19 days in Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Itinerary

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

You'll explore and learn at House of Illusions and National Museum of Contemporary History. Visit Cathedral of St. Nicholas and Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Ljubljana side-trips: Ribnica (Church of Saint Stephen, Muzej Ribnica, &more), Idrija (Holy Trinity Church & Francis's Shaft) and Open-Air Museum of Josip Jurčič (in Ivančna Gorica). Dedicate the 15th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Spend the 16th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, sample the tasty concoctions at Union Experience, explore the activities along Ljubljanica River, and walk around Tivoli Park.

For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Ljubljana route website.

Columbus, USA to Ljubljana is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Columbus to Ljubljana due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier evenings in Ljubljana when traveling from Columbus in July, with lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.