Sightseeing
Natural, cultural and historic attractions in the Bled region.
This is a lovely medieval castle built on a precipice above the town of Bled, overlooking Lake Bled. The views from the castle over the lake and town to the mountains beyond are really spectacular. You have to pay an entrance fee to get into the grounds of the castle, but it is well worth it. The museum in the castle is really interesting and there is a blacksmiths forge, old printing room and a small chapel. Throughout the year, but especially in the summer months, the castle hosts numerous interesting events.
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I-Bled Castle
61 Grajska cestaThis is a lovely medieval castle built on a precipice above the town of Bled, overlooking Lake Bled. The views from the castle over the lake and town to the mountains beyond are really spectacular. You have to pay an entrance fee to get into the grounds of the castle, but it is well worth it. The museum in the castle is really interesting and there is a blacksmiths forge, old printing room and a small chapel. Throughout the year, but especially in the summer months, the castle hosts numerous interesting events.
The biggest attraction of the Lake Bled area is Lake Bled itself. With its postcard-worthy church on a small island, a medieval castle perched high atop a rocky cliff and some of the highest peaks of the Slovenian Alps as backdrops, it is one of the most enchanting places in Europe.
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I-Lake Bled
The biggest attraction of the Lake Bled area is Lake Bled itself. With its postcard-worthy church on a small island, a medieval castle perched high atop a rocky cliff and some of the highest peaks of the Slovenian Alps as backdrops, it is one of the most enchanting places in Europe.
Bled Island is a tiny tear-shaped isle in the middle of Lake Bled. Most famous one is the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, a Baroque church containing fresco fragments from the 15th century. The usual way to reach the island is by taking a trip on the Pletna boat, which is a large gondola-like row boat with a canopy that takes visitors from the shores of Lake Bled to Bled Island. There are regular departures throughout the day and it takes about 20 minutes each way. It costs €18 for a roundtrip to Bled Island and this includes waiting time of 30 minutes so you can explore the island and the church. Another option is to rent a rowboat.
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Bled Island
Bled Island is a tiny tear-shaped isle in the middle of Lake Bled. Most famous one is the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, a Baroque church containing fresco fragments from the 15th century. The usual way to reach the island is by taking a trip on the Pletna boat, which is a large gondola-like row boat with a canopy that takes visitors from the shores of Lake Bled to Bled Island. There are regular departures throughout the day and it takes about 20 minutes each way. It costs €18 for a roundtrip to Bled Island and this includes waiting time of 30 minutes so you can explore the island and the church. Another option is to rent a rowboat.
Vintgar Gorge or Bled Gorge is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary places to visit in Slovenia. This stunningly picturesque gorge with turquoise water of the Radovna river and a spectacular waterfall at the far end is part of the Triglav National Park and is located just outside the northern side of Bled. It has been made into a huge attraction by the addition of walkways alongside and across the river. Some say it is ‘too touristy’, but there is a reason a place is ‘too touristy’ and that reason is because the place is so incredibly beautiful. Why should not as many people as possible enjoy it? The walkways are well kept and very accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. The walk is a little less than two hours long and is really not difficult by any standards. There are many families there with small kids and several more active elderly people who seem to manage the walk fine.
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Vintgar
Vintgar Gorge or Bled Gorge is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary places to visit in Slovenia. This stunningly picturesque gorge with turquoise water of the Radovna river and a spectacular waterfall at the far end is part of the Triglav National Park and is located just outside the northern side of Bled. It has been made into a huge attraction by the addition of walkways alongside and across the river. Some say it is ‘too touristy’, but there is a reason a place is ‘too touristy’ and that reason is because the place is so incredibly beautiful. Why should not as many people as possible enjoy it? The walkways are well kept and very accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. The walk is a little less than two hours long and is really not difficult by any standards. There are many families there with small kids and several more active elderly people who seem to manage the walk fine.
Lake Bohinj is Slovenia`s largest glacial lake and it’s about half an hour drive from Bled. It is located inside Triglav National Park and surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Julian Alps. It’s a beautiful peaceful place to rest and unwind as you breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of the untouched nature in the Triglav National Park. If you like nature this is one of the best places to visit in Slovenia.
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I-Lake Bohinj
Lake Bohinj is Slovenia`s largest glacial lake and it’s about half an hour drive from Bled. It is located inside Triglav National Park and surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Julian Alps. It’s a beautiful peaceful place to rest and unwind as you breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of the untouched nature in the Triglav National Park. If you like nature this is one of the best places to visit in Slovenia.
St Martin's Church is a white neo-Gothic beauty erected in 1905, St Martin's was designed by same architect who was responsible for Vienna's town hall, and it shows in the sheer verticality of the building. The church is surrounded by the walls which had to protect the earlier church from Ottoman incursions, and the interior has frescoes from the late 1930s.
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Župnijska cerkev sv. Martina
19 Riklijeva cestaSt Martin's Church is a white neo-Gothic beauty erected in 1905, St Martin's was designed by same architect who was responsible for Vienna's town hall, and it shows in the sheer verticality of the building. The church is surrounded by the walls which had to protect the earlier church from Ottoman incursions, and the interior has frescoes from the late 1930s.
Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary stands on Bled Island, a tiny tear-shaped isle in the middle of Lake Bled in the northwestern corner of Slovenia. The church was built in its current form near the end of the 17th century, though there’s been a church here since the 9th century. The church has a 52-meter tower and there is a Baroque stairway from 1655 with 99 stone steps leading up to the building. The church is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia and weddings are held here regularly.
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Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary stands on Bled Island, a tiny tear-shaped isle in the middle of Lake Bled in the northwestern corner of Slovenia. The church was built in its current form near the end of the 17th century, though there’s been a church here since the 9th century. The church has a 52-meter tower and there is a Baroque stairway from 1655 with 99 stone steps leading up to the building. The church is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia and weddings are held here regularly.
Straza is a 634-metre hill above the beautiful Lake Bled. A chairlift takes visitors to its peak from where great views of the lake, the castle and the surrounding mountains of the Slovenian Alps unfold. The beautiful forest on top of Straza hill is also the setting of the Bled Adventure Park, which offers visitors the chance to enjoy a range of adrenaline-pumping activities. For an additional rush of adrenaline, the summer sledding track takes guests back to the valley.
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Straza Bled
Pod StražoStraza is a 634-metre hill above the beautiful Lake Bled. A chairlift takes visitors to its peak from where great views of the lake, the castle and the surrounding mountains of the Slovenian Alps unfold. The beautiful forest on top of Straza hill is also the setting of the Bled Adventure Park, which offers visitors the chance to enjoy a range of adrenaline-pumping activities. For an additional rush of adrenaline, the summer sledding track takes guests back to the valley.
The Vogel Ski Centre is worth visiting also in summer. Need good weather of course. After a very steep ascent up to 1534 meters above sea level on the cable car you are met with stunning views of Lake Bohinj and the surrounding mountains of the Slovenian Alps, including Mt. Triglav. It’s disabled & pushchair friendly. There’s a nice cafe restaurant on top, or you can bring some food and enjoy a fantastic picnic on the mountain. A zip wire for adults and children and a few hikes are available too! You can also take the Orlove Glave chair lift and go even higher up.
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I-Cable Car yase-Vogel
6 UkancThe Vogel Ski Centre is worth visiting also in summer. Need good weather of course. After a very steep ascent up to 1534 meters above sea level on the cable car you are met with stunning views of Lake Bohinj and the surrounding mountains of the Slovenian Alps, including Mt. Triglav. It’s disabled & pushchair friendly. There’s a nice cafe restaurant on top, or you can bring some food and enjoy a fantastic picnic on the mountain. A zip wire for adults and children and a few hikes are available too! You can also take the Orlove Glave chair lift and go even higher up.
Savica Waterfall is located at the far end of Lake Bohinj. It is considered to be the most famous and the most scenic waterfall in Slovenia. Some might say it is too touristy and crowded, but hey, there is a reason a place is too touristy and that reason is because the place is so breathtakingly gorgeous. Why shouldn’t as many people as possible visit and enjoy it?
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Isithunzi sase-Savica
Savica Waterfall is located at the far end of Lake Bohinj. It is considered to be the most famous and the most scenic waterfall in Slovenia. Some might say it is too touristy and crowded, but hey, there is a reason a place is too touristy and that reason is because the place is so breathtakingly gorgeous. Why shouldn’t as many people as possible visit and enjoy it?
Mostnica Gorge or Korita Mostnice as it is called in Slovene is a 2 km gorge carved by the Mostnica stream. The gorge is located in the Voje Valley near the Stara Fuzina village, about two kilometres northeast of Lake Bohinj.It's one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the Lake Bohinj area. A great place to start exploring this extraordinary gorge is the village of Stara Fuzina, where you pass the Zois mansion right up to Devil?s Bridge. There?s a trail not far from the bridge that leads through a forest, where you can see the gorge. Along the gorge you can observe interesting and very beautiful creations of nature like pools and waterfalls. It's amazing what nature can do. It's a photography enthusiast's paradise. The most photographed spot in the Mostnica gorge is a hollow rock called the Little Elephant. The gorge is two kilometres long and was carved by the Mostnica stream. The hike in both directions takes about an hour and a half and is quite easy, not strenuous at all.
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Mostnica Korita
Mostnica Gorge or Korita Mostnice as it is called in Slovene is a 2 km gorge carved by the Mostnica stream. The gorge is located in the Voje Valley near the Stara Fuzina village, about two kilometres northeast of Lake Bohinj.It's one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the Lake Bohinj area. A great place to start exploring this extraordinary gorge is the village of Stara Fuzina, where you pass the Zois mansion right up to Devil?s Bridge. There?s a trail not far from the bridge that leads through a forest, where you can see the gorge. Along the gorge you can observe interesting and very beautiful creations of nature like pools and waterfalls. It's amazing what nature can do. It's a photography enthusiast's paradise. The most photographed spot in the Mostnica gorge is a hollow rock called the Little Elephant. The gorge is two kilometres long and was carved by the Mostnica stream. The hike in both directions takes about an hour and a half and is quite easy, not strenuous at all.
Pericnik Waterfall is a well-known waterfall in Slovenia and is part of the Triglav National Park. There are actually two waterfalls: the Upper Pericnik Waterfall, which is 16 meters (52 feet) high and the Lower Pericnik Waterfall, which is 52 meters (171 feet) high and is usually simply known as The Pericnik Waterfall. The unique thing about Pericnik is that you can walk behind the waterfall, and if you don’t mind being sprayed with mist, you can descend right down to the pool at its base. Just make sure you wear a waterproof jacket or at least a hoodie. The waterfall is also well worth seeing in winter when it turns into innumerable icicles and floes in delicate shades of blue and green.
