Vintgar Gorge, Slovenia

Vintgar Gorge

Wooden walkways along a bright green river in a narrow gorge near Bled.

  • Apr–Nov
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Vintgar Gorge

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the wooden walkways through the gorge early, before the crowds; it's a one-way route.
  2. AfternoonContinue to the Šum waterfall at the end, then walk back over the hill past St. Catherine's church.
  3. EveningReturn to Bled for dinner by the lake.

Day 2

Visit Lake Bohinj and the Savica waterfall.

What to eat

Kremšnita, Bled's famous cream cake.

Local tips

Make the most of Vintgar Gorge

Beat the crowds

Busy from late morning in summer. Book an early time slot online.

Best photo spot

The wooden walkways above the bright green river, and the Šum waterfall at the end.

Getting there

A shuttle bus runs from Bled in summer. It's also a pleasant walk of about an hour.

Don't miss nearby

Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj.

Good to know

The walk through the gorge is one-way only and takes about an hour. Online booking is required in season.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Vintgar Gorge

Getting there

  • Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)35 km away
  • Ljubljana Airport (LJU)35 km away
  • Ljubljana50 km away
  • Trieste85 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Nov
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySlovenia

Questions

Vintgar Gorge: good to know

Is Vintgar Gorge worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Wooden walkways along a bright green river in a narrow gorge near Bled.

How many days do you need in Vintgar Gorge?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Vintgar Gorge?

The best time to visit is Apr to Nov. Busy from late morning in summer. Book an early time slot online.

How do you get to Vintgar Gorge?

The nearest airport is Klagenfurt Airport (KLU), about 35 km away. A shuttle bus runs from Bled in summer. It's also a pleasant walk of about an hour.

What is there to see near Vintgar Gorge?

Nearby hidden places include Lake Bled (3.6 km), Ljubljana (49 km) and Postojna Cave (68 km).

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