9 days in Kranj & Bled Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Velika Planina and Krvavec. Explore hidden gems such as Logar Valley Landscape Park and Franja Partisan Hospital. Step out of Kranj with an excursion to RockVelo in Dobravlje--about 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Šum Waterfall, admire the striking features of Plečnik's Arcade & Fountain, take in the views from Capuchin Bridge, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Šmarjetna Mountain.

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.

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 Wine Tasting Bled. Get outdoors at Zipline and Pokljuka Gorge. When in Bled, make a side trip to see Church of St John the Baptist in Bohinjsko Jezero, approximately Bohinjsko Jezero away. See some other sides of Bled: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, tee off at Royal Bled Golf Course, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For photos and tourist information, use the Bled trip website.

Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.