On this page you will find all the relevant practical information to help you plan your trip to and stay in Maribor and Ljubljana.
As always, don’t forget to pack lightly. Please consider bringing your walking shoes and a warm coat for the evening. Please bring your own water bottle and mug.
Please also use the IETM Forum to share your suggestions on how to minimise your footprint travelling to and from this Caravan Meeting.
You can click on the links below to jump ahead to the desired section.
- Accessibility: Information on accessibility in Maribor and Ljubljana
- Locations: General information about the meeting venues
- Map: Overview of the meeting venues
- Travel: Advice on how to get to and around the city
- Accommodation: Tips on reserving your accommodation
- Restaurants
- Visa: Information on visa requirements
- Currency & payments: Info on exchange offices and cash dispensers
- Covid-19 travel regulations
- Useful numbers
- Environmental consciousness at the meeting
Please note that the majority of the programme is taking place in the venues of the independent scene of Ljubljana and Maribor. Although many of the venues are doing their best to accommodate wheelchair users and the venues are accessible, they do not have accessible toilets.
In Maribor
The city centre of Maribor has mediaeval paving which is uneven and can be difficult to navigate in a wheelchair. The programme includes a walking tour, which can be modified if necessary; contact us on ietm@ietm.org if you would like to discuss this. Please see below for details of the accessibility of each venue.
In Ljubljana
Apart from the paved streets in the city centre, Ljubljana is said to be a wheelchair-friendly city. Public toilets are adapted for wheelchair users, most public buses are equipped with ramps and most taxi services have adapted vehicles available.
Bus stops also include braille maps and crossroads are equipped with beeping sounds.
To find out more about the accessibility of the city we recommend the official website of Visit Ljubljana as well as Ljubljana by wheelchair specifically about mobility.
Download the Google Play 'Ljubljana by Wheelchair' app
Download the Apple Store 'Ljubljana by Wheelchair' app
To know more about accessibility for the IETM Caravan Ljubljana, please go to: meeting venues, accommodation, restaurants.
In Maribor
The second-largest city in Slovenia, Maribor is located in the northeast of the country, nestled in between the green Pohorje Mountain, the Drava River and the picturesque wine-growing hills with rich historic and cultural roots, reaching back to the Middle Ages. The European Capital of Culture in 2012 and (to some) the Slovenian football capital, Maribor is home to famous festivals; from the renowned multicultural Lent Festival, the Maribor Theatre Festival, the International Puppet Festival, stop motion animation festival StopTrik, the Festival of Classical Music and many more artistic festivals to the Wine and Culinary Festival of the oldest vine in the world.
Maribor is only a 1.5 hour drive from the capital, Ljubljana; a trip to the oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj, takes only 30 minutes and the journey to the gorgeous coastline takes approx. 2.5 hours. At the same time Maribor is only 11 km from the Austrian border.
At the meeting
It is our aim to make the IETM Caravan Ljubljana as accessible as possible. However, it may not be possible to offer all access requirements at every location. We therefore recommend that you check out the information for the desired location beforehand.
The accessibility of each venue will be uploaded upon confirmation of the full programme.
All accessibility details are collected based on the information received from the venues' staff and their websites. If you need more information, please feel free to get in touch with the venues directly.
There will be a range of accessibility features available at the meeting.
As we have budget restrictions and are dependent on the local infrastructure, we cannot always guarantee that the conditions will be the same from one meeting to another. Nevertheless, for this meeting we are able to:
- Offer preferential rates for disabled participants;
- Offer a free registration for your support worker;
- Offer our assistance before the meeting in order to answer your questions and to make accommodations to your access needs;
- Send you a large print version of the programme;
- Offer English subtitles for all performances in Slovenian;
If you have any accessibility questions or requests, please get in touch with us by writing to ietm@ietm.org.
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the political and cultural heart of Slovenia, but more importantly Ljubljana is also a city of culture. It is home to numerous theatres, museums and galleries and boasts one of the oldest philharmonic orchestras in the world. The city has about 300,000 inhabitants and over 10,000 cultural events take place in the city every year, among which there are ten international festivals.
