One of Slovenia’s most stunning and impressive natural sights, the Vintgar Gorge near Bled, is open to public again today! During winter the gorge is closed, but this year it was closed for maintenance until today (June 23rd).
The entrance fee is €5 for adults, €4 for students and €2,5 for children, which goes to support the maintenance of the walk. The gorge is open every day from 8.00 to 19.00. There is a free parking area available in front of the entrance to the gorge. Be sure to wear good shoes, arrive early, and bring your camera, but, remember to put your camera away at times and LIVE the experience, there’s nothing in the world like seeing something with your own eyes. You will love every minute of this beautiful place! Perhaps wear layers of clothes, as even on a hot summer day it gets cool in spots especially if you get damp from spray.
The gorge was completely impassable until it was discovered in 1891. The gorge’s stunning natural beauty was immediately recognised and work commenced on the construction of a wooden walkway along its 1,600-meter-length. The river is rushing and roaring and the gorge is sometimes narrow, so the construction to secure the trail was not easy but they sure did a wonderful job, opening the gorge to the public on August 26th, 1893. Almost immediately, it began to draw visitors from around Europe and beyond. The gorge was given the name Vintgar, meaning ‘wine garden,’ because of vineyards that once were nearby. Nowadays it leads visitors past rapids and pools (around every corner is a pleasant surprise ranging from roaring rapids to peaceful emerald green pools filled with fish) to the 16 metre-high Sum waterfall at the gorge’s furthest end, which is said to be the highest river waterfall in the country.
Even if you aren’t much of an outdoor enthusiast, Vintgar Gorge is a must when traveling through Slovenia. (photo: Miroslav Asanin)
Vintgar Gorge is about a 1,6 km long and easily accessible with paths and wooden walkways. (photo: Luka Esenko)
At the end of the walk is the Sum waterfall, which is the highest river waterfall in Slovenia. (photo: Dejan Hudoletnjak)
More photos and information about the Vintgar Gorge: All You Need To Know To Visit The Vintgar Gorge, Slovenia