ESSENTIALS

Getting there & around

Travelling by train is simple, setting off from London in the morning and arriving the following afternoon, with a night spent in Munich. eurostar.com raileurope.com EasyJet has daily flights from Stansted to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport; British Airways flies there from Heathrow twice a week in summer. easyjet.com ba.com Average flight time: 2h.

Ljubljana is best explored on foot or by bike. A free electric taxi service operates in the city centre.

When to go

Summer — festival season — is the city’s busiest period, witnessing highs of 27C. For fewer crowds and temperate weather, visit in spring or autumn. Winter sees sub-zero temperatures and good snow in the surrounding ski resorts.

More info

visitljubljana.com slovenia.info

Lonely Planet Slovenia. RRP: £15.99.

How to do it

CITRUS HOLIDAYS has three nights in Hotel Lev from £159 per person, B&B, including return flights from Stansted. citrusholidays.co.uk