15 days in Alpine Slovenia Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Bled Castle and Lake Bohinj. Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Kranjska Gora (Liznjekova house, The Russian Chapel, &more), Bohinjsko Jezero (Church of St John the Baptist, Savica Waterfall, &more) and Rateče (Planica Valley & Planica Nordic Centre & Zipline). Spend the 7th (Mon) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. There's lots more to do: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, stroll through Mala Osojnica, get great views at Ojstrica, and go for a walk through Sprehajalna Pot Okoli Blejskega Jezera.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Bled vacation maker website.

Milan, Italy to Bled is an approximately 5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Milan in August, expect Bled to be slightly colder, temps between 31°C and 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can 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 13th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Sveti Duh, then admire the sheer force of Logar Valley Landscape Park, and then admire the sheer force of Rinka Waterfall. Keep things going the next day: cruise along Solčava Panoramic Road, admire the verdant scenery at Robanov Kot, then stop by Center Rinka, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Mary of the Snow.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Solčava trip planner.

You can drive from Bled to Solčava in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Solčava, 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 Tolmin.

At the picturesque confluence of two rivers, Tolmin offers quick access to a range of exciting outdoor activities.

Family-friendly places like Zipline and Kayaking & Canoeing will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Bovec (Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, Ravelnik Open Air Museum, &more) and Bohinjsko Jezero (Vogel & Ukanc Military Cemetery). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at Tolmin Gorge, admire the sheer force of Kozjak Waterfall, trek along Krampež Waterfall, and examine the collection at Kobarid Museum.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Tolmin online tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Solčava to Tolmin in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Solčava in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 20°C in Tolmin. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.