Triglav National Park itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Triglav National Park, day by day: Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and the Savica Waterfall first, then Vintgar Gorge and Bled Castle on a second day. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Triglav National Park in 1 day
Day 1
Lake Bled Must see
Alpine lake with a church on its small island and a castle on a cliff, reached by traditional pletna boats.
Lake Bohinj Must see
Slovenia's largest lake, in a quiet glacial valley inside the national park, with swimming, kayaking and the Savica waterfall nearby.
Savica Waterfall
Waterfall of about 78 m above Lake Bohinj, dropping into a narrow gorge, reached by a short climb on steps from the car park.
Triglav National Park in 2 days
Day 1
Vintgar Gorge
Gorge of the Radovna River near Bled, walked on wooden boardwalks and bridges for 1.6 km past rapids and pools.
Lake Bled Must see
Alpine lake with a church on its small island and a castle on a cliff, reached by traditional pletna boats.
Bled Castle
Medieval castle on a cliff above Lake Bled, first mentioned in 1011, with a museum, terraces and wide views over the lake.
Day 2
Lake Bohinj Must see
Slovenia's largest lake, in a quiet glacial valley inside the national park, with swimming, kayaking and the Savica waterfall nearby.
Savica Waterfall
Waterfall of about 78 m above Lake Bohinj, dropping into a narrow gorge, reached by a short climb on steps from the car park.
Watch: Triglav National Park
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Triglav National Park
June to September is the warmest season for swimming and boating at Bled and Bohinj, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. May and late September are quieter and good for the gorge and lakeside walks. Winter brings snow and short days, and Vintgar Gorge closes for the season.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Triglav National Park on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Triglav National Park on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Triglav National Park on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Slovenia from Airalo
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Tips for Triglav National Park
- The Vintgar Gorge walk is open from about April to November and gets crowded in summer; arrive early in the day.
- The Savica Waterfall is a climb of about 20 minutes on steps from the car park above Lake Bohinj; the path can be icy in winter.
- Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj get busy in July and August; arrive early or use the seasonal buses, as car parks fill.
- A flat path of about 6 km runs all the way round Lake Bled, an easy walk of an hour and a half with views of the island and castle.
- Weather changes quickly in the Julian Alps and afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer; start walks early and carry a waterproof layer.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Bled Castle: Gilad Topaz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Bled: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- Lake Bohinj: Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Savica Waterfall: Ekke Vasli, CC BY 2.0
- Vintgar Gorge: Akulatraxas from Hannover, Germany, CC BY 2.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