The city's appearance is a harmonious mix of Italian baroque and Art Nouveau. After the earthquake of 1895, modern Ljubljana was shaped by the strong personal style of Jože Plečnik, a great European architect and a local of Ljubljana. The cityscape was complemented by his modernist followers as well as by creations of the ‘New Wave’ of acknowledged young architects and socialist architecture. The architectural style is well blended with greenery and Ljubljana is also a city with the highest percentage of green space per inhabitant in Europe.
According to one of the many etymological explanations, its name is derived from the word ‘ljubljena’, meaning ‘loved’. It is therefore not surprising that Ljubljana is beloved by its citizens and visitors alike.
Ljubljana has a continental climate with all four seasons, and expected temperatures will range from -2ºC early mornings and nights to maximums of around 9ºC in mid March.
Venues
Glej Theatre
Address: Gregorčičeva ulica 3, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Glej Theatre is Slovenia’s oldest independent theatre. Founded back in 1970, this experimental venue and production house has been led through the decades by young theatre creators, many of whom are Slovenia’s most well known theatre practitioners today: among others Dušan Jovanović, Janez Pipan, Eduard Miller, Nevenka Koprivšek, Matjaž Pograjc, Bojan Jablanovec, Tomi Janežič, Sebastijan Horvat, Diego DeBrea, Jure Novak, Marko (Mare) Bulc etc.
Accessibility: The venue is is wheelchair accessible, but does not have accessible toilets.
Old Power station
Address: Slomškova 18, 1000 Ljubljana
Since 2004, Bunker has programmed and managed the inspirational space of The Old Power Station – Elektro Ljubljana.
The Old Power Station is a space for contemporary performing arts. It is buzzing with activities: several groups use it as their rehearsal venue and it is a place for different workshops which range from cultural management to dance techniques. In the evening, the power station is a venue for various contemporary performances and other multimedia events.
The programme in the Old Power Station is a combination of international performances, presented in the frame of various festivals, as well as a selection of interesting Slovene contemporary artists.
The red thread of all events in The Old Power Station is the desire to explore and move the boundaries of the aesthetic and the expected, as well as the desire for engagement in the local and global environment.
Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible, but does not have accessible toilets. Hearing loops are installed.
The New Post Office
The New Post Office, co-produced by Maska Ljubljana (NGO) and Mladinsko theatre (city theatre), is a place for dialogue, meetings and confrontations, a place for thinking about wider social events and responses to them. Within its programme, discussions, presentations and round tables, as well as workshops, thematic or genre focused cycles or festivals are happening. They are opening the selected themes with new creations, guest performances and theoretical contributions. They connect with like-minded artists, particularly from the independent scene. The New Post Office provides the venue for new pieces of devised theatre.
Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible, but does not have accessible toilets.
Cukrarna
Address: Poljanski nasip 40, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
With the opening of Cukrarna Gallery in September 2021, the Slovenian capital has gained a new space that serves both as a venue for exhibiting contemporary art and as a place where thoughts can be explored and contemporary art projects of all kinds – visual, intermedia, performance, sound, music and more – can be created and presented. The presentation of artworks through exhibitions and events is just one part of Cukrarna Gallery’s programme, however: our main aim is to become a new cultural hub. Working with artists and other stakeholders from Slovenia and beyond, and fostering longer-term participation and interaction, our fundamental mission is to fulfil the role of a truly contemporary art institution: to root our exhibition, interpretation and education activities in pro-social, humanistic principles – respect for the other, responsibility towards the environment, and robust social criticism so as to constantly hold a questioning mirror to society – and to do all this in a way that is in keeping with the building’s past.
Accessibility: All exhibition spaces, the conference hall, the library, the bar and the shop are also accessible to all persons with disabilities. Disabled access is available to all floors by lift.
Španski Borci Cultural Centre
Address: Zaloška 61Ljubljana, Slovenia
Španski borci Culture Centre re-opened in November 2009 in the Ljubljana-Moste neighbourhood of the city. Run by En-Knap Productions, the centre represents the largest facility intended for cultural activities in Slovenia managed by a non-governmental organisation. Providing a much-needed performing space in Ljubljana as well as two rehearsal spaces, the centre's programme focuses on stage arts, however, it also covers the areas of music, visual arts, literature, and offers a children's programme. The centre also includes a reading room, mediatheque, coffee shop and gallery.
