Ljubljana Invites the EACD Annual Meeting
May 24-27, 2023 Index
Host Organization
Synopsis
Local Organizing and Scientific Committees
The Proposed Theme
Destination Support
Host City Location & General Data Safety & Climate Ljubljana - European Green Capital 2016 Ljubljana at a Glance Having a Good Time in Ljubljana Useful Information City Map Access By Airplane Access By Road Access By Rail Moving Around the City
Accommodation Overall Accommodation Facilities Indicative Rates Venue, Date and Budget Proposed Venue • Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre Ljubljana Proposed Date Budget Social Functions & Catering Social Functions - Proposed Venues Catering Tours & Experiences Synopsis
Slovenia is a boutique Central European country of two million inhabitants coiled up by mountains, surrounded by Austria, Italy, Hungary and the Adriatic Sea on the one side, and Croatia on the other. Although it's only half the size of Switzerland, it surprises most first-time visitors with the array of its landscapes and the rich cultural and natural heritage, which the locals treasure. It also has three distinct climate types: continental, Alpine and sub-Mediterranean. Slovenia is the first country in the world to be declared a green destination based on the Green Destinations Criteria (2016), and its capital, Ljubljana, is a leader in sustainability. Slovenia has joined the European Union in 2004 and introduced the Euro as its official currency in 2007. The same year, it also joined the Schengen Zone and was, in 2008, proud to host the Presidency of the EU, which it will host again in 2021. While respecting the tradition, where authenticity and genuine hospitality play an important role, its society is knowledge-based, dynamic, open and future-oriented. Welcome to Slovenia, the only country with the word LOVE in its name!
Ljubljana, referred to as the hidden gem of Europe, is a small, yet vital and vibrant capital, which is developing with a clear vision, its quality of life being placed at the forefront. With 286,000 residents, Ljubljana is a compact and relaxed walking city built to the human scale, whose Old Town quarter is often depicted as a welcoming lounge by meeting planners and delegates alike, ideal for socialising after the sessions. The Slovenian capital features a wealth of history, style, arts and culture, excellent gastronomy and an atmosphere that is both Central European and Mediterranean. Many would add it is a safe, green, multilingual and hospitable city, which is also regarded as a logistically stress-free destination, since most venues, hotels and sights of interest are within walking distance. Ljubljana has been named European Green Capital 2016 by the European Commission as a result of its visible achievements regarding sustainable development especially in the last decade that is now an ongoing project. It continues receiving international accolades in the field of sustainable tourism and a growing media attention, the most recent being Smart Tourism Capital (winner of the 2019 award in the sustainability category and 2020 award in the digitalisation category). The city’s architecture, a harmonic blend of medieval Old Town, Baroque, Art Nouveau and newer styles, most notably the heritage of architect Jože Plečnik (1920s – 1950s), topped by the lively events agenda and café society have made Ljubljana a destination under growing demand. Its feeling of youthful energy can be attributed to 50,000 university students and is reflected in the dynamic alternative arts production that complements a myriad of events in the framework of institutional culture running throughout the year. The scientific research & development sector, the start up & innovation scene and the creative industries also define its DNA. Lonely Planet editors have recently listed Ljubljana among destinations most worth visiting, describing it as “one of Europe’s greenest and most liveable cities, boasting a friendly cafe culture by day and vibrant nightlife after the sun sets”, They also pointed out the Slovenian capital's advantageous location in the centre of the country, saying that “Ljubljana makes the perfect base to discover the rest of Slovenia, which is as picture-perfect as Switzerland, but much easier on the wallet”. In terms of accommodation, Ljubljana provides a good range of quality options, with over 2,700 hotel rooms, two thirds of which are in the 4-star category. More than half are found in the downtown area, in the radius of max. 15 minutes walking to the venue for TLJ 2.0. 2020, CD Congress Centre Ljubljana. Additional accommodation is available in other types of structures (bed & breakfast, youth hostels, etc.) and more than 1.800 Airbnb units are available in the city, with a very good choice in the central part. Among other advantages of Ljubljana we outline that the tap water is chemically untreated and local food produce is sourced by many catering providers. Host Organization Congress Organizers
Host Organization:
University Rehabilitation Institute Republic of Slovenia Linhartova 51 SI-1000 Ljubljana Slovenia
Contact: Asist. prof. Katja Groleger Sršen, MD Head of Department for (re)habilitation of children
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: + 386 41 603 585
Venue and In-house PCO:
CANKARJEV DOM, Cultural and Congress Centre Prešernova 10 SI-1000 Ljubljana SLOVENIA
Contact: Ms. Dusica Todorovic Senior Business Development Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel : + 386 1 2417 124 Fax : + 386 1 2417 296
Local Organizing and Scientific Committees Expected members of the Local Organizing and Local Scientific Committee
Chair: Asist. prof. Katja Groleger Sršen, MD, PhD, PRM specialist, National coordinator of EACD for Slovenia, Head of the Department for rehabilitation of children at University Rehabilitation Institute of Republic Slovenia Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Helena Burger, MD, PhD, PRM specialist, Head of the University Rehabilitation Institute of Republic Slovenia Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana
Klemen Grabljevec MD, PRM specialist, Head of the Department for rehabilitation of patients after traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis; University Rehabilitation Institute of Republic Slovenia Chair of Slovene Association of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at Slovene Medical Society
Lea Šuc, OT, PhD Head of the Occupational therapy programs at University Rehabilitation Institute of Republic Slovenia
Simona Korelc, OT, Licensed CO-OP lecturer Department for rehabilitation of children University Rehabilitation Institute of Republic Slovenia
Barbara Horvat Rauter, psychologist, PhD, with special knowledge in chronic pain syndromes in children and youth Department for rehabilitation of children University Rehabilitation Institute of Republic Slovenia
Prof. Urška Puh, PT, PhD Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Ljubljana
Barbara Gnidovec Stražišar, MD, PhD, pediatric neurologist, with special knowledge in sleep disorders in children and youth Head of neurology department, GH Celje Chair of Slovene Association of Child neurology at Slovene Medical Society
Damjan Osredkar, MD, PhD, pediatrician Head of neurology department Pediatric clinic at University Clinical Centre Ljubljana
Representatives from parents associations
The Proposed Theme he e proposal for A Annual eeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia
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. G AL S G Active role of the child and parent in re habilitation process goal setting process and the efficienc of goal setting in re habilitation to pro ote functioning and participation taking over the responsibilit taking active role use of cognitive strategies to learn specific goals e po er ent of children and parents...
