When To Travel Attractions Hotels How To Reach
At the heart of Europe lies the small nation of Slovenia, in its northwestern part is the picturesque town of Bled nestled in the Julian Alps. This singular island town of Slovenia in the Upper Carniola region surrounds the famous glacial Lake Bled with a medieval castle that is perched on a tiny rock. Located at an altitude of 501 meters, it is easily approachable from the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana.
Bled is a fairy tale tourist destination of Slovenia. It is a place of innumerable attractions and therefore appeals to a vast multitude of travelers; backpackers, families, adventure enthusiasts, the luxury travel segment, the fitness freak, the wellness –oriented as well as the nature loving tourist.
It is a heady mix of panoramic Alpine vistas and pine scents, of lip-smacking delicacies particularly the kremšnita (a vanilla and cream pastry), of amazing hiking and walking trails, the place is actually a gold mine for tourism. A scenic four mile track with 19th century villas surrounds the lake.
In addition, Bled is an incredible place for relaxation, for spas and wellness hubs that was brought to the fore by the late 19th century Swiss naturopath Arnold Rikli. In the winter months, Bled is an ideal base town for skiing and snowboarding on nearby ski slopes. The numerous hotels, with their spas, seminar and convention halls are fast building up the reputation of Bled as ideal getaway spot for business as well as leisure. Not surprisingly, the place enjoys the support of both local and foreign tourists.
WHEN TO TRAVEL
The weather of Bled follows the traditional European pattern. Which means that this beautiful town looks breathtaking during the summer months when temperature hovers around 25 to 30 degree.
However some tourists have made Bled their destination for holiday season. They enjoy Christmas and New Year in the quite ambiance and natural beauty of Bled.
ATTRACTIONS
Lake Bled - One of the most beautiful lakes in Europe, Lake Bled is surrounded by picturesque mountains that reflects very beautifully in the water. Lake Bled is very popular tourist spot where travelers can hire boat and enjoy some peaceful time.
Bled Castle - Undoubtedly the main attraction of the town is Bled Castle. It proudly sits in the middle of the island. The white and red color castle is fine example of European architecture. Inside the Bled Castle is a small museum which displays wide range of weapons from 17th century. The highlight of the museum in Bled Castle would be traditional manual printing techniques.
Church of the Assumption - The most talked about attraction of Bled is the Church of the Assumption. It dates back to the last years of 17th century. Inside the church are well preserved paintings that depict the life of Virgin Mary. The Church of the Assumption is located on the Bled Island and could only be reached via boat.
The locals believe that if a husband carries his newly wed wife inside the Church climbing all 99 steps from the dock, will be blessed with happy marriage. Also ringing the bell inside the church fulfills your one wish.
Triglav National Park - A popular national park of Slovenia, ideal for adventure sports lovers. Tourists can enjoy wide range of adventure activities at the Triglav National Park such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing and much more. You can also enjoy activities like fishing and snow-shoeing at the Triglav National Park.
Iglica Waterfall - Some 4km from Bled is a popular rock climbing spot known as the Iglica Waterfall. The waterfall is 18m high and nice place for family picnics in the lap on nature. Adventure seekers can enjoy rock climbing.
HOTELS IN BLED
The hotels in Bled remain open and accept booking throughout the year. Depending on your budget there is a hotel in Bled available for you. High end tourists can enjoy five star amenities and some of the luxury hotels while there are ample budget hotels as well. Popular hotels in Bled are:
Kompas Hotel Bled ($75)
Hotel Jelovica Bled ($61)
Grand Hotel Toplice ($109)
Pension-Hotel Pibernik ($48)
Park Hotel Bled ($94)
Here is the complete list of hotels in Bled.
HOW TO REACH
By Air - Bled don't have any airport. The closest airport is Joze Pucnik Ljubljana Airport which is located near Brink. It is the main international airport of Slovenia that serves Ljubljana. From the airport you can take either bus or taxi to reach Bled.
By Train - There is train service between Ljubljana and Lesce-Bled, which is 4km away from the town. The trains are made available frequently on the hourly basis. From Lesce-Bled you can take bus to reach Bled.
By Bus - Bled is also well connected with Ljubljana through road. You can take hourly buses from Ljubljana to Bled and enjoy the beautiful panorama. The entire journey is 75 minutes long. The price of ticket is 7 Euros.
There is train service between Ljubljana and Lesce-Bled, which is 4km away from the town. The trains are made available frequently on the hourly basis. From Lesce-Bled you can take bus to reach Bled.
By Bus - Bled is also well connected with Ljubljana through road. You can take hourly buses from Ljubljana to Bled and enjoy the beautiful panorama. The entire journey is 75 minutes long. The price of ticket is 7 Euros.
