On the lake's shoreline, you'll discover the 12th-century Bled Castle, a few cafes and shops, multiple thermal springs, a beach and a nearly 4-mile-long walking and bike trail.

What to see and do: Spend a day or two roaming the charming streets of Ljubljana, then head to the fairytale-like Lake Bled. Its 17th century church-set against the mighty Julian Alps-is one of ...

No visit to Lake Bled is complete without a trip to its steeple-capped island, which nudges the lake’s quaintness level over the top. The most romantic route to the island is to cruise on one of ...