9 days in Ljubljana & Bled Area Itinerary

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ljubljana: Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan) and Postojna (Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle). Next up on the itinerary: visit Ljubljana Old Town, walk around Tivoli Park, step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle, and take in the views from Triple Bridge.

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Helsinki, Finland to Ljubljana is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Helsinki in June: highs in Ljubljana hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Bled.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bled: St Mary of the Assumption church (in Kobarid), Bohinjsko Jezero (Vogel, Lake Bohinj, &more) and Soča Valley (in Bovec). Spend the 23rd (Fri) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Bled takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in June, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.