Bled is a popular destination in Slovenia due to its romantic scenery and access point for Triglav National Park, which offers numerous outdoor adventure opportunities. The town features a little white church on an island in the center of an emerald green mountain lake, with Bled Castle perched high above, amidst the Julian Alps.

The TIC is by the lake at the foot of the castle, on Cesta Svobode 15. It's open M-Sa 08:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00.

• Lake Bled. Formed after the recession of the Bohinj glacier at the end of the Ice Age. As much as 2120 m long and 1380 m wide. Maximum depth is 30.6 m. With no natural tributaries, it is fed by a few springs. (updated Nov 2023)
• 46.36972214.1005561 Bled Castle (follow the paths marked Grad for a 15 minute steep climb). 08:00-19:00, until 17:00 in winter. A picturesque white and red castle enclosed by a Romanesque wall with parapets, ramparts, and towers. The current incarnation of the castle dates from the 17th century and was restored in the 1950s. The upper courtyard includes a 16th-century chapel decorated with frescoes from 1700 and includes a painting of Henry II conferring Bled to Bishop Albuin. There is a small museum with an exhibition on the castle's history and the usual array of medieval pomp, pageantry and weaponry. However, the items do not include descriptions in any language. The castle terrace offers great views of the lake and island below. There is also a small wine center run by Andre, the monk. There, for the price of a champagne bottle (€15) Andre will teach you how to perform Sabrage, or Sabree, the art of cutting the top of the bottle off with a blade. You can also bottle, label, and wax stamp your own wine right in the cellar with Andre. The wooden steps near the wine cellar lead to small shop that sells various herbs and oils. Go in here for the smell. Adults €15, students €9.50, children €6. 20% off for disabled & 65+. (updated Sep 2023)
• Bled Island (By rowboat or pletna - see above). Excavations on the island have revealed the remains of a pre-Romanesque Chapel and a large Slavic cemetery dating to 9 AD. (updated Nov 2023)
  • 46.36211714.0906352 Church of the Assumption (Cerkev Marijinega Vnebovzetja). 08:00-dusk. The present baroque church dates from 1698. Well preserved frescoes depict scenes from the life of Virgin Mary. Ring the wishing bell, which was installed in the original Gothic church in 1534. The Provost's house and the smaller building behind the church were used as guesthouses. According to local tradition, a husband who can carry his newly married bride the 99 steps up from the dock into the church will be ensured a happy marriage, and ringing the bell in the church will fulfill one of your wishes. €3. 
• 46.34809414.0596613 Iglica Waterfall (4 km southwest of Bled, in the caves of Iglica, near the village of Bohinjska Bela). 18 m high, but very narrow waterfall over a vertical wall of Permian limestone. Popular for rock climbing. If you go up the stairs you have a beautiful view over the whole area. 
• Babji Zob (Hag's Tooth) Caves (4 km southwest of Bled, near the village of Bohinjska Bela). 300-m cave system includes rare helictites (calcium deposits) and a tooth-shaped pillar atop a 1128-m peak. Very different than other caves in Slovenia. Three-hour tours take place Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the summer. Meet at Bohinjska Bela 34. 

Most of the outdoor adventure activities, as well as the must-see Vintgar Gorge, are in nearby Triglav National Park. However, Bled also offers numerous activities.

