8 days in Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Itinerary

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

Get in touch with nature at Triglav National Park and Bled Island. Popular historic sites such as Ljubljana Castle and Cathedral of St. Nicholas are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Postojna (Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle), Vintgar Gorge (in Zgornje Gorje) and Bled (Zipline, St. Martin's Parish Church, &more). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, stop by Piranske Soline, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, and take in the views from Triple Bridge.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Ljubljana road trip planner.

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. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Ljubljana. In September, daily temperatures in Ljubljana can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to drive back home.