15 days in Bled, Piran & Kranjska Gora Itinerary

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Soča Valley and Old Town Centre of Radovljica. Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Mostnica Gorge (in Stara Fužina), Bohinjsko Jezero (Church of St John the Baptist, Lake Bohinj, &more) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). There's lots more to do: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Martin's Parish Church.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Bled trip itinerary planner.

Berlin, Germany to Bled is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Piran.

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Lepa Vida Boutique Winery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Piran: Wine Tours & Tastings (in Vipava), Sabotin - Peace Park (in Kojsko) and Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan). The adventure continues: explore the fascinating underground world of Postojna Cave, learn more about the world around you at Magical World of Shells Museum, don't miss a visit to Tartini Square, and learn about winemaking at Vinakoper.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Piran visit planner.

Getting from Bled to Piran by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Bled in August since evenings lows in Piran dip to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Kranjska Gora.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like The Russian Chapel and Planica Nordic Centre & Zipline. Change things up with these side-trips from Kranjska Gora: Bovec (Ravelnik Open Air Museum, Zipline, &more). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, get great views at Three Country Border, look for all kinds of wild species at Vršič Pass, and explore the activities along Source of the Soča River.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Kranjska Gora road trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Piran to Kranjska Gora takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Piran in August, with highs in Kranjska Gora at 28°C and lows at 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride back home.