4 days in Ljubljana & Central Slovenia & Bled Area Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): stroll around Tivoli Park, admire the striking features of Seminary Palace and Library, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, take in the views from Triple Bridge, then take in the views from Dragon Bridge, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Ljubljanica River. On the 29th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the views from Cobblers' Bridge, step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle, then ponder the world of politics at Town Hall, then take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Franciscan Church of the Annunciation.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Ljubljana trip site.

Ottawa, Canada to Ljubljana is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also fly; or do a combination of train, bus, flight, and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Ottawa in April: high temperatures in Ljubljana hover around 19°C and lows are around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to Bled.

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

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Bled Island and then explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle.

To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Bled journey planner.

Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Bled takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April in Bled, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 5°C at night. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.