9 days in Koper & Bohinjsko Jezero Itinerary

Museum-lovers will appreciate Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum and Koper Regional Museum. Popular historic sites such as Church of St. Francis of Assisi and Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower are in your itinerary. Step out of Koper with an excursion to Divača Cave in Divača--about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Muda Gate, explore the historical opulence of Socerb Castle, Head underground at Škocjan Caves, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Koper online itinerary planner.

Kansas City, USA to Koper is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in September, and nighttime lows around 58°F. On the 2nd (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Bohinjsko Jezero.

Church of St John the Baptist and Ukanc Military Cemetery will appeal to history buffs. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Franja Partisan Hospital and Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bohinjsko Jezero: Davča Ethnographic Museum (in Železniki), Tolmin Gorge (in Tolmin) and Outdoor Museum Kolovrat (muzej na prostem) (in Volče). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Museum of Alpine Dairy Farming, hike along Golden Horn Fairyland, get engrossed in the history at Oplen House Museum, and relax and rejuvenate at Aquapark & Wellness - Vodni Park Bohinj.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Bohinjsko Jezero trip planner.

Traveling by car from Koper to Bohinjsko Jezero takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, Bohinjsko Jezero is slightly colder than Koper - with highs of 57°F and lows of 42°F. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.