5 days in Kranj & Bled Itinerary

The capital of Slovenia's Alps, Kranj allows you to stand with one foot in the nature and another in a town that's both a cultural center and a base for outdoor activities.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): examine the collection at Hg Smeltery, then appreciate the history behind Franja Partisan Hospital, then pause for some photo ops at Monument to Anton Ažbe, and finally snap pictures at Capuchin Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Little Castle, walk around Volčji Potok Arboretum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Kancijan Church, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Prešeren Grove.

To find maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Kranj online day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. April in Kranj sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Bled Island and Museum of Apiculture. Let the collections at Galerija Mikame and Liznjekova house capture your imagination. Take a break from Bled with a short trip to Lake Bohinj in Bohinjsko Jezero, about 34 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Hostages, see the interesting displays at Museum of Pharmacy and Alchemy, and walk around Spa Park.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Bled online road trip planner.

Bled is just a short distance from Kranj. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C.