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Isitha sase-Pericnik
Pericnik Waterfall is a well-known waterfall in Slovenia and is part of the Triglav National Park. There are actually two waterfalls: the Upper Pericnik Waterfall, which is 16 meters (52 feet) high and the Lower Pericnik Waterfall, which is 52 meters (171 feet) high and is usually simply known as The Pericnik Waterfall. The unique thing about Pericnik is that you can walk behind the waterfall, and if you don’t mind being sprayed with mist, you can descend right down to the pool at its base. Just make sure you wear a waterproof jacket or at least a hoodie. The waterfall is also well worth seeing in winter when it turns into innumerable icicles and floes in delicate shades of blue and green.
Lake Jasna is a small, aquamarine lake just south of the alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. The Julian Alps dominate the scenery and on a clear, sunny, calm day the water looks like a piece of glass reflecting everything so perfectly. On a boulder by the lake stands the dark bronze statue of the Zlatorog, or Goldenhorn – the magical stag believed to guard the ridges around the lake. Don’t forget to take a photo or two! The circular walk that wraps around the lake is pleasant with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the remarkable mountain views and fresh air. The path is very manageable for pretty much anyone and suitable for strollers. There is a lookout tower which you can climb up to the top for some fantastic photos of the views, thought the ladders are a little steep.
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Lake Jasna
Lake Jasna is a small, aquamarine lake just south of the alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. The Julian Alps dominate the scenery and on a clear, sunny, calm day the water looks like a piece of glass reflecting everything so perfectly. On a boulder by the lake stands the dark bronze statue of the Zlatorog, or Goldenhorn – the magical stag believed to guard the ridges around the lake. Don’t forget to take a photo or two! The circular walk that wraps around the lake is pleasant with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the remarkable mountain views and fresh air. The path is very manageable for pretty much anyone and suitable for strollers. There is a lookout tower which you can climb up to the top for some fantastic photos of the views, thought the ladders are a little steep.
Planica Valley has been a very significant place for Nordic sports since the thirties of the last century, when it claimed the first ski jumping world record and when it also gave birth to a new discipline called ski flying. Since than, the ski jumping and ski flying competition in Planica became one of the national symbols of Slovenia.
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I-Centre ye-Nordic ye-Planica
167 RatečePlanica Valley has been a very significant place for Nordic sports since the thirties of the last century, when it claimed the first ski jumping world record and when it also gave birth to a new discipline called ski flying. Since than, the ski jumping and ski flying competition in Planica became one of the national symbols of Slovenia.
Loosely translated as ‘Big Mountain’ or ‘Great Highlands’, Velika Planina is a high-elevation Alpine settlement of 63 traditional herdsmen’s huts located at an elevation between 1,500 and 1,666 metres in the heart of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in northern Slovenia. It’s easily accessible to 1,418 metres by cable car – from the village of Kamniska Bistrica, about 10 kilometres north of the town of Kamnik and less than half an hour drive from Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana. The journey to the top comes into two stages, first a fascinating cable-car ride on the fourth-longest unsupported cable car in the world and then a 15-minute chairlift (it operates irregularly) or a 30 minute walk on a gentle slope – it’s a very pleasant walk, but not really suitable for people with mobility issues. Simply follow the signposts up the hill for about two kilometres and you’ll reach a highland plain filled with 63 low-slung, shingle-roofed dwellings enclosed within neat fences.
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Velika planina
Loosely translated as ‘Big Mountain’ or ‘Great Highlands’, Velika Planina is a high-elevation Alpine settlement of 63 traditional herdsmen’s huts located at an elevation between 1,500 and 1,666 metres in the heart of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in northern Slovenia. It’s easily accessible to 1,418 metres by cable car – from the village of Kamniska Bistrica, about 10 kilometres north of the town of Kamnik and less than half an hour drive from Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana. The journey to the top comes into two stages, first a fascinating cable-car ride on the fourth-longest unsupported cable car in the world and then a 15-minute chairlift (it operates irregularly) or a 30 minute walk on a gentle slope – it’s a very pleasant walk, but not really suitable for people with mobility issues. Simply follow the signposts up the hill for about two kilometres and you’ll reach a highland plain filled with 63 low-slung, shingle-roofed dwellings enclosed within neat fences.
Pokljuka is a 20 km long and 18 km wide alpine plateau located in the Triglav National Park between Bled and Bohinj. It is covered with pine tree forests and pastures and spans on the altitude which ranges from 1100 to 1400 m above the sea level. One of its appealing points is certainly the cattle, still grazing on its pastures during the summer season. The shepherds of these pastures will provide you with sour milk, curd and cheese. The shingle-covered wooden cottages represent the characteristic feature of the Pokljuka mountain pastures and were once used by the shepherds as their homes and the place to make sour milk and other dairy products.
