We’re extremely proud to announce that Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana has been crowned European Best Destination 2022 out of more than 400 destinations. It trumped other popular European cities, including London (UK), Rome (Italy) and Vienna (Austria), ​​which finished 7th, 13th and 17th respectively.

Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana tops the list of 20 European Best Destinations for 2022, picked out of 400 destinations by a special jury based on previous successes. (photo: Blaz Pogacnik, visitljubljana.com)

Travellers from around the world voted for their favourites between January 20th and February 10th. 92% of the votes for Ljubljana came from other countries, mostly from the US, Italy, Germany, Austria and Croatia. No other destination since 2009 has won such a high proportion of the vote from other countries. More than half a million people from 182 countries voted, with 75,642 picking Ljubljana as their favourite.

The Slovenian capital is described as a ‘city for curious and adventurous souls’ and a ‘treasure trove of exciting secrets and natural joys’. It’s being recommended to those who love nature, city break, foodies, culture lovers, Instagrammers, lovers and families.

The complete list of the top 20 European Best Destinations for 2022 includes:
1. Ljubljana (Slovenia)
2. Marbella (Spain)
3. Amiens (France)
4. Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
5. Leuven (Belgium)
6. Oradea (Romania)
7. London (UK)
8. Nijmegen (Netherlands)
9. Lahti Region – Finland)
10. Istanbul (Turkey)
11. Amalfi Coast (Italy)
12. Prague (Czech Republic)
13. Rome (Italy)
14. Bavaria (Germany)
15. Athens (Greece)
16. Clonakilty (Ireland)
17. Vienna (Austria)
18. Lucerne (Switzerland)
19. Graz (Austria)
20. Crete (Greece)

For more information visit europeanbestdestinations.com.

Ljubljana with its hilltop castle as seen from the Neboticnik skyscraper. (photo: Jacob Riglin, Beautiful Destinations, Slovenia.info)

Triple Bridge connects Ljubljana’s historic Old Town on one bank and the modern part of the city on the other. (photo: Dunja Wedam, visitljubljana.com)

Ljubljana and its hilltop castle. (photo: Andrej Tarfila, Slovenia.info)

The cobblestone Stari Trg Square in the heart of Ljubljana’s Old Town. (photo: Blaz Pogacnik, visitljubljana.com)

The electric train Urban encircles Ljubljana’s Old Town every two hours, four times a day. (photo: Andrej Tarfila, Slovenia.info)