If you are new to Slovenia then we understand that school plays a central role in your new life.
We want to help you and your family settle in as quickly as possible so you can start enjoying your new life in Ljubljana.
We have a page on our website dedicated to life in Slovenia, we hope this helps you get accustomed to things in our wonderful country - Welcome to Slovenia
Here is some key information on Ljubljana for which we help will make your move to Ljubljana smoother.
Railway, bus station and airport
The main railway station is located in the centre of the city: Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, 1000 Ljubljana
The main bus station is located in the centre of the city: Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Ljubljana’s Airport Jožeta Pučnika is located outside of Ljubljana: Zgornji Brnik 130a, 4210 Brnik. A bus runs throughout the day from the airport to Ljubljana, Kranj and Bled. There is also a shuttle service and car rental available at the airport. For more information on the timetables and other information, please visit the airport page.
Taxis in Ljubljana
Taxis in Ljubljana are fairly cheap and usually fair if you stick to a few common sense rules.
- First rule is only use registered taxis, these are those with a big TAXI sticker on them.
- Second rule is to always call the taxi with your phone to get a cheaper rate.
- Third rule is to avoid expensive looking taxies standing in front of expensive hotels.
Bicycles in Ljubljana
Ljubljana has a very extensive network of easy-to use rent bicycles. Pick a bicycles at one location and drop them off at your destination point.
There are two different subscriptions that you can choose from: a yearly and a monthly. Visit BICIKELJ website for detailed information.
Eating in Ljubljana
Ljubljana has a very wide of restaurants, raging from high end cuisine (including Micheline Star winners) to fast-food options, including some local tasty rare finds. Making a full list of good restaurants or places you might want to visit, would be slightly unfair to many other good places.
If you stroll down Trubarjeva ulica or old city center, you will have a hard time deciding where to sit down and enjoy your meal.
For a basic list of restaurants, please visit the Visit Ljubljana page.
Things to do in Ljubljana
Ljubljana has so many things to visit and do, it is hard to write them all. Make sure to visit the Ljubljana Castle, explore Ljubljana ZOO with your kids or enjoy one of many museums and galleries on a rainy weekend.
Visit the official LJUBLJANA tourism page to get ideas on what to do in the city.
