Bled is in the northwest of Slovenia, less than 50 km from the capital Ljubljana and 35 km from Ljubljana Airport. A mild climate, an eternally enchanting lake embraced by a necklace of majestic peaks and an idyllic island have made it a favourite destination for travellers for centuries.
Bled is famous and eternally charming for being one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe. The mysterious castle brooding mightily on a sheer cliff above the lake is perfect as a viewpoint across the lake, forests and nearby Alps. Alternatively, you may wish to hire a traditional ‘pletna’ boat and be eased across the lake to the island by the powerful arms of the oarsmen. Once on the magical island, climb the 99 steps to the medieval chapel and ring the wishing bell. Lastly, you may finish off your perfect day with a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride around the lake.
The high mountains of the Julian and Karavanke Alps, the fresh air and the clean rivers and lakes are a paradise for lovers of active holidays. The possibilities are endless. You may choose from fishing, mountaineering, cycling, rafting and kayaking on alpine rivers, riding, flights of every kind, golf and many others. The Bled Golf Courses (18 and 9 holes), considered to be among the most beautiful and best maintained in this part of Europe, are only four kilometres from the hotel.
Bled is a wonderland in winter, a world of snow and ice under a blue sky. Wrap up warmly and go for a romantic stroll hand in hand, or feel the adrenaline flow as you take on the challenge of ice-skating or skiing. There are a number of ski centres in the vicinity as well as a small ski slope in the very heart of Bled itself. Pokljuka is only twenty minutes away and is a famous centre for cross-country and off-piste skiing.
ACCESSIBILITY
By car: Bled is only 47 km from Slovenia’s borders with Austria and Italy. It is a short distance from the main road between the Karavanke Tunnel and Ljubljana.
By train: Lesce – Bled railway station, which is on the route between Munich, Salzburg, Villach, Ljubljana, Belgrade, Athens and Istanbul is only 4 km from Bled. Bled - Jezero railway station is on the line between Villach, Jesenice and Nova Gorica.
By bus: Regular bus services connect Bled to all major Slovenian towns and cities.
By aeroplane: Ljubljana - Brnik International Airport is only 36 km away. Regular daily services operate between Ljubljana Airport and all major European hubs, mostly provided by the Slovenian national carrier Adria Airways. In addition, easyJet fly from London Stansted to Ljubljana once a day and to Berlin five times a week.