8 days in Ljubljana & Bohinjska Bistrica Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): snap pictures at Capuchin Bridge, then Head underground at Postojna Cave, then wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, and finally snap pictures at Triple Bridge.

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London, UK to Ljubljana is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. When traveling from London in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Ljubljana: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Bohinjska Bistrica.

Bohinjska Bistrica occupies a scenic spot at the foothills of the Julian Alps, near the picturesque Lake Bohinj.

On the 8th (Tue), admire the sheer force of Mostnica Gorge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: indulge in some personalized pampering at Aquapark & Wellness - Vodni Park Bohinj, then take in the dramatic scenery at Savica Waterfall, and then explore the activities along Lake Bohinj.

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Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Bohinjska Bistrica takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Ljubljana.

On the 11th (Fri), snap pictures at Dragon Bridge, walk around Tivoli Park, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Romarska c. Matere Bozje.

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Drive from Bohinjska Bistrica to Ljubljana in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.