Magical City – December in Ljubljana

Ljubljana will soon come to life in the Advent spirit: festive stands, the smell of mead and mulled wine, walks along the Ljubljanica river with fabulous views of the enchantingly illuminated castle and an extensive programme of Christmas and New Year events of December in Ljubljana. With its December decoration and Christmas Fair, Ljubljana ranks among the most attractive European capitals!

In the heart of the Old Town, stands with an attractive offer of genuine products wind along the Ljubljanica river, beer gardens are full of people despite the cold, there is a festive mood in the air ... the inhabitants of Ljubljana turn their old city centre into a central place to meet friends during these festive days – and all of this together gives the Slovenian capital an impression of a comfortable, festively illuminated and vibrant living room.

December joyfulness in Ljubljana traditionally begins with the event of “People, Let`s Turn on the Lights!” on the evening of 3 December when Ljubljana pays symbolic tribute to the birthday of its greatest poet, Prešeren, by turning on the festive December decoration and Christmas lighting.

Traditionally, you are invited to the Festive Fair, Christmas concert, Grandpa Frost processions, street theater performances, music programmes in several squares in the city centre, performances of hurdy-gurdy players in the streets and squares, a Good Fairy who makes wishes come true, culminating in the open-air New Year`s Eve celebrations which take place in the main city squares with a fireworks display.

Ljubljana`s hotels have prepared Advent hotel packages at affordable prices for December, allowing guests to avail of the best offer in order to experience the Advent period as well as to explore Ljubljana. City tours with a festive flavour are also available.

Do not forget that Ljubljana`s central location is an ideal starting point to discover the whole of Slovenia. Not just in December but also throughout the winter months! It is only one hour`s drive from Ljubljana to the Mediterranean climate and coastal towns of Portorož and Piran, only half an hour to the alpine pearl that is Lake Bled – or only an hour to the winter ski fairytale in Kranjska Gora. Paying a visit to festive Ljubljana can also be imbued with skiing – from your urban adventures there is less than an hour to the capital`s nearest ski resort, Krvavec.

For a detailed programme of all the events taking place during the Advent season in the capital visit the Ljubljana web portal www.visitljubljana.com or take a look at the www.slovenia.info website.

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