Ljubljana Tourist Card

Ljubljana, its tourism offer and all kind of events can be explored very easily: The LJUBLJANA CARD offers visitors to Ljubljana numerous privileges, from free tickets to large number of museums and galleries, free travel on city buses, free tickets for sightseeing tours and many other privileges. The card, which is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours from the time of purchase, is priced at 31, 39 and 45 €, with the special children’s rates of 18, 23 and 27 €. A network of many establishments, which offer tourist or tourism-related services and products, grants its privileges.

Visit: The Ljubljana Castle, Grajska planota 1, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

Ljubljana Castle isn’t just the spot for the best view of Ljubljana. Take the funicular for a free return journey and go to the Outlook Tower, the Virtual Castle, the permanent exhibition Slovenian History and to the Museum of Puppetry – all free of charge with your Ljubljana card.

Visit: House of Illusions, Kongresni trg 13, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

The House of Illusions is a museum of fun and a test for the limits of your perception. Inside, relativity is something that you experience literally. An unmissable experience that the kids will love.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Ljubljana Zoo, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Ljubljana ZOO is big enough for loads of fun, but small enough that it can be done in a day. Besides seeing animals big and small – and even petting some of them – the kids will love to monkey around a great play area within the zoo.

Duration: 4 hours

Visit: Union Experience, Celovshka cesta 22, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

This experience is a must for all beer lovers. Take a walk through the history of the Union brewery, discover its current production process and savour a glass of cold Union beer.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Visit: National Gallery (Narodna Galerija), Cankarjeva cesta 20 Prešernova 24, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

The National Gallery, Slovenia's foremost museum of historical art, holds the country's largest collection of fine art from the High Middle Ages to the 20th century.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: National Museum of Slovenia, Muzejska ulica 1, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

Slovenia's main museum of national history holds a number of finds from Slovenia considered to be important treasures of the world's cultural heritage, such as the 60,000-year-old Neanderthal flute.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: National Museum of Slovenia - Metelkova, Maistrova ulica 1 Museum Quarter Metelkova, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

The Metelkova street department of the National Museum of Slovenia houses a permanent exhibition on applied art in Slovenian inhabited areas, including several study collections. It also hosts occasional temporary exhibitions of applied art.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: National Museum of Contemporary History (Muzej Novejse Zgodovine Slovenije), Celovska cesta 23, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

The National Museum of Contemporary History, located in the beautiful Cekin mansion in Tivoli park, is dedicated to the heritage of recent Slovenian history, from the beginning of the 20th century onwards.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: City Museum of Ljubljana, Gosposka ulica 15, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

The City Museum, located in a beautiful Renaissance mansion, presents Ljubljana’s cultural heritage that ranges from the 4,500-year-old prehistoric pile dwelling settlement to the present-day charming capital of Slovenia.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Plecnik House, Karunova ulica 6, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

Get to know the life and work of the famous architect Jože Plečnik, who left an indelible mark on the cityscape of Ljubljana. At Plečnik House you can see the architect's home exactly as it was in his lifetime and view a permanent exhibition on his work.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO), Grad Fuzine Pot na Fuzine 2, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

See exhibitions and events in the field of architecture, urban planning, industrial and graphic design as well as photography in one of the oldest museums of its kind. The museum is housed in the beautiful Fužine Castle.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Slovenian Ethnographic Museum, Metelkova ulica 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Ethnographic Museum hosts exhibits and events that present the material, social and spiritual culture of Slovenian inhabited areas and the cultures of several other peoples around the world.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Museum of Modern Art, Cankarjeva cesta 15, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

The Ljubljana Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to modern art in Slovenia. Apart from housing a permanent collection of 20th century Slovenian art, it hosts temporary exhibitions presenting new artistic practices.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM), Tomshicheva ulica 14, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

This impressive museum displays selected works of contemporary art from the Arteast 2000+ international collection and the MG+MSUM national collection. It also houses a library containing 66,000 books and other publications devoted to contemporary art.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC), Pod turnom 3, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

This museum of fine art prints and gallery of contemporary fine art is well worth a visit. It is housed in the Tivoli Mansion overlooking the Tivoli park. Every two years, the Centre organizes the Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Art.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Railway Museum, Parmova ulica 35 Kolodvorska 11, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

Come face to face with giant old steam locomotives – and climb on them! – in this unique museum. The museum’s collection of steam locomotives includes several rare models, as well as other old railway apparatuses and items of technical heritage.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Minicity Ljubljana, Smartinska cesta 152 Hall A, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

Your kids will love Minicity, a tiny city with tiny business run by children from 3 to 12 years of age. They get to manage a real mini bakery, shop, bank with an ATM, a radio station and a television studio, a car shop and more. Get a free pass with Ljubljana Card.

Duration: 2 hours

Visit: Arboretum Volcji Potok, Volchji Potok 3, Radomlje 1235 Slovenia

Arboretum Volčji Potok is the most visited botanical park in Slovenia. Located just 20 km from Ljubljana, it spreads across 85 hectares and features 3,500 plants from all over the world. It is well worth a visit. The kids will love the playground.

Duration: 3 hours

Visit: Terme Snovik, Snovik 7, 1219 Laze v Tuhinju, Slovenia

Terme Snovik is the highest altitude spa in Slovenia, located in the heart of Tuhinj Valley, less than an hour drive from Ljubljana. Relax in its swimming pools for a day free of charge.

Duration: 4 hours

Visit: Natural History Museum of Slovenia, Prešernova cesta 20, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Slovenia's main museum of natural history often holds interesting temporary exhibits. It also hosts the famous Zois Mineral Collection, Hohenwart Molluscan Shell Collection, Ferdinand J. Schmidt Insect Collection, and various herbarium collections.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Ljubljana Old Town, Ljubljana Slovenia

The regular tour of Ljubljana, available daily, takes you on a walk through the historical city centre, giving you an opportunity to see its major sights and learn about Ljubljana and its history.

Duration: 2 hours

Visit: Vrhnika Cultural Center, Trzaska 32, Vrhnika 1360 Slovenia

See the many fascinating artefacts that the archaeologists found in the Ljubljanica riverbed, including a 2000-year-old, 15 metres long Roman log boat.

Duration: 1 hour