Shopping in Ljubljana

Zdravo in naravno
With the environmental issues our planet and its inhabitants have to face, going back to nature is the only approach that can help Earth and its many species live longer and ease the damage that has already been done. The name “Zdravo in naravno” means Healthy and Natural. Besides organic food produced by farmers all across the country, “green” products that are useful in everyday life are also on offer: deodorants, shampoos, cosmetics, detergents, water filters etc.

3Muhe – Fair Trade Shop
This charming shop, curiously named 3Muhe, or 3Flies in English, is the only Fair Trade shop in Slovenia and is located in the heart of the historic city centre of Ljubljana. The shop sells various products from all over the world including food products, natural cosmetics, musical instruments, jewellery, toys, fashionable accessories and so on. As a part of the global Fair Trade movement, the 3Muhe shop aims to assist marginalised producers and workers in developing countries achieve a decent standard of living. Fair Trade promotes a trade system that focuses on people and champions social, economic and environmental justice, strives for a safe and healthy work environment for producers, and builds on long-term work co-operation and fair wages. It significantly contributes to sustainable development of our environment by encouraging handicraft, environmentally sound farming and the use of natural and recycled materials.
Open Mon-Fri from 10.00 to 19.30, Sat from 10.00 to 14.00.
Address: Stari trg 30, Ljubljana
www.3muhe.org

Music

Record shops

Jazz and Blues
This is a very cool shop. Every disc is a piece of music history, so this is a great place to get presents for your friends. There is the possibility to trade second hand CD's and they also have some cool t-shirts and backpacks for all lovers of music merchandise. Talk to the friendly owner about your favourite tunes, but don't forget to buy something!
Address: Trubarjeva 41, Ljubljana
Open: Monday 16h-19h, Tuesday-Friday 10h-19h, Saturday 9h -13h
www.jazzandbluesweb.com

Spin Vinyl
A Rock 'n' Roll second-hand shop that offers a selection of rock, alternative, underground, jazz, blues, electronic and classical music on LP, CD and DVD, and is also able (and willing) to provide information on what's going on in Ljubljana's music scene. If you are looking for something special, just visit or give them a call. The shop opens every day at 10:30am and stays open till 19:00pm during the week, and on Saturday and Sunday till lunch time.
E-mail: spinvinyl33@masicom.net
Address: Gallusovo nabrezje 13, Ljubljana
www.spinvinyl.si

Rockerija
Hidden in a tiny street parallel to the river, this music shop specializes in rock, hard rock and metal music on CD. There is also box of second hand and discounted CD's on offer. Open on Monday till Friday from 12h untill 19h.
Address: Zidovska ulica 3, Ljubljana
Phone: 01/4269250

Dallas Music Shop
A pleasant record shop in the centre, across from the Slovenska cesta. Offers a good selection of dance and techno music, including Slovenian artists. A limited number of LPs are available as well.
Address: Rimska 14, Ljubljana
www.dallas.si

Musical instruments

Big Bang Melodija
An easy to find shop specializing in musical instruments. Here you can buy electric and acoustic guitars among other things. Open from Monday till Friday from 9:00 till 19:30 and Saturday's morning.
Address: Wolfova ulica 12, Ljubljana
Phone: +386 31 4255885
www.bigbang.si

Authentic souvenirs

Krasevka
You can find the local pulse of the Primorska countryside in the heart of Ljubljana's old city centre. The family run »Krasevka« offers homemade food products from the Kras and Brkini region. Each product is carefully selected, possesses the highest degree of quality and is of local origin. The products predominately originate from family farms, which have passed down the cooking and preparation techniques from generation to generation. Try the famous Prsut with organic goat or sheep's cheese - Refosk or Merlot wine fit perfectly with this. And don’t forget to try the best olive oil in the Mediterranean! Plum or apple home-made vinegar can be a great substitute to commercially produced alternatives. Choose from fruity delights, brandy, honey, various herbs, teas and dried mushrooms or just buy yourself a handy souvenir. Very home made, very traditional, very recommended!
Address: Ciril Metodov trg 10, Ljubljana
Phone: +386 (0)1 23 21 445, E-mail: info@krasevka.si
www.krasevka.si.

