Lake Bled Slovenia
Try to begin one of your visits to Slovenia on Lake Bled. Lake Bled with its fairytale-like, picturesque background attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Guide to Lake Bled in Slovenia
The town of Bled is definitely the country’s most in-demand vacation spot, on account of its placid fairytale Lake Bled and its island, a noticeably positioned castle, and the encompassing snow-tipped mountains. The town itself, which happens to be most heavily centered to the east of the lake, is unimpressive, with nothing particular to see; as contrast, the long-lasting lake is among the most country’s single most captured pics of the place.
Regardless of its position, Bled hardly ever feels overwhelmed; however, if you do like a change of schedule and a little solitude, you will find high points of interest in the area. Highlights range from the greatly famous Vintgar Gorge, the less-visited but no less remarkable Pokljuka Plateau, and the impressive Babji Zob Caves.
You should indubitably visit as well the island on that lake, which is the only island in Slovenia. You can get there by a boat called Pletna. On the island is a Christian church where you can ring the bell. When you come back, you can carry on your trip to Bled Castle which is placed on the rocky cliff above the lake. On that spot, you can visit the museum and savor the gorgeous sight of the lake.
[alert-announce]If you would like a boat visit to Bled Island, you can find a few choices. Pletnas (or gondolas – €14/person) leave from three spots: underneath the Hotel Park, close to the Vila Preseren (both 30min to the island) and across from Pension Mlino (15min). Pletnas depart only if completely full – therefore, you might have to stay idle for a while as the pletnar solicits clients – and offer you with only 30 mins on the island before coming back, so you may would rather hire a rowing boat from the Castle Boat House (underneath the castle) or Pension Pletna (€10/hr for a four-person boat).[/alert-announce]
Positioned on a cliff some 140 meters on top of the lake, Bled Castle (8am-8pm daily May-Sept., 8am-6pm daily Oct.-Apr., €9) comes with a picturesque view and a modest exhibition of the past of Bled and the castle itself. The castle was initially described during the early 11th century, and you will find even now some Romanesque traces to be seen around the castle. Offered to a Catholic bishop in 1011, the castle was modified and adjusted over the centuries, along with a large 20th-century restoration.
You can hike to the castle. Alternatively, you can drive up and park your vehicle in the parking area. The steep, somewhat challenging walk is approximately 600 meters and requires about 20 minutes; paths from the promenade are labeled “Grad.”
The Church of the Assumption (9am-7pm daily summer, €6) is on the small island in the middle of the lake. Constructed in the 15th century, the church has been through two earthquakes and following makeovers in the 17th century that created its present Baroque style.
All that is still of the former Gothic church are a wooden sculpture of the Virgin Mary and some frescoes. Even though the church is simple, the bell is its most fabled component, so it’s well worth the go up to make a wish. Take into account that there are near to 100 steps from the boat dock up to the church.
Not far away from Bled is the magnificent Vintgar gorge. If you saw Mostnica in Bohinj, you just pictured the gorge from the upper side. But you can walk inside the gorge where it will look even more appealing. At the ending of the gorge is the Sum Waterfall.
Fans of the outdoors and wintertime sports travel to Bled on holiday and check in self supplying holiday homes. Bled is a stylish mountain holiday resort, and it has a beautiful background as it is built up by the side of Lake Bled. During wintertime, you can experience the rushes of curling and skating and, in the summertime, you may row and swim. It is also workable to rent ski chalets in this area of Slovenia.
The anglers can look forward to excellent fishing chances for carp and trout fishing. Many anglers rent self supplying holiday cottages and enjoy preparing the fish that they have caught over a bottle of wine at nighttime.
Would you like to try a game of golf? Bled is a perfect place to do that.
Bled Golf Course is the oldest and the largest Slovenian golf course. Its roots go back to 1937 and lots of guests declare it to be among the most attractive golf courses in Europe. It attracts amateurs and professionals from all around the world.
The King’s Course at Royal Bled has now reopened after a thorough redevelopment under the direction of Swan Golf Designs. Throughout the two-year undertaking, the course was expanded to 6,653 metres with newly designed and reconstructed greens, tees and bunkers, 10 new water features, state-of-the-art watering system and complete short-game academy and practice range.
