8 days in Bled, Thermal Pannonian Slovenia & Ljubljana Itinerary

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Bled Castle and Bled Island. Attractions like Vršič Pass and The Russian Chapel make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bled: Planica Valley (in Rateče) and Bohinjsko Jezero (Lake Bohinj & Vogel). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Vintgar Gorge, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Martin's Parish Church, and glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

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Brussels, Belgium to Bled is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Brussels in July, expect nights in Bled to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Velenje.

With its lakes and well-maintained grassy beaches, Velenje will satisfy every tourist eager to relax or take a swim during summer months.

On the 8th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Velenje Beach.

To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Velenje attractions planner.

Getting from Bled to Velenje by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow 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.

Bring the kids along to Ljubljana Old Town and Strunjan Nature Reserve. Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Ljubljanica River. Get out of town with these interesting Ljubljana side-trips: Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan), Portorož Beach (in Portorož) and Predjama Castle (in Postojna). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle, take in the views from Dragon Bridge, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Traveling by car from Velenje to Ljubljana takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.