy a kaleidoscope of colours, have a chat with the craftspeople making their handmade wares at the market, let them share their love of creativity with you, and get something nice for yourself.
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Point 18 on the map Art Market, Breg Artish, Gornji trg
Art Market: 500m (5 min. walk) from the TIC Artish: 550m (5 min. walk) from the TIC
More information: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com www.visitljubljana.com
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Other green experiences Library under Trees During the summer months, you can sit down in a deckchair surrounded by hundreds of books stacked in neat little crates and enjoy reading in the shade of trees. At Ljubljana's Libraries under Trees, part of one of the city's most popular projects aimed at promoting reading culture, you can choose from a rich collection of books, magazines, and newspapers and read them for free while enjoying nature. The most popular are the libraries in Tivoli Park and Zvezda Park, on the Trnovo Beach, and at Ljubljana Castle.
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Tivoli Park The area next to the Tivoli Pond
46.0522988 N, 14.4939229 E 30 May − 31 August • 15:00−20:00 Thursdays and Fridays • 10:00−20:00 weekends
Trnovo Beach The willow-shaded Trnovski pristan embankment
46.042565 N, 14.507064 E 30 May − 31 August • 15:00−20:00 Thursdays and Fridays • 10:00−20:00 weekends
Ljubljana Castle The castle's courtyard area
Zvezda Park The area next to The Emonan statue
46.048886 N, 14.508373 E
46.050048 N, 14.503110 E
30 May − 31 August • 10:00−20:00 Fridays and weekends
30 May − 31 August • 10:00−20:00 weekends
More information: +386 (0)40 546 817 | www.knjiznicapodkrosnjami.si 50 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Other green experiences Golf There are two golf courses in the vicinity of Ljubljana. One of them, situated on the edge of a forest near the popular Šmarna gora hill, is the 18-hole Diners Club Ljubljana course, which boasts facilities for night golfing and a picturesque wooden club house complex with a good restaurant. Close to the small town of Kamnik, you can find the varied Golf Arboretum Ljubljana course, surrounded by pine woods and little lakes. The views it offers of the Kamnik Alps and the Volčji Potok Arboretum, which contains more than 3,500 different plant species, ensure a wonderful scenic experience, while its 18 holes present a challenge even for the best of golfers. Golf can also be played close to the city centre of Ljubljana, at the 9-hole Golf Trnovo Ljubljana course, which requires no golf certificate.
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Golf Diners Club Ljubljana
Golf Arboretum Ljubljana
Golf Trnovo Ljubljana
www.golf-ljubljana.si
www.golfarboretum.si
www.golftrnovo.com
Diners Golf & Country Club Ljubljana, Smlednik 200, Smlednik
Golf Arboretum, Volčji Potok 43g, Radomlje
Golf klub Trnovo, Cesta dveh cesarjev, Ljubljana
46.196874 N, 14.614153 E
46.01428 N, 14.28243 E
20km (30 min. drive) from the TIC
5.5km (20 min. drive) from the TIC
8:00–16:00 daily from March to November
• 7:30–20:00 daily from October to April • 7:30–21:00 daily from May to September
46.151121 N, 14.446139 E 14km (30 min. drive) from the TIC 8:00h−17:00 daily
More information: www.golf-ljubljana.si | www.golfarboretum.si | www.golftrnovo.com www.visitljubljana.com
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Green running events
Running in a crowd of people with a positive outlook is a very special experience, particularly if you are met with encouragement on every step of the way and loud cheering at the finish line. Join the Ljubljana Marathon or the Three-Member Team Run through the city's green belt and let the amazing atmosphere give you wings. For a guide to running trails in Central Slovenia, visit the portal at www. gremonapot.si. 52 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green running events Ljubljana Marathon The Ljubljana Marathon is a major celebration of running in Slovenia. In 2015, it brought together nearly 30,000 runners from close to 40 different countries. It is held in the streets of Ljubljana, with the starting line in the Slovenska cesta road and the finishing line in the Kongresni trg square. If running is your thing, join the runners at Slovenia's largest running event on the last weekend in October.
Ljubljana Marathon
Three-Member Team Run The Three-Member Team Run, held along the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship each year at the beginning of May, traditionally opens Ljubljana's running event season. What is special about this unique event aimed at promoting friendship is that its entrants are groups of three runners and the group's time is the time of the last member of the group to cross the finish line.