• Altitude Activities, Ljubljanska cesta 1, ☏ +38631268718, info@altitude-activities.com. Friendly outdoor agency run by twin brothers, who are outdoor enthusiasts. There you can go on guided tours for activities like paragliding, skydiving, hiking, mountaineering, canyoning, kayaking, rafting, hot air ballooning, bike tours, rock climbing, via Ferrata and day tours around Triglav national park. If you need any information about hiking, they are happy to help and give you information. There you can also rent bikes and equipment for climbing. €80. (updated Nov 2019)
• A Adventure Factory Ljubljanska cesta 4, +38640217330, info@aadventurefactory.com. A friendly ATV tour company, that offers also the possibility to rent a quad. If you seek information about the surrounding area or any other activities, feel free to ask them, they are allways ready to help.
• Hiking. Bled offers several easy to moderate hikes, many of which offer amazing picturesque views of the island. Velika Osojnica, a 756m high peak at the southwestern corner of the lake offers the best and most famous views of Bled, and is popular among photographers. An easier, but less spectacular option is to hike up 638m Straza, covered with linden oak and spruce trees, southwest of the Grand Hotel Toplice. 
• Canyoning & rock climbing There are multiple canyons near Bled that allow outdoor enthusiasts to jump and rappel with the rope over waterfalls. In Triglav national park you can also find over 10 sport climbing areas.
• Take amazing photos Best viewpoints are Mala Osojnica near Camp Zaka and Bled castle. You can enter the castle for free in the evening after the museum closes. Just say that you are going to a restaurant.
• Swimming at Grajsko kopališče (Castle Bathing Area) (on the north shore underneath the castle). Mid Jun-Sep 08:00-19:00. 6,000-m² area, a great place to swim, also has two waterslides, a trampoline, a climbing wall, four outdoor swimming pools, a jump board as well as climbers, swings and a sandbox for children, table tennis, chess, 1,000 changing rooms, 107 lockers, boat rental, snack shop, and a grassy beach. €6 for a daily ticket, €3 after noon. 
• Strel Swimming Adventures. Swim across Lake Bled and around the Island with well known operator for Slovenian swimming adventure holidays. 
• Indoor Ice Skating at Sportna Dvorana (just east of the Park Hotel), ☏ +386 4 578 0534. Fee: €4.50; skate rental: €4. 
• Bled Golf & Country Club, Kidriceva 10c (2km east of town on the Bled-Lesce Road), ☏ +386 4 537 77 00. Slovenia's premier golf course. 9 holes €30, 18 holes €60. 
• Mini Golf, Ljubljanska cesta (Behind Hotel Park), ☏ +386 41 840 079. 09:30-23:00. 18 holes. Hosts a variety of classic mini golf competitions, including the National Championship. 
• Spas & Wellness Centers. Unwind in thermal pools, whirlpools and saunas, or alternatively let yourself be pampered with a soothing massage, a calming bath or a rejuvenating beauty treatment. 
  • Ziva Wellness Centre, Cankarjeva cesta 4 (at the Golf Hotel). 
• Summer tobogganing, ☏ +386 4 578 05 34. Open only during the summer. Ride down a 520-m track on a 131-m hill in a small cart. Speeds top out at 40 km/h. 
• Fishing. Fishing for catfish, pike, carp and lake trout is permitted on Lake Bled with the purchase of a permit from the tourist office for €20 per day. 
• NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGE Hot Air Balloon Flights (Ballooning center Barje), ☏ +386 41664545, info@bcb.si. 24/7. Accepts bookings via email or phone, at least a day before the flight. Hot air balloon flights are only early in the morning, starting at Sunrise. Whole programme is about 3-4 hr (flight time approx. 1 hr). (updated May 2016)

Most of the hotels have restaurants and bars. In addition, the following are stand-alone restaurants worth a visit. Prices in Bled tend to be inflated due to the tourist nature of the town. Try the local speciality kremna rezina also called kremšnita (Cremeschnitte), a cake of vanilla custard and cream.

• Castle Restaurant (At Bled Castle), ☏ +386 4 5794 424. Good for special occasions, but not as expensive as you might think. Booking advised, especially for outside tables by the wall. 
• 46.37110314.1048081 Gostilna Pri Planincu, Grajska cesta 8, ☏ +386 4 574 16 13, pri.planincu@siol.net. Over 100 years old. Still retains original ambience. 
• Labod, Cesta svobode 8a, ☏ +386 4 5798 453, info@restavracijalabod.si. 12:00-23:00, closed Sundays. Nice view. 
• 46.36612814.1070842 Ostarija Peglez\'n, Cesta Svobode 19a. 11:00-23:00. Great fish restaurant 
• 46.36612814.1070843 Topolino, Ljubljanska cesta 26, ☏ +386 4 574 17 81. 12:00-23:00, closed Tuesdays. Bled's most sophisticated outfit, georgeously decorated, and beautifully lit. High quality food and wine. Expensive. 

Most prices listed do not include tourist tax of €1.01 per person.

Bled has 4G from all Slovenian carriers. As of Sept 2021, 5G has not reached the town.

Be sure to take necessary precautions when participating in outdoor activities.

Bled can become extremely crowded during the summer months especially at weekends. A visit during winter, while cold, presents you with the chance to see a frozen Lake Bled and have the place to yourself. Alternatively those seeking a bit of peace will find that the side of the lake opposite the town is often somewhat quieter.

• Triglav National Park
• Srednja Dobrava
• Ljubljana