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Best of New Year's Eve

Best of New Year's Eve

We were having trouble deciding where the best place to ring in 2010 in Slovenia was, so back in October we opened the polls and asked for your opinion on the matter. Well, all the votes have been counted, and the winner is, perhaps unsurprisingly, Prešernov Trg in the centre of Old Ljubljana (with 25% of the votes), which was able to fend off a late surge from Maribor (23%) and a respectable showing by the folks in Bled (15%). Ljubljana's Inbox (10%) had the best showing of any indoor venue, and the old standby, one's own home (6%) rounded out the top five. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the voting, as well as the individual competitors - all of whom generously donated prizes for us to disperse amongst the voters - as well as our media partners, who helped us with promotion.

On a related note, between now and the last week of January, voting will be open to determine the Best of 2010 for our special 10th anniversary issue in February. Categories will range from hotels and restaurants to music venues and cultural centres to burek and beer to strip clubs and sex shops. Check out Bestof.si to cast your vote, view the current results or just find out more info.

1. Prešernov in Ljubljana: No real surprise here. Prešeren Square is generally considered to be the heart and soul of not only Ljubljana, but all of Slovenia. It also draws the largest crowds come New Year's Eve, most of whom will be sipping on mulled wine or warmed schnapps while they wait for midnight and the accompanying fireworks display from the castle.

2. Svobode Trg in Maribor: The central square in Slovenia's second city nearly topped Ljubljana as the place to be come 31 December, but fell short in the end. But you can rest assured that they'll be a huge turnout nonetheless, with a full schedule including numerous musical act, an appearance by the mayor of course fireworks lasting till five in the morning.

3. Circle of Friendship in Bled: Slovenia's picturesque little alpine lake town may be the third most popular place to spend New Year's Eve, but they can take heart in the fact that Bled is arguably the most popular tourist destination the other 364 days of the year. The official programme, which includes lots of activities for the kids, a torch-lit walk around the lake and a brass band in the evening, actually takes place a day early on 30 December, so it's possible to combine with one or more of the other events taking place.

4. Lady Salome New Year's Eve Extravaganza  at Inbox in Ljubljana: Considering that it was up against entire cities, the only club to feature on our list had an excellent showing with 10% of the votes. After last year's critically acclaimed performance (which is no small feat for a club that plays mainly house music), Inbox has invited back Lady Salome to host once again. More special guests, celebrity sightings and one hell of a party are all guaranteed.

5. Home: Some people have to work the next day - sad but true, we know.

You can view the full results here.

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Best of New Year's Eve comments

  • 19

    November

    2009
    Barbara - Celje

    My vote goes to Maribor. Always been a fun city to visit, should be even better for the new years eve!!! Come and see ;)



  • 18

    November

    2009
    katja - Gorjansko

    Don't miss salty Koper for the New Year event. You will enjoy The Champagne as never before!!!!



  • 17

    November

    2009
    Anja -

    It's the best to drink and eat home and to go a few minutes before the midnight to Trg Svobode in Maribor and listen to Alfi Nipič. :D



  • 16

    November

    2009
    Željka - Portorož

    Bled with the person you love sounds like a perfect New Year :)



  • 15

    November

    2009
    Alice - Trieste

    dance to the crazy young rhythm of lubjana



  • 09

    November

    2009
    Graham Soult - Gateshead

    It has to be Bled for New Year - I've seen it so many times in the summer, but would love to visit sometime in the winter. Srečno novo leto!



  • 09

    November

    2009
    sanja svajger - ljubljana

    Gorenjska rules!



  • 09

    November

    2009
    kiki - koper

    very nice



  • 08

    November

    2009
    Daša - Novo mesto

    There's always a party :)



  • 08

    November

    2009
    Milan - Bled

    Bled 4ever =)



  • 07

    November

    2009
    Špela - Ljubljana

    Best place to spend the New year's evening is Presernov trg in Ljubljana. Lots of people, lots of different kind of music, lots of christmas light, beautiful christmas tree...fun!



  • 07

    November

    2009
    David Robertson - ALVA

    I'd love to be in Bled for New Year!







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