. Advances in L G AL SUPP of the rehabilitation process in connection ith enhanced neuroplasticit , support of independence and participation, ualit of life, ph sical fitness, sport progra s
he proposed the es ould be repeated through pre conference courses, plenar sessions, inis posia, se inars, sessions and instructional orkshops.
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Destination Support
Host City Location and General Data
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a dynamic Central The city economy has always been quite heterogeneous, European city lying at an altitude of 298 m above sea enabling it to adapt rapidly to the ever-changing level. Set in a broad basin between the Alps and the environment of the world economy. Ljubljana’s industrial Adriatic Sea, it has a population of 286,000 and a companies are among the major Slovenian exporters. The predominantly continental climate. capital accounts for 25% of Slovenia’s Gross Domestic Product and has maintained a constant orientation toward Ljubljana’s geographical position has governed its long-term international business cooperation. This colourful past, since it is situated on a natural passage process has even intensified with Slovenia’s membership from Central Europe to the Mediterranean and toward in the European Union, since it is perceived as a the East, called the “Ljubljana Gate.” It is not by pure convenient springboard to develop business in South- coincidence that trade routes and waves of migration East Europe. have passed through it since centuries. From the times of the first settlers right down to the present day, the transit Tourism and catering represent an increasingly important character of this area has stimulated the constant growth economic sector in Ljubljana. Both the infrastructure and of economic and cultural ties with other cities and nations. services have experienced a visible growth and quality development over the last decade. Future city projects From its very beginnings, Ljubljana’s culture and lifestyle and announced investments in the tourism and hospitality has been attuned to contemporary currents in Europe, industry are aimed at further enhancing the destination’s while both the Central European and the Mediterranean offer. spirit have influenced the temperament of its residents.
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Both Slovenia and Ljubljana are regarded as very safe destinations. The general level of security is high, as stated in surveys conducted by official institutions / government agencies in the international sphere. There are also many other sources that would confirm this statement - from travel guides, to articles in the international media, and – nowadays, the increasingly important social media platforms. A relavant source featuring statistics with country rankings is presented below.
Crime Index for Country for 2019 Source: www.numbeo.com/crime/rankings_by_country.jsp
Country Crime Index Safety Index Country Crime Index Safety Index Qatar 13.26 86.74 Oman 22.83 77.17 Japan 13.73 86.27 Iceland 23.28 76.72 United Arab Emirates 16.32 83.68 Belarus 23.53 76.47 Taiwan 17.38 82.62 Denmark 24.25 75.75 Hong Kong 19.32 80.68 Croatia 24.69 75.31 Georgia 19.86 80.14 Czech Republic 26.66 73.34 Estonia 20.80 79.20 Romania 27.84 72.16 Austria 21.37 78.63 Netherlands 28.57 71.43 Singapore 21.47 78.53 Luxembourg 29.07 70.93 Switzerland 21.50 78.50 Cyprus 29.31 70.69 Armenia 22.00 78.00 Slovakia 29.54 70.46 Slovenia 22.57 77.43 Saudi Arabia 29.73 70.27 Finland 22.80 77.20 Showing the top 1 to 25 countries out of 118 entries.
Crime Index is an estimation of overall level of crime in a given city or a country. Crime levels lower than 20 are considerd as very low, crime levels between 20 and 40 as being low, crime levels between 40 and 60 as being moderate, crime levels between 60 and 80 as being high and those above 80 as being very high. Safety index is, on the other hand, quite the opposite of crime index. If the city / country has a high safety index, it is considered very safe.
We also regard that health services are of a very good standard in case any medical assistance would be required. Ljubljana has a renowned University Medical Centre and fluent communication with doctors and other staff in English is a common standard.
Climate
Slovenia, although a small country – half the size of Switzerland, has three distinct climate types: continental, Alpine and sub-Mediterranean. A good part of the country, including Ljubljana, is characterized by a typical European continental climate with warm, dry summers and fairly cold winters, while the coastal areas and the lowlands in the south have a milder climate. The below chart illustrates the mean annual temperature in Ljubljana (source www.weather.com).
Ljubljana, Slovenia Weather Facts On average, the warmest month is July and the coolest month is January. The most precipitation on average occurs in June. Ljubljana Crowned European Green Capital 2016
In June 2014, Ljubljana received the prestigious title of Ljubljana’s green outfit can be summarised by saying: wherever you stand in the city, you can always see European Green Capital 2016. Among the five finalists (at least) a tree. But this is just a fragment of the full picture contending for the title, Ljubljana, with its sustainable that embodies a growing environmental awareness of the development strategy document ‘Vision 2025’, was the local residents as well as the endeavours of the city authorities. one that the jury in Copenhagen found the most impressive. In addition to turning most of the Old Town into a The ‘Vision 2025’ document sets out Ljubljana’s strategy pedestrian zone the Municipality has applied a recycling for the protection of the environment, sustainable mobility, policy with regards to the separation of solid waste and sustainable energy provision, and electromobility. The over 95 percent of the sewage system is conveyed to a recently built waste-water recycling plant. The landfill European Green Capital jury, chaired by the European gas is used as a renewable, green energy source, mainly Commission, pointed out in its report that the last 10 to for the production of electricity. The growing size of the 15 years have seen dramatic changes in traffic levels in the pedestrian zones and the introduction of low emission Slovenian capital: »From being a city which was previously buses in the public transport are other important elements dominated by car transport the focus is now on public aimed at improving the quality of life in Ljubljana now and transport and on pedestrian and cycling networks.« in the future.
Ljubljana has changed its traffic regime and limited The conference and meeting facilities in Ljubljana, including motorized traffic in favour of environmentally friendlier the two convention centres, are following closely the development of these new trends and technologies, investing alternatives. The city’s extremely popular BicikeLJ bicycle in and implementing new, green solutions. Equally so, the hire network, which consists of 58 docking stations and recent renovations and refurbishments in the city hotels 580 bicycles, has recorded 4,800,000 rentals within seven contribute to lowering the carbon footprint of these facilities years. and their guests, respectively. Additional goals for the future are the further development Last, but not least, conference organisers and service of Ljubljana as a smart city in order to increase the quality providers are increasingly applying the ecological and CSR of living while creating resilient smart urban environments. aspect of running meetings. Local produce for the catering, Another step is gradual reorientation from linear to circular recyclable badges, use of public transport when possible, tap water instead of bottled are some items that are highly economy that will significantly impact our way of thinking recommended to clients as a common standard. as well as our economic and social system.
