Ljubljana Holidays
In the centre of Slovenia, at the heart of the country's German, Slavic and Latin cultures, lies the beautiful city of Ljubljana. A compact city of some 300,000 people, Ljubljana is a friendly city with a small town feel, and is a perfect base for discovering the lakes and mountains of Slovenia. With accommodation ranging from campsites to hostels to apartments and luxury hotels, Ljubljana really has something for all budgets and tastes. The shopping, cultural and artistic heritage on offer in Ljubljana seems endless. Ljubljana international airport is served by a number of international airlines as well as the budget airline Easyjet. A flight time of around 2.5 hours from London makes this an ideal destination for either that romantic weekend getaway or the family holiday you have been waiting for.
When visiting Ljubljana, why not take a day excursion to one of Slovenia’s numerous lake or mountain destinations. The stunning mountain town of Bled in the Julian Alps boasts its own glacial lake, complete with a small island in the middle hosting a picturesque church. A little further away lies the gorgeous village of Bovec, the gateway to Triglav national park. A truly pristine environment and the home of Slovenia’s highest mountain, this area has been protected since 1924, making it one of Europe’s oldest national parks. The array of stunning natural scenery on offer from Alpine mountain vistas to lush green valleys and crystal clear lakes and rivers is truly staggering, and due to the size of the country everything is within reach.
Slovenia is fast becoming known as a hot spot for adventure sports and a vast array of activities are on offer around the country. One may take a hot air balloon ride over Ljubljana or for a truly white knuckle experience take a white water rafting trip down the Soca or Sava rivers. Other activities include bungee jumping, canoeing, fly fishing, mountain biking and of course in the winter skiing and snow-boarding. For the culture vulture in you, medieval Ljubljana castle is a must-see. Built by the Hapsburgs in the 15th century, the castle now hosts a permanent exhibition on Slovenian history. By no means the only castle in the city, this is the most visited and largest example to be found in Ljubljana. Stunning natural landscapes, as well as activities to suit everyone and a melting pot of culture are just a few of the reasons to pick Ljubljana for your next lakes and mountains holiday.
Weather in Lubljana
Ljubljana experiences lovely warm summers with temperatures averaging between 23-26C in the months of July, August and September. In the evening, these temperatures drop to lows which average between 12-14C. Ljubljana has its longest days of the year in June, with an average of 16 hours of daylight per day. In the summer months, you are lucky enough to get between 8 or 9 hours of sunshine during the day, perfect conditions for exploring the city. This steadily decreases to 9 hours of daylight by December, not increasing again until February. The winter months experience only 2 hours of sunshine each day, again increasing slowly by February to 4 hours per day, and 7 hours a day by March. Ljubljana is an incredible destination for a warm summer holiday or a cool, but dry winter break. Year round, Ljubljana is the perfect starting point for a lakes and mountains holiday.
