Summerweekend48-Hour Escapes
Lake Bled Slovenia Weekend
Bled, Slovenia
Yes, Bled is on every Instagram feed. Yes, it deserves it. The island in the middle of an alpine lake with a tiny church is improbable in real life. Do the things, eat the cake, leave happy.
Day by Day
Day 1
- Morning.
- Arrive, walk around the lake (90 min loop).
- Afternoon.
- Row a pletna boat to the island, ring the bell.
- Evening.
- Dinner at Vila Preseren on the lakefront.
Day 2
- Morning.
- Climb to Bled Castle for the view.
- Afternoon.
- Day trip to Lake Bohinj if you want quieter water.
- Evening.
- Last kremna rezina (cream cake) before leaving.
Where to Stay
- Budget. Hostel Bledec - simple, near the lake.
- Mid-range. Vila Bled - Tito's old residence, beautiful.
- Splurge. Hotel Triglav - in nearby Bled, classic, with a private pier.
Where to Eat
Vila Preseren
Lakefront, beautiful terrace, fair Slovenian food.
Penzion Mayer
Old-school Slovenian, family run.
Slascicarna Smon
The cream cake. The original. Get one.
One local tip nobody tells you
Sunrise from Mala Osojnica viewpoint is the iconic Bled photo. 45 minute hike, dont oversleep.
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