5 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.

On the 1st (Sun), get all the information you need at Tourist Information Centre – Kranj House, make a trip to Tunnels Under Old Kranj, step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, then step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mala Osojnica, and finally take some stellar pictures from Straža Bled. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Nicholas, then take in the awesome beauty at Vogel, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Bohinj, and finally browse for gifts or souvenirs at Galerija Mikame.

To find ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Bled travel website.

Milan, Italy to Bled is an approximately 5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Milan in January, expect Bled to be a bit cooler, temps between 4°C and -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Ljubljana.

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

Kids will enjoy Ljubljana Castle and Triple Bridge. Venture out of the city with trips to Postojna (Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle) and Kranj (St. Kancijan Church, Pungert, &more). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, stop by Pekarna Osem, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and snap pictures at Dragon Bridge.

To find more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Ljubljana holiday planner.

Getting from Bled to Ljubljana by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Ljubljana are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.