Ljubljana, Slovenia — Activities
Ljubljana Culture
Throughout the year, Ljubljana bustles with the arts, ranging from small-scale street theater right through to grand opera performances, classical music recitals and the granddaddy of them all, the Ljubljana Summer Festival. Ljubljana’s tourist offices hand out the free leaflets, which give listings rundowns. For more alternative and small-scale events and happenings, ask in trendy bars like Café Maček or Galerija.
Ljubljana has a decent supply of theater venues that host a diverse range of performances. High-quality acting and vivid productions often transcend the language barrier. Two key venues are the Café Teater, Miklošičeva 2 (tel: (01) 252 7108; website: www.cafe-teater.si), and the massive Cankarjev Dom, Prešernova 10 (tel: (01) 241 7100; website: www.cd-cc.si), while in the warmer months outdoor Krianke, Trg Francoske Revolucije 1 (tel: (01) 252 6544), comes into its own.
Ljubljana Tours
The Ljubljana Tourist Information Center, Adamič-Lundrovo nabreje 2 (tel: (01) 306 1215; website: www.ljubljana-tourism.si), organizes bike tours of the city of varying lengths. It can also organize guided group tours and guides for individuals, though booking ahead is recommended. It also runs a small glass roofed cruise boat that plies the Ljubljanica, offering trips with commentary on the main sights by day and at night ‘romantic’ cruises. The cruises run from a small pier by the old town and take in the stretch of river from the Dragon Bridge through to the suburb of Trnovo. A tourist train and a funicular run up the castle from Prešernov trg and the tourist office can also arrange hot air balloon trips for a bird’s-eye view of the capital.
