Bus from WIESBADEN to LJUBLJANA

Those who visit Wiesbaden will get to know a city famous for their healing thermal springs. Recreation is important in the capital of Hesse. Many come here especially because of the dreamlike environment. Extensive, green landscapes invite to long-lasting bicycle tours, while the heights can be climbed on designated hiking trails. The region is also known for its vineyards, exquisite varieties can be tasted at any time in one of the restaurants or bars. The city center is rich in important sights, which can be visited on foot or by a city tour. Of course, shopping experiences are not left behind, there are many opportunities for shopping.

Wiesbaden is located in the south-west of Hesse, only 15 kilometers from Mainz. The two metropolises are separated only by the Rhine. The inner city of Wiesbaden is extremely attractive because of the proximity of the water. To the north lies the Taunus with its varied nature, caves and historic burial sites. In addition, Wiesbaden is surrounded by magnificent vineyards. The inner city is undoubtedly the most beautiful part of the metropolis, but excursions are also worthwhile to get to know the neighboring cities of Mainz, Darmstadt or Frankfurt am Main.

Many visit Wiesbaden because of the soothing and salty thermal springs that are located in the city center. The water is used in all kinds of diseases, it also promises pure relaxation. The most famous is the Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme, where guests can be pampered according to all the rules of art. During a stroll through the inner city you will get to know the cultural side of Wiesbaden.

Highlight is the beautiful Spa House, which was built in 1807 to make the city more attractive. Over the years, the building has been renovated several times and has been used for congresses or important meetings since then. The Town Hall is just as interesting, the facade with its renaissance style elements can be spotted already from distance. If you are traveling by train, you will arrive at the huge railway station, built with red sandstone, which displays the baroque style of the station.

Every year, summer and city festivals take place in Wiesbaden. The most popular excursion destination is the 245 meter high Neroberg. The hill can be reached on foot or by train. High above, you will find a climbing garden and a leisure pool, where you can enjoy an extravagant view while bathing in the open air. Boat trips or a trip with the historic Nassauian tourist train would also be a real experience worth of your time.

Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia. The city, with an area of 163.8 square kilometers, is situated in the Ljubljana Basin in Central Slovenia, between the Alps and the Karst. The origin of the city's name is unclear. In the Middle Ages, both the river and the town were also known by the German name Laibach. This name was in official use as an endonym until 1918, and it remains frequent as a German exonym, both in common speech and official use. The city is called in Italian Lubiana and in Latin: Labacum or Aemona.

During antiquity, a Roman city called Emona stood in the area. Ljubljana itself was first mentioned in the first half of the 12th century. It was under Habsburg rule from the Middle Ages until the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. In the 15th century, Ljubljana became recognized for its art, particularly painting and sculpture. The Roman Rite Catholic Diocese of Ljubljana was established in 1461 and the Church of St. Nicholas became the diocesan cathedral. From 1809 to 1813, during the Napoleonic interlude, Ljubljana (under the name Laybach) was the capital of the Illyrian Provinces. In 1813, the city became Austrian again and from 1815 to 1849 was the administrative center of the Kingdom of Illyria in the Austrian Empire. In 1821, it hosted the Congress of Laibach, which fixed European political borders for years to come.

In 1918, following the end of World War I and the dissolution of Austria-Hungary, the region joined the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. After World War II, Ljubljana became the capital of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia, part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It retained this status until Slovenia became independent in 1991.

Ljubljana is famous for its parks and gardens. Tivoli City Park (Mestni park Tivoli) is the largest park in Ljubljana. It was designed in 1813 by the French engineer Jean Blanchard and now covers approximately 5 km2. The Ljubljana Botanical Garden (Ljubljanski botanični vrt) covers 2.40 hectares next to the junction of the Gruber Canal and the Ljubljanica, south of the Old Town. It is the central Slovenian botanical garden and the oldest cultural, scientific, and educational organisation in the country.