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Springtime in Ljubljana!

Preseren Square Ljubljana

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Download a free, unabridged PDF version of our April/May 2012 guide here.

After largely avoiding the apocalyptic snowfall and freezing temperatures that befell most of central and eastern Europe this winter, the signs of spring had already begun to emerge in Ljubljana as we went to print in late February - with temperatures reaching nearly 20°, cyclists returning to the streets en masse and hints of green shoots popping up in the city's parks. In other words, you've chosen a fine time to visit the charming, picture-perfect capital of quaint Slovenia! Which is not to say that there is ever a bad time to do so.

While the largest two events of the season will be taking place near Kranjska Gora ski resort in the far northwest of the country - the Pokal Vitranc World Cup and the Planica Ski Flying Championship - there is plenty going on in town as well, including frequent performances at the recently reopened Ljubljana Opera House, several fine exhibitions (such as the highly recommended retrospective of Slovene artist Metka Krašovec at the Modern Gallery), and a couple of music events we're really looking forward to. Of course, one of the most pleasant ways to spend a sunny spring morning in Ljubljana is at the central market (or tržnica), perusing the selection of fruit, vegetables, cheeses, meats, wine, handicrafts and other goods, before taking a coffee at one of the countless cafés lining the meandering Ljubljanica river. As always we welcome any and all feedback, be it on Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter or even old-fashioned email.

If you plan to make any purchases while you're in town, you can find some of Ljubljana's top shops, both large and small, on our Shopping page, or pick up a copy of our 68-page dedicated Ljubljana Shopping guide for even more tips, suggestions and info.

If your travels bring you anywhere else in our pint-sized but geographically and culturally diverse country, In Your Pocket has the whole of Slovenia covered, from fairytale Bled in the north to second city Maribor in the east to picturesque Piran and the rest of country’s Mediterranean coast in the west. We are also extremely proud to introduce our newest Slovenian In Your Pocket guide: Posavje - a region in the country's southeast corner that may not be on the radar of many tourists, but is packed with sights and activities, and makes for a great day-trip or weekend away from the capital

As always, we welcome any and all feedback, be it on Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter or even old-fashioned email. If you have any questions about Ljubljana (or Slovenia) that you can’t find the answer to here, there’s no better place to ask than on our 6,000 strong Ljubljana In Your Pocket page on Facebook - you’re guaranteed to get an almost instant response from one of our writers, a knowledgeable local or seasoned traveller familiar with the city.

Download a free, unabridged PDF version of our April/May 2012 guide here.

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