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Festive December in Ljubljana

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    Ljubljana's festive lights switch-on event

    From 29th November 2024 to early January 2025, Ljubljana will be especially magical, adorned with countless festive lights.

    Ljubljana's festive lights switch-on event
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    The Story Behind the 2024 Festive Decorations

    Life is infinitely beautiful and precious. For a living being, it is all it has. With this year’s New Year’s decorations in Ljubljana, we highlight the importance and value of life, celebrating diversity and dispersion.
    Without aggression or the desire for dominance, but with the wish to respect all other living beings, just as they respect us.

    Ljubljana illuminated in festive lights
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    The Festive Market

    The festive market in the city centre brings a magical atmosphere, festive treats, unique decorations, and plenty of opportunities for socialising.

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    Festive Programme

    Throughout December, the beautifully decorated Old Town will invite you to numerous festive activities lasting until early January.

    You can look forward to various stalls, musical performances, workshops, and events for children—all set against the backdrop of twinkling lights.

    Festive December in Ljubljana
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    Festive Gifts with a Ljubljana Signature

    Visit the Tourist Information Centre or the online souvenir shop to find gifts that won’t end up forgotten in a corner.

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    Tour of the Festively Decorated Ljubljana

    Ljubljana’s festive lighting is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Join a guided tour and discover the story behind its creation.

    Tour of the festively decorated Ljubljana
  • Boats on the river, buildings and trees decorated with festive lights, glowing in colourful hues in the evening.

    Festive Boat Rides

    Experience festive Ljubljana and its famous bridges from the water on a sightseeing boat ride.

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Explore the Festive Lights by Bus

During the festive December, Ljubljana encourages sustainable ways for visitors to reach the decorated capital while reducing car traffic in the city centre. The Municipality of Ljubljana, in cooperation with the public transport company LPP, offers free rides on city buses after 5.00 pm during the festive period.

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Firecrackers, NO thanks!

Animals want to celebrate with us too. It is hard to be cheerful when you are scared, so let’s make sure that during the holidays, only lights and candles are lit while firecrackers stay off.