Ljubljana is one of the greenest cities in the world, characterized by high environmental awareness. The Slovenian capital offers its residents a lot of green areas, and tourists can choose from a wide range of sustainable tourism offers.
Green facts of the European Green Capital 2016:
- Seven times in a row, Ljubljana was included in the list of the 100 most sustainable destinations in the world.
- It boasts 542 m2 of green space per inhabitant.
- The center is closed to car traffic, the area of 12 hectares is the largest in the European Union.
- There are 1,640 bicycle racks and 820 bicycles of the BicikeLJ system are in use.
- From spring to autumn, over 50 urban drinking fountains operate with drinking water.
- Ljubljana offers tourists a ride with the Kavalir electric vehicle and the Urban electric train.
- In Ljubljana, we find the world’s first eco-certified hostel.
- The city boasts the highest proportion of household waste separation in the European Union.
- The streets are cleaned with rainwater and recycled water.
- Public areas are adapted for people with disabilities.
Photo: City of Ljubljana
