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GUIDED VISIT Experiences

Get to know the Vintgar Gorge over time with an excellent guide. Book a morning or afternoon guided tour and deepen your experience of the Vintgar Gorge.

Size of the groupUp to 18 people
PetsAllowed

To visit the Vintgar Gorge, hiking shoes and basic physical fitness are necessary.

  • Follow the instructions of your guide, the directions on the signboards and the instructions of the managers of the Vintgar Gorge during the journey.

  • For safety reasons, a helmet is mandatory in the Vintgar Gorge. You receive it at the VINTGAR Visitors Centre.

  • Entry for canine friends is allowed.

Purchase of tickets

THROUGH THE VINTGAR GORGE AND ON ONE OF THE THEMATIC ROUTES WITH A GUIDE

Experience Vintgaring and the Vintgar Gorge accompanied by our local guide. Find out how the Radovna river created and shaped one of the most beautiful gorges in the world, who discovered the Vintgar Gorge and how the lives of the local residents have been intertwined with it for more than 130 years. Hear how man has lived in harmony with nature for thousands of years in this fragile but resilient part of the world.

Secure your place in the group by purchasing online and clicking on a guided tour that includes a special guided tour ticket.

The duration of the entire tour is approximately 3 hours, as the guided tour includes a guided walk through the Vintgar Gorge as well as a guided walk along one of the two themed trails that will take you back to the Vintgar Visitors Centre The decision for the King of Triglav Trail or the River of Trees Trail is made depending on the weather and conditions.

“The best family experience we’ve had on our vacations in Europe.”
Céline F.
France
Through the Vintgar Gorge

Through the Vintgar Gorge

The one-way path through the Vintgar Gorge continues to inspire more than 130 years after its adventurous discovery. From the VINTGAR Entry Center to the Šum Waterfall, the path leads along sturdy wooden bridges anchored in the living rock.

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The River of Trees Trail

Are you interested in the invisible networks of nature, where every smallest creature matters? Then, along the one-way path through the Vintgar Gorge, choose the Path of the River of Trees. During Vintgaring in the Woods, slow down and awaken your senses.

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The King of Triglav Trail

Are you interested in how humans interact with nature in the embrace of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke moutain range? Then, along the one-way path through the Vintgar Gorge, choose the Path of King Triglav. Experience the pulse and life of the villages on Alpine hiking.

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The course of the visit

To make your experience of visiting the Vintgar Gorge as good as possible, we have developed a 5-step visit process.

How to get here

There are several ways to get to Vintgar Gorge – by car or public transport, or even on foot or by bike if you are coming from Bled. Choose the one that suits you best and carefully plan your arrival time.

VINTGAR Visitor Centre

At the entrance to Vintgar Gorge is the VINTGAR Visitor Centre, where you will receive all the information you need for a safe and enjoyable visit. There is also a rest area and an attractive and interesting range of local food and drink on offer.

Pricelist

Prices and ticket sales. Availability is limited so we recommend buying digital tickets online in advance.

Opening times

The Vintgar Gorge is open to visitors between April and October. Check the exact opening hours, as the hours change with the seasons.

Experiences

You can visit the Vintgar Gorge on your own, with the help of an audio guide, or join a guided tour.

Frequently asked questions

We have collected together some of the most frequently asked questions about visiting Vintgar Gorge – and answered them.