Vintgar Gorge

€15Entry

Children up to 15 €5, dogs €3

April–OctoberOpen

Closed in winter

no carsAccess

Car park P1, shuttle every 7 minutes

Vintgar Gorge: a one-way trail with an entry time

If you arrive without a ticket, you wait, and there are none at the entrance itself.

Vintgar Gorge (Soteska Vintgar) is 1.6 km (1 mi) long and lies on the eastern edge of Triglav National Park, 4 km (2.5 mi) from Bled. Boardwalks, bridges and galleries lead above the Radovna to the Šum waterfall; you return along a themed trail. No more than 245 people may be in the gorge at the same time.

The combined ticket costs €15 for adults and is valid for a fixed entry slot. It includes entry (€10), the return along the themed trail and green access with parking and shuttle bus. It is sold only online or at the official car park P1 Vintgar Lip; the visitor centre at the gorge does not sell tickets.

The trail through the gorge runs in one direction only. After about 45 minutes you reach the Šum waterfall, then return along the Path of King Triglav: 5.7 km (3.5 mi) and 80 steps in total, so allow at least three hours. Helmets are compulsory in the gorge; you get one at the visitor centre.

Triglav National Park profile

In numbers

Gorge length: 1.6 km (1 mi)
Full loop: 5.7 km (3.5 mi)
Time needed: at least 3 hours
In the gorge at once: 245 max.
Adult entry: €15
Children up to 15: €5
Water temperature: about 10.5 °C (50.9 °F)
Plant species: over 600
Opened: 28 August 1893
Car park: P1 Vintgar Lip, 4 hours included

01 · Plan

Tickets & prices

No car goes to the gorge, but a shuttle runs every seven minutes.

How to get there: car park P1, shuttle and train

No car goes to the gorge, but a shuttle runs every seven minutes.

By car only as far as P1

You cannot drive to the gorge itself. The official car park is P1 Vintgar Lip; from there the Vintgar shuttle runs to the visitor centre about every seven minutes. Other car parks nearby are not official and cost extra.

Arrive 40 minutes before your slot

The operator asks you to be at the car park at least 40 minutes before your booked entry time so that the shuttle gets you there in time. Up to four hours of parking is included in the ticket.

From Bled by shuttle or on foot

From Bled bus station next to Hotel Bled Rose, the shuttle runs every 15 minutes, with a change at P1. On foot it is about 4 km (2.5 mi) and around 50 minutes, signposted via Podhom.

By train to Podhom

The nearest station is Podhom on the Jesenice–Nova Gorica line, also reachable from Bled Jezero. From there you walk to the visitor centre.

Bikes and motorbikes right to the gorge

Bicycles and motorcycles are the only vehicles allowed to park directly at the visitor centre.

Price list

checked 21 Sep 2026

Tickets & entrance fees

One combined ticket with an entry slot, and no tickets at the gorge.

Vintgar combined ticket, as of 21 Sep 2026
Ticket	Price
Adults, students, seniors	€15.00
Children up to 15	€5.00
Dogs	€3.00
Guided tour, adults (incl. entry)	€25.00
Guided tour, children (incl. entry)	€15.00

Included in the combined ticket: entry €10, themed return trail €2.50, parking and shuttle €2.50. Vintgar: price list ↗

Tickets only online or at P1

You cannot buy tickets at the visitor centre. They are sold online or at car park P1 Vintgar Lip; if you arrive there without one, you wait for the next free slot.

What the ticket includes

The €15 is made up of entry (€10), the themed return trail (€2.50) and green access with parking and shuttle (€2.50). For children, the two extras are free.

Vintgar: individual visit ↗

Dogs need a ticket too

Dogs cost €3, must stay on a lead in the gorge and wear a muzzle on the shuttle.

Guided tours in the afternoon

A guided tour runs daily: at 16:00 from 1 June to 20 September, otherwise at 15:00. It costs €25 for adults and €15 for children, including entry and transport.

Opening hours & best time to visit

Open from April to October, closed in winter.

