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Bled

Municipality of Bled, Slovenia · Europe

About Bled

Bled works well as a base: 5 minutes from Zgornje Gorje, 3km from Vintgar Gorge.

Bled is a town located in Municipality of Bled, Slovenia. With a population of 5,181, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bled sits in Slovenia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Ljubljana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bled to your route.

About Bled

Bled (pronounced [ˈbléːt] ; German: Veldes, in older sources also Feldes) is a town on Lake Bled in the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia. It is one of Slovenia's most visited tourist destinations. The town is the administrative seat of the Municipality of Bled.

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Where is Bled located?

Bled is located in Municipality of Bled, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.3686 latitude, 14.1165 longitude.

What is the population of Bled?

Bled has a population of approximately 5,181 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,181
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Bled
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
46.3686, 14.1165

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovenia

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required.

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Worth the detour from Bled

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Vintgar Gorge

A spectacular 1.6-kilometer gorge carved by the Radovna River, walkable via wooden platforms past rapids, pools, and a 13-meter waterfall.

3 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)

A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.

3 km · about 5 min drive

photogenic

Jamnik Church

The lone church of Sts. Primus and Felician on a grassy ridge above Kranj, framed by the Kamnik-Savinja Alps: one of Slovenia's most photographed sunrise spots, especially above autumn fog seas.

13 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Ljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)

One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.

14 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Peričnik Falls

A 52 m waterfall in the Vrata Valley below Triglav that you can walk fully behind: the overhanging rock lets the path pass between cliff and cascade. Ten minutes on foot from the roadside Koča pri Peričniku hut.

19 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Triglav National Park

Slovenia's only national park centered on Mount Triglav, with alpine lakes, gorges, and the Julian Alps.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Bohinj

Slovenia's largest natural lake, a tranquil emerald jewel surrounded by mountains within Triglav National Park, quieter and wilder than Bled.

22 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Savica Waterfall

Majestic 78-metre waterfall plunging from a cave mouth into a turquoise pool at the head of Lake Bohinj in the Julian Alps.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Bled

  • Right hereMala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.
  • Right hereLjubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.
  • 27 kmPyramidenkogel TowerThe world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.
  • 28 kmLake JasnaA mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.
  • 30 kmVršič PassSlovenia's highest pass at 1611m with 50 numbered cobblestone hairpins, built by Russian POWs in WWI and now a popular Julian Alps motorcycle route.
  • 37 kmMangart Saddle RoadSlovenia's highest-reaching road at 2055m, a narrow single-track shelf road with no guardrails climbing to a dramatic saddle beneath the Mangart peak.

Driving in Slovenia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bled.

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Zgornje Gorje

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4 km awayPop. 500

Breznica

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4 km awayPop. 470

Radovljica

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8 km awayPop. 13,255

Koroška Bela

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