A slow Sunday in Ljubljana

This morning started with a peaceful stroll along the Ljubljanica River. It was the perfect warm-up for a day that turned out to be full of walking.

By lunchtime I’d wandered into the main square and grabbed something to eat, soaking up the weekend energy before tackling the inevitable big activity of the day - the climb to Ljubljana Castle. And wow… that hill does not mess around. 🤣🤪

My ticket came with a whole bundle of things to see - the 4D Virtual Castle film, the Museum of Puppetry, and the Slovenian History Exhibition. I explored them all at a leisurely pace, then climbed the clocktower for those absolutely magnificent views over the city. Red roofs, green hills, and mountains in the distance. So good. 🤩

After about two hours wandering the castle grounds and the surrounding parklands, I made my way back down the hill and slipped into full “aimless roaming” mode, drifting through Ljubljana’s streets with no real plan. Honestly, it’s one of the best ways to enjoy this city.

Later on, after a quick break back at my hotel, I found a nearby pub and ordered fish and chips. As a bonus, the Fulham vs Crystal Palace game was on the TV, so I stuck around and watched a bit of the match. ⚽️

And that was today - just me, my feet, and another happy day exploring Ljubljana.Read more