5 days in Ljubljana, Bled & Laško 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 3rd (Wed): take in the views from Cobblers' Bridge, explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle, get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall, then take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, then snap pictures at Triple Bridge, and finally snap pictures at Dragon Bridge. On the next day, explore the fascinating underground world of Postojna Cave, then step into the grandiose world of Predjama Castle, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Ljubljana travel planning site.

Florence, Italy to Ljubljana is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Florence in May since evenings lows in Ljubljana dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time 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.

On the 5th (Fri), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Triglav National Park. On the next day, step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, then step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bled day trip website.

Drive from Ljubljana to Bled in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. May in Bled sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Laško.

Nestled on the banks of the Savinja River, Lasko is both a spa town and home to the country's largest and most famous brewery.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): walk around City Park, make a trip to Lake Šmartno, and then pause for some photo ops at Orožnov Square.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Laško trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from Bled to Laško takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Laško sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.