5 days in Bled & Maribor 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: Volčji Potok Arboretum (in Radomlje) and Bohinjsko Jezero (Lake Bohinj & Savica Waterfall). There's still lots to do: head off the coast to Bled Island, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Straža Bled.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Bled day trip planning website.

Brussels, Belgium to Bled is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Brussels in April: highs in Bled hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Maribor.

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, learn the secrets of beer at Tasting Maribor, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Maribor trip planning site.

You can drive from Bled to Maribor in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Maribor are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Tue) before leaving for home.