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Pokljuka
Pokljuka is a 20 km long and 18 km wide alpine plateau located in the Triglav National Park between Bled and Bohinj. It is covered with pine tree forests and pastures and spans on the altitude which ranges from 1100 to 1400 m above the sea level. One of its appealing points is certainly the cattle, still grazing on its pastures during the summer season. The shepherds of these pastures will provide you with sour milk, curd and cheese. The shingle-covered wooden cottages represent the characteristic feature of the Pokljuka mountain pastures and were once used by the shepherds as their homes and the place to make sour milk and other dairy products.
Trenta Valley is located in the heart of the Triglav National Park in northwestern Slovenia near the border with Italy. Natural and cultural attractions are located along the entire length of the valley.
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Trenta
Trenta Valley is located in the heart of the Triglav National Park in northwestern Slovenia near the border with Italy. Natural and cultural attractions are located along the entire length of the valley.
The Soca or Isonzo is a 138-kilometre long river that flows through western Slovenia and northeastern Italy. It is one of the most beautiful and cleanest rivers in Europe. The pristine beauty of this emerald river attracts nature lovers, photographers and water-sports enthusiasts from all around the world and it truly is a nature’s paradise.
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Soča
The Soca or Isonzo is a 138-kilometre long river that flows through western Slovenia and northeastern Italy. It is one of the most beautiful and cleanest rivers in Europe. The pristine beauty of this emerald river attracts nature lovers, photographers and water-sports enthusiasts from all around the world and it truly is a nature’s paradise.
The old town of Radovljica is one of the best preserved town structures in Slovenia with houses dating from 15th and 16th century. The lovely old town charms with its position atop a natural promontory, with a varied selection of authentically preserved architecture, as well as museums, galleries and other attractions.
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Radovljica
The old town of Radovljica is one of the best preserved town structures in Slovenia with houses dating from 15th and 16th century. The lovely old town charms with its position atop a natural promontory, with a varied selection of authentically preserved architecture, as well as museums, galleries and other attractions.
Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, is considered to be a yet undiscovered gem of Europe. It is often compared with Prague due to its beautiful architectural appearance, which is the result of the legacy of different periods in history. Buildings are beautiful with different colors and ornaments. There are fountains and statues around almost any corner you turn. There are shops, cafes and restaurants for you to stick your head into and decide if it’s somewhere you want to go in. The Ljubljanica River runs right through the middle. The whole area is a pedestrian zone, so you can walk around without fear of getting run over by a car. Walking along the Ljubljanica River with restaurants, shops and a lively outdoor market is a pleasant way to spend a few hours. There are squares where people gather and musicians play. Plus, there’s a castle that overlooks the entire Old Town that you can see from anywhere you go.
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Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, is considered to be a yet undiscovered gem of Europe. It is often compared with Prague due to its beautiful architectural appearance, which is the result of the legacy of different periods in history. Buildings are beautiful with different colors and ornaments. There are fountains and statues around almost any corner you turn. There are shops, cafes and restaurants for you to stick your head into and decide if it’s somewhere you want to go in. The Ljubljanica River runs right through the middle. The whole area is a pedestrian zone, so you can walk around without fear of getting run over by a car. Walking along the Ljubljanica River with restaurants, shops and a lively outdoor market is a pleasant way to spend a few hours. There are squares where people gather and musicians play. Plus, there’s a castle that overlooks the entire Old Town that you can see from anywhere you go.
Skofja Loka is Slovenia’s oldest and most carefully preserved medieval town, with a central castle and a great set of old town walls. This is a great place to explore and spend some time – it is about 35 minutes drive from Bled. The old town centre is composed of an upper square called Mestni Trg, and the lower, Spodnji Trg, both of which are dominated by the Skofja Loka Castle, which is well worth a visit has a beautiful view over the old town the Slovenian Alps and the surrounding forests and field. The climb up to the castle is very manageable by all with railing and gradual up climb.
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Škofja Loka
Skofja Loka is Slovenia’s oldest and most carefully preserved medieval town, with a central castle and a great set of old town walls. This is a great place to explore and spend some time – it is about 35 minutes drive from Bled. The old town centre is composed of an upper square called Mestni Trg, and the lower, Spodnji Trg, both of which are dominated by the Skofja Loka Castle, which is well worth a visit has a beautiful view over the old town the Slovenian Alps and the surrounding forests and field. The climb up to the castle is very manageable by all with railing and gradual up climb.
The village of Brezje is arguably the most renowned pilgrimage destination in Slovenia and is known for its Basilica of Mary Help of Christians which attracts numerous visitors. The glory of Brezje began in the nineteenth century, following several miraculous healings that took place at the painting of Mary Help of Christians. In 1988, the Church of Mary Help of Christians was elevated to the status of basilica by Pope John Paul II. In 2000, the basilica was proclaimed a Slovene national sanctuary. This is a place of peace, love and hope. Some wittily call it Slovenia’s main spiritual health resort.
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72 BrezjeThe village of Brezje is arguably the most renowned pilgrimage destination in Slovenia and is known for its Basilica of Mary Help of Christians which attracts numerous visitors. The glory of Brezje began in the nineteenth century, following several miraculous healings that took place at the painting of Mary Help of Christians. In 1988, the Church of Mary Help of Christians was elevated to the status of basilica by Pope John Paul II. In 2000, the basilica was proclaimed a Slovene national sanctuary. This is a place of peace, love and hope. Some wittily call it Slovenia’s main spiritual health resort.