Accessibility: The main hall of the venue is fully accessible while the small hall is not accessible for wheelchair users. To use the lift, please contact the Box Office, otherwise one of our hostesses will be happy to assist you.
Maribor
Vetrinjski dvor
Address: Vetrinjska ulica 30, Maribor
Vetrinjski dvor is a multifunctional event, exhibition and production space, primarily intended for the implementation of programmes of non-governmental cultural organisations. It is an environment that supports the ideas of local actors and their mutual and international integration, that encourages the cooperation of creators and producers and that is based on (mutual) self-help and do-it-yourself mentality. Vetrinjski dvor therefore has a double life. The exhibition hall and atrium (and occasionally another project room) function as a cultural venue, which is available on a project basis to cultural producers and on the other hand to private cultural organisations and initiatives as well as independent creators in the field of culture and cultural industries, enabling spatial and also technical conditions for operation and by agreement also consulting and support in production.
Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible (upstairs is accessible with elevator). The venue also has wheelchair accessible toilets.
Intimni Oder, GT22
Address: Glavni trg 22, Maribor
Intimni Oder’s key mission is the production and development of independent theatre. They strive to make as many people as possible familiar with contemporary performance practices, make them get to know them and deal with them critically. Projects are created through research, testing, learning and (self)criticism in search of possibilities and abilities of expression. Their main activities are regular production and post-production of performances, organisation and implementation of training, workshops, education and contents of culture-art education, as well as organisation of the biennial international Prestopi/Crossings Festival. They connect art with society and society with art. In Maribor, the Intimni Oder has been growing in the common spaces of GT22 since 2014.
Accessibility: Intimni Oder is located within the GT22 venue and is not accessible for wheelchair users as the entrance has steps. GT22 is wheelchair accessible but the toilets are not.
SNG Maribor
One of three state-owned theatres in Slovenia, the Slovene National Theatre Maribor was established as a professional theatre in 1919. It is organised into five units: Drama, Opera, Ballet, Symphony orchestra, and the annual festival of Slovene theatre, the Maribor Theatre Festival.
Accessibility: The venue is accessible for wheelchair users (upstairs is accessible with an elevator). The venue also has wheelchair accessible toilets.
Bar Coda
Address: Vetrinjska ulica 30, 2000 Maribor | Event Map | Accessibility
The Late Night meeting point is located within the Vetrinjski dvor complex.
Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible (upstairs is accessible with elevator). The venue also has wheelchair accessible toilets.
Click here for a map of all venues, restaurants and hotels.
Please note that the meeting takes place in two locations and starts in Maribor. You will need to make your own way to Maribor for the start of the meeting at 14:00 on Thursday 14 March. Travel from Maribor to Ljubljana on the second day is arranged for you and included in your registration fee. You will need to make your own travel arrangements home from Ljubljana.
IETM is a strong advocate for encouraging low environmental impact travel and we therefore encourage you to travel by land if you are able to. Consider travelling directly to Maribor as it is located close to Graz, Klagenfurt and Vienna in Austria. Zagreb airport in Croatia is also an accessible option.
Getting to Maribor and Ljubljana
IETM is a strong advocate for encouraging low environmental impact travel and we therefore encourage you to travel by land if you are able to. If you are attending the first day in Maribor on 14 March, consider travelling directly to Maribor as it is located close to Graz, Klagenfurt and Vienna in Austria. Zagreb airport in Croatia is also an accessible option.
Category 1 or 2 IETM members may be eligible to apply for our travel grants. Applications for the IETM Ljubljana Caravan 2024 travel grants are open until 23 November at 17:00 CEST.
By train
Train travel is a rewarding way to travel as it reduces your contribution to climate change and brings you closer to the country you visit. On your journey you can relax, read a book, take a nap or dive into the IETM Caravan Ljubljana programme.
Ljubljana has direct daytime trains to destinations across Slovenia and to Rijeka, Vinkovci and Zagreb (Croatia). Maribor is also connected to Ljubljana by train.
