Special Venues: Ljubljana Botanical Garden

A TROPICAL TOUCH FOR EVENTS IN Ljubljana

Only a handful of venues in Ljubljana offer a tropical backdrop for events. One of them is the University of Ljubljana Botanical Garden, founded in 1810. The Botanical Garden is the oldest Slovenian cultural, scientific and educational institution to have operated continuously since its establishment. The garden is home to more than 4,500 different species and subspecies. Around one third are Slovenian endemics, while the remainder originate from other parts of Europe and from other continents.

botanicni_vrt — Photo: Botanični vrt Ljubljana

Working in cooperation with more than 270 botanical gardens worldwide, the University of Ljubljana Botanical Garden is actively engaged in scientific research and educational activities. It also plays an important role in the cultivation and conservation of Slovenian endemic, endangered, vulnerable and rare plant species. In addition, the venue regularly hosts cultural and educational events. The Botanical Garden is a popular choice for outdoor occasions, including social gatherings and cultural programmes, and has recently also become a sought-after location for podcast recordings.

In the large tropical greenhouse of the University of Ljubljana Botanical Garden, visitors can explore plant species typical of tropical forests. Built to mark the garden’s 200th anniversary, the greenhouse displays more than 380 plant species originating from tropical regions around the world. The Botanical Garden offers a variety of event spaces, both outdoors and indoors, including the greenhouse itself and a teaching room. A central theme of any event held here is sustainability, as the venue, together with the University of Ljubljana, is committed to environmental protection and the preservation of biodiversity.