The Beekeeping Development and Training Centre of Gorenjska is situated in the town of Lesce. Slovenia is famous for its traditional beekeeping practices and of course its honey. With the opening of this beekeeping centre in 2012, all the education, development, demonstration and promotional activities related to beekeeping that you could possibly imagine can all be found in the same place. Learn about long history of beekeeping and see how honey gets from the flower to the jar, and is nowadays used for a diverse range of purposes in addition to sweetening your tea.
For most people the highlight of any visit will be tasting the different varieties of honey, but many other activities, workshops and short trips can be arranged with advanced notice. Definitely one of the sweetest destinations in Slovenia!
ČRICG - Čebelarski razvojno izobraževalni center Gorenjske
50a Rožna DolinaThe Beekeeping Development and Training Centre of Gorenjska is situated in the town of Lesce. Slovenia is famous for its traditional beekeeping practices and of course its honey. With the opening of this beekeeping centre in 2012, all the education, development, demonstration and promotional activities related to beekeeping that you could possibly imagine can all be found in the same place. Learn about long history of beekeeping and see how honey gets from the flower to the jar, and is nowadays used for a diverse range of purposes in addition to sweetening your tea.
For most people the highlight of any visit will be tasting the different varieties of honey, but many other activities, workshops and short trips can be arranged with advanced notice. Definitely one of the sweetest destinations in Slovenia!
Food scene
Restaurants and pizza places that we recommend.
With over a century of tradition (it was officially opened for business in 1909), Murka is one of the longest running traditional Slovenian restaurants in the Bled area. It is a very popular place with locals and their families, not just tourists. It is 5 minutes walk from Bled centre in the direction towards the Bled castle. The restaurant has a rustic feel about it and is split into a few rooms. The covered outdoor seating of the terrace is a great place to dine in summer. The food is a mix of super-authentic Slovenian traditional dishes and a barbecue grill. Very tasty dishes and hearty portions. Offers good-value lunch specials for around €6. Staff is very friendly and welcoming and speak a number of languages. Can offer good recommendations too. Very good value for money and the authentic feel of this place really adds to the eating. Extra offerings at Murka include schnapps (try the blueberry schnapps, it’s lovely) and wine tastings, and medieval meals.
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Gostilna Murka
9 Riklijeva cestaWith over a century of tradition (it was officially opened for business in 1909), Murka is one of the longest running traditional Slovenian restaurants in the Bled area. It is a very popular place with locals and their families, not just tourists. It is 5 minutes walk from Bled centre in the direction towards the Bled castle. The restaurant has a rustic feel about it and is split into a few rooms. The covered outdoor seating of the terrace is a great place to dine in summer. The food is a mix of super-authentic Slovenian traditional dishes and a barbecue grill. Very tasty dishes and hearty portions. Offers good-value lunch specials for around €6. Staff is very friendly and welcoming and speak a number of languages. Can offer good recommendations too. Very good value for money and the authentic feel of this place really adds to the eating. Extra offerings at Murka include schnapps (try the blueberry schnapps, it’s lovely) and wine tastings, and medieval meals.
Located in the very heart of Bled, Labod is a fine restaurant with a wonderful terrace that has the most fantastic view over Lake Bled. They offer a rich selection of à la carte dishes and the food is always top quality. Prices are reasonable €13-18 for main courses. The service is superb and the staff are friendly and welcoming, happy to either speak English, German or Italian. A great choice for fine food at a reasonable price. Add this to the most stunning view over Lake Bled and you have a restaurant which is quite irresistible.
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Restavracija Labod
8a Cesta svobodeLocated in the very heart of Bled, Labod is a fine restaurant with a wonderful terrace that has the most fantastic view over Lake Bled. They offer a rich selection of à la carte dishes and the food is always top quality. Prices are reasonable €13-18 for main courses. The service is superb and the staff are friendly and welcoming, happy to either speak English, German or Italian. A great choice for fine food at a reasonable price. Add this to the most stunning view over Lake Bled and you have a restaurant which is quite irresistible.
Pizzeria Rustika is located in the oldest part of Bled, under the Bled rock and in the immediate vicinity of St Martin’s Church. Tasty pizzas, salads, sandwiches, hamburgers and ‘cevapcici’ are served in a pleasant ambience, in summer on the open terrace and in winter in the warm interior. They also offer take-away food.
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Pizzeria Rustika
13 Riklijeva cestaPizzeria Rustika is located in the oldest part of Bled, under the Bled rock and in the immediate vicinity of St Martin’s Church. Tasty pizzas, salads, sandwiches, hamburgers and ‘cevapcici’ are served in a pleasant ambience, in summer on the open terrace and in winter in the warm interior. They also offer take-away food.
Bled Castle Restaurant is an exquisite restaurant located at Bled Castle. Under new management as of March 2015, it offers traditional Slovene dishes with a modern twist – the current generation of the Jezersek family is serving modern interpretations of recipes written by his grandmother more than 70 years ago. The menu is regularly adapted to reflect the season. The food and the service are excellent, but one of the main reasons to eat here are the extraordinary views over the Lake Bled and Slovenian Alps.
