The pearl of Slovenia Lake Bled has been an unforgettable travel route that I dreamed of for a long time and finally I had the opportunity to spend time in the Spring of 2015. Slovenia Lake Bled and the natural beauties around the beautiful region blew me away.
Lake Bled – Slovenia
Now I wanted to write my Bled travel guide at length and make a nice guide for you so that you can also decorate your dreams.. Slovenia Bled travel notes begins…
1.Beginning with Lake Bled and its Surroundings
We constantly sigh when we see her photos on social media “I wish I could one day, too. there are travel routes that we would say if I were there !”. One of the epic lakes of Europe, Bled Lake in the Gorenjska region of Slovenia, as well as the Bohinj lake, were one of these routes for me.. In the Spring of 2016, I bought my flight ticket to Slovenia and now I was waiting for my dream to come true.
Places to Visit in Slovenia Lake Bled
Days flowed away, I set foot on Slovenian land towards the end of April. We rented a car from Jose Pucnik airport, which is between the town of Bled in Slovenia and the Capital Ljubljana, and turned our way to Lake Bled.. While we were walking along the road, we were officially amazed by the nature of Slovenia.
You can refer to our article “recommendations to consider when renting a car“ on car rental.
Slovenia Lake Bohinj
We arrived in the Slovenian town of Bled, now in sight of the end of the road, on a Saturday morning in calm and beautiful weather.. Now it’s time to enjoy Lake Bled and the natural beauties around it and to taste the famous cream cake.
About Lake Bled and its Surroundings
It fascinates people with its natural beauty. Where is Lake Bled ? Let’s start with that first. Lake Bled is located in Slovenia’s Gorenjska region, north of the capital Ljubljana and close to the southern border of Austria.. 20. You can have one of the most beautiful views of Lake Bled from the summer house (currently serving as a hotel) of Marshal Tito, one of the famous leaders who marked the first half of the century.
Places to Visit in Slovenia Vintgar Gorge Canyon
As far as Slovenia Lake Bled; You should not go without seeing natural beauties such as Bohinj lake, Vintgar Gorge Canyon, Slap Savica Waterfall located in Triglav National Park.. Below are my travel notes that will explain these places in detail.. Do not worry. I wrote them all line by line.
Slovenia Lake Bled
How was Lake Bled formed ?
strong> The island on Lake Bled, which was formed by a mixture of glaciers and tectonic formations, adds a different atmosphere to the lake.. You can take a peaceful walk around the lake, explore the lake with Pletna boats and spend romantic moments at the Bled castle.. If you are looking for romance, Bled is definitely the right choice. Valentine’s day make your plans to this beautiful city, stay for a few days and find peace. Believe me, you won’t regret it.
3.Bled Lake and Its Surrounding Travel Guide
Bled Lake, one of the few beautiful lakes in Europe, is of course one of the favorite places of tourists.. That’s why lake Bled tours are very, very interesting.. In addition, I recommend you to add Hallstatt lake of Austria, which attracts people as much as Lake Bled because of its proximity, to your tour program.
Slovenia Bohinj
So what should we do to go to Bled town in Slovenia? As you know, Slovenia is one of the member states of the European Union.. That’s why you need to have a Schengen visa in hand. For information about the Schengen visa, you can refer to our “What is a Schengen visa?” article. It is also worth noting that Slovenia uses the euro as its currency.
Bled Castle Slovenia
Alps When traveling to Lake Bled, it is necessary to check the weather before you go, as it is close to. Since you are likely to face very cold weather during the winter months, I find it useful to plan your travel accordingly.. In Bled, Slovenia, which has a population of nearly 10,000, the average temperature is -2 degrees in winter months, and an average of 18 degrees in summer. watching around /strong>. But still, if you see the lake under the snow, I can guarantee that you will have unforgettable moments.. Bled is lovely…
How to get to Lake Bled and its Surroundings
How to get to Bled lake? How is transportation to Bled lake and its surroundings ?
The first thing you need to do to reach Bled lake is; If you are not passing through the surrounding countries, it will be to go to Joze Pucnik Airport in Slovenia by plane and reach Bled by car.. It is also very easy to find a flight ticket to this airport, which is about half an hour away.. How ?
