Bled

Slovenian tourism is linked with Lake Bled. Why? Because it's a lovely glacier lake with really tremendous cultural and natural dimensions. Lake Bled, located on the fringes of the Julian Alps, provides an unforgettable family vacation. And, being set in the midst of the natural grandeur of the Alps, it is no surprise that treks and walks are the most natural thing to do when visiting Lake Bled.

From Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, you may hire a vehicle or take a bus (12 euros) to one of the country's most prominent attractions: Bled Lake. You may add 14 euros to your budget and take a boat ride to the little island in the center of the lake if you like. You'll have to pay an extra 6 euros to enter the church on this little island and ring the happiness bell. It's a tourist trap, but it's entertaining and inexpensive. Otherwise, you may hire a bike in Bled or stroll about and explore the woodlands of this stunning Slovenian resort.

It won't take you long to go to the top of the hill overlooking Bled Island, where you may get a stunning view of this one-of-a-kind site in the globe. Please inquire at the Bled Tourist Information Centre, which is located on the lakeshore adjacent to the Bled Casino. We recommend that you book your hotel in Ljubljana, but you can also book a hotel in Bled for one or two nights at the best price guaranteed. Book your finest Slovenian activities, such as water rafting on the Sava River near Bled.

Location: Slovenia

Difficulty level: easy
Duration of the trip: 1 hour