Parks & nature · 17 of the best in Ljubljana
The Ljubljanica embankments
Plečnik’s promenades
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About The Ljubljanica embankments
The Ljubljanica flows through the heart of the city between embankments designed by Plečnik, with steps down to the water, willows and a string of bridges. Walk from the Dragon Bridge to Trnovo, or take one of the tourist boats in summer.
Why it's on our list
- Plečnik’s embankments
- Bridges and terraces
- Boat trips
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Ljubljanica embankments before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Ljubljanica embankments are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank300 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- Triple Bridge150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 3 min
- Congress Square150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- St Nicholas Cathedral200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Prešeren Square200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Ljubljana Castle250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Central Market250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Dragon Bridge450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- National Gallery of Slovenia650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Tivoli Park1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Metelkova Mesto1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
Getting around
- Railway & bus station1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Ljubljana Airport (Brnik)20 kmCar or taxi 62 min