4 days in Slovenia Itinerary

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Kranjska Gora
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Tolmin
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Cerkno
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Piran
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Kočevje
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Novo Mesto
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Radenci
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Kranjska Gora

A trip to Kranjska Gora takes visitors to an area that represents a border point between Austria, Italy, and Slovenia.
Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Zelenci Nature Reserve, look for all kinds of wild species at Vršič Pass, and then explore the activities along Lake Jasna.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kranjska Gora trip builder website.

Ljubljana to Kranjska Gora is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can go by car to Tolmin.
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Parks · Nature · Wildlife
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Tolmin — 1 night

At the picturesque confluence of two rivers, Tolmin offers quick access to a range of exciting outdoor activities.
For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Tolmin trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Kranjska Gora to Tolmin in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Kranjska Gora in December; daily highs in Tolmin reach 13°C and lows reach 3°C. You'll set off for Cerkno on the 1st (Sun).
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Outdoors · Tours · Adventure · Parks
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Cerkno

A small but important cultural center, Cerkno offers different types of activities throughout the year.
Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): pause for some photo ops at Franja Partisan Hospital and then steep yourself in history at Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Cerkno day trip app.

You can drive from Tolmin to Cerkno in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Tolmin in January: high temperatures in Cerkno hover around 4°C and lows are around -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car to Piran.
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Piran — 1 night

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.
Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): explore the engaging exhibits at Magical World of Shells Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church, and then make a trip to Tartini Square.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Piran trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Cerkno to Piran in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Cerkno in January, with highs in Piran at 11°C and lows at 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Kočevje.
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Kočevje — 1 night

Together with the Krokar primeval forest, which is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Kočevje Region makes for a truly mystical forest landscape.
To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Kočevje driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Piran to Kočevje takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Piran in January, plan for a bit warmer nights in Kočevje, with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Novo Mesto.
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Novo Mesto

Novo Mesto is the city on a bend of the Krka River in the City Municipality of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia, close to the border with Croatia. To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Novo Mesto online attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Kočevje to Novo Mesto takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, Novo Mesto is little chillier than Kočevje - with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. On the 3rd (Tue), you're off to Radenci.
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Radenci

Radenci is a town on the right bank of the Mura River in the Mura Statistical Region of northeastern Slovenia. For maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Radenci sightseeing planning app.

Getting from Novo Mesto to Radenci by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. In January in Radenci, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -3°C at night. You will leave for home on the 3rd (Tue).
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Slovenia travel guide

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Castles · Bodies of Water · Caves
Sunny Side of the Alps
From snowcapped Alpine peaks to sandy Adriatic beaches, a trip to Slovenia is like taking several vacations at once. Whatever the season, the country offers enticing natural attractions, all close at hand, including thick forests, scenic valleys, cave systems, waterfalls, lakes, and the Adriatic coast. For those seeking an active holiday, you'll fine an abundance of ski slopes, trails to hike, roads to bike, and rocks to climb. Pay a visit to some of Slovenia's spa resorts and take advantage of the fresh mountain air and thermal waters. Various castles, churches, and historical towns--many of which are fully preserved--tell stories of the country's past. In Slovenia's major cities, admire the architecture, explore the local arts, visit museums, and chat with the locals over a cup of coffee. Slovenian cuisine offers a blend of Alpine and Mediterranean tastes and is definitely worth trying, along with the country's wines.
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Prekmurje Region travel guide

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Spas · Observation Decks · Castles