The European Green Capital title has placed Ljubljana on Some advantages of Ljubljana are that it has chemically the map as one of the European cities that are aware of untreated tap water, main venues within walking the significance of environmental and social sustainability distance and local food produce at easy reach. and are taking concrete measures to address issues in this field. www.europeangreencapital.eu Ljubljana at a Glance
Some Facts
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia, a country of 20,000 sq km with a population of 2,070,000. Slovenia gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 and it was quickly recognised by the international community as a sovereign state. Slovenia has since then established itself as a developing economy with active international relations. It became a member of the European Union and NATO in 2004 and, in 2007, adopted the Euro as its national currency. Slovenia is in the Schengen zone and has successfully hosted the Presidency to the EU in 2008, which it will host again in the second half of 2021.
The history of the earliest population on the territory of Ljubljana goes back 6,000 years. Emona - a Roman colony dating from 14 A.D. is considered as the foundation milestone for today’s city. The years 2014 / 2015 were therefore dedicated to celebrating 2000 years of Emona. Medieval Ljubljana developed under the shelter of Castle Hill, spreading alongside the banks of the Ljubljanica River in the area which we call the Old Town today.
The historic growth of Ljubljana can be traced through the still preserved elements of medieval, Baroque, Art Noveau and modern architecture. The ultimate touch was bestowed on his native city by Jože Plečnik (1872- 1957), who signed unique architectural projects and landmarks, and reshaped the urban tissue of Ljubljana by connecting all these styles.
Ljubljana, the nation’s cultural, urban, economic and scientific centre is the biggest city of Slovenia and lies in its very heart.
Monument to the poet France Prešeren
Some Numbers
286,000 Residents 50,000 University students 1000 Post code 383 Number of research organisations / institutions 286 Metres above sea level 275 Square kilometres (surface area) 117 Mayors since 1504 72 Diplomatic missions 68 Bridges 37 Galleries 30 Fountains 26 Member institutions of the University 20 Dragons on the Dragon Bridge 15 Museums 9 Theatre groups 8 Creeks 5 Lakelets 3 Symphony orchestras 2 Rivers 01 Telephone code
Having a Good Time in Ljubljana & Useful Information
Entertainment attractions, as are some shops specialized in traditional Ljubljana seems a happy city whose people know how to artisan crafts (pottery, ceramics, bobbin lace, wood ware). enjoy themselves, and especially during warmer months, the The Ljubljana food market is another source of ideas tables fill the narrow prdestrian streets and squares of the on what to take home: aromatic herbs, dried boletus Old Town. Few cities of comparable size have such an intense mushrooms or the famous Karst air-dried ham, which and lively social life as Ljubljana. The city centre provides a should be accompanied by excellent Slovenian wines. vast choice of places that often positively surprise with their Shopping malls and boutiques offer a good variety of original and varied interior design. The list features bars, pubs, quality clothing, including foreign design labels as well as cafes, music and dance clubs, as well as centres of alternative models created by young Slovenian fashion designers. culture, many of which stay open late into the night. Recreation Shopping There is a surprisingly large amount of green in Ljubljana. Fashion ware, leather goods and accessories, crystal Trees line almost every street and parks are found in almost and glassware are only some of the interesting items every section of the city. The extensive Tivoli Park, near you might select in department stores, shopping malls which the Ljubljana Zoo is located, has a host of sports and or specialized boutiques located in city centre. Since recreation facilities and spreads into the very city centre. Ljubljana is also renowned for its graphic arts production, Many locals and visitors enjoy walking at the Castle Hill, which a number of galleries in the Old Town offer a variety dominates the area above the Old Town and is criss-crossed of prints in different price ranges. In the same area, with footpaths. The immediate surroundings of Ljubljana antique shops and the flea market, which has become a also offer an array of hiking, cycling and other recreational Sunday morning ritual for the locals, represent additional activities.
Useful Information Tourist Information Time Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre - TIC Central European with one hour forward in summer Stritarjeva Street, SI-1000 Ljubljana (GMT + 1). Tel. +386 1 306 12 15, Fax +386 1 306 12 04 E-mail: [email protected] Currency www.visitljubljana.com Euro Major credit cards are widely accepted throughout the Information and promotional material on Ljubljana country. Automatic cash dispensers (ATMs) are easily (brochures, maps, calendar of events) Sightseeing tours found both in Ljubljana and around Slovenia. Booking of accommodation and excursions Ticketing service Sale of souvenirs, postcards and tourism Language literature Ljubljana Card sales point Basic information Slovenian; many locals speak fluently English and / or and promotional materials on Slovenia. Open: 1 June to 30 German and Italian. September, daily 8.00-21.00: Electricity 1 October to 31 May, daily 8.00-19.00 220 V Slovenian Tourist Information Centre - STIC Telephone dialling codes Krekov trg 10, SI-1000 Ljubljana Country code: +386 Tel. +386 1 306 45 75, Fax +386 1 306 45 80 Ljubljana city code: (0)1 E-mail: [email protected] International calls from Slovenia: www.visitljubljana.com 00+country+city codes Information on Slovenia’s tourism offer and events Emergency numbers Booking of accommodation and excursions Internet Police: 113 corner with 8 PCs Ticketing service Ljubljana Card sales Fire Brigade: 112 point Souvenirs of Ljubljana and Slovenia Ljubljana bike Ambulance & First Aid: 112 rental Medical assistance: 232 30 60 AMZS, Slovenian Automobile Club: Info 530 53 00 Tourist information on Slovenia: www.slovenia.info Road emergency and towing service: 1987 City Map
Airport
Ljubljana Railway station
Ljubljana Bus station
National Gallery
Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre Ljubljana
Ljubljana Castle LEGEND CONGRESS & EXHIBITION CENTRES SPECIAL VENUES Tourist Information Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre Ljubljana 1 Ljubljana Castle GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 2 Skyscraper Main bus station 3 Križanke Summer Theatre Railway station, stop 4 The Slovenian Philharmonic CONVENTION HOTELS Hospital, emergency medical service 5 ZRC SAZU – Research Centre 1 Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana **** Police station of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts 2 Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana **** 6 Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture Swimming pool 3 Grand Hotel Union & Business **** 7 Auersperg Palace - City Museum of Ljubljana Car park HOTELS WITH CONFERENCE FACILITIES 8 Tivoli Manor - International Centre of Graphic Art Parking house 1 InterContinental Ljubljana ***** 9 National Museum of Slovenia
