Bled Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lake Bled featuring mountains and a lake or waterhole
Vintgar Gorge featuring rapids, mist or fog and a lake or waterhole
Bled
Church of Sv Marika Bozja
Church of Sv Marika Bozja which includes a lake or waterhole

Visit a historic island church and a clifftop castle with views of the lake and the country’s tallest mountain.

Bled is a quaint lakeside town amid snow-capped mountains and forests in Triglav National Park. Medieval structures, including churches and an iconic castle, add to the enchanting setting and decorate the many walking paths around Lake BledOpens in a new window.

Climb to the summit of Bled CastleOpens in a new window for a panoramic view of the lake, the town and the white tops of the Julian Alps. Admire the 11th-century structure’s red-roofed turrets and fairy tale-like features. The castle appears delicately balanced on a rugged cliff overlooking the lake.

Trek through the forest and stop for a picnic. Amble along the row of trees on Bled Promenade and note the changing colours of autumn leaves. A park beside Mlino on the southern shore has boats to take you to Slovenia’s only island, where you will find the Church of Sv Marika BozjaOpens in a new window (Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary).

Enter the 17th-century site to see its ecclesiastical relics and the frescoes that pre-date the church. Ring the wishing bell, allegedly given to the church by the Pope, for good luck. Venture into the nearby national park to see Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s tallest mountain. Discover Iglica Waterfall and the Babji Zob Cave nearby.

Just 3 miles (5 kilometres) north of the lake is the Vintgar GorgeOpens in a new window. Walk along the wooden bridges clinging to the cliffs. Admire the misty water rapids, whirlpools and cascades along the stream.

Expect a mild climate of warm summers and cool winters with snow flurries. Learn about the town’s medieval feudal system. Bled became popular with elite classes in the early 1900s due to its picturesque setting and health spa. Explore ski slopes, golf courses and mountain trails in its glorious countryside.

Fly to Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport and drive northwest for 22 miles (35 kilometres) to reach Bled. Buses and trains depart regularly from Ljubljana to the lakeside town in the northwestern part of Slovenia.

The serene town of Bled is a romantic part of Slovenia, with the country’s only island and highest mountain.

Rikli Balance Hotel
Rikli Balance Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Cankarjeva 4, Bled
The price is £242 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£242
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bled. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 4 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in lake bled, welcoming receptionist, lovely room with a side lake view. Breakfast had the usual fare with continental meats, cereals with seeds, nuts and dried fruits. Hot food could have been better, lots of fried eggs on a plate which would have been better cooked fresh to order as ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Rikli Balance Hotel
Hotel Kompas
Hotel Kompas
4 out of 5
Cankarjeva 2, Bled
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £173 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£173
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bled. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (352 reviews)
"It was a good hotel, perfect breakfast with a large variety. However, the toilet in the room looks relatively old compared to the room and the deco elsewhere. My toilet seat is broken and there are some stains on it as well"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Hotel Kompas
Hotel Park
Hotel Park
4 out of 5
Cesta svobode 15, Bled
The price is £191 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£191
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bled. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (537 reviews)
"Nice hotel, you can’t get any closer to lake bled than this hotel so the location is great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was nice enough although it would be nice if there was a bin in the room, we only had a small one in the bathroom and also if you could access streaming services ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hotel Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bled Apartments
Bled Apartments
3 out of 5
LJUBLJANSKA CESTA 32, Bled
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bled. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Lake Bled and Festival Hall are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (138 reviews)
"We stayed in Bled Apartments in May 2025 and were very happy with accommodation. Nice and clean with comfortable beds, clean sheets and towels. The bathroom was clean and warm water was plentiful. The area was great and very quiet during the night. They supplied us with an easy to read information ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Bled Apartments
Vila Ula La Luxury Apartments Bled
Vila Ula La Luxury Apartments Bled
4 out of 5
28 Ljubljanska cesta, Bled, Radovljica
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bled. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Bled and Festival Hall are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Vila Ula La was a pleasure to stay at in Lake Bled. Great to leave car safely and walk everywhere in the beautiful location"

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2024

Vila Ula La Luxury Apartments Bled
Castle way Apartments Tamy
Castle way Apartments Tamy
3 out of 5
18a Riklijeva cesta, Bled
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Bled. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Bled and St. Martin's ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Amazing throughout
"Great apartment, very well equiped. Perfect location in Bled! We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. Owner was very helpful and easy to reach"

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Castle way Apartments Tamy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bled

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lake Bled is just a short drive from Ljubljana airport. We went skiing at Vogel ski centre which was perfect for a short break. Loads to do in the area. Unfortunately Vintgar Gorge was closed at the weekend when we were there which was disappointing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful town, picturesque and clean. Very friendly town folk and most people speak english. All amenities are easily available.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lake Bled is a magical place, it’s very easy to walk around the lake, plenty of places to eat

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

One of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. The lake and vintag gorge are a must see

5/5 - Excellent

Nick

We went in late September. Busy enough but not excessively so . Can imagine it gets packed in high season

5/5 - Excellent

Kay

An amazing wonderful place never been anywhere quite like it absolutely beautiful

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