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Garden Stroll and Local Lunch

A quiet afternoon walk through one of Slovenia’s oldest gardens, ending with a proper Slovenian meal.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 12:00

    Ljubljana Botanical Garden

    Arrive at the University Botanical Garden. Founded in 1810, it is the oldest cultural and scientific institution of its kind in Slovenia. Wander the grounds of native flora away from the city noise.

  2. 12:45

    Mala Pražarna

    Walk 14 minutes to Mala Pražarna for a high-quality specialty coffee. This boutique micro-roastery sits on the riverbank and offers a calm space to rest before your meal.

  3. 13:00

    Gostilna Livada

    Head to Gostilna Livada for lunch. This restaurant is tucked away from the city bustle and serves a wide range of traditional Slovenian fare with generous portions.

Local tip

Gostilna Livada is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 22:00, and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00. Mala Pražarna is open weekdays from 09:00 to 15:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 16:00.

Check before you go

  • Check opening hours for Gostilna Livada if visiting on a Sunday, as it closes at 18:00.
  • Mala Pražarna closes early at 15:00 on weekdays and 16:00 on weekends.

Worth knowing

  • Gostilna Livada is open at 13:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ljubljana (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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