15 days in Alpine Slovenia & Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Itinerary

In the north-west part of Slovenia, Bovec sits in an area known for its rich and colorful culture and history.

On the 5th (Sat), whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and then take in the history at Ravelnik Open Air Museum. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Kozjak Waterfall, appreciate the views at Soča Valley, then see the interesting displays at Kobarid Museum, and finally explore the activities along Virje Waterfall.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Bovec trip itinerary builder website.

Milan, Italy to Bovec is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and car. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Milan in August: high temperatures in Bovec hover around 28°C and lows are around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kranjska Gora.

A trip to Kranjska Gora takes visitors to an area that represents a border point between Austria, Italy, and Slovenia.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Vršič Pass and Nadiza. Next up on the itinerary: glide through natural beauty at Planica Nordic Centre & Zipline, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, explore the activities along Lake Jasna, and admire the verdant scenery at Zgornjesavska Valley.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Kranjska Gora road trip planner.

You can drive from Bovec to Kranjska Gora in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In August in Kranjska Gora, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bohinjsko Jezero.

The mirror-like waters of the largest glacial lake in Slovenia make Bohinjsko Jezero one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

On the 10th (Thu), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Bohinj, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Vogel, and finally admire the sheer force of Savica Waterfall.

To see ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Bohinjsko Jezero trip planning website.

Getting from Kranjska Gora to Bohinjsko Jezero by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Bohinjsko Jezero can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bled.

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

Bring the kids along to Triglav National Park and Bled Castle. And it doesn't end there: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, get outside with Polka Dot Cycling, take some stellar pictures from Ojstrica, and hit the slopes at Straža Bled.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Bled day trip app.

Bled is very close to Bohinjsko Jezero. In August in Bled, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Solčava.

Visit Solcava to discover a region near the Austrian border where a drive down a panoramic road delivers some of the best views in Europe.

On the 15th (Tue), admire the verdant scenery at Robanov Kot, admire the sheer force of Logar Valley Landscape Park, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Rinka Waterfall.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Solčava trip itinerary maker app.

Getting from Bled to Solčava by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Solčava are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can drive to Ljubljana.

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

Kids will enjoy Ljubljana Old Town and Triple Bridge. Spend the 18th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Ljubljana Castle, get in on the family fun at Escape Room Enigmarium, explore the engaging exhibits at House of Illusions, and stroll around Tivoli Park.

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You can drive from Solčava to Ljubljana in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and train. August in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.