Ljubljana Castle

The castle's 19th-century watchtower is located offering a view from its top is the biggest attraction of the castle for sure.

The views down into the Old Town and across the river to Centre. Within the watchtower, there is a 12-minute video tour of Ljubljana and its history in several languages.

Situated below the watchtower down a small flight of stairs, the remarkable Chapel of St George (Kapela Sv Jurija) is one of the oldest surviving remnants of the castle, dating from 1489. It is covered in frescoes and the coats of arms of the Dukes of Carniola.

The interesting and well-presented interactive Slovenian History Exhibition looks at the country through the ages, running from the very earliest Roman times, through the Middle Ages, the 19th century, WWI and WWII, and ending with socialist Yugoslavia and independence.

Also worth a look, the Museum of Puppetry explores the world of puppetry, from the manufacture of marionettes and glove puppets to the staging of the shows themselves. It's very interactive and lots of fun.

On Foot - There are many pathways leading up the hill. 1.5 Km from the City centre and can be reached in 20 minutes by walking otherwise if not health constraint.

Although there’s a fee to enter the castle itself, walking up to and around it is free.

How to reach Ljubljana castle?

• Drive up with a car (the road is paved and wide enough and on top, just before the castle, is a parking place)
• Walk (you can walk up on few different paths – recommended, which takes you threw the narrow and steep street of Ljubljana old town – start at Gornji trg)
• Funicular railway (if you don’t feel like walking, you can also take a funicular, which will take you up to the Ljubljana castle in exactly 60 seconds. The tickets can be bought at the ticket counter in front of the funicular. If you are under 18, there are some rebates one may expect, or if you are travelling with your family, there’s even a family ticket plan, which includes 2 adults and at least 1 child. It is recommended a combination of the funicular for up and a short walk to Ljubljana old town for down)
• Take a ride with the road train (one more option, which you might enjoy – even more if you are travelling with kids. The train leaves every full hour from Stritarjeva ulica – Stritar Street (between the Triple Bridge and the City Hall).

• Castle and funicular:
  January, February, March and November – from 10 am to 8 pm
  April, May and October – from 9 am to 9 pm
  June, July, August and September – from 9 am to 11 pm
  December – from 10 am to 10 pm

• Info Center, Viewing tower, Virtual castle, exhibitions:
  January, February, March and November – from 10 am to 6 pm
  April, May and October – from 9 am to 8 pm
  June, July, August and September – from 9 am to 9 pm
  December – from 10 am to 7 pm