8 days in Ljubljana, Bohinjsko Jezero & Bled 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 1st (Sat): snap pictures at Triple Bridge, then take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and finally see the interesting displays at House of Illusions. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the fascinating underground world of Cross Cave, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. In April in Ljubljana, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Bohinjsko Jezero.

The mirror-like waters of the largest glacial lake in Slovenia make Bohinjsko Jezero one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

On the 3rd (Mon), take in the dramatic scenery at Savica Waterfall, take in the dramatic scenery at Mostnica Gorge, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St John the Baptist, and finally explore the activities along Lake Bohinj.

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Drive from Ljubljana to Bohinjsko Jezero in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Ljubljana in April, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Bohinjsko Jezero: temperatures range from 16°C by day to 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Bled.

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

Step out of the city life by going to Royal Bled Golf Course and Peričnik Falls. Discover out-of-the-way places like Room Escape Games and Museum of Apiculture. Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Martuljek Waterfalls (in Gozd Martuljek) and Kranjska Gora (Liznjekova house & Zelenci Nature Reserve). And it doesn't end there: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, surround yourself with nature on Great Emerald Adventure, duck into Galerija Mikame, and step off the mainland to explore Bled Island.

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Bled is just a stone's throw from Bohinjsko Jezero. In April in Bled, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 5°C at night.