Strawberry and Asparagus Day in Breg pri Litija, Sunday, May 28, 2023

What's better than enjoying spring sunny days outdoors? Enjoy them with a wonderful culinary offer from ingredients that convince even the most demanding eaters, of course! The charming village of Breg pri Litija has long been known for its production of extremely tasty strawberries and asparagus. Strawberries and asparagus grow well along the Sava River. in the village of Breg pri Litija, which is located a little further from Litija towards Zagorje. For this purpose, the Laz Rural Development Association organizes an event every year, which is attended by thousands of visitors, which celebrates these two delicious fruits. This year's 13th in a row promises to be particularly interesting.

The event starts at 10 a.m. on the lawn near the fire station in Breg (address: Tenetiše2, 1270 Litija).

The co-creators of this year’s event will provide a variety of events throughout the day. In addition to the well-known tastings of various asparagus dishes and strawberry desserts, visitors will be able to walk along the stalls of various craftsmen, who will enrich the offer at the event, and invite you to create unique products. The neighboring Paternoster homestead will also be interesting to visit. 

Visitors to this year’s event will also be able to see the renovated permanent collection of Sava pebbles in the GD fire station, which was supplemented by the exhibition Collections of birds from our environment. 

Animation will also be provided for the youngest, who will be able to play on the children’s playground.

You are invited to a culinary experience in nature – on Sunday, May 28, 2023!

paths that take you to the event

Starting point Ljubljana: Leave the Ljubljana ring road, which connects Ljubljana with Štajerska, in Šentjakob and take Zasavska cesta. After 28 km, you arrive in Litija, where you cross the bridge over the Sava River and continue in the direction of Zagorje ob Sava. After 1.5 km, turn right from the Zasavska road to the village of Breg pri Litija. Directional signs will lead you to the parking and event space.

From the Styrian direction: Leave the highway at Trojane and head to Zagorska dolina. In Zagorje ob Sava, you cross the river Sava and turn right onto Zasavska cesta, in the direction of Ljubljana. After 16 km, you reach the village of Breg pri Litija, where you turn left. Directional signs will lead you to the parking and event space.

From the direction of Dolenj: Leave the highway in Bič or in Ivančna Gorica. Follow the roadside signs for the direction of Litija. You drive past Bogenšperk Castle. After the 21st km, you arrive in Šmartno pri Litija. After 2 km, the direction of Zagorje ob Sava, you arrive in the village of Breg pri Litija. Directional signs will lead you to the parking and event space.

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