1 day in Idrija & Škofja Loka Itinerary

While on holiday in Idrija, you'll be able to see a World Heritage Site featuring one of the largest mercury mines in the entire world.

On the 7th (Sun), explore the galleries of Gewerkenegg Castle, then steep yourself in history at Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum, then see the interesting displays at Hg Smeltery, and finally steep yourself in history at Franja Partisan Hospital.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Idrija online day trip planner.

Ljubljana to Idrija is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. August in Idrija sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can drive to Škofja Loka.

Skofja Loka works great as a starting point for explorations into the Julian Alps, very near the country's capital Ljubljana.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Škofja Loka trip planning site.

Getting from Idrija to Škofja Loka by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Škofja Loka are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll set off for home on the 7th (Sun).