Lake Bled - one of the most beautiful corners of Europe travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s most popular tourist area, next to the town of Bled. The lake was formed when the Bohinj glacier receded. It is 2120 m long, 1380 m wide and up to 30.6 m deep. Nowhere in the world is there a more lovely place, than this paradise and its surroundings. The island in the middle of Lake Bled is without doubt one of the premier attractions of the area, which surprises and charms every visitor. Surrounded by mountains and forests, today Bled is a modern holiday resort with many hotels, private accommodation facilities, a camp site, wellness centers, and a golf course.

After the last Ice Age, the Bohinj Glacier deepend its natural tectonic hollow and gave it its present form. When the ice melted the basin was filled with water. The lake has no considerable affluents except some streams. The thermal springs in the northeast part are captured in three swimming pools: at the Toplice Grand Hotel, Park Hotel and Golf Hotel. The castle in the middle of the lake has for centuries been a symbol of Bled, a much-visited attraction. It stands on a sheer cliff above Lake Bled and is one of the oldest castles in Slovenia, dating back to the 11th century. It is highly likely that, at that time, on the land where the castle stands today there was simply a Romanesque tower surrounded by a protective wall. The lake provides thousands of opportunities for seekers of beauty, relaxation, inspiration, peace and sporting challenges. Romantic walks or a carriage ride around the lake, a traditional pletna-boat ride to the idyllic church on Bled Island, a visit to the imposing castle, the nearby ski slopes, alpine paths, golf courses, fishing or the casino – these are just a few of the attractions of Bled.