A church on an island, a castle on a cliff and a lakeside Christmas market under the Julian Alps. Here's what Lake Bled is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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Late November to early January brings the Winter Fairytale market and lights round the lake, with snow on the mountains. May, June and September are warm and good for swimming and walks. July and August are lovely but busy.
A Christmas market on the lakeshore with wooden huts, lights, a skating area and mulled wine.
A wooden rowing boat takes you to the island church, where you can ring the wishing bell.
A cliff-top castle with a little museum, a printing workshop and the best view of the lake.
Try a slice of kremšnita, the local custard and cream cake, at a lakeside café.
A small slope above the lake with sledging and easy skiing in winter and a summer toboggan run.
Slovenia's small, friendly capital has its own big Christmas market, about 40 minutes away.
Yes. It's small, safe and easy to walk round, and the boat ride and castle are big hits with children.
Usually from late November until early January. It's smaller and calmer than the big city markets.
Often on the mountains, sometimes by the lake. Ski areas like Vogel and Kranjska Gora are under an hour away.
Yes, the path is about 6 km and flat, so it's fine for buggies. Allow around two hours.
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