Worth seeing. The fairy-tale town of Bled.

Treasures on land and in the water
Lake Bled nestles like a gem at the foot of the Julian Alps. The Pletna boat carries you gently across the deep-green waters of the lake, with the majestic castle towering above. 

Lake Bled could have been taken straight from the pages of a fairy tale. Its water, unfathomably deep and yet invitingly clear, is embraced by dense forests. The Pletna boat is already waiting for you at the wooden jetty. It sits on the water, broad yet gracefully shaped, covered by a canopy. The captain, muscles toned from decades of rowing, climbs onto the raised platform at the stern and begins to pull the oars through the water with smooth, steady movements. The boat slowly glides into motion, leaves the shore behind, and slips out onto the lake.

As the sounds of the mainland grow quieter, the splashing of the oars striking the water becomes your only companion. The tiny island with the Church of the Assumption is drawing ever closer. 99 steps lead up to this sacred jewel, where the mysterious wishing bell hangs. Taking hold of the rope and ringing the bell promises to make your most soul-felt wish come true.

Back on land, the next adventure beckons: a visit to Bled Castle, perched on a rugged cliff whose vertical walls tower over the water. The path upwards is steep and winding, but you’ll be richly rewarded for making the climb. From the castle courtyard, the panorama is inconceivably vast. Your gaze sweeps across the lake and town, up to the wild peaks of the Karavanke mountain range.

The castle itself, a fortress of imposing towers and solid walls, has a multitude of stories to tell. The scent of ink and parchment hangs in the air in the old print shop, while the ruby-red wine in the castle cellar promises an experience that’s rich in flavour. Time stands still here in these venerable halls where monks once scribed and knights dined.

And so you linger, captivated by the beauty of this place, while the sun slowly sinks behind the mountains. The shadows grow longer. The lake takes on a dark, mysterious depth. And the wind carries the gentle ringing of the bell on the island to your ears.

Bled is more than just a town in Slovenia. Bled is a place of inspiration and delight. A place you’ll remember for years to come.

Find enchanting beauty. Experience Bled.