April to October

April and May 9:00–16:00, 1 June to 5 July 8:00–17:00, 6 July to 30 August 8:00–18:00, 31 August to 20 September 8:00–16:00, then until the end of the season 9:00–15:00.

Vintgar: opening hours ↗

Closed in winter

The gorge is closed from November to March for safety reasons.

When it is quiet

It is quietest in April and May and in late September and October. In summer most visitors come between 9:00 and 12:00; early morning or late afternoon is emptier.

Open in the rain

The gorge stays open in the rain; the boardwalks are then slippery.

02 · On site

Hikes & routes: the gorge trail and the way back

Boardwalks, a waterfall and a return route with a view.

Vintgar: individual visit ↗

„No more than 245 people may be in the gorge at the same time, hence the time slot.“
The Radovna in Vintgar Gorge, on the eastern edge of Triglav National Park.

Hikes & routes: the gorge trail and the way back

Boardwalks, a waterfall and a return route with a view.

The trail through the gorge

From the visitor centre, boardwalks and bridges anchored in the living rock lead to the Šum waterfall. About 45 minutes, one-way only.

Back along the Path of King Triglav

After the waterfall, the 4.1 km (2.5 mi) themed return trail leads back over Hom hill, with views of Bled. An audio guide on your smartphone tells the story at each stop.

Food in three places

A bistro at the visitor centre, a stand above the Šum waterfall and the Jurček bistro at St Catherine's Church at the start of the return route.

Vintgar: about the gorge ↗

Who discovered the gorge

Until 1891 the gorge was inaccessible. In a dry winter the water level dropped far enough for the mayor of Gorje, Jakob Žumer, and the photographer Benedikt Lergetporer to get in. The trail opened on 28 August 1893.

A gorge from the Ice Age

The Bohinj glacier once dammed the Radovna into a lake; the river then broke through the limestone and cut the gorge. Its walls are 50 to 100 m (164 to 328 ft) high.

Triglavski narodni park: Vintgar Gorge ↗

Photos of the place

The Šum waterfall at the end of Vintgar Gorge in Triglav National Park, with a clear turquoise pool in front — Photo: Mihael Grmek ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Rapids in Vintgar Gorge in Triglav National Park, beneath a wooden boardwalk between mossy rock walls — Photo: Zairon ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Wooden bridge over foaming water in the narrow Vintgar Gorge in Triglav National Park — Photo: Zairon ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

View through Vintgar Gorge in Triglav National Park: boardwalks on both rock walls, the Radovna in between — Photo: Zairon ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

White water in Vintgar Gorge in Triglav National Park between pale boulders, with a boardwalk along the wall above — Photo: Zairon ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Guided on site

The operator sells gorge tickets itself, online or at car park P1. Through our partner you can book two tours from Bled that already include the timed ticket: by e-bike, or with a shuttle and a tasting.

E-bike & gorge · offer via GetYourGuide

From Bled: self-guided e-bike tour to Vintgar Gorge

Four hours from Bled on your own: by e-bike to the gorge, on foot through it and back to the bike on the loop trail. The ticket with a fixed entry time is included.

4 hours
Self-guided
Vintgar ticket included
Starts in Bled

Start At the provider's office in the centre of Bled, starting at 9:00 or 14:30.

View offer ↗Ad · partner link · checked 21 Sep 2026

Included are e-bike, lock and the timed ticket for the gorge; guide, GPS and food are not. According to the provider, if you arrive late for your entry slot you will be turned away without a refund. Minimum height for the bike is 1.50 m (4.9 ft). Provider's product photo · GetYourGuide

Gorge & tasting · offer via GetYourGuide

From Bled: self-guided Vintgar Gorge trip with local tasting

Three hours from Bled: shuttle to the gorge, the walk through it at your own pace to the Šum waterfall, then štruklji and a glass of beer or apple juice in an open barn.

3 hours
Gorge ticket included
Shuttle from Bled
English-speaking driver

Start In front of the Kavarna Midva café in Bled.

