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Time: 1-2 days
Budget: $40/day
Popular Attractions: Bled castle, Ojstrica view point, Lake Bohinj
Must Try Food: Famous Bled cream cake
You have probably seen famous lake Bled popping up all over social media these last couple years. I knew I had to make a stop here when I was in Slovenia and it did not disappoint! This is one of the most magical places I have ever visited.
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How to get to Lake Bled
You buy the tickets to Lake Bled from the main bus station and it costs 6.50 euro each way. They leave every hour on the hour and takes about 50 mins to get there. There are only 1-2 buses that leave every hour, in the summer months get to the station early to buy tickets. This town is very small and it’s very easy to navigate, all the hostels and hotels are about 5-10 min from the lake.
Best views of Lake Bled
If you want beautiful views of Bled hike up to Ojstrica view point, it takes about 20 min up rocky terrain and you’ll reach a bench at the top. There is a second view point farther up that you must climb metal stairs, this is the wrong path and not the best views so make sure you follow the correct signs. The starting point for the hike is right after the camping grounds and you will see a sign with the trail name.
Day trip from Lake Bled
Most people visit Lake Bled as a day trip, but I think you can spend at least 2 days here and find plenty to do. Such as visit the less popular Lake Bohinj which is 30 min away from Bled and costs 3.40 euro each way. You’ll find the bus schedule at the bus station, keep in mind on weekends there are less buses running.
This lake is about 3 times the size of Lake Bled so you can rent bikes to see the entire perimeter or can rent kayaks. There are also many waterfalls near by that you can bike to or explore by foot the surrounding towns. There aren’t many food options except for a grocery store and a couple restaurants so bring food from Lake Bled or Ljubljana if needed.
Food Recommendations
When you’re in Bled you should try the famous Bled cream cake which is whipping cream, custard and phyllo dough. So delicious if I do say so myself! I went to Slascicarna Zima and they have a wide variety of pastries.
If you want to enjoy the Bled cream cake with a gorgeous view of Lake Bled head up to Cafe Belvedere.
First Timer Tips
You need cash to pay the drivers for your ticket, small bills if possible.
Even in the summer months the weather forecast predicts rain almost daily, but it tends to be wrong, don’t let that stop you from visiting. On the days I went it said rain for 3 days and it only rained on and off the first day.
Triglav national park is also close by if you want to hike for the day.
Vintgar gorge is a popular attraction where you’ll walk along boardwalks between cliffs over the bluest water. It’s open from mid April until November.
I’d never heard of Lake Bled before but it honestly looks like such a dream place to visit! Definitely added to my list now! Thanks for sharing 🙂
So happy I have inspired you to visit! Slovenia is so underrated but one of my fave places!
Beautiful post! This place looks like a fairytale! I really like the day trip idea : ) Thanks for posting!
Perfect for a day of weekend trip since it’s only an hour from the capital! Thank you Melissa!
Lake Bled is absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait to go back there… Thanks for the great photos 🙂
I want to go back as well! Thank you!
We had planned to go to Slovenia this summer! Hoping we’ll still be able to make it there kind of soon… I’ll save this guide for when we do 🙂 thanks!
Thank you babe!! Hope you can visit when this is all over, you will love Slovenia!
When I lived in Eastern Europe I so badly wanted to visit Bled! I never made it there but it is still in my eyesight! 🙂
Hope you get a chance next time, so worth it! Thank you!
Tiana! Your blog is so beautiful! I love the design. And this post brought back such good memories of Lake Bled. You’ve done it great justice! 🙂
Thank you so so much, I just redesigned the site!! Happy to hear that Jiayi!
This is such a great guide Tiana! I was planning on going to Slovenia this summer and I’m hoping with a miracle I could still go. The Bled cream cake sounds delicious! I will make sure to give it a try when I eventually go. Also, your photos are so beautiful 🙂
Thank you so much Taylor! I’m hoping you can still visit this year, you would love it!
I lived only 2.5 hours from Lake Bled for 6 years so I spent soooo many weekends here during all different seasons! In the summer we used to come and swim in the lake and enjoy the cooler temperatures! Plus the Bled Cake is just the best! Thanks for sharing and bringing back lots of wonderful memories!
Omg that’s unreal I would also be here as much as I could, my dream!! Thank you Marisa!
Ahh this has been on my bucket list for so long now, it’s such a gorgeous place. And your photos are amazing! I definitely hope to go here on my next trip to Europe, I’ll save this post for whenever I do 😁
Thank you so so much!! I hope you can visit, it’s stunning!