8 days in Bled, Soča & Ljubljana Itinerary

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

Old Town Centre of Radovljica and St. Martin's Parish Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Bled Castle and Ravelnik Open Air Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Lake Bohinj (in Bohinjsko Jezero), Kozjak Waterfall (in Kobarid) and Bovec (Soča Valley & Virje Waterfall). There's lots more to do: awaken your taste buds at Wine Tasting Bled, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, admire the sheer force of Mostnica Gorge, and glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Bled driving holiday planner.

Bremen, Germany to Bled is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Soča.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): make a trip to Šmartno.

For traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Soča journey planning app.

You can drive from Bled to Soča in 2.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Bled in September, with highs in Soča at 28°C and lows at 17°C. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Ljubljana.

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

Get some historical perspective at Cankarjevo Nabrežje and Franciscan Church of the Annunciation. Step off the beaten path and head to Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum and Velika Planina. Change things up with these side-trips from Ljubljana: Škofja Loka (Škofja Loka Castle & Mary's Shrine with St. Rocco and St. Anthony). And it doesn't end there: fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, see the interesting displays at House of Illusions, ponder the world of politics at Town Hall, and get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Contemporary History.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Ljubljana road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Soča to Ljubljana takes 2 hours. Traveling from Soča in September, expect Ljubljana to be slightly colder, temps between 23°C and 11°C. On the 11th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.