Places you should visit at least once in your lifetime: Lake Bled, Slovenia

Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s most popular tourist attractions and it is not overrated.

Lake Bled — Slovenia’s leading mountain resort — comes complete with a sweeping alpine panorama, a fairy-tale island, a cliff-hanging medieval castle, a lazy lakeside promenade, and the country’s most sought-after desserts. And the glorious mountain vistas and traditional folk-life charms only crescendo as you explore the surrounding areas.

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Cruising with the traditional ‘pletna’ (large wooden boat) to the island in the middle of Lake Bled and visiting the church with its famous wishing bell, beautiful views from the castle over the lake, romantic carriage rides, Vintgar Gorge with a magnificent pools and waterfall, mysterious limestone caves, climbing the surrounding mountains and enjoying the unspoiled nature of the Triglav National Park are just a few of the attractions offered by Bled and its surroundings.