6 days in Bled & Ljubljana Itinerary

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

Get some cultural insight at Wine Tasting Bled and Museum of Apiculture. Take a break from the city and head to Mala Osojnica and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Martuljek Waterfalls (in Gozd Martuljek), Mostnica Gorge (in Stara Fužina) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St John the Baptist, Head underground at Pokljuka Gorge, see the interesting displays at Liznjekova house, and identify plant and animal life at Zelenci Nature Reserve.

For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Bled trip planner.

Ljubljana to Bled is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Ljubljana.

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 29th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church, stop by Breg Embankment, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Cankarjevo Nabrežje.

To see maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Ljubljana planning website.

You can drive from Bled to Ljubljana in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.