Idrija Lace Gallery
Handmade Idrian lace has been produced by local women since the 17th century in the region of Idria, which lies a little to the west of Ljubljana. There is a shop in the centre of Ljubljana where you can see many original beautiful lace items. A beautiful, small and private gallery of the best lace works is situated in the old part of the city on Mestni trg. All of them originate from Idrija, the town of laces and are made in accordance with agreed standards. These products of high artistic value and old tradition have been a synonym for prestige and quality since the beginning. Get yourself a napkin or a table cover, curtains or bed linen, or even a dress or jewellery made out of lace. Of course all the exhibits are for sale as well.
Address: Mestni trg 17, Ljubljana
Phone: +386 31 314 558, E-mail: voncina.irma@siol.net
www.idrija-lace.com

Galerija Rustika
Slovenia has a rich and very diverse history of handicrafts, originating from various traditions, beliefs, ways of living, habits and customs. Items produced manually in a traditional way are unique and are often the most appreciated. If you do not know what “panjska koncnica” is, why witches are good or how honey liqueur tastes like, visit Galerija Rustika. Besides traditionally painted chests, books about the city, and wines and national foods, many wooden and clay artefacts (made with love and patience) can be yours to buy. You can find two Galerija Rustika shops in Ljubljana. One is at Ljubljana castle and the other one in front of Tourist Information Center by the Triple Bridge, Stritarjeva Street 9.
Phone.: +386 (0) 31 383 247
E-mail: galerija.rustika@email.si

Dom - Souvenirs
Located by the road side of the Ljubljana market, Dom is pleasant, relatively big and has much to offer. It houses a nice and extensive collection of souvenirs with Ljubljana and Slovenian motives. The collection is enriched by traditional Slovenian handicraft, different sculptures and pottery, thus it is also a place to buy a present for any occasion. Prices are reasonable. It is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 till 19:00 and on Saturdays till 15:00.
Address: Ciril-Metodov trg 5, Ljubljana
Phone: +386 (0)1 2347630

Bookshops in Ljubljana

Ljubljana's citizens read a lot and there is an abundance of bookshops, many of which have English books.

Behemot Bookshop
Situated in a cosy street in Ljubljana's old town, Behemot is an independent bookshop that specializes in quality books in English. It is actually the first all-English book shop in Ljubljana and offers carefully selected books about history, philosophy and mythology, but also esoteric literature and Eastern ideas. You will also find books for professionals working in film, theatre, music and art, and books for children. Publisher's sale books are available for a bargain price. All this in a picturesque and friendly atmosphere created by the owner Dean. Opening hours are from 10am to 8pm (Mondays through Fridays) and 10am to 3pm on Saturdays.
Address: Zidovska steza 3, see on the map, web site: www.behemot.si

Trubarjev Antiquariat
Specializes in old books and graphics, also organizes auctions of old books and prints.
Mestni trg 25, Ljubljana
Phone: +386-(0)1 2442683

Shopping malls

BTC Ljubljana
The biggest shopping mall in Ljubljana is BTC City, which is a multiplex of malls situated some 3 km from the city centre in direction to Maribor. Here you will find everything from household appliances, electronic goods, computers, to furniture, fashion, etc.. Accessible by car or bus no. 27. General opening hours are from Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 20:00.

Maximarket
The shopping mall is situated in the setting of an unappealing concrete building next to the Republic square in the city centre. The mall offers a convenient supermarket, with a special department for health food.. During the week, the mall is open from 9.00 till 21.00, and 8.00-17.00 on Saturdays. You cannot miss it: Trg republike 1, see on the map of Ljubljana.

Street markets in Ljubljana

Mestni trg
The biggest market is Mestni trg (Town's market). Fresh fruits and vegetables, souvenirs, handicrafts, the smell of fresh bread and music of the street musicians are all mixed with the inevitable shouts of merchants. Since Ljubljana is a relatively small and clean city, natural products produced in the outskirts of the city and all over the country are offered here, mostly cultivated and prepared in a traditional or eco-friendly way. Home-made bread, fish, sauerkraut, horse pate, oils and many different sorts of cheeses are just a few examples of what's on offer. The market is open every day but Sunday from early morning until 4 pm. The best time is on Saturday morning. 
The stalls closest to the main path are usually the most expensive ones. Have a look deeper into the market if you look for bargains. Since the goods are cheap, it is handy to have small change available.