Slovenia Bled Routes
You’re in luck, because with a two-hour direct flight with Turkish Airlines you can get here. We preferred THY and bought our plane ticket for 100 euros.. If you coincide with the campaign periods, you can find a round-trip flight ticket to Slovenia by paying a fee of around 100 euros. As for finding a flight ticket, I definitely recommend you to check our article How to find a cheap flight ticket .
Lake Bled Road
I assume you have reached the Jose Pucnik airport. Now, how do we get to Bled lake? The easiest way to reach the town of Bled from the airport is with the Alpetour bus company waiting at the airport exit, first to Kranj for 1.80 euros, and then to Kranj for 3.6 euros. so to reach Bled for 5.40 euros in total is the most economical way.
This journey takes a total of one hour and the buses at the airport are in service almost every hour.. Also, you can reach Bled from Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, from the Ljubljana central bus station with the same company by paying a fee of 6,30 euro. Also, from Ljubljana it is possible to reach Bohinj lake, another lake of Gorenjske region, for 8.70 euros.
Bus Points and Estimated Travel Times to and Around Lake Bled
Another way to reach Bled from Jose Pucnik airport is to rent a car.. Do we need to have an international driving license when renting a car? No, it is possible to rent a car in Slovenia with your current driver’s license, just as you would in Turkey.
We decided to rent a car after we landed at the airport.. Since it was our first experience, we bought a full package and rented a car for two days from Sixt car rental company for 55 euros per day.. If you have a car rental idea, you can rent a car at very reasonable prices by making a reservation in advance on Expedia.com.
Also, gasoline price is 1 euro in Slovenia. around. Finally, it is worth mentioning: Renting a car is the best choice to explore the magnificent nature around Lake Bled.. Personally, if I went again, I would rent a car tour Slovenia again.
Bled Lake Train Station
If you want to take a train journey to reach Lake Bled; to reach Kranj from the airport by bus (you can find the transportation to kranj above), from here you can reach Kranj train station to Jesenice train station, and from there to Bled jezero train station.
This is one of the transportation choices that should be preferred last.. I would like to share it as a suggestion for those who love train travel.. The total train journey cost to reach the town of Bled will be around 10 euro. You can also reach the town of Bled by paying a fee of around 10 euro from Ljubljana main train station and following the same route.. You can visit the Slovenske Zeleznica website to look up train tickets.
How I find cheap flights and train tickets abroad, which flight and train ticket search engines I use “The most I explained one by one in my article “Good Flight Ticket Search Engines”. I would definitely recommend you to read it.
On lake Bled Slovenia transportation guide; I think that I have explained the information about bus, plane, car rental and train journeys one by one above.. If you want to reach Bled lake from Austria and other countries, train journey will be one of the most suitable choices.. Train journeys in Europe are very enjoyable.. Especially if you look at our what is an interrail>, you will see that there is great information for those who want to travel in Europe by train.
Food and Drink Culture in and Around Lake Bled
What to eat and drink in and around Bled lake ?
While taking a stroll in Bled town, Bled’s 20. It is necessary to taste the cream cake, namely “kremsnita”, which has been one of the symbols since the middle of the century.. It is such a delicious dessert that it is impossible to forget its taste.
You can enjoy your cake against the view of Bled island from Bled castle or Tito’s residence.. You can also taste the original cream cake at the Park Restaurant and Cafe located in the center of Bled town.
Bled Cream Cake that should not be returned without eating from Lake Bled
What else to eat besides cream cake in and around Bled lake?
Local house in Bled town and Gorenjske region You can taste the famous red venison with wines. In addition, it is possible to taste the cakes prepared with different presentations in other restaurants of the town of Bled.. Finally, those looking for beverage advice can have a Union beer or, during the winter months, have a mulled wine and explore Lake Bled.
Slovenia Bohinj Town – Pod Skalco Restaurant
Where to eat in and around Lake Bled?
