Lake Bled

While Europe becomes a rarity in travel, tourism within our own country is flourishing. In just one month, Suzdal has welcomed more tourists than in the entire 21st century! Horse-drawn sleighs now roam the streets more frequently than during the Tsarist era. The demand for candy canes and petushki (rooster-shaped lollipops) surged as early as November, and I'm sure they're melting them down to meet the demand. Meanwhile, Europe seems deserted. Those once-packed boats are now a breeze to photograph. There used to be ten people jostling for a spot, and now there's room for everyone. Share your best trip of 2021!

🇸🇮First, let's focus on the key point: 1️⃣The best viewpoint "Mala Osojnica", enter from "Mala Osojnica Trailhead". 2️⃣For non-driving travelers, it is recommended to stay near the "Bled Jezero" train station. For those who drive, feel free to choose your own accommodation. 3️⃣The best lighting is three hours after sunrise. - 🇸🇮Slovenia may be one of the least popular countries in Europe. 🇸🇮But Lake Bled in Slovenia appears on various "XXX most beautiful destinations" lists all year round. 🇸🇮The beauty of Lake Bled comes from two sources: the blue lake formed by the melting snow of the Alps, and the church built on the small island in the middle of the lake by King Henry II of Germany, resulting in a perfect blend of culture and nature. No input provided. 🚞How to get there? 1️⃣Public transportation: You can take a train to Bled, which has two train stations, Bled Jezero and Lesce-Bled. It is recommended to take the train to Bled Jezero, which is closer to the island in the middle of the lake. If you are coming from other countries, you will need to transfer trains multiple times no matter which station you arrive at. 2️⃣Driving by yourself is recommended, it only takes two to three hours to get anywhere. No input provided. 🇸🇮How to play 🗻The scenery of Lake Bled unfolds around the island in the center of the lake. 1️⃣Take a walk around the lake, about 1-1.5 hours, and enjoy the beauty of the island in the lake from various angles. 2️⃣The best viewing points at the top of the mountain are two: "Mala Osojnica" and "Ojstrica", where you can overlook Lake Bled. It is highly recommended to go to the "Mala Osojnica" viewing platform. Enter from the "Mala Osojnica Trailhead" and do not take the other small path.‼️ 3️⃣Bled Castle offers a different perspective to overlook the lake and the town of Bled, and the castle itself is also worth a visit. (Ticket price: 15 euros) 4️⃣Take a boat to the island and paddle on the lake, highly recommended. No input provided. 🛌How to stay? ▪️There are many hotels, guesthouses, and apartments by the lake, choose according to your needs. The ones near Bled Jezero train station are closer to the island in the lake. There are more restaurants and supermarkets in Bled town, making life more convenient. ▪️If you take the train, it is recommended to stay near the Bled Jezero train station. ▪️Drive freely ▪️I took the train this time and stayed at Old Bled House, which was pretty good. It's just a bit far to walk to the island in the middle of the lake, about half an hour. Just for your reference. No input provided. 🍖How to eat ▪️Slovenian cuisine is not much different from the cuisine of other surrounding countries, mainly consisting of sausages, pork knuckles, and stewed beef. ▪️Recommend a restaurant called Old Celler Bled, perhaps the best rated in the area. The food tastes good and the wine list is extensive, with all ingredients sourced locally in Slovenia. The Deer Goulash and Fried River Trout are both quite good, and the pork knuckle is decent but can be a bit heavy in Eastern Europe. All the wine is from Slovenia, and the waiter's recommendations are very detailed and accurate. The service is worth the price, averaging around 30-40 euros per person for fine dining. - ❗️One last thing, I recommend going to Lake Bled on a good weather day (after snowfall, with clear skies and clouds), as the scenery can be disappointing on bad weather days.

Nestled amid the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is a symphony of nature's perfection. The emerald-green lake cradles an islet crowned by Bled Castle, creating a scene that transcends postcards. A pilgrimage to Bled isn't just a journey; it's a rendezvous with tranquility. Recommendations: 🚣♂️ Row to Bled Island, make a wish at the church, and ring the wishing bell. 🏰 Climb up to Bled Castle for a panorama that will imprint on your soul. 🍦 Savor the iconic Bled Cream Cake at Velika Zijalka. In the quiet embrace of Bled, time slows, and reflections on the lake become a mirror to your inner calm. Embrace the serenity, delve into the nature symphony, and let Lake Bled etch an everlasting serenade in your travel diary. #LakeBledBliss #AlpineElegance #TranquilRetreat #SlovenianSplendor #mytravelhacks#historicallandmarks#familytrip

Europe is beautiful, with a deep historical heritage, and each small country has its own flavor. The one I can't forget is passing through Slovenia from Croatia on my way to Hungary; Slovenia is just too beautiful, completely unexpected. I only knew about this small country during the World Cup, with a population of less than 2 million, and later it even won the European Championship. However, if you travel around the former Yugoslavia region, you'll find that people are tall and slender, which is particularly suitable for sports. In Slovenia, people usually visit the capital Ljubljana and Lake Bled. The capital is small, but as pretty as a toy city, very exquisite. Because of the many dragon sculptures, it is also known as the 'City of Dragons', suitable for a two-day, one-night stay. From the bus station, take a coach to Lake Bled, just over an hour, and as soon as you get off the bus, your eyes are in paradise, that kind of beauty is truly captivating, afraid to miss every detail. The combination of snow-capped mountains, the blue lake, and the castle on the hill is perfect, with the church on the island in the lake being the crowning touch of the painting. On the lake, there are various sailboats and kayaks, full of a sporty atmosphere? Vibrant. There are also many people practicing yoga by the water. One day is actually enough to play, go up to the castle on the hilltop for photos, and walk around the lake. You can also walk to the nearby village, where the little houses in the village are so beautiful, simply an ideal paradise. There is a chain supermarket by the lake to solve lunch, if you want to make do with something cheaper. There is an entrance fee to the island in the lake, I didn't go in, but it looks quite beautiful from the outside too. Now, looking back at the photos, I especially miss that place.

In the heart of the Slovenian mountains you will find beautiful Lake Bled. With it's little church on an island it is one of the most impressive sights in the whole country.

It is such a nice place to visit. Nature there is so unbelievable, and breathtaking. It's a stunning image I won't forget in a hurry.

Experience the tranquility, pleasantness, beauty and charm of Lake Bled in summer. Unexpectedly, even though everything is barren in winter, it is still charming and breathtaking here. On the steep cliffs of Bled Castle 🏰, the church in the shimmering lake, and the distant snow-capped Alps, all the barren mountains are vaguely invisible. The winter Bled Lake is even more profound and clear, and the castle 🏰 shines even more brilliantly. This is the beauty of all seasons, the beauty of winter. Through the hardships of travel, it seems that all the fatigue dissipates in the beautiful scenery before my eyes, leaving only joy and awe for nature and all things. Winter also has its own unique beauty, and I am grateful for the changing seasons that always bring anticipation to this world.

Bled is located in Slovenia, reachable by Ljublana, the capital. We came from Salzburg by bus, which took around 3-4 hours. To see a nice view, you have to hike the nearest hill so you can see the beautiful lake from above! #happynewyear #lakebled #BeautifulLake #happynewyear

#lakebled #solvenia offer scenic view of emerald-green lake, picture-postcard church on an islet and some of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke as backdrops #lakeview #happynewyear #happynewyear