Lake Bled is one of the most recognized destinations of Slovenia in the world. You can easily book your day tour from Koper, Piran or Trieste in order to explore the beautiful alpine jewel on your own. Nestled between the Julian Alps, Lake Bled, is a hidden gem, embracing the treasures of the natural wonder in the centre of the lake.
Your time at Lake Bled can be used for one or two of the bellow suggestions:
1. Stroll around the lakeside
Stroll along the the shoreline of the Bled Lake. The whole circle is about 6km long and it will take you around 90 minutes of a easy walk. During the walk you can admire the Bled Island from a 360 degree angle, observe the might castle and take your time to indulge in a cream cake.
During the walk, you can easily embark on a pletna boat, visit the famous Vila Bled and in summer months even take a swim at the warm waters of the Lake Bled.
Cream cake, called Kremsnita, is the most known dessert at Lake Bled. Produced from the start at the Kavarna Park, it offers a delicious break while exploring the Lake Bled.
2. Take a pletna rowboat to get to the island
Enrich your visit to Lake Bled with a sailing trip to the island. The traditional pletna boat is unique of its kind and powered by men only. Once you reach the Bled Island, you will still need to climb 99 stairs to get on the upper terrace of the island and enjoy the breathtaking views. Visiting the church and bell tower comes all in one with the purchase of the ticket. Remember to ring the bell of wishes. Interesting fact, it does not ring always, so put some effort into it.
3. Climb the steps up to Bled Castle
Reach the mighty medieval Bled castle, located on the top of a cliff, is a scenic experience, that offer you the overview w of Bled lake and the Julian alps in the surrounding. At the castle you can choose to explore the collection, to dine at the castle restaurant or simply enjoy the view.
4. Cup of tea with the cream cake
Cream cake, called Kremsnita, is the most known dessert at Lake Bled. Produced from the start at the Kavarna Park, it offers a delicious break while exploring the Lake Bled.
5. Active visit of Lake Bled
If in mood for a more active visit of Lake Bled, we suggest of course to take a hike along the Vintgar Gorge. Perhaps you prefer more hike in the mountains? You can hike up the mountain Ojstrica for the perfect shot of Lake Bled form above.
Book your tour with our professional guides and you will have a day filled with great memories when visiting Lake Bled.
January 2022