Below is the most preferred cafes and restaurants in and around Lake Bled You can find the list;
Coffee and Sweet Shops in and around Bled lake; Slascicarna Simon, Ostarija Peglez’n, Caffe Peglez’n, Hotel Park Restavracija Rikli, Pizzeria Pletna, Kult Klub Bled , Apropo’s.
Restaurants in and around Bled lake; Park Restaurant, Fnefood Penzion Perc, Pod Skalco (Bohinj), Bled Castle Restaurant, Pizzeria Rustica, Grajzska Plaza, Okarina, A La Carte Restaurant 1906 Bled, Gostilna Danica (Bohinj).
Accommodation in and Around Lake Bled
Where to stay in and around Lake Bled? What are my recommendations for accommodation in Bled ?
If you have a travel plan to Lake Bled in Slovenia, one of the most important decisions is where to stay.. That’s why I’m waiting for you in my Slovenia Lake Bled Accommodation and Lake Bled Hotel Recommendations that I have prepared so that you can make an easier decision while making your accommodation choices.. I explained all the recommendations that will fit your budget one by one.. I think I answered all the questions in your mind in that article.
Slovenia Bohinj
How to stay abroad economically , I explained that I rented hotels-hostels and houses cheaply, in my “Economic hotel search engines” article, line by line. I would definitely recommend you to take a look.
Shopping-Entertainment and Nightlife in and Around Lake Bled
Where to shop in Lake Bled? What kind of activities are done in and around Lake Bled?
There are many options to shop for souvenirs or local products in the center of Bled town.. In particular, you can buy magnet style souvenirs for 3 euro.
You can take the tourist train in and around Bled lake in summer, and Bled, which has many local activities in winter, You can have a great time in the town, and you can do winter sports at the ski resort located in Triglav national park and a wide variety of summer sports (canoeing, rafting, etc.) in the summer.
Slovenian Bohinj Town
As you can see, there is no end to things to do in this fascinating region. In particular, December stands out as the month with the most activity in the city.. Whatever you do, although it will be quite cold, I say see this magical Slovenian lake in December.. Also, if you are curious about beekeeping and the life of bees, I suggest you go to the educational beehouse named “Educational beehouse” located in the town of Bled.
I left the most important activity in Lake Bled for last: “ Lake tour with Pletna boat”. Date 16. You can have a wonderful tour on the lake with these boats, which date back to the 19th century and are made of wood and are unique to Lake Bled.. However, you have to sacrifice 14 euro for the half hour journey.
Pletna Bots and Lake Bled
How is the entertainment and nightlife in and around Lake Bled?
The first thing I would like to remind you in Lake Bled; Since this is a place where people looking for a quiet and romantic environment come, there are not many club and nightlife options.. The most important thing that makes Bled lake special is; It offers a peaceful, quiet and calm environment.
Knowing this, it will be beneficial for you to come here and spend your time.. But I also want to say that there are several pubs in the city.. You can spend a nice evening with live music, especially in summer.. You can also spend time at several casinos in the region (Gambling is allowed in Slovenia.).. The list of bars and pubs you can stop by in the evenings in the town of Bled is as follows;
- Troha Pub (A place with a pleasant environment where you can find beer for 3-4 euros – especially local beer is preferred) I suggest you to drink Lasko a beer.)
- Club Stop Bled (A place where you can enjoy while listening to live music)
- Casino Bled (a place where you can gamble comfortably) )
Places to See in and Around Lake Bled
Places to Visit in and Around Lake Bled
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- Bled Castle
- Bled Island and Pilgrimage Church
- St. Martin’s Church
- Ojstrica and Mala Osojnica Hills
- Vintgar Gorge Canyon
- Triglav National Park
- Lake Bohinj
- Slap Savica Waterfall
- Skofja Loka
Lake Bled and Surrounding Attractions Routes
I don’t want to go through the places to visit and see in and around Lake Bled with 3-5 words.. You can find detailed explanations and recommendations of both Lake Bled and the places with wonderful natural beauty in the Places to Visit in Lake Bled in Slovenia. I explained one by one what you can do in this beautiful nature of Slovenia.
How Many Days Should We Stay in and Around Lake Bled
How many days would it be enough to stay in and around Lake Bled? How many days to visit Lake Bled and its surroundings ?
