Ljubljana Marshes

The Ljubljana Marshes form a wetland area south of the city with water channels, grasslands, and diverse plant communities spread throughout. The terrain creates habitats for rich flora and fauna within a constantly shifting landscape pattern.

The area was inhabited in prehistoric times, as shown by pile dwellings and a wooden wheel from the 4th millennium BCE. These archaeological finds reveal that people established settlements in this wetland landscape in the distant past.

The Church of St. Michael rises from the marshland, blending Greek architectural forms with Slovenian building traditions in an unexpected way. Those who visit experience a place that has been woven into local identity since its completion in the 1940s.

Visitors can reach the area easily through the village of Črna Vas, which has regular bus connections from Ljubljana's center. Those who want to explore on foot will find marked trails that wind through different parts of the wetland.

The area hosts a remarkable diversity of bird and insect species that makes it a valuable refuge for wildlife. The uncommon species that nest and hunt here can often be spotted only during specific seasons.