Three-Member Team Run
The last weekend in October
The weekend closest to 9 May
More information and registration: www.vw-ljubljanskimaraton.si
More information and registration: www.pohod.si
www.visitljubljana.com
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Trips to surrounding areas
If you would like to experience Ljubljana and Central Slovenia to the full, make sure not to miss the range of guided cycling and hiking trips to Ljubljana's green surrounding areas. The trips may include anything from a dive and a swim to a truly gastronomic experience, but whichever you take, you can be sure to enjoy unspoilt natural beauty just a short way from the capital. For a guide to hiking and cycling trails in Central Slovenia, visit the portal at www. gremonapot.si. 54 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green cycling Lake Podpeč and the Ljubljana Marshes by bike A perfect opportunity for a green-minded traveller's quick escape from the city is the extensive network of cycle paths at the Ljubljana Marshes. Take a guided trip along the macadamized paths of this scenic landscape park and nature reserve area listed as a UNESCO site thanks to its prehistoric occupants, lake dwellers, who crafted the oldest wooden wheel with an axle yet discovered. Visit the stunningly scenic Iška Gorge, continue to Lake Podpeč and, if you are visiting in the summer, round off your cycling adventure with a swim.
Starting point: your hotel or another place agreed on booking • €42.00 for adults • €30.00 for children 5−12 • €15.00 for children aged under 5
Tour times: 9:00 daily from 1 April to 31 October Duration: 6 hours (3 hours of cycling)
* The price includes expert guidance, return transfer from Ljubljana to the cycling trip starting point, bicycle and compulsory cycling equipment hire, and lunch. The trip requires a minimum of two people to run.
Information and booking: TIC Ljubljana | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com www.visitljubljana.com
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Green cycling Cycling and culinary experience in the Heart of Slovenia Why not embark on a culinary adventure by bike? This exciting guided trip takes you to several Central Slovenian organic farms, where you can get to know traditional farm tools and learn about how honey, cheese, and apple juice are made. The trip is also a perfect opportunity to taste delicious trout and roast meat on a picnic in scenic surroundings.
Starting point: your hotel or another place agreed on booking • €68.00 for adults • €50.00 for children 5−12 • €20.00 for children aged under 5
Departure times: 8:30 Fridays and weekends from 1 April to 31 October Duration: 8 hours (2.5 hours of cycling)
* The price includes expert guidance, return transfer from Ljubljana to the cycling trip starting point, two meals (breakfast and lunch) as part of tasting sessions of locally produced organic food, and bicycle and compulsory cycling equipment hire. The trip requires a minimum of two people to run.
Information and booking: TIC | +386 (0)1 306 12 15 | www.visitljubljana.com 56 | Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016
Green cycling Cycling to the source of the river Kamniška Bistrica This trip to the foot of the Alps may be a bit strenuous, but it will reward you with fantastic views. Starting from the village of Dolsko, you will pedal through a valley once referred to as 'The Valley of Delight' and continue past the small town of Kamnik to the foot of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps to see a hunting lodge designed by the architect Jože Plečnik, the scenic Predoselj gorge, and the source of the river Kamniška Bistrica. After lunch, you can return to Ljubljana or, as an optional extra, treat yourself to bathing at Terme Snovik or a visit to the high mountain herdsmen's village on Velika planina, where you can taste trnič, a delicious local cheese also known as 'love cheese'.
Starting point: your hotel or another place agreed on booking • €52.00 for adults • €36.00 for children 5−12 • €15.00 for children aged under 5
Tour times: 8:30 daily from 1 April to 31 October Duration: 8.5 hours (3.5 hours of cycling)
* The price includes expert guidance, return transfer from Ljubljana to the cycling tour departure point, bicycle and compulsory cycling equipment hire, and lunch. The trip requires a minimum of two people to run.
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Green hiking Ljubljana Marshes Landscape Park The Ljubljana Marshes Landscape Park, situated on the southern edge of the capital, abounds in water and is a perfect habitat for a large variety of wildlife. The area is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to numerous archaeological finds, from jewellery and vessels to dugout canoes and a wooden wheel that belonged to a prehistoric two-wheel cart and is the world's oldest wheel with an axle discovered to date. The numerous paths crossing the landscape park are perfect for hiking and cycling. The wetland area between the villages of Ig and Podpeč, known as Iški Morost, is a nature reserve, home to 89 butterfly species, and more than 200 bird species and a place where bird-friendly agriculture and use of soil are being researched. The reserve is crossed by a nature trail called Koščeva učna pot (Corn Crake Trail).
