Check it out!

Ina by the lake

Lake Bled's renowned as 1 of the most beautiful venues of the Annual World Rowing Competition on still water.

End of April-May Day Rowing Regatta
June-International Rowing Regatta
April-September-Golf Tournament
1st weekend in August-Summer Hockey League
September-Slovenian Rowing Championship

The Wishing Bell

ring the bell

When you come to Bled and visit the island on the lake, don't miss to ring the bell and make a wish. It'll come true...at least mine did!

The bell's from 1534 and it's in the upper roof above the church nave. It was made by Patavina from Padova.

Test your golf skills!

Ina playing mini-golf

There are several excellent golf courses in Slovenia, but perhaps the most beautiful 1 is in Bled. It has 27 holes and is a true challenge.

The oldest course in Bled was constructed in 1938. Its 18-hole and 9-hole courses are set in outstanding mountain scenery.

And, if you're by any chance in Bled in April to September, you'll be able to enjoy a Golf Tournament.

Phone: +386 64 741 122

Feel At Home!

Pension Tiffany is a place where you can feel at home. Choose among very comfortable apartments with 3 or 4 beds, a bathroom, a kitchen and a balcony.

It's perfect for families with children because the location is off the main road, but close to the centre.

Address: Jarška cesta 7, Bled

Other Contact: pensiontiffany@telemach.net

Phone: +386 (0) 64 742 653

Website: http://www.tiffanybled.com/

All over Bled

a view from the Castle

Being one of the biggest Alpine holiday resorts, it's no wonder that you can find comfortable hotels of all categories, apartments and private rooms all over Bled. There's also a camping site.

Astoria-574 11 44Golf-579 20 00
Jelovica-579 60 00
Kompas-578 21 00
Krim-579 70 00
Park-579 30 00
Toplice-579 10 00
Vila Bled-579 15 00
Hotel Ribno-574 13 21

Other Contact: info@dzt.bled.si

Phone: +386 4/574 11 22

Website: http://www.bled.si

Mysterious Gorge

The natural beauty of the Vintgar Gorge was discovered by Jakob Žumer, the mayor of Gorje, and Benedikt Lergetporer, the cartographer and photographer, in February 1891.

It was opened to the public on 26 August 1893. So, you should take a really pleasant 1.6m-long walk over wooden bridges and admire the Radovna River with its waterfalls, pools and rapids.

The entrance fee's SIT 600 for adults and SIT 300 for children.

At the entrance and at the 16m-high Šum waterfall, there are cafés serving refreshments.

One picture's showing my uncle, niece and me at the waterfall. Another one is showing my sister and niece on a bridge.

Directions: 4km north-west of Bled

Blejski otok

the altar

When you come to Bled, don't miss an enjoyable ride to the Bled island with a special boat 'pletna'. There, you'll find the emblem of Gorenjska-the Church of the Assumption.

According to a legend, the temple of the ancient Slavic goddess Živa, once stood in the place of the present church.

The 1st church on the island was consecrated in 1142. In the 15th century it was rebuilt, together with a freestanding bell tower and the main altar.

The present look of the church dates from the 17th century, when it was renovated after an earthquake.

going down

The main altar with its rich gold-plated carving is from 1747 whereas the side altars of St Sebastian, St Magdalena and St Anna were made at the end of the 17th century. The central part of the altar is showing the seated Virgin Mary with Henrik II, the donor of the Bled estate, and his wife Kunigunda next to her.

The bell tower, which was built in the 15th century, has been renovated several times. The present 1 is 54m high and has 3 bells made by the bell makers from Ljubljana.

Directions: the western part of the lake

Don't Miss Orehova Potica!

,po'tica

Favourite Dish: Orehova potica (Walnut cake) is a traditional Slovenian speciality you mustn't miss.

Here's the recipe:

Dough:
20g yeast
500g plain flour
80g butter
200-250ml milk
80g sugar
2-3 egg yolks
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon rum
lemon rind
butter and breadcrumbs
icing sugar

Filling:
150-200ml milk
400g ground walnuts
lemon rind
cinnamon
2 teaspoons rum
100g sugar
100g honey
2 egg whites
40g butter

Events

• New Year Concert of Classical Music-1 January
• Easter Concert of Classical Music-Easter Sunday
• Alpine Night-2nd Saturday in May
• Medieval Days in Radovljica-1st weekend in June
• Bled Nights-2nd week in July
• Rikli Days tourist event-4th weekend in July
• Okarina Folk Festival-1st 2 weeks in August
• Radovljica Festival-3rd and 4th weekend in August

No cameras in the museum!

There are a lot of wonderful old exhibits in this castle museum, that I simply had to take pictures of.

Later I found out that taking pictures wasn't allowed.

Easy Access!

the church on the island

Bled's located at the main road and has very good railway connections. It's at 35km distance from the international airport of Ljubljana and at about 45km distance from the Austrian and Italian border.


Website: http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?ld=5

An Oasis Of Alpine Tranquillity

At the southern corner of Triglav National Park, there's the beautiful valley of Bohinj. It's perfect for all who enjoy peace and natural surroundings. The heart of the valley is the glacial lake where you can go swimming, walking round it or just relaxing at its banks. There are also numerous footpaths, so you can discover other hidden beauties.
Don't miss visiting Savica Waterfall or Vogel!

Website: http://www.bohinj.si

Medieval Charm

Linhart's Square

Radovljica is a charming town on the Sava River, not far from the place where the Sava Dolinka joins the Sava Bohinjka. The town was 1st mentioned in 1510, almost 2 centuries after its Linhart's square (1343).

In the centre of old town, there's the memorial to famous Slovenian dramatist Anton Tomazh Linhart, a drinking fountain built in the memory of the town's benefactor Josipina Hocevarjeva (Yosipina Hochevaryeva), and also many lovely old houses from the 16th century, some of which turned into museums.

Visit the unique Shivec's house at 33 Linhart's square with its gallery and register office and baroque Thurn Castle that houses the museum of apiculture and a memorial exhibition dedicated to Linhart.

St Martin's

The Parish Church (Župnijska cerkev) of St Martin was built in 1905 on the site of the previous Gothic church from the 15th century. It was built following the plans of Friedrich von Schmidt, the architect of the Vienna City Hall.

Josip Vancaš designed the interior. Most of the sculptures were made by Ivan Vurnik from Radovljica whereas the frescoes were done by painter Slavko Pengov between 1932 and 1937.

Christmas concerts are organized in this church.

Blejski Grad

winter scene

Visit the old castle, now an exhibition area, and find out more about the ancient history of Bled from the 1st excavations, see the furniture characteristic of those times, take a look at the castle Herbal Gallery offering herbal medicine and health products, Wine Cellar and Printing House...

Bled Castle's open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Entrance fee's SIT 1200 for adults and SIT 1100 for students.

Phone: 578 05 25

A Jewel Among The Alpine Resorts

The church on the island, the old castle, mysterious gorges and waterfalls, endless possibilities for sport and recreation, and much more, make Bled a beautiful mountain resort with a rich tourist tradition.