Underground parking 2 Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Ljubljana**** 10 National Gallery 3 Best Western Premier Hotel Slon **** 11 Cekin Manor - Museum of Contemporary History Walking time from Tromostovje - 4 Central Hotel **** 12 Fužine Castle - Museum of Architecture and Design Triple Bridge 5 G Design Hotel **** 13 Festival Hall - Pionirski dom 6 Hotel Cubo **** 14 Opera House 7 Lev Hotel **** 15 Stage under the Stars - Puppet Theatre of Ljubljana
8 M Hotel **** 16 Stožice Sports Centre 9 Antiq Palace Hotel & Spa **** 17 Viba Studio
10 Hotel Vander **** 18 Central Post Office 11 Urban Hotel **** 19 Mesto oblikovanja / City of design 12 City Hotel Ljubljana *** 20 Švicarija Creative Centre 13 Hotel Park Ljubljana *** 21 Trnulja Organic Certified Country Estate 22 Orehov Gaj / Walnut Grove OTHER CONFERENCE FACILITIES 23 Vivo D125 1 Biotechnical Faculty 24 Prodajalna Venue 2 Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia - GZS 3 Crystal Palace OTHER SIGHTS OF INTEREST 4 Domus Medica 1 Franciscan Church 5 Faculty of Administration 2 Triple Bridge 6 Faculty of Computer and Information Science 3 Prešernov trg square 7 Faculty of Economics 4 Town Hall 8 Faculty of Electrical Engineering 5 Central Market 9 Faculty of Law 6 Cathedral (Church of St. Nicholas) 10 Faculty of Social Sciences 7 Dragon Bridge 11 Technology Park Ljubljana 8 Butchers’ Bridge 12 TR/3 Business Building 9 Kongresni trg square
OTHER HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 10 Cobblers’ Bridge 11 Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity 1 Allegro Hotel **** 12 Church of St.James 2 Hotel Galleria **** 13 Trg republike square 3 Hotel Nox **** 14 Parliament 4 Lesar Hotel Angel **** 15 Miklošičeva ulica street (Art Nouveau) 5 Ahotel *** 16 Žale Cemetery 6 Adora Hotel *** 17 Archaeological parks 7 Art Hotel *** 18 ZOO 8 Birokrat hotel **** 19 National and University Library 9 Garni Hotel Azur *** 20 Trubar’s House of Literature 10 Hotel Florjančkov hram *** 21 Ljubljana Botanical Garden 11 Hotel Medno *** 22 AKC Metelkova mesto Cultural Centre 12 Hotel Mrak *** 23 City Art Gallery 13 Hotel Stil *** 24 Jakopič Gallery 14 Ljubljana Resort *** 25 Plečnik House 15 Meksiko Hotel *** 26 Museum of Modern Art 16 Hotel Emonec *** 27 Railway Museum 17 Hotel Asteria*** 28 Slovene Ethnographic Museum 18 Šport hotel Ljubljana *** 29 National Museum of Slovenia Metelkova 19 Bit Center Hotel ** 30 Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova - MSUM Bed & breakfast 31 Sports Museum 20 Dvor Tacen **** 32 House of Experiments 21 B&B Slamič *** 33 Slovenian School Museum 22 Katrca *** 34 Jakopič Promenade outdoor gallery 23 Kmečki Hram *** 35 Krakovski nasip embankment outdoor gallery
24 Pri Žabarju *** 36 Path of remembrance and comradehsip – Green Ring
All flights to and from Ljubljana are operated through the Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport, which is located at 25 km from the city centre. The current non-stop connections network covers 21, mostly European destinations, with one or more daily frequencies to Brussels, Belgrade, Berlin, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Moscow, Munich, Paris, Warsaw and Zurich. They are operated by: Aeroflot, Air Serbia, Air France, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, Finnair, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Montenegro Airlines, Swiss, Transavia, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air. British Airways will resume operating flights from London Heathrow to Ljubljana in summer 2020 schedule.
We wish to inform you that the former flag carrier of Slovenia, Adria Airways, which was a Star Alliance member, filed for bankruptcy on 1 October 2019, ceasing its operation. Since then, its flights to the main hubs have been covered by Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and Swiss, while other airlines have added frequencies to their existing flight destinations. The Ljubljana Airport authorities are confident that within the next year the network available till September 2019 will be resumed and are also in discussion with air carriers for new destinations. The Ljubljana Airport is also investing in a new passenger terminal, which is already under construction, due to welcome its first passengers in spring 2021. Slovenia is namely hosting the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2021.
Adria’s estate is on sale and the appointed receiver announced in mid November 2019 that five bids came in, hence meetings with potential buyers are now underway. The Slovenian government is also considering to support the best business model that could result from these negotiations, with a disitnct interest to help resuming and developing the flight network to / from Ljubljana at the soonest, but with spring 2021 as maximum deadline.
The March to October 2020 timetable, as always during the summer period, will feature more frequent flights from a number of destinations.
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By Road By Rail
Slovenia’s road network has been modernised over the Modern comfortable trains serve the capital as well as al- past decade as to provide an efficient road system, most every important tourist destination in Slovenia. There improve road safety, and ensure wider European are good connections to neighbouring countries as direct integration. train services connect Ljubljana / Slovenia with Austria, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Serbia, etc. The construction of the motorway cross is nearly Railway travel is convenient and inexpensive. Information completed and the access from the border crossings on international timetables is available from this website with Italy, Austria and Hungary towards Ljubljana is of the Slovenian Railways, www.slo-zeleznice.si swift. Motorways are complemented by a good network of main roads and regional roads. Motorway vignettes are mandatory. www.dars.si
Distances: Amsterdam 1,230 km Munich 400 km Belgrade 540 km Paris 1,250 km Berlin 995 km Prague 650 km Brussels 1,180 km Rome 750 km Budapest 570 km Stockholm 2,080 km Frankfurt 800 km Venice 245 km London 1,490 km Vienna 375 km Madrid 2,040 km Zagreb 135 km Milan 500 km Zürich 710 km Moscow 2,290 km
Moving Around the City The public city bus network makes it easy to travel within the city. The city lines connecting all districts, which run according to regular schedules throughout the day, are complemented by suburban buses, which link Ljubljana to its close surroundings. A smart card, Urbana, has to be purchased before use of pubic transport. It is also convenient to travel by bus to reach other localities around the country. www.lpp.si, www.ap-ljubljana.si Ljubljana also has a well-organised taxi service, which is not exceedingly expensive. There are fixed spots in the city where taxis are stationed, or they can be ordered by telephone / via mobile apps. In 2011 a self service bike system - BicikeLJ, has been introduced, which currently comprises 58 docking stations serviced by 580 bicycles. Since the BicikeLJ system was launched over 4,800,000 bike rentals have been registered in 7 years.
Visa Information
Business travellers are urged to consider whether they need a visa to travel to Slovenia to participate in a conference or meeting.
