Lake Bled in Slovenia

D Pos - Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero; German: Bleder See, Veldeser See) is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. 


The lake is 35 km (22 mi) from Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km (34 mi) from the capital city, Ljubljana.


The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origins. It is 2,120 m (6,960 ft) long and 1,380 m (4,530 ft) wide, with a maximum depth of 29.5 m (97 ft) and has a small island (Bled Island).


The lake is situated in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests.


The medieval-era Bled Castle stands above the lake on the north shore. The Zaka Valley lies at the west end of the lake.


The World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989 and 2011 were held at Lake Bled.

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Lake Bled in Slovenia

Lake Bled in Slovenia

D Pos - Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero; German: Bleder See, Veldeser See) is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. 


The lake is 35 km (22 mi) from Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km (34 mi) from the capital city, Ljubljana.


The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origins. It is 2,120 m (6,960 ft) long and 1,380 m (4,530 ft) wide, with a maximum depth of 29.5 m (97 ft) and has a small island (Bled Island).


The lake is situated in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests.


The medieval-era Bled Castle stands above the lake on the north shore. The Zaka Valley lies at the west end of the lake.


The World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989 and 2011 were held at Lake Bled.