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Things to do in Lake Bled
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: from May to September.
Things to do
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Bled Island by pletna
A traditional boat to the islet’s church, and the bell you ring to make a wish. On Wikipedia
RelaxationMonument2 hr≈ €20best in the morning
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Bled Castle
A castle perched on a cliff above the lake, facing the island and the Alps. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyViewpoint1 hr 30 min≈ €17best in the afternoon
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Kremšnita
Bled’s vanilla cream cake, served in a wobbly cube by the lake. On Wikipedia
FoodRelaxation30 min≈ €5best in the afternoon
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The Vintgar Gorge
Wooden walkways above an emerald-green torrent, for a kilometer and a half. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryNature2 hr≈ €10best in the morning
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Lake Bohinj and the Savica waterfall
A larger, wilder glacial lake at the foot of Triglav, and a waterfall in the forest. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryNature5 hr≈ €5takes the whole day
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The Ojstrica viewpoint
A short, steep climb through the forest for the postcard view of the lake and its island.
Adventure and sportsViewpoint1 hr 30 minFreebest in the morning
When to go
The most pleasant months in Lake Bled: from May to September, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in July, where to go in August, where to go in September.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 °C / 43 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | 12 |
| February | 8 °C / 46 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | 7 |
| March | 11 °C / 52 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | 17 |
| April | 15 °C / 59 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F | 11 |
| May ideal | 18 °C / 64 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 18 |
| June ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 12 |
| July ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 16 |
| August ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 12 |
| September ideal | 21 °C / 70 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 12 |
| October | 16 °C / 61 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 13 |
| November | 10 °C / 50 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F | 9 |
| December | 7 °C / 45 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | 6 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €50
- Mid-range
- €95
- Comfort
- €180
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Train
- 76 kg
- Bus
- 87 kg
- Plane
- 410 kg
By train rather than by plane: 330 kg less CO₂e per person (5 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Slovenia
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112, 113 (police)
- Driving
- On the right
Near Lake Bled
- Ljubljana Slovenia, 46 km
- Piran Slovenia, 100 km
- Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut Austria, 140 km
- Pula and Istria Croatia, 170 km
- Venice Italy, 170 km
- Salzburg Austria, 180 km