If you have come to visit Lake Bled, which is the most important touristic location of Slovenia, it is possible to visit the entire lake surroundings and the entire route of Bled attractions in one day.. If you want to see Bled town and Bled lake at night, even for one night, you can stay in one of the hotels I mentioned in my Where to stay in Bled.
Lake Bohinj Slovenia
However, if you are going to include the other routes I have mentioned in your itinerary, (Triglav national park, Bohinj lake and Skofja Loka) you should add them in one day. required. If you are not short of time, I recommend 3-4 days to explore the natural beauties of Gorenjske region.
See Gorenjske region, which has the most beautiful natural beauties of Slovenia, to stay overnight at Lake Bled. You can complete it by walking in 2 days.. I am sure that you will be fascinated by the unique beauties of nature…
Don’t go back without doing these things in and around 10.Bled Lake
- The famous cream cake</strong against the view of Lake Bled/strong without eating/liliwithout strongboat tour/strong on Lake Bled/lilistrongwithout trekking in the Vintgar Gorge canyon/strong/liliSlap Savica waterfall
- enjoying the natural beauty of Triglav national park.
Slovenia Vintgar Gorge Canyon
The green paradise is in Slovenia, never without passing out with the abundance of oxygen and experiencing what mother nature has to offer to the fullest. I say don’t come back. (You can also get detailed information from the Wikipedia Bled article.)
11. What Route Should Be Followed in Slovenia?
Here we come to the important part again.. matter of planning. Now. You spent time in the natural wonders of Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Triglav national park in the Gorenjske region of Slovenia, but I assume you want to continue exploring Slovenia.
The first place you should stop by is Slovenia, which is 1 hour away from lake Bled. I suggest you spend a day in Ljubljana, one of the green capitals of and perhaps Europe.
Piran Town, Slovenia’s Gateway to the Adriatic
Also, after a 1.5-hour journey from the capital, you can turn south to the Piran town of Koper, which has a coast on the Adriatic Sea. you can make a daily visit and visit the Postojna cave on the way.
Except for the regions mentioned above, it is 2-3 hours away from the capital Ljubljana and is one of the most important eastern European architectures. One of the examples is Maribor or Ljubl. You can visit the town of Novo Mesto, an hour away from jana. So long story short, there are many places to visit in Slovenia and I think a vacation like 1 week will be enough.. But the choice is yours…
12.Why Travel to and Around Lake Bled?
- Exploring Skofja Loka, a well-preserved town since the Middle Ages for
- Date 11. To see the Bled castle dating back to the 4th century BC
- witness the clear waters of lake Bohinj, the largest glacial lake in Slovenia for
Lake Bled Slovenia
- With its unspoiled nature, many endangered animals to see the Triglav national park, which is home to
- to admire the magnificent lake Bled from the hills of Slovenia
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How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Lake Bled and its Surrounding 13?
Is it cheap or expensive to visit Lake Bled and its surroundings?
Relatively, within the European Union member states Slovenia is one of the countries where you can travel cheaper. With the cost details I will give below, it is possible to bring your nature holiday cheap by spending around 40-50 euros per day.. Is it possible to travel cheaply in and around Lake Bled, which fascinates people with its natural beauties, let’s take a look together;
Slovenia Lake Bohinj Deer Symbol
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Transportation to Lake Bled and its surroundings: As I mentioned in the section on transportation to the town of Bled, in order to arrive at Lake Bled, first of all, it is around 100 euro round-trip to Joze Pucnik airport, which is half an hour away from the town. You can fly by finding air ticket. In addition, you need to consider a fee of 20 euros in total for transportation to Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and other national parks.
How I find cheap flights abroad, which flight ticket search engines I use “Best Flight Ticket Search Engines” I explained one by one. I definitely recommend you to read it.
Winter Time at Lake Bled
Food-Beverage-Entertainment: To give brief information about the prices you will pay for food and beverage in and around Lake Bled; For example, 3.5 euros for a cream cake, one of the symbol desserts of Lake Bled, 2-3 euros for tea and coffee in coffee shops, 3-4 euros for a beer when you go out to have fun in the evening, and an average of 20 euro.
