Bled by train
Discover Bled
Bled, in Slovenia, is a lakeside town of serene beauty and natural wonders. Lake Bled, with its iconic island and castle, is a picture-perfect destination. The surrounding Julian Alps offer hiking and adventure, while the town itself provides a tranquil retreat. Bled is a paradise for nature lovers and dreamers.
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Local areas in and around Bled
Holidays by land and sea
Bled train holidays
Slovenian lakes and coast
Munich, Graz, Bled, Zürich, Ribčev Laz, Innsbruck, Ljubljana, Piran, Paris
Make your way to Slovenia where you can enjoy outdoorsy exploration including Triglav National Park, Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and the historic port of Piran.
Slovenia and Istria
Munich, Trieste, Zagreb, Opatija, Bled, Zürich, Rovinj
Travel to Croatia, with a stop in Slovenia by picturesque Lake Bled, to the Italy-influenced Istrian Peninsula and Northern Croatia’s best seaside resorts. Pause in Turin on the way home.
Activities and local areas in Bled
Bled Castle
Perched atop a cliff, Bled Castle is one of the oldest castles in Slovenia. After exploring the courtyard, walls and chapel, have a meal at the restaurant, with views of the lake and Julian Alps.
Outdoor adventure at Lake Bled
Swim, hike or cycle at Lake Bled. Enjoy the 6km lake circuit or explore scenic trails, like the one to Osojnica viewpoint. Afterwards, swim or relax at Grajsko Kopališče (the castle bathing area).
Vintgar Gorge
About 6km from Bled, the scenic Vintgar Gorge offers waterfalls, pools and vertical cliff-faces, alongside wooden bridges on its well-marked trail. Rent an e-bike for a self-guided tour of the gorge.
Boat trip on Lake Bled
Take a traditional wooden pletna boat or row across Lake Bled to its island. Explore the 17th-century Church of the Assumption, climb its bell tower and ring the famous wishing bell.
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