Other international destinations served by direct day trains include Budapest (Hungary), Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart (Germany), Salzburg, Vienna and Graz (Austria) and Trieste (Italy). Ljubljana has direct train connections to Trieste, Munich, Vienna. Some of them go through Maribor.
Click here for more information about national connections. You can buy your tickets on the Slovenian Railways website or on Trainline for international connections.
The EuroNight Croatia offers direct night trains from Munich and Zurich to Zagreb through Ljubljana.
Ljubljana's main railway station is located here, a short walk north of the city centre. Maribor railway station is located here.
By coach
Coach travel is one the easiest way to reach Ljubljana or Maribor by land, as there are many connections to and from neighbouring countries and other cities in the region, including Zagreb and Rijeka (Croatia), Venice (Italy), Vienna and Sazlburg (Austria) among others. Flixbus operates in Slovenia. You can plan your bus journey on AP Ljubljana, AP Maribor, Rome2Rio or GetByBus.
Ljubljana Bus Station is located here, just next to the main railway station at the north of the city centre.
Maribor bus station is located here, next to the main railway station.
By ferry
Slovenia has limited access to the Adriatic coast, but neighbouring countries do not. There are a couple of ferry connections to Croatia from Italy. Following this, you can take your car, a train, bus or taxi to Ljubljana.
You can connect to Split (Croatia) in approximately eleven hours from Ancona and in ten hours from Barri. Learn more about all ferry connections possible across the Adriatic Sea here.
Car pooling
If you choose to drive to Ljubljana, don’t forget to ask other participants if they want to share a ride by posting on our Forum. Ljubljana has direct connections to the European motorway networks, making it easy to get to and from most European cities.
GoOpti is a shared car service from a specific location to the airport or the other way around. It serves several cities across Italy, Croatia, Austria and Slovenia and can be used for a ride to reach Ljubljana.
By car
As the city centre is mainly for pedestrians, please note that Ljubljana can be a difficult city to drive and park in. Public parking in Ljubljana is managed by the public company Javno podjetje Ljubljanska parkirišča in tržnice. In the city centre, short-time parking is allowed in the short-term parking zone. Parking fee can be paid at a parking metre, a ticket machine, an Urbanomat machine or by using the Urbana SMS Parking service.
The other parking option is using P+R facilities (car parks with connections to public bus services). The closest one to the centre where most events are taking place is Ljubljana Barje, the cost is €1,20 per day and has to be paid through Urbana.
At Ljubljana's P+R (park-and-ride) facilities, you can leave your vehicle and transfer to a city bus for a journey to the city centre. With the purchase of a parking ticket, you get two bus tickets valid for the day of the parking ticket purchase.
P+R parking facilities:
- Dolgi most P+R (car park for vehicles arriving in Ljubljana from the direction of the coast)
- Stožice Sports Park P+R (parking garage for vehicles entering the city from the north, north-west or north-east)
- Studenec P+R (parking garage for vehicles entering the city from the east)
- Ježica P+R (car park for vehicles arriving in Ljubljana from the north and east)
- Barje P+R (car park for vehicles arriving in Ljubljana from the south)
- There are several parking options available close to the city centre, you can check their prices and availability here.
We recommend checking with your hotel if they offer free parking.
Parking in Maribor is possible in gated parking spaces or white public zones. Check locations and prices for both options on the attached links.
By air
Taking the plane is the quickest way to travel to Ljubljana, with direct flights from Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Madrid, Istanbul and more.
Ljubljana Airport Jože Pučnik is located in Brnik, 25km away from the city centre. You can view the airport’s location here.
There are a number of bus lines and shuttle services connecting Ljubljana’s airport and the city centre. You can find more information here. There are shuttle services you can book at the arrivals hall upon exiting.
Other nearby airports:
As Ljubljana is not the cheapest destination to reach by plane, we advise you to check the following airports too:
Zagreb Airport Franjo Tuđman: 1.5h drive away
Trieste Airport: 1h drive away
Venice Airport: 2.5h drive away
Klagenfurt Airport: 1.5h drive away
Graz Airport: 40m drive away
Vienna International Airport: 4h drive away
Except for Venice, all of the above airports are good travel options to Maribor as well as they are less than 2.5h transfer.
