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Ljubljana: Old Town, Castle & Central Market

🇸🇮 Ljubljana, Slovenia

10 minDuration

About this guide

Ljubljana Castle has stood on the hill above the city for about 900 years; its Outlook Tower and ramparts offer some of the most beautiful views of the city, and inside are an exhibition on Slovenian history and a puppet museum. Below the hill the Ljubljanica runs through the old town, crossed by the Triple Bridge, whose two pedestrian side bridges Jože Plečnik added in 1929–32.

Difficulty

The funicular, the castle entrance and courtyard are accessible for wheelchair users.

Season

Year-round: the castle is open 365 days a year.

Getting there

To the castle by funicular from Krekov trg (bus stop Krekov trg) or on foot from Vodnikov trg. Regular buses run from Ljubljana bus station to Bled.

Food & drink

At the castle: Restaurant Strelec, Gostilna na Gradu and the Castle Wine Bar. At the Central Market: food stalls and kiosks.

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Castle funicular, Krekov trg

Lower station of the funicular to the castle, past the Puppet Theatre.

Cable Car / Gondola
Ljubljana bus station

Main bus station; regular buses to Bled.

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Route data checked: October 2026

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