The old town and castle, a day trip to Predjama Castle and Postojna Cave, then Plečnik's Ljubljana, Tivoli and Metelkova.
3 days, 21 stopsPacked paceMay to OctApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Triple Bridge, market and castle
The Triple Bridge and cathedral in the morning, a market lunch, the castle by funicular, then dinner on the river.
1
9:30 AMPrešeren SquareStart beside the pink Church of the Annunciation, where the Triple Bridge begins; the square is quiet before the shops open.About 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 2 min
2
10:00 AMTriple BridgeCross the central bridge of 1842 and the two pedestrian side bridges that Plečnik added in 1929 to 1932.About 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 8 min
3
10:45 AMSt Nicholas's CathedralStep inside the cathedral if services allow; it is one of the two churches in the center you cannot miss.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 4 min
4
12:00 PMCentral MarketGraze the open-air stalls and Plečnik's riverside colonnade. Open Kitchen runs on Fridays from mid-March to October.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 10 min to the funicular, then ride up
5
1:30 PMLjubljana CastleAllow about 2 hours for the Outlook Tower, the exhibition on Slovenian history and the ramparts. Open every day of the year.About 2 hours here
€[fee] with or without the funicular
Funicular down, then walk about 12 min
6
3:45 PMOptionalDragon BridgeLook for the four dragons on the 1901 reinforced concrete bridge; it is Ljubljana's symbol and a short stroll from the river.About 2 hours 45 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 6 min
7
6:30 PMCankarjevo nabrežjePick a riverside terrace for dinner; the cafés and cake shops along the embankment stay open into the evening.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book these aheadPostojna Cave, Postojna (day 2), Plečnik House (day 3): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Check the Postojna busesBuses run hourly from Ljubljana to Postojna, but check the timetable on the day. The Predjama shuttle runs only part of the year, so ask about a taxi.
Dress for the cavePostojna Cave is cool inside and the tour lasts 1.5 hours, so bring a warm layer even in summer.
Book Plečnik HouseVisits to the original home are by guided tour, so book online before you go.
Use the castle funicularThe funicular and castle are open every day of the year, with longer hours from May to September.
Check Sunday hoursThe castle gostilna closes at 5 PM on Sundays and holidays; many museums close one day a week, so confirm before you go.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in the old town near Prešeren Square: day 1 and day 3 start on foot, and the central station for the Postojna bus is a short walk or ride away.
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