Transfers from all the above-mentioned airports to Ljubljana and Maribor are available on a regular basis and can be pre-booked through GoOpti.
Zup prevozi also offers transfers based on a proviso reservation. You can make reservations via telephone or their website. With your confirmation email you will get the exact departure time and location as well as the destination and price.
If you’re transferring from an Austrian airport to Maribor, we suggest you also check train transfer options on ÖBB.
Getting Around
By foot
In Ljubljana and Maribor, most places are within walking distance from each other.
By bike
Ljubljana is a suitable city for biking in the city centre. You can check bikes available for rent here. Electric scooters are available in the city through the Bolt application.
Public transport
In the city centre, consider using Ljubljana's electric-powered vehicles referred to as ‘Kavalirs’ (Gentle Helpers), a free public transport option running around the pedestrianised historical city centre at a speed slow enough to allow you to hail them anywhere on the street.
In Maribor, you can use a similar service called Maister by ordering it by phone at: 030 700 035.
Ljubljana’s bus lines are the city’s other type of public transport. Almost all buses in Ljubljana have ramps. To use the city bus you can either purchase an Urbana card or use your debit card directly. The Urbana card can be purchased at the bus station or at the following locations. One bus ticket costs 1.30 euros. Learn more about the bus lines and schedule here.
In Maribor, buses are the least favourable option, since they don’t have a frequent schedule. If you choose to do so, you can pay for a ride by cash directly to the bus driver (2eur). Learn more here about the prices and here about the schedules and lines.
Taxi
Taxis can be found at the train station but you can also download the Cameo app to book your taxi in advance or on site.
How to book: 080 11 90, they also operate through the app TaxiMetro Ljubljana available on Google Play and App Store.
How to book: +386 (0) 1 777 1212, they also operate through an app that can be downloaded through their website.
Starting price 1,50 € and then 1.05
How to book: +386 31 49 22 99, they also operate through an app Taxi Laguna available on Google play and App Store.
Fare estimates: The starting price is 0,95 € and then 1,05 € per km.
In Maribor:
Cameo Taxi is available also in Maribor. Book them by phone: +386 (0) 2 707 1212 or through an app that can be downloaded through their website.
Starting price 1,50 € and then 1,05€ by km.
Please note that Uber is not operating in Slovenia.
Share a room or host an IETM participant
Looking for someone to share a room with? Post your accommodation offer or find a bunkmate on our Forum.
Hotels
Deals
We have negotiated discounted rates for Caravan participants with two hotels in Slovenia for Caravan participants.
| The rates include VAT (8%) and breakfast, unless detailed differently. |
B&B HOTEL Ljubljana Park
Address: Tabor 9, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Rates
| Type of room | Price per night, per room | City tax per night, per room |
| Single room | 60,00€ | 3,13€ |
| Double room | 72,00€ | 3,13€ |
B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park offers discount rates for Caravan participants for nights between 14 to 17 March 2024.
How to book?
To benefit from the deal, send this booking form directly to to sales-ljubljana@hotelbb.com with the subject line THEATRE GLEJ 2024 no later than 14 February 2024.
Create a copy of the form in Google Doc format to edit it and send it.
Rooms not booked by then will be released and will only be available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to demand and availability.
Accessibility: B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park is accessible to wheelchair users.
B&B HOTEL Maribor
Address: Ulica Vita Kraigherja 3, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
Rates
| Type of room |
Price per night, per room (breakfast included) |
City tax per night, per room |
| Single room | 55,00€ | 3,13€ |
| Double room | 66,00€ | 3,13€ |
How to book?
To benefit from these prices, send the enquiry for a reservation to sales-maribor@hotelbb.com with the subject line MOMENT MARIBOR 2024 no later than 13 February 2024. Rooms not booked by then will be released and will only be available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to demand and availability.
Accessibility: The hotel has a limited number of accessible rooms. Please note in your reservation if you require an accessible option and check for availability.