Foreign citizens can enter Slovenia with a valid passport and a visa or residence permit, unless otherwise stipulated by law or international agreement. Any foreign citizen who in accordance with the law does not need a permit to enter the country may stay in the Republic of Slovenia for not more than 90 days in a period of six months.
Slovenia has been part of the Schengen zone since 2007. EU / EEA citizens do not need a passport to enter Slovenia, only a valid identity card.
More information on how to obtain a visa is available on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia. www.mzz.gov.si/en/entry_and_ residence/entry_into_slovenia/
For delegates, who are nationals of countries that require a visa for entry into Slovenia, the proposed venue, Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre Ljubljana, can handle the procedure. Accommodation Overall Accommodation Facilities
Ljubljana provides a wide range of accommodation within walking distance or up to 3 km from the Old Town, facilities of all categories and types, currently totaling to the key institutions or the major congress venues in the around 2.800 hotel rooms (year 2018). Additional units are city, including Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre available in pensions, bed & breakfast, short-let apartments Ljubljana. (and Airbnb), youth and student hostels, and private rooms. Also other larger predominantly hotel meeting facilities (Grand Together with these accommodation options, the bed Hotel Union, Lev Hotel, Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana, Four Points capacity in Ljubljana currently reaches 9.700 bed spaces. by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons, some of the university halls, etc.) are All the main hotels as well as the majority of other either central or at 5 km maximum from the city centre. properties have been fully refurbished or built anew over Please see the city map for an additional visual information. the last decade. Many are centrally located and are either
Summary of main accommodation facilities in Ljubljana City area (rooms / units) No. of properties - city area 5 star hotels 165 1 4 star hotels 1734 19 3 star hotels 816 16 Budget (2-star and B&B) 260 25 Hostels 250 30
Around 1,650 hotel rooms are located in the city centre, at max. 20 minutes walking to the proposed congress venue. The current number of short-let apartments and AirBnB units is estimated at approx. 2,000.
Hotel investments currently underway in the city - at three cetral locations - will bring an additional 600 rooms in the 4 or 5 star range by 2022 (Slovenia will hold the EU Presidency in the 2nd half of 2021). The expansion of two existing 4-star hotels - of which one is downtown - will add 200 rooms on top. By 2024 the estimated hotel capacity should reach 4,000 rooms (45% increase of the current capacity).
Name of property * No. of rooms Location Distance to CD INTERCONTINENTAL LJUBLJANA 5 165 Central walking, 10 min GRAND HOTEL UNION 4 327 Central walking, 10 min RADISSON BLU PLAZA 4 237 City 5 km, public bus AUSTRIA TREND LJUBLJANA 4 214 City 4 km, public bus LEV 4 209 Central walking, 10 min BWP HOTEL SLON 4 171 Central walking 15 min, public bus M HOTEL 4 137 City 3 km, public bus FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON MONS 4 114 City 5 km, taxi CENTRAL 4 100 Central walking, 15 min URBAN 4 32 Central walking 7 min NOX 4 30 City 7 km, public bus BIROKRAT 4 29 City 6 km, public bus CUBO 4 26 Central walking 5 min G DESIGN 4 26 City 6 km, public bus ALLEGRO 4 17 Old Town walking 15 min VANDER HOTEL 4 20 Old Town walking 10 min GALLERIA 4 15 Old Town walking 15 min ANTIQ PALACE & SPA 4 15 Central walking 10 min LESAR ANGEL 4 12 Old Town walking 15 min B&B HOTEL PARK 3 216 Central walking 20 min, public bus CITY 3 200 Central walking 12 min LJUBLJANA RESORT 3 60 City 7 km, public bus EMONEC 3 54 Central walking 7 min MEKSIKO 3 52 Central walking 20 min, public bus MRAK 3 35 Central walking 7 min AHOTEL 3 30 City 4 km, public bus CENTER 3 20 Central walking 10 min
Venue, Date and Budget Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre Ljubljana Proposed date: 24 to 27 May 2023
THE VENUE IN BULLET POINTS • Located in the heart of Slovenia and its capital, • Very attractive location for social events and Ljubljana gatherings
• 25 minutes to / from the airport • State-of-the-art technical equipment, together with a Highly experienced, professional and friendly staff • Good accessibility, vast parking in the immediate vicinity • In-house PCO
• A good share of hotels and other accommodations • The only Slovenian member of IAPCO (International as well as attractions are within walking distance Association of Professional Congress Organizers) and member of ICCA (International Congress and • Flexible space: 22 multipurpose halls of various Convention Association) capacities and configurations (20–2000 seats) • Green approach is a rule • A perfect venue for large, medium-sized as well as smaller meetings • Option to select among three preferred catering partners • Modern interior design to welcome a variety of meetings, lectures or seminars • Competitive price
• Vast exhibition area (up to 4.000 sqm)
CD Congress Centre Ljubljana is located in the centre of Ljubljana, at a walking distance from several hotels and the attractive Old Town. With 22 multi-purpose halls and function rooms and a maximum capacity of 2,000 delegates in the plenary hall, it is the largest purpose-built congress centre in Slovenia in terms of auditorium-style seating and among our most established venues on the international conference market.
Cankarjev dom E-mail: [email protected] Congress and Event Management www.cd-cc.si/en/congresses/ Prešernova 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Tel +386 1 24 17 122
Sustainable Practices CD Congress Centre is committed to reducing the negative environmental impacts of congresses and trade shows by implementing sustainable practices that add value to all participants and the local community by taking into account the following sustainable guidelines
Exhibition stands Green Light
Use decorations and display materials which are made Since 2010 CD Congress Centre has been associated of recycled materials and/or can be reused for future with the GreenLight programme, a voluntary pollution meetings; Design any printed materials in a generic prevention initiative launched in February 2000 by the way to allow for their reuse. European Commission Directorate General Energy & Transport. The programme encourages non-residential Waste management electricity consumers to install energy-efficient lighting technologies in their facilities with a view to reducing Separate waste according to appropriate fractions (e.g. the energy consumption from indoor and outdoor paper, plastic, glass, organic) in all three Foyers as well lighting throughout Europe, thus reducing polluting as throughout the business premises; generate as little emissions and limiting the global warming. Since 2010, waste as possible. CD Congress Centre has reduced energy consumption from indoor lighting for 30% and obtained the relevant Collect plastic bottle lids, thus aiding the disabled or public certificate. mentally and physically challenged people. Bees & Honey at CD Congress Centre Promotional materials Inspired by the national heritage of Slovenia, commit- Limit the amount of publications and handouts to ment to green, sustainability and social responsibility, the expected buyers; Make all relevant information, CD Congress Centre is in symbiosis with the bees. presentations and papers available electronically for download; Provide promotional items which have been Five families of Carniola bees are buzzing in their produced using environmentally friendly materials; Use beehives on one of the terraces of CD Congress Centre’s paper products which have high recycled content and roof structure. In pollinating city plants, urban honeybees are chlorine free; Adhere to green printing principles. help increase biodiversity. Bees pollinate between 75 and Use delegate hand-outs, such as notebooks, pencils 100 important plant species, thereby enabling fertilisation and name tags, from recycled material. and, consequently, production of honey.
