Bled guidebook
Sightseeing
Perched atop a steep cliff above emerald-green Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s oldest castles. With a history spanning more than a thousand years, Bled Castle captivates visitors with its magnificence, stunning location, and breath-taking views.
Bled Castle, a symbol of Bled and Slovenia, ranks among the country’s best-preserved and maintained citadels. The first written mention of the castle dates back to 1011. Ever since, the castle has been an integral part of the broader Central European area and a vibrant cultural centre. Bled Castle is where the past meets the present and the future.
Access: Combine your visit to Bled Castle with a lovely walk, bike trip, or a horse-drawn carriage ride. The castle can also be reached by car or bus.
More informations: https://www.blejski-grad.si/en/
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Burg Bled
61 Grajska cestaPerched atop a steep cliff above emerald-green Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s oldest castles. With a history spanning more than a thousand years, Bled Castle captivates visitors with its magnificence, stunning location, and breath-taking views.
Bled Castle, a symbol of Bled and Slovenia, ranks among the country’s best-preserved and maintained citadels. The first written mention of the castle dates back to 1011. Ever since, the castle has been an integral part of the broader Central European area and a vibrant cultural centre. Bled Castle is where the past meets the present and the future.
Access: Combine your visit to Bled Castle with a lovely walk, bike trip, or a horse-drawn carriage ride. The castle can also be reached by car or bus.
More informations: https://www.blejski-grad.si/en/
Explore the charming island, count the stairs and make a wish by pulling the wishing bell.
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.
Around the lake there are few pletna "stations" where you can buy a ticket. More info: https://pletna.si/en/home/
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Bled Island
Explore the charming island, count the stairs and make a wish by pulling the wishing bell.
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.
Around the lake there are few pletna "stations" where you can buy a ticket. More info: https://pletna.si/en/home/
The Pokljuka plateau is the largest rounded forest area in Triglav National Park, 20 kilometres long and almost 20 km wide. In the past, beech forests prevailed on the plateau stretching at an altitude of 1100 to 1400 metres, but they were almost completely deforested, because charcoal was made from beech wood, used as the main source of energy for iron ore melting furnaces.
Pokljuka is a very popular destination in all seasons due to its altitude, fresh air and energy points, which positively affect health and well-being. In winter, you can enjoy in skiing, ski touring, sledding and cross-country skiing. Every year, Pokljuka hosts the world biathlon cup and is therefore one of the most famous Slovenian plateaus. From spring to autumn, Pokljuka is a great destination for cycling, hiking and Nordic walking.
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Pokljuka
The Pokljuka plateau is the largest rounded forest area in Triglav National Park, 20 kilometres long and almost 20 km wide. In the past, beech forests prevailed on the plateau stretching at an altitude of 1100 to 1400 metres, but they were almost completely deforested, because charcoal was made from beech wood, used as the main source of energy for iron ore melting furnaces.
Pokljuka is a very popular destination in all seasons due to its altitude, fresh air and energy points, which positively affect health and well-being. In winter, you can enjoy in skiing, ski touring, sledding and cross-country skiing. Every year, Pokljuka hosts the world biathlon cup and is therefore one of the most famous Slovenian plateaus. From spring to autumn, Pokljuka is a great destination for cycling, hiking and Nordic walking.
Climb Ojstrica and marvel at the natural beauty offered by the panoramic view.
Trail to Ojstrica: You can climb this 611 metres high hill along the forest trail on the left side of Zaka Campsite. On the south side of Velika Zaka, follow the marked trail to the forest, where after a few minutes walk, you arrive to the wider path where you turn right. Follow the path to the small valley and follow the signs for Ojstrica to the right. Soon you climb to the peak and enjoy in the marvellous view.
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Ojstrica
Climb Ojstrica and marvel at the natural beauty offered by the panoramic view.
Trail to Ojstrica: You can climb this 611 metres high hill along the forest trail on the left side of Zaka Campsite. On the south side of Velika Zaka, follow the marked trail to the forest, where after a few minutes walk, you arrive to the wider path where you turn right. Follow the path to the small valley and follow the signs for Ojstrica to the right. Soon you climb to the peak and enjoy in the marvellous view.
Vintgar Gorge, carved by Radovna River, is located near Gorje, approximately 4 kilometres north-west from Bled. The 1.6-kilometre long gorge is carved amidst the glorious vertical walls of Hom and Boršt hills, and it is highlighted by the Radovna River and its waterfalls, pools and rapids. A study trail runs across the gorge and the wooden bridges as well as Žumer galleries, which ends with the mighty 13 metres high Šum river waterfall, one of the three river waterfalls in Slovenia. Vintgar Gorge is the nearest point to entering Triglav National Park from Bled.
More info: https://vintgar.si/?lang=en
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Vintgar
Vintgar Gorge, carved by Radovna River, is located near Gorje, approximately 4 kilometres north-west from Bled. The 1.6-kilometre long gorge is carved amidst the glorious vertical walls of Hom and Boršt hills, and it is highlighted by the Radovna River and its waterfalls, pools and rapids. A study trail runs across the gorge and the wooden bridges as well as Žumer galleries, which ends with the mighty 13 metres high Šum river waterfall, one of the three river waterfalls in Slovenia. Vintgar Gorge is the nearest point to entering Triglav National Park from Bled.
More info: https://vintgar.si/?lang=en
Food scene
Try typical dessert - KREMŠNITA!
Location: Cesta svobode 10, 4260 Bled
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Park Restaurant and Cafe
10 Cesta svobodeTry typical dessert - KREMŠNITA!
Location: Cesta svobode 10, 4260 Bled
Have a lunch/dinner in Old Cellar Bled.
More info: https://www.oldcellarbled.com
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Old Cellar Bled
12 Zagoriška cestaHave a lunch/dinner in Old Cellar Bled.
More info: https://www.oldcellarbled.com
Wellness Živa
Treat yourself to Rikli-style holistic relaxation at the Rikli Balance Hotel – thermal water and a rich offer of wellness programmes with an Alpine character!
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Wellness Ziva
4 Cankarjeva cestaTreat yourself to Rikli-style holistic relaxation at the Rikli Balance Hotel – thermal water and a rich offer of wellness programmes with an Alpine character!
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