Ljubljana Vič: a diverse, green and well-connected southwestern district
Vič is the southwestern city district of Ljubljana, which combines former suburban villages, modern neighborhoods, green spaces and important educational and research institutions. It is an area that stretches from Mirje south of Aškerčeva, west of Barjanska cesta and north of Mali graben.
The district measures 1,438 ha and has 13,995 inhabitants (2020).
Residential environment and character of the district
Vič is extremely diverse. It includes:
- Vič - the village core, the historical part with traditional buildings
- Mestni log and Glince, today a shopping and business area
- Bonifacijo, Dolgi most, Zgornji log, Gmajnice
- the areas of Kosovo polje, Majlond, Kozarij and Žej in the southwest of the district
This diversity allows for different styles of living - from quiet residential streets to livelier areas with industry, shops and services.
Nature and recreation
Vič is a district that offers many green spaces and natural corners:
- the area along the Mali Graben, which runs along the northern edge of the district
- the proximity of the Ljubljana Marshes, as Vič extends southwards all the way to the Ljubljanica
- numerous walking paths, cycling routes and open spaces
- Due to its proximity to the Marshes, Vič is an excellent choice for anyone who appreciates contact with nature.
Education, science and institutions
Vič is one of the most important educational and research areas of Ljubljana. Here are located:
- Vič High School
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering
- Jožef Stefan Institute, the most internationally renowned Slovenian scientific institute
This gives the district a youthful, dynamic and academic vibe.
Services and everyday life
Vič offers a wide range of services:
- shops, restaurants and business zones (especially in the area of the City Logo)
- sports and recreational facilities
- access to larger shopping centers
- local communities and associations
Due to its good infrastructure, the neighborhood is suitable for families, students, employees and the elderly.
Transport connections
Vič is excellently located in terms of transport:
- it runs along the Ljubljana - Trieste railway line
- the motorway junction in the southwest of Ljubljana is nearby
- the neighborhood borders Center, Trnovo, Rudnik, Rožnik and the municipalities of Brezovica and Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
- it is well connected to city bus lines
This allows quick access both to the city center and from Ljubljana.
Why is Vič a pleasant place to live?
- diverse and green neighborhood
- excellent traffic location
- proximity to Barje and recreational areas
- strong presence of educational and research institutions
- combination of quiet residential areas and vibrant business areas
- suitable for different lifestyles
Vič is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a comfortable, green and well-connected life in the southwestern part of Ljubljana.
