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

Wind (now)

2 km/h

Coordinates

46.3692, 14.1136