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Ljubljana Marsh Point 21 on the map www.ljubljanskobarje.si Ljubljana Marsh Landscape Park, Podpeška cesta 380, Notranje Gorice 45.989482 N, 14.402817 E 11.8km (15 min. drive) from the TIC Access from the city centre Take city bus service no. 6B to Notranje Gorice and get off at the 'Notranje Gorice' stop (30 min.). Tour Times: by arrangement for groups only Duration: 3 hours
Trnulja Eco Farm The Trnulja Eco Farm, from where views of the Ljubljana Marshes stretch in all directions, is a place where you will be welcomed by friendly hosts, plenty of comforts, and all kinds of farm animals. All the food produced on the farm and served at its excellent restaurant is organic. The farm is a member of the Bio Hotels chain. www.trnulja.com
€50.00 per group
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Green hiking Polhov Gradec Dolomites Landscape Park This landscape park, located a short way west of Ljubljana, derives its special character from its high peaks, some of them higher than 1,000 metres. Rest your eyes on endless green plains scattered with little churches, hamlets, and solitary farms and meet friendly people. Visit the Polhov Gradec Mansion, where you can have a cup of tea with Count Blagay, read books at the local Library under Trees, and see the collections held by the Museum of Post and Telecommunications.
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Polhov Gradec Mansion, Polhov Gradec 61, Polhov Gradec
11.8km from the TIC
Access from the city centre
Take bus service no. 51 to Polhov Gradec and get off at the 'Polhov Gradec' stop (40 min.). Continue on foot. After 500 metres you will reach the Polhov Gradec Mansion.
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Green hiking Toško Čelo and Katarina Escape the bustle of the city and visit the villages of Toško Čelo and Katarina (officially called Topol pri Medvodah), both perfect bases for exploring the Polhov Gradec Dolomites and easily accessible from the last stop of city bus service no. 5 to Podutik. After just a short walk from the stop, you will be able to enjoy stunning views of Ljubljana, its surrounding mountains, and the peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
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Take city bus service no. 5 to Podutik and get off at the 'Podutik' stop (25 min.). Continue on foot along the Podutiška cesta road, turn right at the first crossroads (after 850m/14 min.), and take the forest path uphill.
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Gostišče Bitenc guest house, Toško Čelo 1, Ljubljana 9.8 km from the TIC, 2.9km (45 min. walk) from the 'Podutik' bus stop
Gostilna Dobnikar restaurant, Topol pri Medvodah 1, Medvode 14.4km from the TIC, 7.1km (1hr 50 min. walk) from the 'Podutik' bus stop
46.0834947 N, 14.4188171 E Altitude: 590m
46.0921951 N, 14.3699102 E Altitude: 738 m
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Green hiking Golovec Go for a run or walk along the network of forest paths on the slopes of the Golovec hill in the south-eastern part of Ljubljana, between the Ljubljana Marshes, the Gruber Channel, and the river Ljubljanica. One of the paths leading across the hill is the circular path around Ljubljana, the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship. A road brings you to the Astronomical Observatory, which runs open-doors days on solstices and equinoxes (20 March, 21 June, 23 September, 22 December).
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Gostilnica Pod Golovcem restaurant, Ob potoku 39
3.6km from the TIC
Access from the city centre
• Take city bus service no. 5 to Štepanjsko naselje, no. 9 to Štepanjsko naselje or no. 13 to Sostro and get off at the 'Štepanja vas' stop (20 min.). • Take city bus service no. 24 to Bizovik or no. 28 to Mali Lipoglav and get off at the 'Štepanja vas' stop (20 min.). • Take city bus service no. 3 to Rudnik, no. 3B to Škofljica obračališče or no. 3G to Grosuplje and get off at the 'Rakovnik' stop (15 min.).
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Green hiking Šmarna gora Thanks to its position and spectacular views, Šmarna gora is a favourite spot for Ljubljana's walkers. Views from the hilltop stretch across the Ljubljana basin and a pleasant little gostilna-style restaurant located at the top of the hill serves Šmarna gora tea and Šmarna gora barley stew, both included in the Taste Ljubljana selection. The foot of the hill is easily accessible by bus.
