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Ljubljana Šiška – a large, green and lively northwestern district

Šiška is Ljubljana’s largest district community, covering 736 ha and having 35,532 inhabitants (2020). It is located in the northwestern part of Ljubljana and combines diverse neighborhoods – from urban residential areas to green recreational areas.

It is a district that offers an excellent balance between the city’s pulse, nature and good transport connections.

Living environment and character of the district

Šiška includes numerous spatial districts, including:
Spodnja and Zgornja Šiška, Koseze, Litostroj, Na jami, Hinko Smrekar, Bratov Babnik and others.

This means that the district is extremely diverse – from quiet residential streets to livelier parts with industrial and business activity.

Another special feature of Šiška is the Litostroj industrial zone and the Ljubljana Passenger Transport depot, which are important parts of the local identity.

Nature and recreation

Šiška is one of the greenest neighborhoods in Ljubljana. It includes:

• Tivoli Park (part of the neighborhood boundary runs right through Tivoli)
• Šišenski hrib and the entire Mostec, a popular recreational area
• Nearby Rožnik and Koseški bajer

This provides residents with numerous opportunities for walking, running, cycling and relaxing in nature.

Services, culture and everyday life

Šiška offers everything residents need:

• Shops, restaurants and service activities
• Schools, kindergartens and sports facilities
• Proximity to cultural institutions such as Cankarjev dom, the National Gallery, the National Museum, Tivoli Hall and others, which are located right next to the neighborhood boundary or in the immediate vicinity

Due to its size and diversity, Šiška is suitable for families, young people, the elderly and anyone who wants a comfortable city life.

Transport connections

Šiška is well connected to all parts of Ljubljana. It borders:

• Center,
• Bežigrad,
• Rožnik,
• Dravlje,
• Posavje.

A motorway ring road also passes through the district, including the junction of the western and northern bypasses, which allows for quick access to and from the city.

Why is Šiška a pleasant place to live?

• the largest and one of the most diverse districts in Ljubljana
• a lot of green spaces and recreational opportunities
• excellent traffic location
• diverse neighborhoods for different lifestyles
• a rich offer of services, schools, kindergartens and cultural institutions
• a pleasant balance between the city's pulse and nature

Šiška is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a comfortable, green and well-connected life in the northwestern part of Ljubljana.