Every visitor to Bled is charmed by its fantastic range of views and its captivating alpine lake. Bled Island, for centuries the symbol of the area, may be visited on one of the famous ‘pletna’-boats, and it is customary to climb the 99 steps to the charming medieval chapel and ring the wishing bell in the hope that your dreams come true. An imposing clifftop castle broods over the lake and offers a stunning view across Bled, the surrounding area and Slovenia’s highest peaks. Should you wish to view Bled in style, take a romantic carriage ride around the lake.

Bled is an ideal base for exploring Slovenia’s rich natural and cultural heritage in the surrounding countryside where there is also a wealth of activities on offer. If you are feeling adventurous, you might like to try rafting, canyoning, paragliding or ballooning, or any number of other outdoor pursuits. Bled is also the cradle of golf in Slovenia and golfers from around the world adore its stunning courses. The latest addition to the array of facilities available in Bled is the Živa Wellness Centre at the Golf Hotel, which offers divine relaxation in its thermal swimming pools, saunas and the beauty parlour.