Lake Bled

#summervacay The Lake Bled, Slovenia’s fairy‑tale alpine jewel nestled in the Julian Alps—known for its emerald lake, island church, cliff‑top castle, and Austrian‑era charm. Lake Bled is a glacial‑tectonic lake about 2.12 km long by 1.38 km wide, reaching a maximum depth of ~29.5 m, and sitting at 475 m elevation. It’s fed by underground springs that help keep waters bathing‑friendly even in winter. Formed over 14,000 years ago and beloved since Bronze‑Age times for its healing and scenic qualities, it blends fairy‑tale legend with natural beauty. Lake Bled’s only natural island features the 17th-century Church of the Assumption, built over an ancient pagan temple dedicated to the goddess Živa. Tradition holds that ringing the “wishing bell” three times brings good luck—especially for newlyweds climbing the 99 stone steps to the church. #thingstodo #myitinerary #citydaytours #naturalwonders