Flea markets

Antiques market along the river
The flea market on Cankarjevo nabrezje along by the river is held each Sunday from about 8am till the lunch time. The market is a pleasant walk and offers all kind of antiques, arts and curiosities. The market is a hobby for many sellers and they are keen to give good advice if you are looking for something in particular.

Flea market - Vic
A popular market for locals who look for bargains and second hand goods, including used bikes, cars, appliances, clothes, etc. The market is open Sundays from 7am till 1pm, but the best time is maybe 9am when all the stalls are already open and there is still a good choice of goods. To get there you should take a bus no.1 in the direction Nedeljski sejem (Sunday market). There is an entrance fee of 0.80 Euro to the market area and there is car parking charge as well.

Food and alimentation

Supermarkets

Supermarket Spar - Palace Kapitelj
A small, but dependable and relatively new supermarket in the city centre, situated in the modern building of the Kapitelj palace.  
Open Monday-Friday from 8 till 20h, Saturday till 17h.
Address: Poljanski nasip 8, Ljubljana

Chocolate

Cukrcek
Absolutely brilliant chocolate shop hidden in the old town. Home made chocolates, sweets, diabetic chocolates, bonbons, marzipan, and the famous Preseren candy balls. Chocolates are always a good present. 
Address: Mestni trg 11, Phone: 01/4210453

Healthy food shops

Zrno do Zrna
Wide selection of grains, including sunflower, pumpkin seeds, soya and soya products.
Trubarjeva 8, Ljubljana

Bike shops

Bike shop Rog
Rog Sport at Trubarjeva street 76 has new city bikes, but its bike service around the corner sells second hand bikes as well. Their bike repair service is extremely expensive - in other words a rip-off.
Phone: 01/4305410

Bike Center Brake Point
A bike shop in the neighbourhood of Siska specializes in new mountain bikes. The shop is open Monday to Friday 9h -19h.
Address: Celovska c. 59, Phone: 01 / 4304281, E-mail: brakepoint@amis.net

Fashion

Zara
The popular fashion store is situated on the corner of Slovenska cesta and Cankarjeva ulica, a minute walk from the Preseren square. Address: Cankarjeva 2, Ljubljana.

H&M
A four-storey clothes store on a busy shopping street that offers denim clothes for ladies and men, accessories, underwear and fashions for young people in general. 
Open Monday to Friday 9-21h, Saturday 9-20h.
Address: Copova 42, Ljubljana

Pharmacies and health products

Centralna lekarna
Central Pharmacy Ljubljana is a large, traditional apothecary situated on the Preseren square. Open from Monday to Friday from 7:30am till 19:30pm and till 13:00pm on Saturdays. In the summer the pharmacy is open 30 minutes longer on the week days. 
Address: Presernov trg 5, Ljubljana
Phone: 01/2442360, homepage: www.lekarna-lj.si

Sanolabor
Health products and ortopaetic gadgets.
Leskoskova 4, Ljubljana

Computers and appliances

Tech Trade Center
Whether you need a new notebook, some computer equipment, or just a LAN cable, there is no need to travel to BTC shopping, as there is a computer shop near to the centre of the city, just next to the Hotel Lev. Open Monday to Friday from 8am till 8pm, Saturdays from 9am till 15h. Address: Vosnjakova 5, Ljubljana. Phone: 01/4340108
Homepage and online shop: www.techtradecenter.si

Sex shops in Ljubljana
There are a number of sex shops in Ljubljana and we have decided to include them, just to make our shopping guide comprehensive. This information may come in handy for all visitors over 18 who are coming for a kinky weekend with a partner, or just alone. There are a number of sex shops situated in the centre, some at more discrete locations than others.

Shops open on Sundays

Groceries:

Trgovina ob Ljubljanici
A small grocery shop is open on Sundays. It has just very basic food, cheap wine, beers, eggs, pasta, etc.
Address: Krakovski nasip 16, Ljubljana

Trgovina Nadja
Small shop, on the main street, with anything you may need to make your Sunday snack. Bread, yoghurt, toilet paper, etc.
Address: Stari trg 17

Mercator 6-24h
Address: Trzaska cesta 37b.