Bled, Slovenia2-3 hoursMorning
Bled Lake
Bled Lake is one of the notable stops in Bled, with a route-friendly location for your trip.
Quick facts
- Length
- 2,120 m
- Area
- 1.5 km²
- Elevation
- 475 m
- Heritage status
- registered immobile cultural heritage of Slovenia
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Did you know?
How do you get to the church on the island?
By traditional wooden boats called pletna. The right to row them passes from father to son within a limited number of families, and the oarsman stands while rowing.
What is the tradition with the church bell?
Ringing the wishing bell three times is said to make your wish come true. Local wedding custom also has the groom carry the bride up the 99 steps.
What is the Bled cream cake?
Kremšnita, a square of vanilla custard and whipped cream, was developed in 1953 by a pastry chef at a Bled hotel. The recipe is standardised and millions of slices have been sold.
Why go?
- Easy to add to your route
- Good photo stop
- Popular local highlight
