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Autumn, Lake Bled, Natural Sights, Nature, What To See

Lake Bled In Fall Colors

October 25, 2021 Uros Grumerec (Fine Stay Slovenia) Leave a comment

Everything just looks better in the fall. Most people flock to Lake Bled in the summer, but fall is an awesome time to visit this natural beauty. The temperatures are mild and the stunningly blue water is surrounded by hues of gold, orange and red.

Botanical experts will tell you that fall colors are difficult to predict any given year. Much depends on how low temperatures drop at night. Typically, with the weather getting warmer, it seems that fall colors in the Bled area now begin in early October. Generally, the second half of October is a good bet, but there are no guarantees with nature.

Slovenia’s fall colors are amazing and Lake Bled is one of the best places in the country to enjoy the full “Colorama” experience! It looks amazing in the fall, even if the weather isn’t the best. (photo: Bojan Kolman)

Lake Bled, Nature, Spring

Photos: Spring Has Finally Arrived To The Lake Bled Area

April 27, 2021 Uros Grumerec (Fine Stay Slovenia) Leave a comment

Spring has finally arrived to the Lake Bled area bringing out the best of nature! The trees are blossoming, flowers are blooming, birds are providing a joyful spring soundtrack and warmer weather is finally here. It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy mother nature.

All photos by Jost Gantar of www.bled.si!

Lake Bled with the island and church in spring.

Lake Bled with its castle on the cliff in spring.

Blooming spring flowers at Lake Bled with the island and church in the background.

Blooming spring flowers at Lake Bled with Bled Castle in the background.

Blossoming cherry trees and Bled Castle in spring.

The beautiful Bled countryside in spring.

River Sava in the Bled area in spring.

Lake Bled, Snow, Things To Do, What To See, Winter

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER: Hike To Mala Osojnica For The Best View Of Lake Bled

February 20, 2021 Uros Grumerec (Fine Stay Slovenia) Leave a comment

While pretty much any spot around Lake Bled offers amazing views to photograph, but if you want to get the picture postcard shot of Lake Bled, with both the island church and the castle all backed by the majestic peaks of the Slovenian Alps, you will have to make a little effort and hike to the Mala Osojnica viewpoint.

The hike to the Mala Osojnica viewpoint is one of the best things to do in Bled. At the top is a great viewing point for photography, and you get a fantastic view of Lake Bled, the island church, and of the hilltop castle. Starting just beside the little Lake Bled’s beach at Zaka, just opposite the boat rental house, it takes about 40 minutes to get to the top.

(photo: Martin Mohar)

Christmas, Lake Bled, Night, Snow, Winter

Photo Gallery: Bled In The Christmas Season

January 12, 2021 Uros Grumerec (Fine Stay Slovenia) Leave a comment

Bled in December is exceptionally festive as you can walk around lakeshore promenade and stop by at Christmas stalls and taste traditional local dishes and delicious hot drinks. Here you can also buy unique Christmas presents. The promenade is adorned with a big Christmas tree.

Visit Bled during the Christmas season, when the town is decorated with Christmas lights. (photo: Anja Smit)

Bled in winter is an enchanting and romantic place, especially when the landscape is covered in snow. (photo: Anja Smit)

Bled with its idyllic lake, always amazing, is truly magical in the Christmas season. (photo: Anja Smit)

Bled is perfect for spending vacations in wintertime. (photo: Anja Smit)

With snow-dusted mountains as your backdrop, it’s easy to get into the Christmas spirit in Bled. (photo: Anja Smit)

Stroll around and discover beautiful places along the lakeshore. (photo: Anja Smit)

The promenade is adorned with a big Christmas tree. (photo: Anja Smit)

Bled offers simply dozens of festive events throughout December and mid January – providing fun for the whole family. Since 2015, Bled has set up a market near the shore of the lake with entertainment and festive activities available every evening, including the wheel of love, the life-sized nativity set, the supersized Christmas chair under the gigantic Christmas tree, and the traditional Sinking of the Bell. The town is also ideally located for those wishing to participate in winter sports. Bled has three ski resorts within a 45-minute drive, where visitors can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more.

Lake Bled, Natural Sights, Nature, Summer

Don’t miss a unique opportunity to visit and explore Lake Bled without crowds

June 24, 2020 Uros Grumerec (Fine Stay Slovenia) Leave a comment

Before the COVID-19 pandemic more than half a million tourists flooded Bled every year. But with the shutdown and travel bans around the world put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tourists just about disappeared from Bled for more then 3 months.

Now, the tourists are slowly starting to return to Bled after Slovenia reopened its borders as the country brought the Coronavirus situation well under control. But the streets and walking paths around Lake Bled are still almost empty, giving tourists a unique opportunity to visit and explore Lake Bled without crowds.

The walking path around Lake Bled is 6 kilometers long and is suitable for walks, recreation, cycling or walks with small children (the path can be easily transported by stroller, scooter or pushchair).