9 days in Kranj & Bled Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Velika Planina and Šum Waterfall. Explore hidden gems such as Logar Valley Landscape Park and Krvavec. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kranj: Franja Partisan Hospital (in Cerkno) and RockVelo (in Dobravlje). The adventure continues: ponder the design of Plečnik's Arcade & Fountain, take in the views from Capuchin Bridge, and take in the awesome beauty at Šmarjetna Mountain.

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Barcelona, Spain to Kranj is an approximately 15.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Barcelona in August, Kranj is little chillier at night with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can drive to Bled.

On the 13th (Sun), take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, then take some stellar pictures from Ojstrica, then admire the striking features of Bled Island, and finally get great views at Mala Osojnica. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the views at Zgornjesavska Valley, then identify plant and animal life at Zelenci Nature Reserve, then contemplate the waterfront views at Source of the Soča River, and finally admire the sheer force of Peričnik Falls.

To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Bled journey planner.

Bled is just a stone's throw from Kranj. August in Bled sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Bled.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mostnica Gorge and Wine Tasting Bled. Get outdoors at Zipline and Parasailing & Paragliding. When in Bled, make a side trip to see Church of St John the Baptist in Bohinjsko Jezero, approximately Bohinjsko Jezero away. See some other sides of Bled: play a few rounds at Royal Bled Golf Course, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, explore the fascinating underground world of Pokljuka Gorge, and step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Bled tour planner.

Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.