PRACTICAL INFORMATION - BLED

The Bled Lake came into existence when the Bohinj Glacier moved away. It is 2120 m long, up to 1380m
wide and it is of the tectonic origin, After
the last Ice Age, the Bohinj Glacier
deepened its natural tectonic hollow and
gave it its present form. When the ice
melted the basin was filled with water.
The lake has no considerable affluents
except some streams. The thermal
springs in the northeast part are captured
in three swimming pools: at the Toplice
Grand Hotel, Park Hotel and Golf Hotel. The beauty of the lake is stressed by the island on the west
side. The temperature of the lake reaches up to 25°C in the summer and gets ice covered in winter. To
know more about Bled natural and cultural sights and symbols please check this website.

And even more information about Slovenia and Bled you can find on the following pages:
About Slovenia: http://www.slovenia.info/?lng=2
Lonely Planet – Slovenia: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/slovenia

About Bled: http://www.bled.si/en/

Weather in Bled: http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Bled/forecasts/latest
Events in Bled: http://www.bled.si/en/events/2015/11/13
 VENUE
Hotel Park
Cankarjeva cesta 15
4260 Bled
Slovenia
Telephone: +386 (0) 4 579 18 00
Email: info@hotelibled.com
Webpage: http://www.sava-hotels-resorts.com/en/accomodations/sava-hoteli-bled/hotel-park/

TRANSPORT / From and to the Airport

The Airport of Ljubljana (Letališče Jožeta Pučnika), Slovenia's

main airport is located in Brnik, about 33 kilometers from the
city. To get from the airport to Bled you can use:
 BUS: you need to take a bus to city Kranj first and from
there to Bled, all together it costs 5.40 €; find the
timetable here.
 SHUTTLE: takes you directly to Bled and it costs 13 € per
person; find the timetable here.
 TAXI: are always available at the airport and it costs approximately 55 €; mobile + 386 (0) 31
216 111; e-mail: taxiairport4@gmail.com; web: airporttaxi.si

More information/timetables: http://www.lju-airport.si/en/passengers-and-visitors/getting-here/

Information service: +386 (0)4 206 10 00 http://www.lju-airport.si/en/Main

Allow extra time, if travelling by bus or taxi during the rush hours (3 – 5 p.m.). Plan at least 60 minutes
for the trip if leaving during this time period.
 GENERAL INFORMATIONS
Climate
Lake Bled enjoys pleasant, sunny summers when days are long and temperatures can often exceed
25°C, particularly in July and August. However the summer months are also unpredictable, and odd
days can rapidly change from sunshine to cloud. Winter weather in Bled, by contrast, is bitterly cold,
with snow and frosty days when temperatures hover at or just below freezing. Rain can fall all year
round, but the wettest months are October and November, and the driest on average January and
February.

Language
The official language in Slovenia is Slovenian. A large number of inhabitants also speak English, German
or Italian.

Money
National currency is Euro (€). Credit cards as Mastercard, Eurocard, VISA, Diners Club and American
Express as well as other cards are widely accepted in shops, hotels and restaurants. Cash machines are
installed all over town.

Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round two-pin attachment plugs are most common.

Insurance and Medical Treatment, Emergency Assistance

We recommend you to obtain insurance before you come to Slovenia. You may also submit a
certificate of commercial insurance of the insurance company that will cover your insurance in the
Republic of Slovenia (contact ASSISTANCE CORIS, phone: +386 1 5192020).

In Slovenia there are state, non-profit making and private ambulants and hospitals. If you have to go
to a hospital, the health insurance scheme should cover the costs. Pharmacies in Slovenia are marked
‘’Lekarna’’ and are open from 7 am to 7 pm from Monday to Friday, and from 7 am to 1 pm on
Saturdays.

Emergency number: 112.

Restaurants in Bled:

http://www.inyourpocket.com/bled/Garden-Village-Restaurant_130555v

http://www.inyourpocket.com/bled/Restaurant-1906_104640v

http://www.inyourpocket.com/bled/Penzion-Mlino_51983v

http://www.inyourpocket.com/bled/Chilli_48460v

http://www.inyourpocket.com/bled/Panorama_51745v

http://www.inyourpocket.com/bled/Vila-Preseren_40252v

Drinking water
Tap water is safe to drink.

Slovene time
European summer time, 1+ Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).