Ljubljana’s Open Kitchen (Odprta kuhna) is a vibrant culinary market that transforms Pogačarjev trg into a food lover’s paradise every sunny Friday from March to November. Since its launch in 2013, it has become one of Slovenia’s most beloved gastronomic events, bringing together top chefs and eateries from across the country. Visitors can sample freshly prepared dishes ranging from traditional Slovenian fare to global street food, all served in biodegradable packaging as part of the market’s eco-friendly ethos. The lively atmosphere is enhanced by music, street performers, and the scent of sizzling delicacies wafting through the air. With Plečnik’s iconic market colonnade as a backdrop, the Open Kitchen offers a unique blend of culture, community, and cuisine. Whether you’re sipping craft cocktails, tasting gourmet burgers, or enjoying vegan specialties, it’s a feast for the senses and a celebration of Ljubljana’s dynamic food scene.
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Ljubljana Open Kitchen (Odprta Kuhna) is held at Pogačarjev trg, right in the heart of Ljubljana’s city center, adjacent to the Central Market and just steps from the Ljubljanica River and the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. This lively outdoor food market takes place every Friday from mid-March to October, transforming the square into a vibrant culinary hub where top chefs and restaurants offer a wide array of Slovenian and international dishes. Nearby, you’ll find the historic Osrednja tržnica (Central Market), Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, and the bustling Old Town with its cafés and boutiques, making the Open Kitchen an essential stop surrounded by Ljubljana’s most iconic landmarks.
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
Špica Park
Park
Osrednja tržnica
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