Latest news and new photos of natural attractions in the area.
The Lake Bled area has about 10 centimetres of new snow on the ground for the first time this winter and everything is covered in white and so beautiful.
Lake Bled and its island with the first snow this winter.
Wooden rowboats covered in snow.
A group of mallard ducks in Lake Bled.
Water lilies in the lake
Bled Castle above Lake Bled.
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)
Vintgar Gorge is one of the most beautiful and impressive natural sights, not just in Slovenia but in the whole of Europe. Our current guest Evgenii Danilov visited the Vintgar Gorge with his family on 13 September 2021 and shared these beautiful photos with us.
Vintgar Gorge is 1.6 km / 1 mile long, with paths, wooden walkways and several observation bridges to give you the best views of the river.
Vintgar Gorge was formed by the Radovna river between the Hom and Borst hills.
Vintgar Gorge is 1.6 km / 1 mile and should take about 45-60 minutes to walk through depending on how many breaks you take along the way.
Vintgar Gorge is a nice little hike/walk for just about anyone.
The walk through the gorge, along with all of the photo stops, takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
Vintgar Gorge definitely wins in terms of its final sight, this waterfall with the old bridge behind it.
Vintgar Gorge is part of the Triglav National Park.
Every year between the months of May and June, thousands of white daffodils are blooming on the slopes of Golica, a mountain in the Karavanke range above the town of Jesenice, only a ten minute drive from Bled. It’s a hike well worth taking in the late spring.
All photos taken on June 9th, 2021 by Leon Vidic!
Waterfall Pericnik is located in the Vrata Valley, near the village of Mojstrana, about half an hour drive from Bled. The short walk up to the waterfall is a little steep but fun and takes less than 10 minutes. Pericnik is spectacular in every season throughout the year, but the most impressive sight of this 52 meter-high waterfall is in the winter months when it turns into a giant wall of icicles and floes.
Our friend, Matej Stegar, who is a passionate amateur landscape photographer, has visited Waterfall Pericnik on February 15th and shared these wonderful photos with us. Thank you so much Matej!
Lake Zavrsnica is only a pleasant 10 minute walk from our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay. This is how it looks from the bird’s perspective in the winter months.
A remarkable aerial view of the Zavrsnica lake in winter when the whole area is covered in snow. (photo: Bine Mekina)
Krnica is a beautiful 6 km long mountain valley south of the village of Kranjska Gora. The valley begins at Lake Jasna and runs along the Pisnica stream in the direction of Mt. Razor, which is one of the highest peaks in the Julian Alps. Krnica Valley is only a quick 35 minute drive from Bled, so it is a lovely destination for a day trip.
Our guest, Evgenii Danilov, who is currently staying with us in our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay, has sent us these beautiful photos from his recent trip to the Krnica Valley. Thank you so much Evgenii!
A trip to the alpine valley of Krnica is one of the most beautiful, easier hikes in the vicinity of Kranjska Gora, also suitable for families with children.
Lake Jasna is a great starting points for the Krnica Valley hike.
Krnica Valley begins at Lake Jasna and runs along the Pisnica stream in the direction of Mt. Razor, which is one of the highest peaks in the Julian Alps.
From the Krnica Valley there are amazing views on Mt Prisojnik (also Prisank) and Mt Razor – two of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps.
A forest path along the Pisnica stream leads through the valley.
Locals know that Krnica is enchanting in all seasons, it is beautiful just after the first fluffy snowfall, as well as in the warmer months.
Those who do not like to go up and down the same path, can for example start at Lake Jasna, continue along the Pisnica stream to the Koca V Krnici mountain hut, and on the way back turn left in the direction of Mihov Dom, from where they return to Lake Jasna along Vrsiska cesta road, direction Kranjska Gora.
The valley is about 6 kilometers long.
If you visit Krnica Valley in the winter, be sure to dress warmly.
You can park right next to Lake Jasna, there are paid and free parking spaces, but they fill up quickly on sunny weekends. It is possible to park a little further along the road leading to the Vrsic mountain pass, just before the bridge over the Pisnica Stream.
Lake Bohinj is one of the most popular destinations for our guests to visit. It’s only a quick 30 minute drive from Bled. It is considered as one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia and beyond.
Our guest, Evgenii Danilov, who is currently staying with us in our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay, has sent us these beautiful photos of Lake Bohinj and the Savica stream, which flows into it near the village of Ukanc. Thank you so much Evgenii!
Church of St John the Baptist sits at the head of Lake Bohinj beside the stone bridge. Experts say the church was built in the late 10th or early 11th century.
Just over 27 kilometres south-west of Lake Bled is the equally lovely but not so well-known Lake Bohinj. It is the largest lake in Slovenia, covering 318 hectares in the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps in the Triglav National Park.
Bohinj is one of the most beautiful destinations in Slovenia. The lake and its surroundings are such a treasure that everyone who comes to Slovenia should see them.
Nestled at the foot of the Julian Alps, you can only get to Lake Bohinj from the east.
Lake Bohinj is an easy day trip from Bled. Due to its out-of-the-way location, Lake Bohinj is quieter and gets less visitors than Lake Bled.
The walk around lake Bohinj is some 12 kilometres. People generally start in Ribcev Laz by the stone bridge and walk along the northern shore until reaching the far end at Ukanc. Here you can cross the Savica stream.
The beautiful Savica stream before it flows into Lake Bohinj.
The jade-green Savica stream near the village of Ukanc is a must see when in Bohinj.
Savica Stream is the largest of the streams that flow into Lake Bohinj, it is fed from the Black Lake, the lowest-lying lake in the Triglav Lakes Valley.
The water is crystal clear, cold and it’s really the color you see on the images of this lovely stream.
Savica is a karst spring, waterfall and stream that flows into Lake Bohinj.
Lake Zavrsnica is a popular destination for nature lovers and local photography enthusiasts as there are so many beautiful places to shoot. We especially like to visit it early in the winter, as the surrounding mountains have a blanket of snow while the lake still hasn’t frozen over.
Lake Zavrsnica is only a pleasant 10 minute walk from our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay.
Lake Zavrsnica is very picturesque in every season throughout the year, but in winter when the whole area is covered in snow, it is especially spectacular! (photo: Tina Kavcic)
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).
Bled Promenade.
Bled Town Hall.
Water lilies in the lake with the five-star Grand Hotel Toplice in the background.
