Ljubljana Castle

Castle Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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What to expect

Ljubljana Castle is a medieval castle complex offering stunning views, cultural events, and family-friendly activities like the Escape Castle and Time Machine. It's accessible to persons with movement disabilities and provides amenities like a café, restaurants, and a puppet museum

Plan your family visit to the Ljubljana Castle with these blog insights 👇

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Enjoying Ljubljana With Kids: 18 Ideas To Explore

Enjoying Ljubljana With Kids: 18 Ideas To Explore
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Ljubljana Castle, which sits atop a hill overlooking the city. We opted for the escape game at the castle

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the castle’s ramparts, visiting the museum, and enjoying panoramic views of Ljubljana. We all enjoyed the escape game ✨

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SLOVENIA with family, Slovenia with children

SLOVENIA with family, Slovenia with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the different rooms of the castle, the cells… The basement of the castle has been set up for children, with a giant bat and explanations about the dragons! (the symbol of the capital)

Highlights: It was fun to visit the castle, especially the parts designed with children in mind. The giant bat and dragon explanations were a hit ✨

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Exploring Ljubljana and Slovenia

Exploring Ljubljana and Slovenia
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Ljubljana castle in the city center. The castle is on a hill and you could walk up to it or take a funicular. We chose the latter and the kids loved the ride up

Highlights: The kids loved the ride up and we enjoyed the grounds, the castle tower, the marionette museum, and a great temporary exhibit about the history of dragons ✨

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Things to Do in Ljubljana with Kids

Things to Do in Ljubljana with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the castle and enjoyed the views of the city

Highlights: The kids loved the castle and the opportunity to learn about its history ✨

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24h in Ljubljana with family

24h in Ljubljana with family
This family's experience:

Activities: We took the funicular to the castle and explored the beautiful chapel, the prisons, the walls and the tower

Highlights: The kids loved the view from the top and the medieval atmosphere ✨

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4 days from fairy tale: winter itinerary in Slovenia

4 days from fairy tale: winter itinerary in Slovenia
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the castle and took the funicular

Highlights: We enjoyed the castle's view and the funicular ride ✨

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Ljubljana with children: discovering

Ljubljana with children: discovering
This family's experience:

Activities: We took the funicular to the castle and explored its walls and towers

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the views of the city and the prison, while we appreciated the history and architecture ✨

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Weekend at Christmas Markets and Hot Water Pools

Weekend at Christmas Markets and Hot Water Pools
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Ljubljana Castle, where we learned about the history of the city and the castle

Highlights: The kids loved the castle's tower and the views of the city, while we enjoyed the museum exhibits and the castle's architecture ✨

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Christmas in Ljubljana, Slovenia with children

Christmas in Ljubljana, Slovenia with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We took the funicular to the Ljubljana Castle, where we explored the castle's courtyard and walls

Highlights: The kids enjoyed running around the courtyard, while we enjoyed the stunning views of the city and the interesting exhibit on the history of Ljubljana ✨

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April 25th Bridge at the Family Spa

April 25th Bridge at the Family Spa
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the castle and took the funicular

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the castle's views and the adults enjoyed the castle's history ✨

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Visiting Ljubljana in Slovenia: what to do in 1, 2 or 3 days

Visiting Ljubljana in Slovenia: what to do in 1, 2 or 3 days
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the castle, taking the funicular to the top, and explored the castle's buildings, including the prison, the chapel, and the museum of Slovenian history

Highlights: We enjoyed the panoramic views of Ljubljana and the surrounding area, and the kids loved the marionette museum and the interactive exhibits ✨

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Ljubljana with kids: 6 kids' activities in a row!

Ljubljana with kids: 6 kids' activities in a row!
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around inside the castle walls in the castle garden where there are also nice terraces. We also entered the castle wall, from where we had a view over the center of Ljubljana

Highlights: Just for the view of the city, this is a must do in Ljubljana with kids ✨