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I-Bled Castle
61 Grajska cestaBled Castle Restaurant is an exquisite restaurant located at Bled Castle. Under new management as of March 2015, it offers traditional Slovene dishes with a modern twist – the current generation of the Jezersek family is serving modern interpretations of recipes written by his grandmother more than 70 years ago. The menu is regularly adapted to reflect the season. The food and the service are excellent, but one of the main reasons to eat here are the extraordinary views over the Lake Bled and Slovenian Alps.
You can not visit Bled without trying the delights of Zima. The cakes in here are absolutely superb and in our opinion they do the best Bled Cream Cake in town. The accompanying coffee, tea and ice cream are also excellent and the prices are very reasonable.
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Confectionery Zima
3 Grajska cestaYou can not visit Bled without trying the delights of Zima. The cakes in here are absolutely superb and in our opinion they do the best Bled Cream Cake in town. The accompanying coffee, tea and ice cream are also excellent and the prices are very reasonable.
Restaurant Lectar is a lovingly decorated homey restaurant, serving a selection of delicious Slovene cuisine and wines. An over 500-year-old house stands on the medieval square in the centre of Radovljica, in which the Lectar restaurant has been operating since 1822. The food is so inviting to the eyes and tastes so darn good! The service is excellent and the restaurant is so cozy and welcoming, conveniently divided into several rooms and decorated with care and love. A must see here is museum in the basement, where gingerbread hearts and other products are still made from gingerbread in keeping with a time honoured tradition. Folk music and dancing is arranged most evenings for some light entertainment for the restaurant’s guests. A lovely dining experience in every way.
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Gostilna Lectar - I-Pension / Indlu yokuhlala Lectar - I-Pension
2 Linhartov trgRestaurant Lectar is a lovingly decorated homey restaurant, serving a selection of delicious Slovene cuisine and wines. An over 500-year-old house stands on the medieval square in the centre of Radovljica, in which the Lectar restaurant has been operating since 1822. The food is so inviting to the eyes and tastes so darn good! The service is excellent and the restaurant is so cozy and welcoming, conveniently divided into several rooms and decorated with care and love. A must see here is museum in the basement, where gingerbread hearts and other products are still made from gingerbread in keeping with a time honoured tradition. Folk music and dancing is arranged most evenings for some light entertainment for the restaurant’s guests. A lovely dining experience in every way.
Restaurant Tulipan is very easy to find just off the highway on the main north-south road going through Lesce. The restaurant is newly-renovated and serves up a menu full of delicious Slovene and international cuisine in its wood-covered dining areas and lovely outdoor terraces. Tulipan is particularly renowned for its game dishes, but also offers a wide range of seasonal and vegetarian plates as well as home-made desserts.
GOSTIŠČE TULIPAN- Guesthouse Tulipan
8 Alpska cestaRestaurant Tulipan is very easy to find just off the highway on the main north-south road going through Lesce. The restaurant is newly-renovated and serves up a menu full of delicious Slovene and international cuisine in its wood-covered dining areas and lovely outdoor terraces. Tulipan is particularly renowned for its game dishes, but also offers a wide range of seasonal and vegetarian plates as well as home-made desserts.
Grajska Plaza is a lovely little restaurant perched on the north bank of Lake Bled in the heart of the Castle bathing complex under the Bled castle. It is one of our favorite places to eat in the Bled area. With a pretty wooden deck that overlooks the lake as well as free Wi-Fi, it’s the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the view. A great menu of delicious dishes is found, covering everything from light lunches to Mediterranean and Slovenian specialties and much in between, with plenty on offer for vegetarians as well. The Grajska Plaza is also an excellent place to head if you want to sit with a beverage and admire the views. Prices are reasonable for Bled and worth the money!
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Grajska plaža Restaurant
11 Veslaška promenadaGrajska Plaza is a lovely little restaurant perched on the north bank of Lake Bled in the heart of the Castle bathing complex under the Bled castle. It is one of our favorite places to eat in the Bled area. With a pretty wooden deck that overlooks the lake as well as free Wi-Fi, it’s the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the view. A great menu of delicious dishes is found, covering everything from light lunches to Mediterranean and Slovenian specialties and much in between, with plenty on offer for vegetarians as well. The Grajska Plaza is also an excellent place to head if you want to sit with a beverage and admire the views. Prices are reasonable for Bled and worth the money!
Yes, you’ll find a McDonald’s in the Bled area. It includes a restaurant, a McDrive and a McCafé.
McDonalds is a well renowned fast food restaurant with more than 30,000 McDonald’s restaurants in over 120 countries around the world. When traveling, most people try not to head for the familiar fast-food places of home, preferring to eat at local restaurants and sample the local cuisine. But, every now and then, it’s nice to slip in to a familiar place. And if you wonder how the food in the McDonalds Lesce tastes compared to back home, well, it is exactly the same. It’s a McDonalds, they are all the same, anywhere you go in the world (which is not necessarily a bad thing).
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McDonalds Lesce
21a Hraška cestaYes, you’ll find a McDonald’s in the Bled area. It includes a restaurant, a McDrive and a McCafé.
McDonalds is a well renowned fast food restaurant with more than 30,000 McDonald’s restaurants in over 120 countries around the world. When traveling, most people try not to head for the familiar fast-food places of home, preferring to eat at local restaurants and sample the local cuisine. But, every now and then, it’s nice to slip in to a familiar place. And if you wonder how the food in the McDonalds Lesce tastes compared to back home, well, it is exactly the same. It’s a McDonalds, they are all the same, anywhere you go in the world (which is not necessarily a bad thing).
