Hop over to Slovenia to view one of Europe’s most photographed spots.
Slovenia’s Lake Bled is truly stunning, set in a pine forest with a mountain scenery backdrop, Lake Bled is can't-believe-your-eyes-pretty and it rightfully deserves it’s name as ‘’the Pearl of Alps’’. All snow-capped mountains and glass-like waters, it's home to Slovenia's only island - and there's more than a touch of the Austrian Alps about it. In fact at first glance you'll think you've stepped into a scene from the Sound of Music. Think enchanted forests, toy town houses and a fairytale church. To get the best view, you'll visit Bled castle - you can see right across the water from here. But spare some attention for the chateau itself. With its cone-shaped turrets, yard-thick walls and lofty parapets it's something special. Back at the shore, you pile into an engine-less row-boat to gondola to glide over to the tiny island church. Legend has it if you make a wish as you ring the church bell, your wish just might come true.