Špica Park is a tranquil riverside retreat just a ten-minute walk from Ljubljana’s Old Town, where urban life gives way to greenery and relaxation. Its name, meaning “pointed tip,” refers to the shape of the embankment at the confluence of the Ljubljanica River. Once a popular town beach, Špica has been transformed into a landscaped park with wooden terraces, grassy lawns, and shaded seating areas that invite sunbathing, picnicking, and leisurely strolls. A highlight is Hladnik’s Footbridge, a sleek pedestrian and cycling bridge built in 2009 that connects the park to the University Botanic Gardens. The park’s riverside café offers refreshments with scenic views, making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re looking to unwind after sightseeing or enjoy a peaceful moment by the water, Špica Park offers a refreshing blend of nature, design, and community spirit.
Ljubljana Slovenia
Špica Park is located at Gruberjevo nabrežje 20, on the southern edge of Ljubljana’s city center, just a ten-minute walk from the historical core and situated at the confluence of the Ljubljanica River. The park’s name, meaning “pointed tip,” refers to its distinctive shape where the river splits. Špica Park is directly opposite the University Botanic Gardens, connected by Hladnik’s Footbridge, and is close to Castle Hill and the base of Ljubljana Castle. The area is known for its relaxing riverside atmosphere, green spaces, and a popular riverside café. Other nearby attractions include Plečnik House, Trnovo Bridge, and Gornji trg, making Špica an ideal starting point for exploring Ljubljana’s green and cultural sites.
Castle
Križanke Summer Theatre
Cultural Center
Mestna hiša
Town Hall
Plečnik House
Museum
Cobblers' Bridge
Bridge
National Museum of Slovenia
Museum
Moderna galerija
Museum
City Museum of Ljubljana
Museum
Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Museum
National Gallery of Slovenia
Museum
Museum of Illusions
Museum
Ljubljana Opera House
Opera House
Ljubljana City Theatre
Theatre
Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre
Cultural Center
Prešeren Square
Square
Congress Square
Square
Republic Square
Square
Tivoli Park
Park
Botanični vrt Univerze
Botanical Garden
Osrednja tržnica
Market
Ljubljana Open Kitchen
Market
Breg Embankment
Market
Slovenian Museum of Natural History
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
Museum
International Centre of Graphic Arts
Museum
National Museum of Contemporary History
Museum
Museum of Architecture and Design
Museum
Computer History Museum Slovenia
Museum
Museum of Puppetry
Museum
Jewish Cultural Center
Museum
Ljubljana City Gallery
Gallery
Cukrarna Gallery
Gallery
Škuc Gallery
Gallery
Match Gallery
Gallery
Atelje Galerija
Gallery
Alkatraz Gallery
Gallery
Aksioma Project Space
Gallery
DobraVaga
Gallery
Galerija Equrna
Gallery
Galerija Fotografija
Gallery
Galerija Antikvitete Novak
Gallery
Astronomsko-geofizikalni observatorij Golovec
Observatory
Nebotičnik Skyscraper
Observation Place
Šmarna Gora
Mountain
Grajski grič
Park
Rožnik
Park
Fužine Castle
Castle
Cekinov grad
Castle
Auersperg Palace
Palace
Slovenian National Theatre
Theatre
Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
Theatre
Slovenian Youth Theatre
Theatre
Glej Theatre
Theatre
Sentjakobsko Theatre
Theatre
Stara mestna elektrarna - Elektro Ljubljana
Theatre
Kulturnica
Theatre
House of Children and Arts
Theatre
Cankarjev dom
Theatre