11 days in Bled & Ljubljana Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Triglav National Park and Mala Osojnica. Get a sense of the local culture at Wine Tasting Bled and Ukanc Military Cemetery. Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Bohinjsko Jezero (Vogel & Lake Bohinj), Lake Jasna (in Kranjska Gora) and Climbing Tours (in Bovec). The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Kozjak Waterfall, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate the long history of Old Town Centre of Radovljica, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Martin's Parish Church.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Bled trip itinerary planning app.

Riga, Latvia to Bled is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Riga in November, you will find days in Bled are a bit warmer (11°C), and nights are about the same (2°C). You will leave for Ljubljana on the 22nd (Tue).

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ptuj Castle and Wine Tours & Tastings. Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Ljubljanica River. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ljubljana: Lent (in Maribor), Ptuj (The Minorite Monastery of Saints Peter and Paul & Prešernova Street) and Idrija (Holy Trinity Church & Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Škofja Loka Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, explore the engaging exhibits at House of Illusions, and stop by Ika.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Ljubljana driving holiday planning app.

Drive from Bled to Ljubljana in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In November, daily temperatures in Ljubljana can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.