Drinks and Nightlife
Art Cafe Bar is in a good location overlooking the small park at the northeastern end of Lake Bled. The wide, open terrace that overlooks the lake and the castle is a great place to enjoy the delicious Illy coffee or a cocktail or two. The atmosphere is great and it’s reasonably priced. Definitely a lovely bar to go and have a drink.
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Art Cafe Bar
7a Cesta svobodeArt Cafe Bar is in a good location overlooking the small park at the northeastern end of Lake Bled. The wide, open terrace that overlooks the lake and the castle is a great place to enjoy the delicious Illy coffee or a cocktail or two. The atmosphere is great and it’s reasonably priced. Definitely a lovely bar to go and have a drink.
Bar Zavrh is a nice little bar located in a beautiful setting near the Zavrsnica stream in the Zavrsnica valley. It is a very popular place to sip a good cup of coffee, beer or wine and have ice-cream in the summer or enjoy a cup of tea, hot chocolate, mulled wine or punch to warm yourself up in the winter.
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Zavrh
75 ZabreznicaBar Zavrh is a nice little bar located in a beautiful setting near the Zavrsnica stream in the Zavrsnica valley. It is a very popular place to sip a good cup of coffee, beer or wine and have ice-cream in the summer or enjoy a cup of tea, hot chocolate, mulled wine or punch to warm yourself up in the winter.
Where To Shop And Buy Groceries
While shopping is not the primary motivation for most trips to our part of the world, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding what you need, be it food and groceries, cosmetics, clothing, jewellery, souvenirs or anything else.
Mercator Supermarket Bled (supermarket)
Address: Kajuhova cesta 1, 4260 Bled
Opening Hours: daily: 07:00-21:00
Kajuhova cesta 1
1 Kajuhova cestaMercator Supermarket Bled (supermarket)
Address: Kajuhova cesta 1, 4260 Bled
Opening Hours: daily: 07:00-21:00
Lidl Lesce (supermarket)
Address: Hraska cesta 22, 4248 Lesce
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 08:00-21:00; Sunday 08:00-15:00
Lidl Lesce
22 Hraška cestaLidl Lesce (supermarket)
Address: Hraska cesta 22, 4248 Lesce
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 08:00-21:00; Sunday 08:00-15:00
Hofer Lesce (supermarket)
Address: Hraska cesta 23, 4248 Lesce
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 08:00-21:00; Sunday 08:00-15:00
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HOFER
23 Hraška cestaHofer Lesce (supermarket)
Address: Hraska cesta 23, 4248 Lesce
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 08:00-21:00; Sunday 08:00-15:00
There's a really great bakery called Hitri Kruhek opened from 6:00 to 22:00 that is a 5 minute walk away from the apartment, and you can buy a variety of delicious things there or have a coffee.
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26 Ljubljanska cestaThere's a really great bakery called Hitri Kruhek opened from 6:00 to 22:00 that is a 5 minute walk away from the apartment, and you can buy a variety of delicious things there or have a coffee.
Not many shopping centres are situated next to such amazing lakes. The Bled Shopping Centre, also known as Gadafi, covers four floors and contains over 60 outlets within its boundaries. Cafes, restaurants, fashion stores, souvenirs, bars, clubs, supermarkets, pharmacies and more, if you need it you can more than likely find it in the Bled Shopping Centre.
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Shopping Center Bled
Ljubljanska cestaNot many shopping centres are situated next to such amazing lakes. The Bled Shopping Centre, also known as Gadafi, covers four floors and contains over 60 outlets within its boundaries. Cafes, restaurants, fashion stores, souvenirs, bars, clubs, supermarkets, pharmacies and more, if you need it you can more than likely find it in the Bled Shopping Centre.
Qlandia Kranj
Address: Cesta 1. maja 77, 4000 Kranj
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-21:00; Saturday 08:00-21:00; Sunday 09:00-15:00
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Supernova Qlandia Kranj
77 Cesta 1. majaQlandia Kranj
Address: Cesta 1. maja 77, 4000 Kranj
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-21:00; Saturday 08:00-21:00; Sunday 09:00-15:00
BTC City Ljubljana (a huge shopping mall, sports, entertainment and business area)
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00-20:00; Sunday closed
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BTC City
2 Ameriška ulicaBTC City Ljubljana (a huge shopping mall, sports, entertainment and business area)
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00-20:00; Sunday closed
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Arriving by bus
Bled is connected with regular bus lines with the immediate surroundings and all larger cities of Slovenia. There are regular bus rides from Ljubljana going through Kranj and Radovljica. Buses also operate from the direction of Bohinj and Jesenice.
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Arriving by train
The railway station Lesce-Bled is located along the railway line Oste (Münich – Salzburg – Villach – Ljubljana – Belgrade – Istanbul – Athens). The railway station is 4 km away from the centre of Bled. Bled can be reached by bus (the Bled bus station is on the opposite side of the railway station) or taxi.
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Purchase a vignette if arriving by car
If you are driving on a highway in Slovenia, do not forget to purchase a vignette, which is obligatory in order to drive on Slovenian highways and on bypasses around Ljubljana. Road that require the vignette are marked with signs. You may purchase vignettes at service stations near the border with Slovenia or in Slovenia. Vignettes must be attached to the windscreen from the inside (the exact location is indicated on the vignette) before driving on highways.
