11 days in Ljubljana & Bled Itinerary

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ljubljana: Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan), Maribor (Plague Column, Perfect Body, &more) and Krvavec (in Cerklje). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, explore the activities along Ljubljanica River, look for gifts at Chocolate store Cukrcek, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Franciscan Church of the Annunciation.

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Madrid, Spain to Ljubljana is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also fly; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in January, things will get little chillier in Ljubljana: highs are around 5°C and lows about -3°C. You'll have a few hours on the 10th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Bled.

The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.

Get out of town with these interesting Bled side-trips: Kranjska Gora (Prisank Mountain Window, Intersport Bernik, &more), Vogel (in Bohinjsko Jezero) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle, hike along Vintgar Gorge, admire the striking features of Šivec House Gallery, and don't miss a visit to Lake Bled Train Station.

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You can drive from Ljubljana to Bled in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January in Bled, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.