Set within the Julian Alps, neighboring Slovenia’s Triglav National Park and within view of the historic castle at Bled, the King’s Course has been brought back to its position as Central Europe’s premier golf location.
The center consists of the 18-hole Championship King’s Course and the 9-hole Lake Course. In the middle of the spectacular mountains and capturing valleys of the Alps, the course provides completely well-kept surfaces, a planned layout and a hard to find chance playing golf in total tranquility. It appeals to golfers from all over Europe.
Don’t visit Slovenia’s Lake Bled without eating this creamy cake
Kremna rezina is one of the most popular Slovenian desserts. It’s made with a golden buttery crispy crust, vanilla cream, whipped cream, and another crispy layer of buttery dough that’s all dusted with a rich layer of sugar icing. You can find it in cafes around the country, but the best kremna rezina is made in one place: Hotel Park in Bled.
A version of the cream cake dates back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 1700s. Bosnia, Poland, and Slovakia all have versions, as well. No one does it quite like Lake Bled, however, and it’s all thanks to a chef at Hotel Park.
Kremna rezina became a symbol of Bled gastronomy in 1953 after chef Ištvan Lukačević moved with his family from Serbia to Slovenia. He became the head of hotel’s patisserie where he started to experiment with an old Vojvodina recipe. After several attempts and variations he landed on the current recipe for kremna rezina (or kremšnita as the locals know it). The dessert rapidly became a draw for people in the surrounding area. In the 1970s, the hotel once made 6,000 in a single day. Today, around 3,000 are sold every day at Park Hotel and 6,000 are shipped to Austria every week. More…
Stroll around the lake
This is a no-brainer. Once you lay your eyes on this gorgeous body of water, you feel like seeing it from every possible angle.
The path around the lake if mostly flat and suitable for all ages. It has a length of 6 kilometers or 4 miles. Therefore, the walk can be done in two to three hours.
Special equipment, other than good walking shoes, is not required. There are plenty of places selling food, drinks, and snacks (you do not have to worry about that). This is more of a relaxed walk with plenty of nice vistas and spots to sit down and rest. More…
Lake Bled hotels
Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec
Ljubljanska cesta 6, 4260 Bled, Slovenia
The Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec is in the heart of Bled, just a few steps from Lake Bled. It offers magnificent views of the lake and the surrounding Alps.
Guests can relax at the Lovec’s spa, featuring an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and saunas. Massages are available upon request.
The Best Western Hotel Lovec is on the edge of the Triglav National Park and the Julian Alps, which makes it an ideal starting point for cycling, hiking and sports climbing. Nearby mountain streams are suitable for canoeing and fishing.
Grand Hotel Toplice – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Cesta Svobode 12, 4260 Bled, Slovenia
The Grand Hotel Toplice is the exclusive place in town, paying homage to Bled’s glory days. Room rates include use of the hotel’s hot-spring pools and outdoor pools and saunas.
Located on the shores of Lake Bled, the elegant Grand Hotel Toplice features panoramic views of the lake and the Alps. The hotel has a boutique wellness center with a thermal pool, saunas and various massage and beauty treatments. Guests can relax at the lake-view terrace.
Hiking and cycling trails can be found all around the Bled Lake. Bled Castle is 0.6 mi away, while The Bled Golf and Country Club is at a distance of 2.5 mi.
The city of Ljubljana is 34 mi away, while Triglav National Park can be reached in 6.2 mi. Ljubljana Airport is at a distance of 22 mi. Free public parking is available on site.
Hotel Triglav
Kolodvorska 33, 4260 Bled, Slovenia
Hotel Triglav Bled is taken away from the hustle and bustle of Bled tourism without being too far out. The wonderful historic house overlooking Lake Bled has a pool, and the food is excellent.
Newly opened in April 2009 after extensive renovations, this 4-star hotel, first opened in 1906, is only 200 m from Lake Bled and in the immediate vicinity of the train station.
Hotel Triglav Bled is located above Bled’s rowing center. The center of Bled is 0.9 mi away. It can be easily reached on foot by walking on the lakeside trail.
The Triglav Bled also has a modern spa center and can organize meetings for up to 70 people, weddings, anniversaries, business lunches and Slovenian culinary workshops.
