Local food & drinks

Kavarna Belvedere / Cafe BELVEDERE Café Belvedere, featuring a historic ambience, offers an unforgettable view of the lake and island. The pavilion perched on high pillars above Vila Bled was designed by the famous Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik as the "waiting room" for audiences of the Yugoslavian King Alexander. Here is where the Yugoslav president Tito hosted members of royalty,...

Hiking around Bled area

Mala and Velika Osojnica A relatively easy hike to Mala Osojnica gives you very nive view of lake Bled. To Mala Osojnica there is 15 minutes hike to the top and to Velika Osojnica there is 30 minutes hike. Mala Osojnica / Photo: Arhiv občine Bled Vintgar Gorge Walk through the gorge and admire waterfalls, pools, erosion pots and other masterpieces of nature.See the Šum Waterfall from the upper...

Bled Lake, the Island and Castle

Bled Lake You can walk around the lake and enjoi different views. The walk is 6 kilometers long, or around half an hour or 45 minutes. You can also rent a horse-drawn carriage to drive you around. Grajsko kopališče / Beach under the castle In summer, you swim or enjoy in other offered water sports on the lake. You can ride to the island on pletna boat or rent a boat and paddle. The lake...