Accommodation : It’s really cheap to stay at lake Bled. I say why because you can stay in a hostel for 1o euro.. “No, I don’t want to stay in a hostel.” you can stay at the hotel by spending 35-40 euro. I have already told you Bled accommodation suggestions my suggestions one by one in my post.
Bled Lake Surrounding
Bled Lake Area
Museum and ruins expenses: Especially, when visiting the Gorenjske region, how much will you have to pay for the museum and ruins entrance fee?. So I’m just going to give a little estimate of the total number.. A boat tour on Lake Bled is 5-10 euros on average, 10 euros to go to the Bled castle, 4 euros to enter the Vintgar gorge canyon, 3 euros to the Slap Savica waterfall, you may have to endure a fee of 20-25 euros in total.. It’s up to you to go or not to go to these places.
To sum up the travel expenses in and around Lake Bled; In a two-day getaway, you will pay an average of 20 euros for food, beverage and entertainment, and 10 euros for accommodation. Euro, the average fee you will pay for museums and ruins is 10 euro, and the fee you will pay for transportation in the region will be an average of 10 euro.
You can spend your day at Lake Bled for 50 euros on average. It is possible to spend money, but there may be increases or decreases in your budget according to your expectation.. If you are in search of romance, it will be inevitable to go over the budget.
When to Go to Lake Bled and its Surroundings ?
Which season is better for Lake Bled and its surroundings? Decision it’s really hard to give this question. Because it depends more on what you want. Especially in December ie Christmas time, Bled is a city with many events. But if you ask me, it’s worth it for that famous snowy lake Bled view.. See photos online. You’ll see what I mean.
If you are one of those looking for romance in the spring months, you can visit Lake Bled and its environs in October or April. “Let me enter the magnificent lakes of Slovenia, which has a rare clear water.” If you say, July and August will be the best choice.
Slovenia Landscape
Finally, I think it would be beneficial for you to visit the city, taking into account the climatic conditions.. Because, especially in winter, freezing temperatures below zero will be waiting for you.. Also, don’t expect 30 degrees of weather in summer.. I think you will encounter an average temperature of 20 degrees. I have a few more suggestions for you.
Slovenia Lake Bled
- Especially in winter, you can take a cable car from Bohinj lake. By reaching Zicnice Vogel Bohinj, you can create a route where you can ski or have a bird’s-eye view of Lake Bohinj.
- Also, the 24-meter long and close to Lake Bled, Iglica Waterfall, which mountaineers frequently climb, can be an adventurous activity.
- The Pokljuka, Mezakla and Jelovica plateaus, surrounded by green forests, are also recommended for those with extra time..
16.My Warnings About Traveling to Lake Bled and Its Surroundings
- If you come to Lake Bled and its surroundings with an expectation of nightlife, you are in the wrong place: Because this is the capital of peace.
- While visiting the region that makes you fall in love with its natural beauties, you are in the wrong place. nature walks and climbing can be tiring sometimes. That’s why I suggest you have some fitness and have very comfortable shoes.. You can even make a nice backpack, depending on the season. What you should have in your backpack You can check our article.
- You can freeze in the winter and get cold in the summer. So if you ask me, I say it again, I would say pay attention to this issue the most.
- Before you go, follow the events that will be held in the city during your visit. If you go during the peak season, you may have less choice, especially in terms of accommodation.
Places To Visit In Slovenia – Skofja Loka
Other Lake Bled My articles are as follows :
Slovenia Lake Bled Accommodation and Lake Bled Hotel Recommendations
Slovenia Lake Bled Places to VisitSlovenian Apleri
The one that fascinates me with its natural beauties and probably will fascinate you That’s all I will tell you about the most touristic region of Slovenia Bled lake and its surroundings.. The region, with the wonderful impressions it created on me, said, “I will travel once again.” Even among the places I would say. Do you want to experience romance or be alone with nature? Buy your ticket and go to Slovenia, a peaceful green country far from city life, and go. An unforgettable holiday experience will be waiting for you. I wish you pleasant travels with good memories.. Just imagine and think after…