The honey produced by the bees of the CD Congress Giveaways Centre is free of pesticides or residues of acids and Consider gifts conveying a green or socially heavy metals (lead, cadmium, etc.) as well as genetically responsible message (e.g. local artisan product) and modified organisms. Poured in lovely jars, it is presented donate any leftover giveaways to charities. to business partners with great pride.
Further investment plans, aimed at improving the environmental performance of the Centre from 2018 to 2022, are estimated at €8,000,000. 7.2
CONGRESS AND EVENTS Cultural and Congress Centre MANAGEMENT Prešernova 10, 1000 Ljubljana SI–Slovenia
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LINHART HALL = Parallel Hall II (up to 600 people; stalls: up to 395 people – 880 sq. m.)
HALL E1-3 = Parallel Hall 7 (up to 210 people – 300 sq. m.)
M1 HALL = Secretariat (up to 100 people – 117 sq. m.)
M2 HALL = Meeting Room 1 (up to 30 people – 52 sq. m.)
M3 HALL = Meeting Room 2 (up to 60 people – 74 sq. m.)
M4 HALL = Meeting Room 3 (up to 60 people – 92 sq. m.)
LILI NOVY HALL = Office (up to 40 people – 90 sq. m.)
GRAND RECEPTION HALL WITH EVENT STRUCTURE (Exhibition/Registration Space – up to 2850 sq. m.)
FIRST FOYER (Exhibition/Registration Space – up to 1576 sq. m.)
CONGRESS AND EVENTS Congress Centre Ljubljana MANAGEMENT CANKARJEV DOM – THE BEST PARTNER FOR EVERY EVENT VENUE
CD Congress Centre is a venue situated in the heart of Ljubljana, within walking distance from all major hotels and the city’s attractive Old Town. With 22 multipurpose halls, a maximum capacity of 2,000 delegates in the plenary hall, 3,600 sq m of exhibition space and state-of-the-art equipment, CD is the largest congress centre in Slovenia, annually hosting over 250 national and international congresses and convention-related events.
CD features a well-conceived design aligned with contemporary functional and aesthetic criteria as well as extraordinary acoustic properties of its halls. The venue, which has a total surface area of 36,000 m2 and is able to welcome up to 5,000 visitors simultaneously, also provides extensive space for commercial or art exhibitions.
In keeping with the green policy, CD has adopted energy-saving measures and integrated new, environmentally-friendly technologies and materials. Additional contribution to the quality of life in the city is the installation of beehives on the roof of the congress centre
TRADITION
The CD Congress and Events Management has been providing services as a professional organiser of conference, congress and other events since 1980. Numerous scientific and professional associations, companies, various governmental and non-governmental organisations, societies, fair organisers and diverse exhibitors have entrusted us with the organisation of scientific and specialized congresses, symposia and seminars, economic- entrepreneurial events, educational fairs and a myriad of social events, including celebrations, banquets, balls, and receptions. We can organise an integral event, from concept to implementation, or provide only specific services. At the organiser’s request, we can also provide specific event services as a qualified partner. EXPERIENCE AND INNOVATIVENESS
The CD Congress and Events Management team is comprised of highly qualified and renowned professionals. Our work is based on rich and broad experience, continuous development and training, and exchange of the latest scientific and technical knowledge with numerous event organisers and experts from all over the world. A multitude of successfully accomplished projects in the past and knowledge for the future have provided us with invaluable competence for the planning and execution of a wide variety of events and have reinvigorated our innovative spirit. O AT O T A A W T , O O AT
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ESTIMATED FINANCIAL OFFER FOR THE RENTAL OF PREMISES AND SERVICES OF CANKARJEV DOM
CONGRESS AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT EACD General Management Committee a/Prof. Elegast Monbaliu
E-mail: [email protected]
Number: KD-431/DT Ljubljana, 12.11.2019
Re: Estimate financial offer for the rental of premises and services of Cankarjev dom,
Event: EACD Annual Meeting 2023
Date: 24-27.5.2023
Duration: 4 days - workshops and congress 1 day set up
Number of participants: 700
Venue: CANKARJEV DOM, Cultural and Congress Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia
Page 1 I. HALL RENTALS
1.1. Gallus Hall* - stalls and 1st balcony (1130 seats) for plenary room 3 days á 5.904,00 EUR (up to 8 hrs) 17.712,00 EUR
40% price for hall rental (for set up) 1 day á 2.361,60 EUR 2.361,60 EUR 1.2. Kosovel hall** (up to 200 seats) for breakout room 1 2 days á 1.192,00 EUR (up to 12 hrs) 2.384,00 EUR
1 day á 795,00 EUR (up to 8 hrs) 795,00 EUR 1.3. Stih hall** (up to 150 seats) for breakout room 2 2 days á 1.192,00 EUR (up to 12 hrs) 2.384,00 EUR 1 day á 795,00 EUR (up to 8 hrs) 795,00 EUR
1.4. Conference room M1*** (for 100 seats) for workshop 1 and breakout room 3 3 days á 673,00 EUR (up to 12 hrs) 2.019,00 EUR 1 day á 520,00 EUR (up to 8 hrs) 520,00 EUR 1.5. Conference room M3*** (for 50 seats) for Workshop 2 1 day á 416,00 EUR (up to 12 hrs) 416,00 EUR
1.6. Conference room M4*** (for 50 seats) for workshop 3 1 day á 416,00 EUR (up to 12 hrs) 416,00 EUR 1.7. Conference room E1*** (for 50 seats) for workshop 4 and breakout room 5 3 days á 416,00 EUR (up to 12 hrs) 1.248,00 EUR 1 day á 321,00 EUR (up to 8 hrs) 321,00 EUR
1.8. Conference room E2*** (for 50 seats) for workshop 5 and breakout room 6 3 days á 416,00 EUR (up to 12 hrs) 1.248,00 EUR
1 day á 321,00 EUR (up to 8 hrs) 321,00 EUR
1.9. Conference room E3*** (for 50 seats) for workshop 6 1 day á 416,00 EUR (up to 12 hrs) 416,00 EUR
1.10. Conference room Lili Novy Organiser´s Office 5 days á 318,00 EUR (full day) 1.590,00 EUR
1.11. Grand Reception Hall (for registration desk, exhibition, coffee breaks and lunches) 4 days á 2.592,00 EUR (full day) 10.368,00 EUR *Wi-fi-area - free of charge.
