The ultimate road trip in Western Balkan

Home - Ljubljana - Gorenskja Region - Goriska Region - Istria - Kvarner Region - Dalmatian Coast - Hercegovina Region - Sarajevo - Republika Srpska - Central Croatia - Zagreb

Here you'll get an overview of the itinerary. Remember, this road trip is only a route suggestion. If you'd like to visit destinations other than those above you can always change the itinerary. The adventure is entirely up to you!

Find your seat in the train, get the playlist going in your headphones and lean back while the beautiful nature passes by as you cruise down through Europe. Absorb the impressions from the intense forests, the rugged mountains and the charming small villages, completely hidden from the masses. Interrail is the perfect way to start this adventure where slow travel is the key. Lit, we know!

We've chosen to add an Interrail pass valid for 5 travel days during 1 month to this itinerary, but if you want to boost your eurotrip with even more interrailing, go for it! This trip is all about freedom!

Spectacular alpine scenery with a rich history makes Gorenjska region the most acclaimed and visited region in Slovenia. It has the most attractive mountains, including Kravanke, Kamnik-Sanvinj Alps and Julian Alps, and most importantly Triglav National Park, the only national park of Slovenia. Don't miss out on visiting the beautiful waterfalls Kozjak and Peričnik. Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled, with its legendary island in the middle of the lake, are also two musts in this leg of the journey.

This part of the road trip is a highlight for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Hiking, climbing, cycling, swimming, skiing are just a few cool activities. If you're into culture, check out Škofja Loka's medieval town, Kranj in the center of Gorenjska and Radovljica's ancient town center.

In Goriška you'll face breathtaking natural wonders and shocking memories of the most atrocious battles of World War I. When here you should hit the roads to Soča Valley, a must-visit place. Numerous water sports are available here, from kayaking and canoeing to rafting and canyoning. Visitors can also experience the valley with parachutes, hang-gliders, and mountain bikes.

Holler, all wine lovers out there! Picturesque Goriška Brda is a winegrowing area that produces some of Slovenia's finest wines. The eastern Vipava valley is also a beautiful area of vineyards surrounded by rugged hills, where paragliders and skydivers from all over the world come to spread their wings. Besides wine, the outstanding Italian influenced cuisine is one of the main attractions in Goriška. Don't miss out on žlikrofi, traditional Slovenian dumpling.

It's time to cross the borders to Croatia! The region Istria is the heart-shaped 3600 km2 peninsula in the country's northwest corner, just below western Slovenia. The region attracts food and culture enthusiasts from all over the world, and this is especially the case in Istria’s hilltop villages, rural hotels, and farmhouse restaurants.

The indented coastline of Istria is enormously popular among sun-seekers. Though a vast amount of hotel complexes line much of the Istria coast, the rocky beaches aren't Croatia’s best. However, the facilities are wide-ranging, the sea is clean and secluded spots are still plentiful.

When in Istria you have to try the daily caught fresh raw fish specialties, the '"Meditternian Sashimi" or any other fresh seafood.

Croatias coastline is nearly 2000 km long and has 1200 islands. Basically this whole area is open to all, meaning it's a pure island-hopping heaven. Verdant islands, bare karst-rock islands, naturist islands, islands with cocktail bars attracting the VIP set, islands for windsurfers and islands for sculptors. In Croatia you'll find an island suitable for all.

When in northern Croatia, go visit the island of Cres. Here are some 100 km of marked sand and walking tracks perfect for all nature lovers. If you're pumped for scuba diving, kayaking, climbing, or watersports in general, go to Krk.

Mythical caves and mysterious islands. Croatia is much more than a Game of Thrones set. It’s no secret that summers on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia offer clear blue waters for swimming and snorkeling, stunning sunsets, medieval architecture, and prized beaches.

Surrounded by five national and two nature parks, the Zadar area on the Dalmatian Coast occupies the central part of the Croatian coast known for its diversity of activities. Go olive picking, help farmers in cheese production or find out first-hand how prosciutto is dried.

In the southernmost county of Dalmatia, Dubrovnik region, there are many hidden places of variosity and adventure, rich in culture, history, nature and gastronomy.

It's time for the Bosnia–Herzegovina leg of the road trips! The Hercegovina region's cultural heritage, coupled with the impressive natural beauty of the greatest freshwater springs, crystal-clear rivers, and endemic flora and fauna makes it a very diverse region to visit.

The areas around Jablanica, Prozor and Konjic have dense green forests and beautiful serene lakes. A warm Mediterranean climate dominates most of Herzegovina, creating a very different bio-system than that of Bosnia's central and northern regions. Figs, pomegranates, grapes, kiwis, rosehip, and mandarins all grow in this sunny region. Many of the finest wines in southern Europe are actually produced in the small vineyards of western and southern Herzegovina.

The cultural, natural, and historical heritage is certainly amongst the most fascinating in all of the Balkans, for it is here that the great eastern and western powers met and left their influences in this largely unknown corner of the world.

Sarajevo and Central Bosnia region is tucked into one of the most mountainous areas of Bosnia–Herzegovina, lending to its isolation yet creating a warm, welcoming feeling in the small communities in and around the capital Sarajevo.

Republic of Srpska is one of the newest and most exciting tourist destinations in Southeast Europe. If you want to spend some time in the mountains, there is one of the most beautiful mountains in Europe Olympic mountain Jahorina.

Banjaluka is the biggest city in Republic of Srpska and because of many green surfaces such as parks and alleys, Banja Luka is also called the city of young people and sports.

It's once again time to say hi to Croatia. While Zagreb is the most populous city in the country and attracts the most visitors with its wealth of historic sights, cultural landmarks, and majestic medieval old town, it is well worth venturing further afield, as Central Croatia has much more to offer.

Attracting substantially fewer visitors than Zagreb are the regions smaller picturesque old towns like Sisak, as well as crumbling fortresses and age-old churches. Sisak is not only a cozy town, but it's also an attractive musical centre as evidenced by one of the best Jazz clubs in this part of Europe where the most important jazz, blues and swing musicians perform.

Consequently, the Central Croatia region offer a more authentic look at local life in Croatia, away from all the crowds.

After your stay in Zagreb it's time to head back home. Drive the campervan back to Slovenia and drop it off, and use your Interrail pass for the trip back home. However, this is of course only a suggestion. If you're not ready to go home just yet, let your imagination flow and create your own sequel to this legendary road trip.