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46.1247249 N, 14.4766157 E Altitude: 669 m
www.smarnagora.com
10.4km from the TIC
Gostilna Ledinek, Šmartno 4, Ljubljana−Šmartno Access from the city centre
Take city bus service no. 8 to Gameljne and get off at the 'Tacenski most' stop (35 min.). Follow the pavement on the left side of the car park, take the first street on the right, pass the buildings, and continue along the waymarked path to Šmarna gora.
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Green hiking Rašica This popular day-trip destination in the immediate vicinity of Ljubljana is best accessed from the Bežigrad area in northern Ljubljana, along the northbound main road from the city centre. Before Črnuče, turn west towards Gameljne onto a signposted forest path that brings you to the lookout tower and mountain hut at the top of the 425-metre high Rašica.
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Point 27 on the map
46.1282145 N, 14.4765204 E Altitude: 425 m
Rašica Squad Mountain Hut, Rašica 50, Ljubljana−Šmartno
10.8km from the TIC
Access from the city centre
Take city bus service no. 8 to Gameljne and get off at the 'Gameljne' stop (40 min.). Walk 200 metres through the village and continue along a little-used road signposted to Rašica.
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Green hiking Janče To the east of Ljubljana, on the edge of the Sava Hills, there are a number of villages popular with day-trippers. The most popular is the village of Janče, which brings together visitors from near and far in June, when it hosts a strawberry festival, and in October, when Chestnut Sundays are held next to the Janče Mountain Hut.
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Point 28 on the map
46.0522856 N, 14.7099777 E Altitude: 792 m
Janče Mountain Hut, Janče 1
19.6km from the TIC
Access from the city centre
Take city bus service no. 13 to Sostro, get off at the 'Križišče Sostro' stop, change to service no. 29 to Tuji Grm, and get off at the 'Tuji Grm' stop (40 min.). Walk to the first crossroads in the village, turn left, continue for about a kilometre to the next crossroads, and turn left towards the church. The Janče Mountain Hut will be on your right.
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Green hiking Hiking trip through the land of Jurij Vega Jurij Vega was an 18th century mathematician and physicist who achieved international renown for authoring logarithmic tables. A short hike from Ljubljana brings you to the traditional gostilna-style restaurant Vegov hram in the village of Dolsko, just a short way from Vega's birthplace. On your way there, do not miss the local attractions such as a rare wild grapevine species and the Jurij Vega Museum in the village of Zagorica.
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Point 29 on the map
46.093472 N, 14.678220 E
LB&T Vegov hram restaurant, Dolsko 57, Dol pri Ljubljani
16.2km from the TIC
Access from the city centre
Take suburban bus service no. 17 to SenoĹžeti − Dol pri Ljubljani and get off at the 'Dolsko' stop (25 min.).
* Guided tours are available by appointment.
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Legend Green points of Ljubljana 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Castle hill and Ljubljana Castle............................................... 14 Ljubljana Botanic Garden......................................................... 15 Ljubljanica river embankments and boat cruises.......... 16 Špica....................................................................................................17 Trnovski pristan............................................................................. 18 Gardens of Krakovo..................................................................... 19 Tivoli Park........................................................................................ 20 Tivoli Rosarium and Glasshouse.............................................21 Tičistan.............................................................................................. 22 Rožnik and Šišenski hrib........................................................... 23 Ljubljana Zoo ................................................................................ 24 Path of Remembrance and Comradeship........................ 25 Koseze Pond.................................................................................. 26 Sava Recreational and Educational Centre......................27
Green cuisine 15
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Other green experiences 16 17 18 19 20
Water, drinking fountains, City Museum of Ljubljana...... 47 Ljubljana Central Market..........................................................48 Art markets.....................................................................................49 Library under Trees.....................................................................50 Golf...................................................................................................... 51
Zeleno pohodništvo 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Ljubljana Marsh Landscape Park.......................................... 58 Polhov Gradec Dolomites Landscape Park..................... 59 Toško Čelo.......................................................................................60 Katarina............................................................................................60 Golovec............................................................................................. 61 Šmarna gora................................................................................... 62 Rašica................................................................................................ 63 Janče.................................................................................................64 Hiking trip through the land of Jurij Vega....................... 65
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