Vintgar Gorge
Vintgar Gorge is one of the rapidly growing tourist attractions in Slovenia. It is carved by the River Rodovna, about four (4) kilometres from the popular tourist destination Lake Bled. Slovenia is a country known as the green country of Europe. Every thing about Slovenia is relaxing and Slovenians love the great outdoors as do many Eastern Europeans.
I visited Slovenia for the first time last year December, it prompted me to start the #Take12Trips travel challenge. During my first visit I went as far as Ljubljana and explored only this capital city. I enjoyed my 24hrs in the city so much that I was looking forward to returning during the warmer months.
Imagine my delight when after answering an ad for bloggers to visit Slovenia, I was informed I had been chosen. Because I hadn’t expected to me accepted and offered all expenses paid trip (excluding flights) I hadn’t prepared. I ended up booking days off from work at last-minute and flights two nights before departure. To say I was totally stressed out was an understatement but thankfully the host BigBerry were very welcoming and organised.
Arriving in Slovenia I was pretty tired, I had woken up too early for the airport and stressed about work. It didn’t help that upon arrival, we went straight to Bled Castle then to Vintgar Gorge. The tour of Bled Castle was nice but it was nothing compared to Vintgar Gorge and its spectacular views. Do you ever has those moments where you’re dead tired but seeing something just awakens you? Well whether you do or not, I experienced that the moment I saw Vintgar Gorge.
A little history
Vintgar Gorge was discovered in 1891 Jakob Zumer and friends. It wasnt until a few years later when the Gorge was opened to the public due to tourism in Bled. The Gorge is 1.6 km long carving its way through the vertical rocks of the Hom and Bort hills. The Vintgar gorge has two man-made sights; stone bridge of the Bohinj railway and the dam.
The path through Vintgar gorge leads along the wooden bridges, galleries and rushing river Radovna through the picturesque gorge, which measure 1600m and ends with 26-metre waterfall Šum.
Though I can not give the specifics of how to get there, I know Vintgar Gorge is 4kms from Bled walking. It costs about 4euros per adults and its open from April throughout the summer (not sure about winter). There are tour buses from Bled to Vintgar Gorge so I would avoid most tourist times of 11am till 1pm.
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Leslie Hernandez says
Pictures look amazing!!! what a beautiful place to visit!!!
Anosa says
It sure is amazing
Kara says
The colour of that water is stunning – what a beautiful place to visit
Anosa says
I know right, its amazing
Annie Brooks says
Never been but this looks and sounds amazing. Would love to visit.
Anosa says
It’s an amazing place to visit in Slovenia so go for it if an apportunity presens itself
Kira L Curtis says
This looks and sounds so amazing! I really want to do some travelling soon so this has been added to the list!
Anosa says
I think if you can a chance to visit, go for it
Melissa Zia says
Oh wow what a beautiful place to visit! I need to go on more holidays
Anosa says
It is beautiful and sublime
Stella Kashmoney says
Wow lucky you. So jealous right now. Looks amazing.
Anosa says
Aww thanks Stella
Roxy Crenshaw says
I’ve never even heard of vintgar gorge, but it is stunning. It looks like it was so tranquil and relaxing.
Anosa says
It is all that and more
Christina Pfeiffer says
Slovenia seems to be the flavour of the month at the moment. I can see why though, it’s quite lovely. The scenery here looks so lush.
Anosa says
I know right it’s the green country of Europe, its easy to see why
Tanya Brannan says
Wow! That was so lucky to get chosen! The photographs are amazing, it really is a beautiful place, and I would love to visit there myself. I love being beside water and find it so very calming. Thank you for showing me somewhere new to add to my bucket list! x
Anosa says
I am glad to hear that Tanya and thanks loads
Blair Villanueva says
Wow you are so lucky to be chosen for this familiarization bloggers trip! The place is beautiful, and no wonder this is becoming a hit. Can the tourists enjoy the waters (like to swim?).
Anosa says
Yes tourist could swim at the end of the falls, many people did that
Anosa says
It was breathtaking, we stopped so many times to just enjoy the view them take pictures
J'adore Le Décor says
I’ve never heard of this place before But, Wow! It sounds like it was an amazing trip! And that waterfall… nice.
It may have started out stressful for you, but it seems to have ended well.
Anosa says
It sure did start out stressful but how it ended is what matters isn’t it.
The Side Hustle Stories says
Vintgar Gorge looks stunning! I’ve never been to Slovenia, but after reading this post it is definitely on my list of places to visit!
Anosa says
I am glad ot have encouraged moving this to your bucketlist lol
Sam Bresnahan says
Oh wow this looks so fab! The water looks so clear, would be so awesome to see.
Anosa says
The water was so clear, so fresh and cooling as it was such a hot day when we hiked the Gorge
Laura Dove says
Wow that looks like an amazing place to visit! So picturesque!!
Anosa says
It sure is picturesque
Hannah Heartss ❄️⛄️ says
Wow how beautiful. I would love to go to a waterfall x
Anosa says
I know right. It took me a while to move from there
Le Coin de Mel says
Oh wow, your photos are gorgeous, especially the one of the waterfall. Makes me want to travel!