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Arriving by plane
The nearest airport, the Jože Pučnik International Airport Ljubljana (Brnik), is located 36 km from Bled.
- by direct bus line to Ljubljana, then taking a connecting bus to Bled https://arriva.si/en/ (station names: Brnik/airport Ljubljana; Ljubljana AP; Bled),
- during summertime there's a bus taking you directly to Bled from the airport a few times a day https://arriva.si/en/ (station names: Brnik/airport Ljubljana; Bled),
- transportation by direct line
- by taxi,
- by rent-a-car
Distances from other major international airports: Venice (290 km), Zagreb (200 km) and Vienna (380 km).
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Parking lots in Bled
You may park only in marked parking areas. Follow the instructions on the signs at individual parking areas. Parking areas may differ according to the maximum parking time limit and parking fee amount. Most parking areas require that you pay the parking fee immediately after starting to use the parking area and that you display the parking slip in a visible place behind the windscreen. In most parking areas payment can be made with coins, some allow payment by cash, SMS or the EasyPark app.
Bled parking lots:
https://www.bled.si/en/information/getting-around-bled/20190920131938/parking-lots
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Visit Bled Island by a traditional Pletna boat
You can ride on the lake and to the island in various ways, also on a traditional boat called pletna. Pletna boats are made by locals and are typical of Bled. Their origins date back to 1590. You should be able to recognize it from afar as it is equipped with a colourful awning which protects passengers from the sun and other weather conditions.
The Pletna boat is 7 metres long and 2 metres wide and it ensures safe navigation for 18 people. The boat is propelled with the special »stehrudder« technique where the oarsman is standing and rowing with two oars.
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Take a ride with Bled coachmen, known as fijakers!
Fijakers or cabs are open carriages with a long tradition in Bled. Initially, they drove pilgrims, and after the railway construction they transferred guests from the railway station to the desired destinations in Bled. Today, the cabs are some kind of a tourist attraction and a must to see in Bled.
Not anyone can become a driver of such carriage as the »profession« is handed down from generation to generation. The son inherited the profession from his father his father inherited it from his father and so on.
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Walk or Cycle Around Lake Bled
Lake Bled is the obvious reason to visit Bled and the paved road around the lake is only 6k long so it is an easy stroll or pedal for travellers of all fitness levels. The benefit of taking this trip around the lake is that you can see Bled Castle and The Church of the Assumption from different angles.
Cycling is a stress-free activity to do at Lake Bled but if you don’t want to cycle you can, of course, walk. It is a pleasant stroll along a paved path.
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Lake Bled Swimming
Join the locals in the summer months as they cool down from the 27-degree heat in Lake Bled.
There is a designated swimming area so you won’t backstroke into a plenta boat! It even has slides and a jump board.
Grajsko Kopališče aka the Castle Bathing Area has relaxing sun loungers and umbrellas (to rent) for those who prefer some shade.
Grajsko Kopališče is open from June until September.
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Bled Hiking to a Viewing Point
There are a 15 signposted hikes around Bled which involve leaving the 6k paved road and trekking uphill, but the advantage is that they provide a viewing point, such as Osojnica.
Hikes range from 20 mins to three hours.
Forgot your walking boots? No stress, Bled Castle also offers nice views (and free WiFi!)
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Visit Bled Castle
The oldest castle in Slovenia, according to records, Bled Castle overlooks Lake Bled completing the romantic setting.
Not only can you see the lake from the castle terrace but also the mountain ranges of the Karavanke and the Julian Alps. There are two contrasting structures – the walls of the castle are Romanesque whereas the buildings are Renaissance, representing two different periods of time.
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Dine At Bled Castle
Bled Castle Restaurant offers outdoor terrace dining (capacity 100) and the indoor seating has large windows which frame Lake Bled.
The menu offers traditional Slovene dishes such as sausage but with a modern twist. Meats, fish, cheese and a salad feature throughout.
There is also a tasting menu for those who are indecisive!
Visitors state that the food is high quality, value for money (around 45 euros for two lunches) and the view is priceless! The service is also top class. 4.5/5 star rating on TripAdvisor speaks volumes – one of the more expensive yet romantic Bled activities!
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Take A Bite: Bled Cream Cake
Not everything is focused on the Slovenian Lake, there’s food to try too.
Officially called Cremeschnitte but affectionally known as Bled Cream Cake, this custard delight can be bought at most cafes and restaurants in Bled town centre.
Bled cake is unique to the area and enjoyed with a coffee. The calorific dessert dream resembles a custard slice in the UK making it a Lake Bled attraction for those with a sweet tooth for sure.
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Ring The Bled Church Bell
A traditional thing to do at Lake Bled is to ring the wishing bell of the church on Bled Island. This sound fills the air all day, or as long as there are tourists visiting Bled. Bled Church, The Church of the Assumption, puts 99 steps in front of you before you can ring that bell though.
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Lake Bled Toboggan
During the Summer months, visitors can sledge down Straza Hill on a toboggan with beautiful Bled in sight!
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Picnic At Lake Bled
Add this to your Lake Bled to do list: pick up a can of beer or bottle of wine (starting from €2, wine is super cheap in Slovenia) and some snacks (there’s a shop near the campsite).