View offer ↗Ad · partner link · checked 21 Sep 2026

Included are the return shuttle, the gorge ticket and the tasting. A guided walk through the gorge is not included; you go on your own. Cancellation up to two days before; pets are not allowed. Provider's product photo · GetYourGuide

Ad · we may earn a commission if you book through this partner link. Offer details checked 21 Sep 2026. See official prices.

03 · Nearby

Onward from here

Vintgar Gorge is part of Triglav National Park, Slovenia's only national park. The park itself has no entry fee; the park profile lists which sights charge.

Show on mapTriglav National Park map · 3D terrain

Map

Vintgar Gorge on the terrain map

Five points, each verified against an OpenStreetMap object. All points are on the Triglav National Park map, with details and photos.

Nearby

Other popular destinations in the same national park.

Park guide

Triglav National Park

Vintgar Gorge is part of Triglav National Park, Slovenia's only national park. The park itself has no entry fee; the park profile lists which sights charge.

Photo: Levente Koltai ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗

Also in Triglav · about 22 km away

Lake Bohinj

A glacial lake without a hotel shoreline: electric boats, two swimming areas and a waterfall that comes out of the rock face.

Photo: Aleš Krivec ↗ · CC0 ↗

A waterfall drops into the turquoise Soča between pale, water-worn rock walls of the Great Soča Gorge in Triglav National Park

Also in Triglav · about 28 km away

Soča Valley

The emerald river rises as a karst spring in the Trenta, and only its upper valley belongs to the national park.

Photo: Bojan Marušič ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Field book 01Rules Field book 02Frequently asked questions Field book 03Sources and last checked

Field book · Vintgar Gorge

checked 21 Sep 2026

01Rules

Rules that are stricter in the gorge than elsewhere.

Helmets are compulsory

You must wear a helmet from the visitor centre to the Šum waterfall, because of possible rockfall despite protective nets. You get a fresh cap to wear under it.

Vintgar: about the gorge ↗

Not for pushchairs and toddlers

Pushchairs and wheelchairs cannot get through. The operator advises against bringing children under three: boardwalks, steps and narrow spots above the river.

No swimming

Swimming is prohibited in the gorge and at the Šum waterfall, as are fishing and climbing over railings. The Radovna is around 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) all year.

No drones

Drones may not be flown in Triglav National Park without a permit; this also applies in the gorge.

Dress for the weather

It is always cooler in the gorge than outside. The operator recommends sturdy, non-slip shoes and a rain jacket.

02Vintgar Gorge: frequently asked questions

Short answers, with sources.

How much is entry to Vintgar Gorge?

€15 for adults, €5 for children up to 15 and €3 for dogs. The price covers entry, the themed return trail, parking and the shuttle.

Can you buy Vintgar Gorge tickets at the entrance?

No. Tickets are sold only online or at car park P1 Vintgar Lip. Online you secure the slot you want; on site you wait for the next free one.

How long does it take to walk through Vintgar Gorge?

About 45 minutes through the gorge itself; for the whole visit allow at least three hours, including the 4.1 km (2.5 mi) return trail, 5.7 km (3.5 mi) in total. Add travel time and the shuttle.

Can you drive to Vintgar Gorge?

No, only as far as car park P1 Vintgar Lip. From there the shuttle runs about every seven minutes. Only bicycles and motorcycles may park directly at the visitor centre.

Is Vintgar Gorge open in winter?

No. It is open from April to October; in winter the gorge stays closed for safety reasons.

Can you swim in Vintgar Gorge?

No. Swimming is prohibited throughout the gorge and at the Šum waterfall. The operator points to the swimming areas at Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj.

Can you walk from Bled to Vintgar Gorge?

Yes. It is about 4 km (2.5 mi) and around 50 minutes on foot, signposted via Podhom. Alternatively, a shuttle runs every 15 minutes from Bled bus station next to Hotel Bled Rose, with a change at P1.

Is there a free shuttle to Vintgar Gorge?

Not as a separate free service: the shuttle from car park P1 is part of the €15 combined ticket, which includes €2.50 for parking and shuttle. For children this share is free.