1 day before for set up 65% price for hall rental (for set up) 1 day á 1.684,80 EUR 1.684,80 EUR
1.12. Foyer I (for posters, coffee breaks, lunches and preview room) 4 days á 1.242,00 EUR (full day) 4.968,00 EUR
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Social Functions & Catering Social Functions - Proposed Venues
Ljubljana provides an ample choice of venues for social functions, the advantage being that several are in the downtown area. Since the city is compact, this logistically means that for many events transfers are not necessary, as several locations are at a walking distance from the downtown hotels. The venues are mainly historic and are nowadays often home to cultural institutions. Some of the most popular are the Ljubljana Castle (courtyard and function rooms), perching on a hilltop above the Old Town, the City Museum, the National Museum, the National Gallery glass hall, the old Post Office atrium, the Opera House and the Museum of Modern History. Among outdoor locations, the Križanke Summer Theatre – formerly a 13th-century monastery and the central Tivoli Park main promenade can be mentioned as an attractive choice.
We are suggesting several venues for the social functions in the framework of the EACD Annual Meeting 2023;
Opening Reception:
Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre Ljubljana: Gallus Hall and Grand Reception Hall. Patron/ patroness: Minister of Health or Mayor of Ljubljana. A short cultural programme with a local flair would be suggested.
Social Dinner:
Two venues are suggested, both at a central location: the historic (Art Nouveau) Grand Union Hall, and the elegant National Gallery of Slovenia.
Grand Hotel Union / Grand Union Hall National Gallery of Slovenia
The stunning Grand Union Hall, a jewel of Art Nouveau, can The airy glass structure of the new Entrance Hall is one of the welcome up to 390 guests for a seated gala dinner. most elegant function spaces in the city, which can welcome up to 300 guests for a seated gala dinner.
GH Union Grand Union Hall National Gallery
Suggested gala dinner venue - Cukrarna
In the centre of Ljubljana, standing on the south bank of the Ljubljanica River, a former sugar refinery called Cukrarna (cuker is an archaic Slovene word for sugar, thus the name refers to the industrial building’s former role) is undergoing a complete renovation and refurbishment. This makeover was long awaited by the Slovenian public, for the building is not just of a truly magnificent size and appearance, but also bears a rich and poetic history that has been engraved into every local pupil’s mind. Cukrarna operated as a sugar refinery from 1828 until 1858 when a huge fire stopped production. From 1864 to 1866, the building hosted soldiers who used its rooms as apartments; and from 1870 a tobacco factory operated in its facilities until 1872 when another fire brought the building’s life to a halt. Then, from 1873 until 1918, the building was used as an army barracks. However, in the meantime, some of Ljubljana’s civilians who lost their homes in the devastating 1895 earthquake that destroyed one-fifth of Ljubljana’s buildings, lived in Cukrarna for a while as well. Cukrarna is thought to be the birth- and life place of Slovene modernism at the turn of the 20th century. Later, it still had a role as a shelter but it also suffered a few fires so it was considerably damaged and completely closed down for some decades, until 2018, when the Municipality of Ljubljana and the Moinistry of Culture stepped inj to make major changes, by creating the largest multifunctional gallery space in the Slovenian capital.
The reconstruction, which is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is planned to end in spring 2021, with the total value expected to be around 23 million euros. Its goal is to expand and improve the available exhibition space in the Municipality of Ljubljana (MOL) and increase the number of complex exhibitions which will attract bigger audiences, both local and from abroad. At the same time, the gallery will provide easier access to cultural events for all the city’s residents and other visitors, as well as substantial promotion of various cultural productions. The gallery will not just be used for modern art exhibitions and the visual arts but will also provide space for the Biennial of Design Ljubljana (BIO Ljubljana) and for the International Biennial of Graphic Arts, and it will even start forming its own arts collection. With its versatile concept, it is also meant to function as a special events venue, which will enhance Ljubljana’s offerings for meeting planners.
Catering
Several established Slovenian catering companies with a comprehensive track record of events, including international congresses, are important partners in the local supply chain.
Some of the catering companies are distinguished for having been on the market for close to or even more than 30 years and are able to flawlessly organize the catering even for larger events, having the experience, technology and logistics to handle such projects. Caterers are attentive in creating variety for the proposed menus and, aligned with sustainability practices. Equally so, they can provide an array of solutions for cocktail receptions, coffee breaks, working lunches and lunch packs, Slovenian traditional buffet, gala dinners or banquets at whichever selected location. Being used to preparing a variety of meals for delegates coming from different cultural and religious backgrounds, such specificities are also being considered.
»Brain food« menus, including fresh fruit and vegetables smoothies prepared on the spot, vegan and vegetarian dishes are some of the trendy culinary features that can be offered at events, too. Locally sourced organic produce has also gained importance in preparing the meals.
In general, delegates also appreciate the variety, quality and value for money of the food experience in local restaurants, among which several offer some traditional dishes under the “Taste Ljubljana” brand. Slovenia has been designated as the European Region of Gastronomy in 2021.
Tours & Experiences Tours & Experiences
Both conference delegates and accompanying persons appreciate having the chance to get to know the congress host city or country better, especially if visiting for the first time. Ljubljana and Slovenia provide an exciting array of discovery options that range from historical & cultural to natural sights, rounded up by a lot of sports and wellness activities.
Due to its central location in the country, many attractions are close at hand - at a maximum of two hours’ drive from the capital. Even Venice or Salzburg are not too far, at 240 and 275 km respectively from Ljubljana. Ljubljana Tourism is pleased to propose sightseeing tours with licensed local guides as a most pleasant and informative way to discover and feel the spirit of the Slovenian capital.
Following please find a sample of programmes one can experience in the frame of social programmes for accompanying persons, or pre- and post conference tours, which offer diversity for every day.
