33 days in Bled & Ljubljana Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Kranjska Gora (Casino Korona, The Russian Chapel, &more), Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana) and Bohinjsko Jezero (Lake Bohinj, Vogel, &more). Spend the 11th (Mon) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, stroll through Vintgar Gorge, step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, and make a trip to Three Country Border.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Bled itinerary planner.

Ljubljana to Bled is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. January in Bled sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Change things up with these side-trips from Ljubljana: Idrija (Idrija Kamšt & Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum), Rakov Škocjan Landscape Park (in Rakek) and Postojna (Karst Museum & Predjama Castle). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, take in the views from Triple Bridge, explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle, and fly down the slopes at Krvavec.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Ljubljana tour itinerary builder website.

Drive from Bled to Ljubljana in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January in Ljubljana, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel back home.