Lake Bled, Slovenia has been high on my bucket list as a photography destination for a long time now! After Bratislava, I took a series of trains (six, actually) through Austria and down to Slovenia. It was quite the logistical adventure, but totally worth it!
HOW TO GET TO LAKE BLED
If you’re coming via public transportation, you can take the train to Lesce Bled and there’s a bus right across from the train station that takes you straight to the lake every hour. Make sure you have Euros on you, they only accept cash.
WHERE TO STAY
Most hotels are located on the eastern side of Lake Bled, but the whole lake is easily walkable. It took me about thirty minutes to walk from one side to the other, and there are beautiful paths that make it so lovely to explore. The west side of the lake is closest to the famous island with the church.
RENTING A PLETNA BOAT
These pletna boats are the local rowboats you’ll see on the lake. A lot of shops have shut down due to covid, but I was able to rent one for an hour for 20 Euros from Lake Bled Boat Rental. This is also the only way to visit the church on the island; there’s a strange rule that says you can only visit using vehicles of natural elements, meaning you cannot go via SUP board.
BEST RESTAURANTS
I explored Europe for a total of forty days, and hands-down my favorite meal was here in Lake Bled at Restaurant Sova Bled. Everything was so unique, and it was great to try Slovenian food with a modern twist!