Guided city tours and excursions from Ljubljana
Tours on request give visitors the opportunity to get The many options include: acquainted with the city’s different aspects and, apart • the standard city tour (R, OR) from the standard tour available in 17 languages, both • the cycling tour of Ljubljana (R, OR) groups and individuals can choose from a diverse range • the boat tour along the Ljubljanica river (1 hour - of sightseeing programmes. Some of these run according daytime, at night, special tours in December; R, OR) to a regular schedule (R), but can also be booked at a • the boat and walking tours of Ljubljana by night (R, OR) custom departure time, while others are available on • a number of special interest tours covering, respectively: request only (OR). Ljubljana in Antiquity, Baroque Ljubljana, Art Nouveau • Ljubljana, the masterpieces by architect Plečnik (R, OR) • Taste Ljubljana culinary tour • Beer lovers´ experience • Wine tasting tour
A funicular to the Ljubljana Castle, one of the city landmarks and a popular event venue, is since 2007 making the access to the “roof of Ljubljana” even easier.
An easy way for getting to know the Greater Ljubljana region and diverse parts of Slovenia is at hand! Not to mention an array of experiences and activities that can enhance attending a congress in the city. Ljubljana Tourism, with a network of partner agencies, offers seasonal schedules of daily excursions from Ljubljana that can be booked online, and run even for smaller groups of individual visitors. If already in Ljubljana, tours can be booked at the Tourist Information Centre even one day in advance.
Explore www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/tours-and-trips for detailed information on programmes, seasonal schedules and prices.
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adults children (6-14 years) 24 hours: 27.00 € 16.00 € 48 hours: 34.00 € 20.00 € 72 hours: 39.00 € 23.00 € Here are some ideas for excursions from Ljubljana. The quoted distances are for the return trip.
Lake Bled (half day, 110 km) Bled is certainly one of the trademarks of Slovenia’s tourism, and it also boasts the longest tradition in the hospitality industry in our country. Its development as a resort destination was strongly marked by the Swiss physician Arnold Rikli who, in 1855, established an air, solar and thermal health spa in Bled. Nevertheless, the source of the town’s magnetic allure is still the deep blue lake with its picturesque island and breathtaking landscape, as well as the medieval castle. Perched on a high cliff, it dominates the entire surrounding countryside on one side, and the lake on the other. The castle has an interesting museum collection and a restaurant. A “must” in Bled is to take a boat ride to the island with an 18th century church. This beautiful alpine holiday resort also has thermal water and a golf course set in a stunning Lake Bled landscape. A host of outdoor activities are available in the area.
Bled - Bohinj (full day, 180 km) The visit to Bled in the morning is continued to the picturesque Bohinj, which is the largest natural lake in Slovenia. The surrounding mountain peaks are reflected in the lake’s limpid waters, and nature still is very much unspoiled here. At the far end of the lake, a hiking path winds its way through the forest to the 60 m high Savica waterfall. It is also possible to visit the Alpine Herdsmen’s Museum in Stara Fužina and the Oplen House beneath Studor Hill. The Alpine Herdsmen’s Museum is located in what used to be the village cheese manufactory, where all the original cheese-making equipment is preserved. In the museum, the life and work of the alpine herdsmen and cheese-makers is depicted. The Oplen House is a typical Bohinj homestead, where all the rooms still contain the original equipment and furniture, representing an interesting portrayal of the past way of life in Bohinj. Other sights worth visiting in the area are the Gothic church of St John the Baptist, as well as Mt Vogel, which is easily accessible by cable car. From the altitude of about 1,600 m, a wonderful panorama on the Julian Alps unfolds.
The Postojna Caves (half day, 120 km) The Postojna caves, listed among the largest cave systems in the world, are located only 50 km from Ljubljana. With its vast caverns and 27 kilometres of passageways and tunnels where droplets of water seeping through The electric train in the Postojna Caves the ceiling have created a subterranean wonderland of limestone formations over the ages, this unique sight attracts thousands of visitors every year. The caves are easily accessible - a part of the sightseeing is by an electric train. The underground cave waters offer shelter to a unique resident - the amphibian Proteus Anguinus or “human fish”. Not far from Postojna Caves, lies the Predjama Castle - a Renaissance structure built into a cave in a vertical cliff-face, which has been converted into a museum. In a cave just behind the castle are the remains of an even older structure - the first Predjama Castle to be built on this site, which was home of the renowned robber knight, Erazem Predjamski.
Bohinj Lake and its valley Lipica Stud Farm - The Škocjan Caves (full day, 200 km) In the middle of a green oasis and typical karst surroundings, interspersed with shady linden trees and oaks, lies the Lipica stud farm - the cradle of all Lipizzaner horses in the world.
The Austrian Archduke Karl, son of Emperor Ferdinand, founded the stud farm in 1580. True to its 400-year tradition, the stud farm breeds full-blooded Lipizzaners for dressage, carriage rides and recreational riding.
The regular programme of dressage includes performances of trained Lipizzaner stallions, demonstrating traditional equestrian skills of the Spanish Riding School. Historic town of Piran Not far from Lipica lies one of the world’s most beautiful underground canyons: the Škocjan Caves. These huge caves are traversed by a torrential underground river, which makes its way through huge underground caverns in a wonderful world of limestone formations. In 1987, the Škocjan Caves were added to the UNESCO list of the world’s national and cultural heritage sites.
The Coastal region - Portorož and Piran (full day, 270 km) The first section of the drive is along the motorway and, continuing later on a main road, the Karst region starts showing its features. On a clear day, a view on the Trieste bay opens while slowly descending towards the coast. Portorož, the “Port of Roses”, has been known as a health resort from as early as the mid-13th century, when the Benedictine monks from the Monastery of St Lipica Stud Farm Lawrence carried out preventive therapies for various diseases by means of seawater, saline solutions, algae and salt mud. Today, it prides itself with elegant hotels, restaurants, thermal spas and wellness programmes, sports centres, a marina and a casino, and a lively cultural and entertainment agenda.
In terms of architecture, Piran is something of a miniature extension of Venice, and is one of the three historic towns of medieval origin on the coast (besides Izola and Koper). The view from the town cathedral exhibits a wonderful harmony of slanted roofs, irregular angles, small terraces reaching out towards the daylight, mansard roofs and characteristic chimneys, as well as little shady squares and secluded gardens.
Not far from the coast, the beauties of Slovenian Istria with its picturesque villages deserve attention, too. One Sečovlje saltpans among them is Hrastovlje, featuring the Holy Trinity church, which is decorated with narrative late Gothic frescoes including a marvelously preserved Danse Macabre. Many activities are available in the area. An idea can be to take a pleasant boat tour along the coastline, including a visit of the ancient Sečovlje saltpans, all rounded up by a good Mediterranean meal in one of the local restaurants or taverns.
Traditional stone architecture in the Karst region The European Academy of Childhood Disability Annual Meeting 2023- EACD to Ljubljana, Slovenia