8 days in Kranjska Gora & Maribor Itinerary

A trip to Kranjska Gora takes visitors to an area that represents a border point between Austria, Italy, and Slovenia.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bovec (Kayaking & Canoeing, Ravelnik Open Air Museum, &more), Kobarid (Kobarid Museum & Kozjak Waterfall) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Jasna, identify plant and animal life at Zelenci Nature Reserve, don't miss a visit to The Russian Chapel, and get great views at Three Country Border.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Kranjska Gora trip planner.

Rome, Italy to Kranjska Gora is an approximately 8-hour car ride. Traveling from Rome in August, things will get a bit cooler in Kranjska Gora: highs are around 28°C and lows about 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to drive to Maribor.

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Maribor: Celje Castle (in Celje), Terme Čatež (in Brežice) and Green Gold Beer Fountain (in Žalec). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Old Vine House, make a trip to Main Square, learn about winemaking at Vinag Wine Cellar, and admire the striking features of Vetrinjski dvor.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Maribor planning tool.

Traveling by car from Kranjska Gora to Maribor takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daytime highs in Maribor are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.