4 days in Ljubljana & Bled Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ljubljana: Postojna (Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, &more). There's lots more to do: stop by Ljubljana Old Town, snap pictures at Triple Bridge, explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle, and take a stroll through Metelkova.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Ljubljana travel site.

Bratislava, Slovakia to Ljubljana is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. April in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Bled.

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

On the 8th (Sat), explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, then step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, then step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and finally stroll around Spa Park.

For reviews, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Bled trip planner.

Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Bled takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Bled are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.