30 days in Bled & Portorož Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bled: Stahovica (Velika Planina & Preskar Museum), Planina Zajamniki (in Srednja vas v Bohinju) and Bohinjsko Jezero (Vogel, Church of St John the Baptist, &more). Spend the 3rd (Sat) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, get great views at Mala Osojnica, admire the striking features of Bled Island, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Martin's Parish Church.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Bled travel route planner.

Budapest, Hungary to Bled is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. In December in Bled, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can drive to Portorož.

A resort town on the country's scenic Adriatic coastline, Portoroz offers many spas with all kinds of therapeutic treatments, many based on the brine and mud from the area's salt pans.

Venture out of the city with trips to Military Museum Tabor (in Lokev), Postojna (The Secret Rooms of Hotel Jama, Predjama Castle, &more) and Vipava (Kamp Tura & Vipava River Spring). There's much more to do: experience rural life at Fonda Fish Farm, have fun at Lisjak - Premium extra virgin olive oil from Slovenian Istria, get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, and stop by GourmIstra.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Portorož trip tool.

You can drive from Bled to Portorož in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Bled in December, with highs in Portorož at 13°C and lows at 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.