Even where listed as accessible, many restaurants in Ljubljana and Maribor only have wheelchair accessible outer spaces but not toilets; please contact the restaurants directly for full information.
Ljubljana
Most restaurants in Ljubljana are open from noon until midnight, but most kitchens in restaurants finish up at 22:00. You will find many options around the city centre, whether you want to eat a full meal or just grab a coffee or a snack. There are a variety of delicious vegetarian friendly restaurants in Ljubljana which we have listed below.
Güjžina
Address: Mestni Trg 19, Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12.00 - 22.00, Sunday: 12.00 - 17.00
Traditional Slovenian cuisine from Prekmurje region adapted for vegetarian and vegan diet
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 83 806 446 or info@prekmurska-gostilna.si
POP’S PLACE PIZZA
Address: Breg 2, Ljubljana
Opening hours: 12:00 - 00:00
Sourdough Pizza Napoletana, Wine and Craft beer
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 59 828 480 or pizza@thepopsplace.com
DVORNI BAR
Address: Dvorni Trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10:00 - 00:00, Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 1:00
Wine bar with tapas and daily lunches
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 1 25 11 257 or info@dvornibar.net
SLOVENSKA HIŠA
Address: Gosposvetska cesta 1, Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 23:00
Restaurant where Slovenian food and drinks are at home, home-made cold cuts and sausages, cocktails and a glass of wine, but also offers a variety of vegetarian friendly options.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 1 426 4410 or info@figovec.si
JULIJA RESTAURANT
Address: Stari trg 9, Ljubljana
Opening hours: Every day: 12.00 - 00.00
Slovenian food with a focus on the western region.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 1 425 64 63 or julija.restaurant@masicom.net
LE PETIT CAFE
Address: Trg francoske revolucije 4, Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 7:30 - 00:00, Sun: 7:30 - 00:00
Best breakfasts, and a good variety of vegetarian options and mediterranean cuisine
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 1 251 25 75
RAMEN BY MARU
Address: Gosposka ulica 4, Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 22:00
Ramen only, but best ramen in town (vegan options available)
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 31 555 404
BREG
Address: Breg 20, 1000 Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 23:00
Michelin recommended restaurant, serving Slovenian contemporary cuisine, vegetarian friendly but not many vegan options available.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 820 56005
VEGANIKA
Address: Gornji trg 33, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12:00 - 21:00, Sun: 11:00 - 18:00
Vegan Bistro
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 71 228 718
ABI FALAFEL
Address: Trubarjeva cesta 40, 1000 Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon - Thur & Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 22:00, Fri 10:00 - 23:00
Best falafels in town
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 41 640 166
AFTR
Address: Nazorjeva ulica 2, Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon - Thur: 10:00 - 23:00, Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 01:00
Michelin recommended traditional, Mediterranean-influenced fresh and tasty cuisine.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0)70 713 760
Georgie Bistro
Address: Čufarjeva 5, Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon: 12:00 - 17:00, Tues - Sat: 12:00 - 22:00
Locally inspired affordable fine dining. Sources local and seasonal ingredients for their menu.
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 40 431 123 or info@georgiebistro.si
Bistro Maha
Address: Nazorjeva ulica 3, Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon: 10:30 - 16:00, Tues - Wed: 10:30 - 21:00, Thu - Fri: 11.00 - 22:00
Plant based food
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 31 884 844 or bistro@maha.si
Gaudi & Naan
Address: Trubarjeva cesta 7 vhod iz Malega trga, 1000 Ljubljana
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:00 - 21:00
Contemporary bistro with Ayurvedic touch and totally vegan.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 41 662 073 or Info@gaudi.si
Kavarna Rog
Address: Petkovškovo nabrežje 67, 1000 Ljubljana
Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 7:30 - 22:00, Thu - Fri: 7.30 - 00:00
Cafe offering Breakfasts, Brunches, Burgers and variety of contemporary European dishes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 51 231 360 or Info@kavarna-rog.si
Maribor
Most restaurants in Maribor are open from noon until 22:00, with some rare exceptions. Most of them serve vegetarian meals. There are many options to grab a coffee or snack around the city centre, for a full meal some of the restaurants serve lunch on limited hours. Please check the links below to find the option that suits you.
