15 days in Alpine Slovenia Itinerary

Visit Bled Island and Bled Castle for their historical value. Kids will appreciate attractions like Lake Bohinj and Vogel. Get out of town with these interesting Bled side-trips: Bohinjsko Jezero (Golden Horn Fairyland, Savica Waterfall, &more), Planica Nordic Centre & Zipline (in Rateče) and Kranjska Gora (The Russian Chapel, Vršič Pass, &more). There's lots more to do: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, get great views at Mala Osojnica, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and appreciate the history behind Colnar - Boatman.

To find maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Bled visit planning website.

Lille, France to Bled is an approximately 7-hour combination of train and flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lille in August, you will find days in Bled are a bit warmer (31°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Solčava.

On the 13th (Sat), admire the sheer force of Rinka Waterfall, walk around Logar Valley Landscape Park, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Mary of the Snow.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Solčava trip planner.

Getting from Bled to Solčava by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Solčava are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Maribor.

Step out of the city life by going to Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort and Velenje Beach. Kids will appreciate attractions like Old Vine House and Pyramid Archaeological Site. There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Slovenska Bistrica Castle, pause for some serene contemplation at Franciscan Church, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Lent.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Maribor online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Solčava to Maribor takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train; or take a bus. In August in Maribor, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Bovec.

Attractions like Zipline and Nadiza make great kid-friendly stops. Get in touch with nature at Kayaking & Canoeing and Soča Valley. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bovec: Tolmin Gorge (in Tolmin) and Planica Valley (in Rateče). There's lots more to do: admire the sheer force of Kozjak Waterfall, see the interesting displays at Kobarid Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Virje Waterfall, and don't miss a visit to Italian Charnel House.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Bovec trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Maribor to Bovec takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and car; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Traveling from Maribor in August, you will find days in Bovec are slightly colder (28°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.