Ljubljana Castle

You can take the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle if you want, although I chose to walk instead. It’s a bit steep in places but it honestly didn’t take too long, so if you don’t mind a short uphill walk, it’s very doable. Once at the top, I had a look around and could see things like the garden area and a wine bar before going inside. Entry was around €15, which already felt a bit expensive, and then the toilets on site were over €1 to use, which was a bit annoying. Inside the castle, there really wasn’t a huge amount to do. Apart from the views, a room with some light-based animations, and the general setting itself, there wasn’t much that felt especially memorable. For me, the thing that saved the experience slightly was the wine tasting, which was around €30 for five different wines along with a generous amount of snacks. That part was enjoyable and felt more worthwhile. It was a little windy when I visited and the menu whacked my glass off the table, though thankfully it was empty. Overall, I’d say Ljubljana Castle is quite expensive for what it is. Unless you’re especially interested in the wine tasting or just want the views, I don’t think there’s enough inside to fully justify the price. Not even their mascot rat could help.

Very interesting and enjoyable afternoon spent at the castle. We did a audio tour which provided great information. The paid exhibits were worth seeing, especially the history of the castle and the tower. The view from the tower is great.

It is the top attraction in the capital. Nothing can beat it. If you like to walk there is a long way to the up but this time I took the funicular and it was worth taking it. On the way back I chose to walk which was convenient. Castle is made of many parts. Viewing tower is amazing. You shall not miss it. It is a must. Also I recommend 4D history video of the castle. It is very good. You may take lots photos from anywhere. There is also a high end restaurant inside. Totally recommended.

A perfect place to celebrate birthday🥳To enter the castle you can go a few ways or get a funicular. I have bought an audioguide for 6€. It was informative & interesting😉In the castle you can visit some museums & restaurants, have a great view of the capital city & take cool photos🙂

Easy to get to from old town via funicular or walking path. It’s a historic place with modern museums, shops, cafes. I learned a LOT about Slovenian history - the exhibits are interesting and very family friendly. I got the audio guide which was really good.

Ljubljana Castle is the main architectural and historical landmark of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Inside Ljubljana Castle, there are several places worth visiting: • The National Museum of Slovenian History, which presents the country’s history from ancient times to the present day in a clear and compact way. • The Museum of Modern Art, featuring temporary exhibitions. • The Viewing Tower, which offers 360-degree panoramic views of the red rooftops, the Ljubljanica River, and, on clear days, the Alps on the horizon. • The preserved Chapel of St. George, decorated with the coats of arms of Slovenian lands—small but full of atmosphere. • A wine cellar, where tastings of local Slovenian wines are held. • Cozy inner courtyards, cafés, and a restaurant—a place where it’s easy to stay longer than planned, simply enjoying the view and pretending there’s nowhere else to be. 2024/25 2025/26

A historic castle overseeing the City of Ljubljana. The view is absolutely splendid and one can have a 360 view of the whole City from the viewpoints at the castle walls. It's well maintained with little museums located within the castle. There's also a wine bar and a lovely restaurant. One can choose to walk up to the place or simply take a funicular ride to the top. There's also a small parking lot right in front of the entry door to the castle.

Great view of the city. The funicular ride is very short. If you want to walk up instead of funicular, it is easily doable. Once at the top, they charge you for everything separately. Over and above the entry ticket (which is fair, the audio self guide is separate cost, they even charge you for toilets which is ridiculous when it should be part of the entry fees.