9 days in Kranj & Bled Itinerary

The capital of Slovenia's Alps, Kranj allows you to stand with one foot in the nature and another in a town that's both a cultural center and a base for outdoor activities.

Take a break from the city and head to Velika Planina and Logar Valley Landscape Park. Explore hidden gems such as RockVelo and Šum Waterfall. Step out of Kranj with an excursion to Franja Partisan Hospital in Cerkno--about 56 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: fly down the slopes at Krvavec, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Šmarjetna Mountain, take in the views from Capuchin Bridge, and ponder the design of Plečnik's Arcade & Fountain.

For other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Kranj driving holiday site.

Barcelona, Spain to Kranj is an approximately 15.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Barcelona in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Kranj, with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Bled.

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

On the 13th (Sun), take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, then take some stellar pictures from Ojstrica, then admire the striking features of Bled Island, and finally get great views at Mala Osojnica. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the views at Zgornjesavska Valley, then identify plant and animal life at Zelenci Nature Reserve, then contemplate the waterfront views at Source of the Soča River, and finally admire the sheer force of Peričnik Falls.

To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Bled journey planner.

Bled is just a stone's throw from Kranj. August in Bled sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Bled.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mostnica Gorge and Pokljuka Gorge. Get outdoors at Parasailing & Paragliding and Royal Bled Golf Course. When in Bled, make a side trip to see Church of St John the Baptist in Bohinjsko Jezero, approximately Bohinjsko Jezero away. Enjoy Bled some more: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle, and indulge your taste buds at Wine Tasting Bled.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Bled trip planner.

Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can fly back home.