Lake Bled, Slovenia

Quick Facts

• Lake Bled is approximately 2,120 meters long and 1,380 meters wide, with a maximum depth of 30.6 meters.
• The iconic Church of the Assumption on Bled Island was built in the 17th century and features a 52-meter tall bell tower that visitors can climb for panoramic views.
• Bled Castle, perched atop a steep cliff 130 meters above the lake, dates back to the 11th century, making it one of the oldest castles in Slovenia.
• The lake's emerald green color is due to the presence of fine glacial sediment and the surrounding beech and fir forests that filter the light.
• In 2019, Lake Bled's famous cream cake, known as 'Bled cream cake' or 'Blejska kremna rezina,' celebrated its 65th anniversary since its creation in 1953.

Travel Details

Country

Slovenia

Population

8K

Daily Budget

$60-120

Best Time to Visit

May-Sep

Current Weather

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1°C/34°F

Foggy

Currency

€ EUR

Coordinates

46.3692, 14.1136