LOVING HUT
Address: Gosposvetska cesta 43a, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:00 - 19:00, Sat: 11:00 - 18:00
Vegan restaurant, offering Italian, Mexican, Asian, and fast food.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0)70 631 502
ALEXANDER BISTRO
Address: Glavni trg 11, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 8:00 - 23:00
A hip bistro offers light, bistro-style dishes, healthy breakfasts, seasonal bowls and cult Alexander burgers, fresh pressed juices … The instagrammable brunch place.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: alexander.bistro9@gmail.com
SLOVENKA
Address: Gosposka ulica 9, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon: 9:00 - 16:00, Tue - Fri: 9:00 - 17:00
A small bistro offering delicious variety of Slovenian dishes and desserts. You can find different home-made warming stews, sandwiches, štruklji, cmoki, kremšnite, štrudelj etc. Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan options.
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 40 794 454 or slovenka.mb@gmail.com
LEON - Snack & Coffee Shop
Address: Trg Leona Štuklja 3, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7:00 - 16:00
Special sandwiches, wraps, snacks, bowls, salads. Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan options.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 41 205 309 or info@prileonu.si
DOBRO JUTRO VIETNAM
Address: Slovenska ulica 15, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 19:00, Sat: 11:00 - 19:00
Hearty Vietnamese restaurant.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 040 186 439
NGON
Address: Glavni trg 17b, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Tue: 11:00 - 19:00, Wed - Fri: 11:00 - 21:00, Sat: 12:00 - 17:00
Vietnamese spring rolls, pho, wok, and delicious desserts. Vegan options available.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 40 146 511 or info@ngon.si
BISTRO ARTY
Address: Slovenska ulica 20, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 21:00
A cosy little bistro in the heart of Maribor with great homemade food with local ingredients. Indian is often on the menu. Everything is available in vegan options.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 40 176 841 or bistro.arty@gmail.com
Q
Address: Slovenska ulica 9, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 8:00 - 23:00
Famous delicious chicken place. Also known for their Teta Frida ice cream. Food options: meat, vegetarian (mediocre), wraps, sandwiches, salads.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 2 235 02 90
DAVID’S BURGERS
Address: Vetrinjska ulica 5, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon: 10:30 - 14:00, Tue: 10:30 - 21:00, Wed: 10:30 - 14:00 & 15:00 - 21:00, Thu: 10:30 - 22:00, Fri: 11:30 - 14:00 & 15:00 - 22:00, Sat: 12:30 - 22:00
Gourmet burgers. Vegan and keto (the only GF option) burger available.
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 51 655 317
LOU
Address: Koroška cesta 13, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10:00 - 21:00, Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 22:00
Pasta, bowls, sandwiches, pancakes.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 31 733 109 or info@lou.si
POPER
Address: Glavni trg 8, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Thu 11:00 - 23:00, Fri - Sat 11:00 - 00:00
Pizza Napoletana and other Italian dishes.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0)2 234 31 80 or rozmarin@rozmarin.si
ISABELLA FOOD&WINE
Address: Poštna ulica 3, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 8:00 - 00:00, Fri - Sat: 8:00 - 2:00, Sun: 8:00 - 00:00
Seasonal, local, and traditional food. Burgers, paninis, salads.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 599 59450 or info@isabella-maribor.si
BAŠČARŠIJA ETHNO HOUSE
Address: Poštna ulica 8, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10:00 - 24:00, Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 1:00, Sun: 11:00 - 22:00
Excellent traditional balkan cuisine, must go place for čevapčiči, vegetarian options available.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 2 250 63 59
NANA BISTRO
Address: Glavni trg 16, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon: 7:00 - 16:30, Tue: 7:00 - 19:30, Wed: 7:00 - 20:30, Thu: 7:00 - 21:30, Fri: 7:00 - 22:30, Sat: 8:00 - 22:30, Sun: 8:00 - 16:30
Burgers, bowls and brunches
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 591 06256 or info@nana-bistro.si
LA PIZZERIA
Address: Gosposka ulica 8, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:00 - 22:00, Fri - Sat: 11:00 - 23:00
Delicious pizza and salads.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: + 386 (0)2 234 56 78 or info@lapizzeria.si
LA CANTINA
Address: Vetrinjska ulica 30, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 8:00 - 22:00, Fri - Sat: 8:00 - 23:00, Sun: 8:00 - 22:00
Italian cuisine, vegan options.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 2 6145614 or info@la-cantina.si
MAL’CA
Address: Slovenska ulica 4, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 15:00
Food to get after breakfast and before lunch. Healthy cuisine, smaller portions available.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 59100397
PIZZERIA VERDI
Address: Dravska ulica 8, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12:00 - 23:00, Fri - Sat: 11:00 - 1:00, Sun: 11:00 - 23:00
Pizzeria.
