The Slovenia Unique Experiences mark for creative handicraft workshops

Creative handicraft workshops are boutique experiences held in small groups, introducing participants to traditional crafts such as umbrella making, goldsmithing, pottery, weaving, and printing. Visitors have the opportunity to meet the craftsmen in their workshops and studios, learn their stories, watch them work, and even try their hand at these manual skills. This contributes to the preservation of traditional crafts, the survival of local masters, and the respect for local and national heritage among both locals and visitors.

As noted by the committee of the Slovenian Tourist Board, creative handicraft workshops are “a great example of creative tourism, where old crafts are showcased in an educational yet playful way, giving guests a valuable insight into the life of Ljubljana through time. Such products also meet the needs of new generations, who travel in search of new experiences, knowledge, and authentic connections with the local population.” The committee also emphasized that these workshops are part of regenerative, responsible tourism, focusing on the collaboration between local craftsmen, the tourism sector, and the local community. The educational experience with a strong cultural element makes a significant contribution to the development of Ljubljana's tourist offer, the preservation of the area's diversity, and active tourist participation at selected locations.

The creative handicraft workshops were designed by Ljubljana Tourism in collaboration with craftsmen, the City of Ljubljana's Department of Culture, and the Rajzefiber by Hiša! association, with the help of students involved in the pilot development program for Sustainable Development and Innovation in Tourism at UP FTŠ Turistica.

Yummy Market Walk

This year, Ljubljana Tourism has completely revamped the Yummy Market Walk, which takes visitors on a tour of the central Ljubljana market, offering tastings of typical Slovenian dishes and produce while revealing intriguing behind-the-scenes stories that make the market an essential part of Ljubljana's identity. After the renovation, this experience has retained the Slovenia Unique Experiences mark for the next three years.