Bled is a small town located on the shores of the spectacular Lake Bled in north-western Slovenia. Set amongst forested mountains and with clifftop castle it’s a beautiful place and Slovenia’s most popular tourist attraction.
Situated 30 miles from the capital, Ljubljana, close to the border with Austria, the mountain region of Bled became a tourist resort in the 19th century, when Swiss doctor Arnold Rikli discovered the beneficial properties of the water and pure air here.
Visitors can enjoy walks around the glacial lake, numerous restaurants, a visit to the clifftop castle and a boat trip to the lake’s island monastery. Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s largest protected area is only a short distance away and offers some excellent trekking and superb wildlife, including Alpine marmot, Alpine ibex and chamois.
Combining four nights bear watching in the Dinaric Alps, with three nights at a superb hotel on the shores of Lake Bled, this easy paced self-drive holiday allows you to enjoy two of Slovenia’s most beautiful regions and is the perfect option for anyone looking for a relaxing wildlife holiday. Find out more about Slovenia: Bears & Lake Bled
Vila Bled is a stylish boutique hotel located in a prominent position on the shores of Lake Bled. Set in beautiful grounds and with stunning views of the lake, the hotel offers an exclusive option for anyone visiting Bled and even has private lakeside decking and its own boathouse for residents. Find Out More about Vila Bled
