Slovenian Winter Weekend Itinerary

Nature and the weather can be unpredictable, so your flexibility is important. This itinerary provides an example of the types of swims we would complete, the itinerary will be based on the weather conditions and your ability. Transfers from Ljubljana airport are included in your trip price to ensure we can make the most of this short break.

Slovenian Winter Weekend Itinerary

FRIDAY

Arrival

Most flights land late on Friday. When you land, we will pick you up from Ljubljana airport and take you to the hotel (45 min transfer). At the hotel, there will be a chance to meet your guides and settle into your accommodation, ready for a jam-packed weekend. If your flight arrives earlier – please just let us know and we will ensure someone can collect you and deliver you to the hotel. We may be able to organise additional activities if you wish (such as an introduction to cross country skiing) or you are welcome to relax and make use of the hotel’s facilities.

SATURDAY

Bracing dips

This morning we will meet for breakfast and a safety briefing, following which we will head down to Lake Bohinj for a life affirming winter dip! After a sauna and a chance to warm up, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and a winter swimming seminar. In the afternoon, we will robe up and venture out on a short walk to the stunning Sava River, where we will plunge into our second dip of the day. Later that evening, enjoy a warming meal at Hotel Bohinj’s restaurant, before stepping outside to admire the starry, starry night sky – quite a sight.

SUNDAY

Lake Bled

For those who are keen, we will offer a pre-breakfast wake up dip in Bohinj. Then, after breakfast we will take a trip to Lake Bled – home of the recent International Winter Swimming World Championships! Warm up with some famous Blejska cheese cake and a cup of proper espresso. This afternoon we take you to a heated pool for (optional) swim stroke analysis and feedback from our swim guides on how to improve your swim stroke back at home. We will then take you back to the hotel, with time to enjoy the facilities before meeting for dinner and a stroke technique seminar.

MONDAY

Ljubljana sights

This morning we will take you further up Bohinj for a spectacular swim nearer the source of the lake… think chilly! Following which, we will warm up at the hotel and put suitcases in the van ready to head to Ljubljana for lunch and a wander round the city before returning to the airport for flights back home.

We advise booking a later evening flight (5pm +) to make the most of your last day. SwimQuest can advise on additional nights’ accommodation should you wish to extend your stay.