Bled 

Bled is by far the country’s most popular destination. Thanks to its placid fairytale lake and island, this small town is the top choice for travelers who want to spend relaxing holidays in Slovenia. The castle is perched 120 meters on a craggy bluff on the northern shore. The first trace of human settlement dates from the Stone Age. Bled today is a modern resort with many hotels, private apartments, car parks and various local and foreign culinary delights. It is especially renowned for the delicious “kremsnita”, a local sweet. Bled is also famous as a rowing and boat race center. It is the starting point for numerous trips and walks into the beautiful areas surrounding Bled, such as the Pokljuka Gorge, Vintgar, the waterfall under Iglica, Pokljuka plateaux, and Triglav National Park. There is a path that encircles the lake which takes only an hour and one-half to walk around. You can also take a carriage at the Festival Hall for a tour around the lake. On the island you can take a typical “pletna” boat which is steered with only one oar and accommodates about 20 tourists. In the church on the island is the famous “wishing bell” manufactured in 1543. If you make a secret wish, it will come true when you ring the bell.

Interactive map with sights

View of Lake Bled from Mala Osojnica

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