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Why go
- The Viewing Tower, included in the ticket: city views and, in good weather, the Julian and Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
- The 4D film Virtual Castle, included in the ticket.
- The Escape Castle game in four languages: players set out to save the famous dragon.
- The Museum of Puppetry, included in the ticket.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Don't miss
- Dragon sculptureA dragon sculpture by Joža Bertoncelj, originally from Kropa, stands by the entrance. The dragon also appears beside the castle on the city's coat of arms.By the castle entrance On the map
- St. George's ChapelAdded in the 15th century, the chapel was restored in Baroque style, and images of the governors' shields were added.In the castle complex15th century On the map
- Cistern top stoneA stone inscribed with the year 1588 marks the top of the cistern in the courtyard. Its lid was moved from a garden of Ursuline nuns.In the courtyard1588 On the map
- Castle courtyardWhile a provincial prison was here, prisoners walked and worked in the shade of the courtyard's chestnut trees.Inside the castle walls, in the courtyard On the map
- The CasemateThe casemates were originally meant to protect against cannon attacks. Video mapping is shown inside the Casemate today.Inside the castle On the map
Know before you go
- Open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 09:00–18:00.
- Buying tickets online avoids the box office queue.
- Dogs may ride the funicular and enter the courtyard on a leash and muzzle, but not the buildings.
- Tourist buses and camper vans may not drive up to the castle or park there.
- Commercial exterior filming or photography needs prior consent from the public institute.
Legends and hidden details
- Legend has it that the tower is named after Erazem Lueger, a knight and bandit.
- Legend has it that a bribed guard showed a prisoner a secret exit, which let him escape.
- In the nineteenth century a leveled space was used as a bedroom for condemned prisoners.
What's inside
- Viewing Tower, dating from 1848: a double spiral staircase leads to the top, built so soldiers could not cross on it. Access is included in the ticket.
- Viewing Tower film: a 3D film covers the city's history, from prehistoric settlement through Roman times to today.
- Weapons Room: probably built in 1524 at the wish of Emperor Ferdinand.
- Estate Hall and the Palatium around the courtyard: concerts and gala receptions.
- Panoramic terrace on the medieval wall, once a summer recreation spot.
- Slovenian history exhibition: opened in 2010 in the old gunpowder store, included in the ticket.
- Exhibition halls: temporary exhibitions, included in the ticket.
- Casemate: video mapping is shown inside. The video mapping show is sold apart from the ticket.
- Rock Hall: a dining space named after rocks that show the hill's geological structure.
Tips for your visit
- A castle plan is offered to visitors, along with the audioguide.
- A shop, food and drinks are available on site.
- Entry to the courtyard, chapel and gift shop is free.
Best time to visit
- Go on a day of good weather: the views of the Julian and Kamnik-Savinja Alps from the tower depend on it.
Interesting facts4
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The castle is also called Laibacher Burg in German; in Slovenian it is Ljubljanski grad.
Ljubljanaer Burg - Wikipedia -
1515
A monument on the hill recalls the peasant revolts of 1515 and 1573.
Château de Ljubljana - Wikipedia -
A guard once posted in the Viewing Tower fired warning cannon shots.
Ljubljana Castle - Wikipedia -
The castle is classed as a monument of cultural significance.
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History
People have lived on the hill since about 1200 BC. Prisoners included Silvio Pellico, Lajos Batthyany and Ivan Cankar. In 1905 the city bought the castle and moved residents in. Restoration began in the 1960s, and from the 1990s the castle hosted cultural events and weddings.
- 1200 BCPeople settle on the hill, and the first settlements are built.
- Early 12th centuryThe castle is first mentioned in writing.
- 1335The first fortress is destroyed when the duchy joins a larger empire.
- 1485–1495The castle is rebuilt with towers against invasion and peasant revolts.
- Early 19th centuryA prison and a partly military fortress are set up in the castle.
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- 1848The masonry tower of 1848 houses a guard who fires a cannon to warn of danger.
- 1905The city buys the castle and moves residents into it.
- 1960sRestoration begins.
Photo spots
- Viewing Tower topThe view over the whole city, with the Sava River and the Kamnik Alps in the distance.Top of the Viewing Tower, 400 m above sea levelOn a clear day; the Alps show in good weather On the map
- Chestnut avenueA chestnut avenue links the castle with the ramparts along the hill's ridge.Between the castle and the ramparts on the ridge On the map
Tours and audio guides
- Audioguide
- 15 languages Can be added to the ticket.
- Time Machine
- Guided tour, offered as a ticket option A way to learn the castle's history without a standard guided tour.
How to get there
- Cable carTake the funicular from the lower station at Krekplatz in the Old Town up to the castle. It has run since 2006.
- Cable carThe return ride on the funicular is included in the ticket.
- On footWalk up the hill on foot, or reach the castle by forest trails.
- CarThe castle is reachable by road.
Accessibility
- Parking Parking is offered for visitors.
Sources: Ljubljana Castle - Wikipedia · Ljubljana - Wikivoyage (see) · The Ljubljana Castle » The Ljubljana Castle · Tickets » The Ljubljana Castle · Plan your visit » The Ljubljana Castle · Ljubljanaer Burg - Wikipedia · Château de Ljubljana - Wikipedia · Ljubljanski grad - Wikipedia · Ljubljana Castle: description (its own site) · checked 18 Oct 2026
- Website
- ljubljanskigrad.si/
- Phone
- +386 1 306 42 93
Questions and answers
What is free at Ljubljana Castle?
Entry to the castle courtyard, chapel and gift shop is free. The Viewing Tower and the museums need the ticket.
What does the ticket include at Ljubljana Castle?
The ticket includes the Viewing Tower, the 4D film Virtual Castle, the Museum of Puppetry, the Slovenian history exhibition and the temporary exhibitions. An audioguide in 15 languages can be added.
How do I get to Ljubljana Castle from the city centre?
Take the funicular from the lower station at Krekplatz in the Old Town, which has run since 2006. You can also walk up the hill or reach the castle by forest trails.
What are the opening hours of Ljubljana Castle?
Ljubljana Castle is open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 18:00.
Can I buy tickets for Ljubljana Castle online?
Yes. Buying tickets online avoids the box office queue.
Is Ljubljana Castle suitable for children?
The site has information for families. The courtyard is free to enter, and the Museum of Puppetry is included in the ticket.
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