8 days in Šmarje, Kobarid & Kranjska Gora Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): stop by Wine cellar Santomas and then pause for some serene contemplation at Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity.

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Šmarje driving holiday planner.

Zurich, Switzerland to Šmarje is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll set off for Kobarid on the 16th (Tue).

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kobarid: Jewish Cemetery (in Nova Gorica), Predjama Castle (in Postojna) and Kayaking & Canoeing (in Bovec). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Kobarid Museum, make a trip to Italian Charnel House, take in the dramatic scenery at Kozjak Waterfall, and take in the dramatic natural features at Tolmin Gorge.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Kobarid journey site.

You can drive from Šmarje to Kobarid in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C. You'll set off for Kranjska Gora on the 20th (Sat).

On the 20th (Sat), admire the verdant scenery at Zgornjesavska Valley and then explore the activities along Lake Jasna. On the 21st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to The Russian Chapel, identify plant and animal life at Vršič Pass, don't miss a visit to Ajdovska Deklica, then look for all kinds of wild species at Zelenci Nature Reserve, and finally glide through natural beauty at Planica Nordic Centre & Zipline.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Kranjska Gora trip itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Kobarid to Kranjska Gora takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Kranjska Gora are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.