17 days in Bled Area & Celje Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like Velika Planina and Mala Osojnica. Step out of the city life by going to Vintgar Gorge and Lake Bohinj. Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Source of the Soča River (in Soča), Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana) and Krvavec (in Cerklje). Next up on the itinerary: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, admire the verdant scenery at Zgornjesavska Valley, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and tee off at Royal Bled Golf Course.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Bled travel planner.

Celje to Bled is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. August in Bled sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Celje.

Take a break from the city and head to Logar Valley Landscape Park and Robanov Kot. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lake Šmartno and Solčava Panoramic Road. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Celje: Brežice (Terme Čatež, Brežice Castle, &more), Jelenov Greben Homestead (in Podčetrtek) and Kostanjevica Cave (in Kostanjevica na Krki). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Celje Regional Museum, explore the historical opulence of Celje Castle, pause for some photo ops at Alma M. Karlin Statue, and contemplate the waterfront views at Gradisko Lake.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Celje trip builder app.

You can drive from Bled to Celje in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Celje can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C.