Info for Visitors
Welcome dear visitor! Below is some useful information for traveling to and for working at Jožef Stefan Institute.
Traveling to Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana
Airport
- Main Airport: Letališče Jožeta Pučnika
- Alternative Airports: Zagreb Airport (Croatia) or Trieste Airport (Italy) - both around 1h15m shuttle ride to Ljubljana
Shuttle rides from/to airport Ljubljana
You can reserve a shuttle ride from/to the airport through these websites:
Taxi Ljubljana
It’s advised to book a taxi via app or phone, to avoid unexpected charges and ensure availability. Well known and affordable taxi service in Ljubljana:
LPP City Buses - Urbana card
Ljubljana has a reliable and affordable public bus system operated by LPP. You can pay for rides directly on the bus using a contactless credit or debit card, or with a prepaid Urbana card.
The Urbana card is the city's public transport card. It can be purchased at kiosks, newsstands, tourist information centres and Urbanomat ticket machines. You can load the card with chosen credit at the same locations.
If you plan to use public transport reagularly, the most convenient and cost-effective option is a monthly Urbana pass, which allows unlimited travel within the period. Monthly passess must be purchased in person at Ljubljana Bus Station or the LPP Passenger Centre, and you need to provide an ID document.
More info: LPP website
How to get to JSI by bus?
Bus station line 1: 250 m away, on Jadranska cesta
Bus station line 6: 500 m away, on Tržaška cesta
BicikeLJ - Free city bikes
BicikeLJ is a public bike-sharing system ideal for short trips around the city. There is a BicikeLJ station near JSI on Tržaška cesta 37. The first 60 minutes of each ride are free after registration. Stations are located all around the city center. You need to pre-register online with a credit card: BicikeLJ website
Accommodation near JSI
Below are some accommodation options within walking distance of JSI:
- Vila Teslova B&B - favorite choice of our guests; budget friendly, great location, breakfast included and some rooms available with it's own kitchen
- Sport Hotel Ljubljana
- Apartment Piccolo Mondo
- Vila Del Linz
Medical care
- 24/7 Emergency and Walk-in Clinic Ljubljana (ZD Metelkova) - 24/7 medical clinic for general medical care
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UKC Ljubljana) - 24/7 hospital medical center for health emergencies
Tourist Information
- Visit Ljubljana - tourist information Ljubljana
- I feel Slovenia - tourist information Slovenia
- Weather forecast Ljubljana (AccuWeather)
Jožef Stefan Institute
Public Institutions & Organizations connected to Science
- Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS; formerly ARRS)
- Slovenian Current Research Information System (SICRIS)
- Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
- Slovenian Academy of Science and Art (SAZU)
Government Services & Authorities
- Republic of Slovenia - Government portal (GOV.SI) - central website of the state administration (all information about Administrative units, processes, Government bodies, Ministries, ...)
- Administrative Unit Ljubljana
- Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS)
Healthcare
- Public Healthcare Clinics in Ljubljana
- Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia (ZZZS)
- ZZZS Doctor Finder – Official tracking site for available healthcare practitioners in Slovenia
- 24/7 Emergency and Walk-in Clinic Ljubljana (ZD Metelkova) - 24/7 medical clinic for general medical care
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UKC Ljubljana) - 24/7 hospital medical center for health emergencies