We live in Italy and wanted to go from Bohinj to Italy through the middle of a mountain by train. It can be done, but we thought it would cost an arm and a leg. BUT NOT!
The train leaves several times... more
This is a map of the area. A larger version of it can be found here. I took a bus to Spodnje and then walked to Podhom. The entrance to Vintgar Gorge is at Vintgar down a small track from Podham. I... more
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... more
We went for a swim at two pools. One near in the village Bohinjska Bistrica on the road to Lake Bohinj from Bled. This had a relaxing plunge pool with two... more
.......but I saw a particularly good example by the lakeside. Loads of mistletoe on the trees. Interesting for me, because it's fairly unusual in the UK, and... more
I decided to walk back to Bled from Vintgar Gorge which is quite a trek up and over Hom, a hill which stands at 834m above sea level. On top of the hill stands... more
Get away in the moutains to one of the highest points in Slovenia. Drive about 30 minutes outside the center of Bled to Kranjska Gora and begin your decent up... more
The stairs are known as the oldest (350 years) preserved outdoor staircase in Slovenia.After only 2 months of work it was opened renovated in June 2004 .It's a... more
Zaka is one of the finest locations around on Lake Bled .The Bled Campsite lies in a peaceful retreat near Bled Lake at the foothills of the Karavanke and... more
There are two bathing places at Bled Lake - Castle Bathing place and Zaka camping.Anywhere else bathing is forbidden. The lakeshore is very crowded in summer... more
The path around the lake is about 7 km long. Just enough for a relaxation. Every year in the beginning of June, there is an event called Bled on skates.People... more
You can walk up most of the hills that surround Lake Bled - which you will want to do anyway because this is how you get those fantastic pictures you see in all... more
On the way back home, the weather has changed from the hot sunny day into a something that looks like the beginning of the storm. It didn't surprised me because... more
Begunje is small town but it is wide world famous. Visit the "Elan" factory, which is wide world known producer of the ski and boats. Buy the ski here in the... more
Once upon the time, it was an important castle settlement with huge and massive defending walls, unfortunatelly destroyed in many battles.Now in the time there... more
When driving from Ljubljana to Bled, turn right and take the road to Begunje, there is a nice surprise for you. Here you can visit the remnants of beautiful... more
This village I passed through on my way walking back to Bled from Vintgar Gorge.This village is called Zasip. Very nice countryside, the ruralness of Slovenia I... more
Actually, there are many ways to explore the region/areas around Bled.Walking is a good way or cycling if you have a bike. Even roller-blading as I could see... more
All over the countryside, as I was walking around the villages in Bled, I could see the hayracks.Some were empty & some were full of hays. I guess it depends on... more
There was nobody around in the area of Church of St. Catherine. I felt that I was in the middle of nowhere really.Surrounded by forest trees, long grass in the... more
This is really off the beaten path. As you walk out from Vintgar Gorge, take the right turn instead of re-tracing back your steps.Well, you have to walk in the... more
Sum Waterfall, situated in Vintgar Gorge. At the last check-point.You can go down by taking the steps & take some photos from the bottom.Or you could walk on... more
Well, if you want to get yourself lost in Bled, do so in the forest in the Triglav National Park.Maybe walking with a few friends, make sure you know where you... more
The countryside around Bled is so beautiful !Walk/hike around this area, many villages to explore.You can see some daily activities of the farmers & stop by to... more
This is the same waterfall - but here I went a little bit closer, used a tele-lens and photograhed it with low shutter speed again.There are a lot of gorges... more
SMLEDNIKBLED>>>>>TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK
SLOVENIABled is my town. My type of town. I wanna live here forever. Can somebody add a tune to that ?Saturday 21st June 2003Day 1
Reaching here...
The Lake of Bled is probably the best known touristic destination of Slovenia. It is situated in the northern part of the country, just about 80km far from the capital of Ljubljana. The surface of the...
Bled is considered as one of the most beautiful alpine holiday resorts and health spas.
Its beauty and peace, mild climate, fresh air, sun, and thermal water offer ideal conditions for a pleasant...
I've visited Bled many times till now. But this time, it was a special occasion. Three young relatives of mine, got a fantastic award: Panoramic flight to Bled. You can imagine how exciting they were....
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