9 days in Soča Valley & Bohinj Itinerary

In the north-west part of Slovenia, Bovec sits in an area known for its rich and colorful culture and history.

Get a sense of the local culture at Kobarid Museum and Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit. Escape the urban bustle at Zipline and Virje Waterfall. Venture out of the city with trips to Tolmin (Tolmin Castle, Tolmin Gorge, &more). There's lots more to do: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, admire the sheer force of Boka Waterfall, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and trek along Koseč Gorges.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Bovec trip planner.

Milan, Italy to Bovec is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and car. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Milan in August, with highs in Bovec at 28°C and lows at 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to drive to Bohinjsko Jezero.

The mirror-like waters of the largest glacial lake in Slovenia make Bohinjsko Jezero one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

Get some cultural insight at Church of St John the Baptist and Ukanc Military Cemetery. Step out of the city life by going to Lake Bohinj and Parasailing & Paragliding. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Savica Waterfall, indulge in some personalized pampering at Aquapark & Wellness - Vodni Park Bohinj, fly down the slopes at Vogel, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Bohinjsko Jezero road trip planning tool.

Drive from Bovec to Bohinjsko Jezero in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Bohinjsko Jezero sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car back home.