The Day of the Crows 2026: Following the Footprints of Life on the Ljubljana Marshes
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the Koliščarski Day will take place at the Ljubljana Barrage, this year for the first time at Koliščo Morostig – an event dedicated to learning about the life of the barracudas and the rich archaeological and natural heritage of the Ljubljana Barrage.
The Ljubljana Marshes is one of the most important archaeological sites in Slovenia. The remains of numerous prehistoric kolišarski settlements have been discovered there, and the ižanski kolišča have been part of a transnational area since 2011. Prehistoric settlements around the Alps listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The central theme of this year's Koliščarski dne will be Bobri, the famous literary work by Janez Jalen, which brought the story of the life of the elves closer to many generations of readers.
Visitors between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. can look forward to a diverse program for all generations. On the main stage, among other things, archaeological excavations will be shown, and a talk about Jalna and its people will take place. Bobrih, the excavation of a wooden log and a conversation with an archaeologist Dr. Antonom Veluščkom and Dr. Peter Turk. There will also be a performance on the program Wolves from Great Lake.
The events will be complemented by numerous Archaeological, natural science and creative workshops, At these events, visitors will be able to learn about the work of archaeologists and the daily lives of the hill dwellers, make objects from clay and wood, learn about prehistoric methods of food preparation, weaving and other skills, and explore the flora and fauna of the Ljubljana Marshes.
At certain times, a guided tour of the Morostig Chasma will also be possible.
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00
Where: near Koliščo Morostig on the Ljubljana bank
Koliščarski dan is organized by the Fran Govekar Ig Society as part of a project In the land of goblins.
The detailed program, information about the workshops and tickets are published on Website.
