11 days in Bohinjska Bistrica, Ljubljana & Piran Itinerary

Bohinjska Bistrica occupies a scenic spot at the foothills of the Julian Alps, near the picturesque Lake Bohinj.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bohinjska Bistrica: Kobarid (Cheese Museum of Kobarid, Italian Charnel House, &more) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Bohinj, kick your exploration up a notch at Zipline Bohinj, paddle through the water with Sport4fun, and relax and rejuvenate at Aquapark & Wellness - Vodni Park Bohinj.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Bohinjska Bistrica trip site.

Frankfurt, Germany to Bohinjska Bistrica is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. August in Bohinjska Bistrica sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Postojna (Planina Cave, Postojna Cave, &more). Spend the 22nd (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: visit Ljubljana Old Town, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, walk around Tivoli Park, and explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Ljubljana driving holiday planning tool.

Traveling by car from Bohinjska Bistrica to Ljubljana takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. August in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Piran.

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Piran: Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan) and Lipica Stud Farm (in Lipica). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Tartini Square, get curious at Magical World of Shells Museum, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and examine the collection at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum.

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Piran holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Piran takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Ljubljana in August since evenings lows in Piran dip to 20°C. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Wed) before leaving for home.