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 2 250 81 20 or pizzerijaverdi@gmail.com
The Living Room
Address: Glavni trg 9, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon -Thu: 9:00 - 00:00, Fri - Sat: 9:00 - 2:00
A proper english pub with several local and international draft beers - from local microbreweries to internationally known commercial ones. Also serving food on weekends (Fri & Sat).
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 51 778 911
Vetrinjc BarCoda (Vetrinjski dvor)
Address: Vetrinjska ulica 30, 2000 Maribor
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 16:00 - 23:00, Fri - Sat: 16:00 - 00:00
There is a bar at the registration/info point, serving hot and cold drinks, the first and for now the only zero waste bar in Maribor!
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Contact: +386 (0) 69 930 303
Slovenia is part of the European Union's Schengen Agreement, which means that you do not need to show your national ID card or passport when you are travelling to or from Slovenia from another Schengen EU country. It is still recommended to bring a valid passport or ID card with you in case you need to prove your identity. Some airline operators still require you to present a passport even for travels within the Schengen area.
If you travel to Slovenia from outside the Schengen agreement area, you may require a visa. Check here the list of countries for which a visa to enter Slovenia is required.
Upon arrival, please make sure that you have a proof of hotel reservation or a letter indicating you are being hosted by a friend or family member.
If you need an invitation letter to apply for a visa, please register for the meeting first and then contact barbara@glej.si
The currency used in Slovenia is the Euro. Bank cards are common across Slovenia, with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express widely accepted. Visa is more popular in Slovenia than Mastercard and is more likely to work in all ATMs. Smaller venues and shops may only accept cash.
Bank and exchange offices are located in the city centre close to the hotels, and cash points accepting major credit cards are conveniently located all over the city.
Please be aware that local COVID-19 regulations may affect your journey as well as the Caravan until the very last minute.
As of October 2023, all COVID-19 entry restrictions have been lifted. When entering Slovenia, foreign citizens will not be required to show a negative PCR test, a rapid antigen test, proof of recovery or a vaccination certificate, regardless of which country they come from.
Nevertheless, the general advice from the Slovenian health authorities should still be followed, and general infection prevention recommendations should be taken into account. We recommend that you regularly check the latest regulations and requirements leading up to your trip.
For the latest information on COVID-19 travel regulations, please check the official governmental information here.
Make sure to also check if there are any restrictions when returning to your home country from Slovenia. If you travel by land, COVID-19 entry restrictions may differ depending on the countries that you cross. For an updated overview of the regulations in place around the globe, check here.
Emergency numbers
Emergency (Ambulance and fire fighting service): 112
Hospital emergency: 112
Police: 113
For all emergency numbers, state at the outset your location and the location of the person in danger.
In addition to the precautions we take to make the impact of the Caravan on the environment as low as possible, we ask you to also contribute by following these tips:
- Switch off your computer and your smartphone when they are not in use.
- Connect to the venue’s public Wi-Fi instead of your 3G/4G data if possible.
- Avoid disposable tableware whenever possible and bring your own tote bag to shops and grocery stores.
- Sort your waste according to the instructions at the Caravan venues and throughout the city if possible.
- Bring your own water bottle and reusable coffee mug to spare the environment the plastic and yourself the money.
- Refill your bottle. Tap water in Ljubljana is completely safe to drink. We recommend that you fill up your water bottle in the morning at your hotel, and do refills during the day. You can do so in the bathroom at the meeting venues.