Anosa says
Thanks so much, you should
mydreamality says
What a stunning place! I must put Slovenia on my travel destination list. x
Anosa says
A must my dear, a must
Rhian Westbury says
That’s awesome that you were picked for the trip, I’d have been stressed so last minute but sounds like great trip x
Anosa says
Sorry to hear you’ve been stressed, I know the feeling big time as I am experiencing it too
Stephanie Merry says
Oh wow this looks amazing! I’ve never been to Slovenia but would love to go x
Anosa says
It’s a beautiful place definitely
everythingcurvyandchic says
omg that water looks amazing
Anosa says
It was
Tara | C&CO. says
You always visit the coolest places, I wanna go too!
Anosa says
Hahaha thanks Tara, I seem to do don’t I
Briana Marie says
So beautiful! I can’t wait to take a vacation!
Anosa says
I know the feeling and yes its stunning
Julie Wright says
Slovenia is absolutely beautiful,have you visited their famous caves? great photos and as always a very informative post.
Have you been to Malmo Sweden, I am waiting for you to go there so I can see if I want to visit!!:P
Anosa says
Hahaha, not yet been to the caves, I missed out on that but definitely going back for them.
Not been to Malmo Sweden but adding to my list and then I can go and share my experience
Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says
It looks so beautiful here! Definitely a place that I need to see one day.
Anosa says
And a place I hope you do
Hungry_Healthy_Happy says
This just makes me want to go to Slovenia even more. The scenery is just stunning.
Anosa says
It is too amazing to miss out on
Janine Good says
How beautiful. I was in Lake Bled for my birthday, but that was in the wintertime. I think this would have been so amazing to see while there even in the winter!
Anosa says
I wonder what Lake Bled looks like in winter and the Gorge too
Laura says
OM this is one of the most beautiful scenes I’ve ever seen! I’d love to go here xxx
Anosa says
I know right, I am still taken in
Ayesha Farhad says
I was showing my husband these pictures and he said he’s been here and its an absolutely amazing place! Promised me to take me to slovenia next month! Yay xx
Anosa says
Awww how sweet, hold him to his word as it is such a beautiful place to visit
Valerie CottageMakingMommy says
It looks so pretty. I love it. The last Gorge I visited was in Colorado.
Anosa says
I would love to visit that Gorge too
Home and Horizon says
What a great memory – and a great trip! Your pictures and words make me want to go!
Anosa says
Thanks lovely, it is still fresh on my mind
Kathryn says
I’ve never thought to go to Slovenia but it looks beautiful xx
Anosa says
I didn’t even until one day I just went. It definitely is amazing place
jigsawparenting says
oh wow this place looks amazing what beautiful pictures – Its so tranquil and looks peaceful
Anosa says
It sure is amazing, definitely picturesque
Jayne says
What an absolutely beautiful place.
Would love to visit here, it looks so pretty and tranquil x
Anosa says
You should visit if you ever get a chance
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness what an absolutely stunning place to visit – I don’t think I would ever want to leave. x
Anosa says
I definitely struggled, it took a lot for me to leave
Little Steps says
Looks amazing. Reminds me a bit of the gorge in Devon (can’t remember the name!). Would love to visit Slovenia too. x
Anosa says
I am yet to visit Devon so can not compare lol but its amazing
Lisa Lambert (mumdadplus4) says
The pictures make it look amazing, its not somewhere I have thought of but my partner has mentioned it in the past. Adult trip away I think
Anosa says
The beauty about Slovenia is almost everywhere is child friendly
Paula says
Never been to Slovenia, but this looks so nice that need to put it on my places to go list! Thanks for the tip 🙂
Anosa says
Absolutely Paula, definitely had it to your list
Sheri says
It is very lovely over there, wow, the area you were in was able to allow you to get some very lovely shots!
Anosa says
I know the feeling, it sure was
Amber says
This is so pretty! Everything is so green. Gorgeous area!
Anosa says
Its the green central of Europe 🙂
Melanie Edjourian says
It looks very picturesque there I love the pictures of the water and the various colours they look great.
Anosa says
It is so picturesque, it leaves you relaxed but wanting more too
Sharon aftertheplayground says
The colour of the water is incredible! I have never even considered Slovenia as a destination to visit but it is stunning. I’m going to investigate more!
Anosa says
It sure is stunning and unbelievably gorgeous
Sarah | The Urban Wanderer says
One of my best friends s going to Slovenia on his honeymoon and I have been pinning like crazy since I started looking into it more. The Vintar Gorge sounds just up my street for a nice hike and wander. Your photos make it look really enticing! 😀 x
Anosa says
Awww I am so jealous already, you should so go and visit if you get a chance
LaaLaa says
The water, I love the shades – gorgeous. Looks very tranquil here and that waterfall – gorge xo
Anosa says
It is so tranquil, so enjoyable
Clairejustineo says
Oh wow, it looks amazing here. Beautiful pictures, love how clear the water is! I would love to take a walk around here now with my camera 🙂
Anosa says
It is such an amazing and relaxing place, photo worthy all over