The stunning Lake Bled, named one of the 25 most beautiful destinations in the world by CNN.

🇸🇮First, let's focus on the key point: 1️⃣The best viewpoint "Mala Osojnica", enter from "Mala Osojnica Trailhead". 2️⃣For non-driving travelers, it is recommended to stay near the "Bled Jezero" train station. For those who drive, feel free to choose your own accommodation. 3️⃣The best lighting is three hours after sunrise. - 🇸🇮Slovenia may be one of the least popular countries in Europe. 🇸🇮But Lake Bled in Slovenia appears on various "XXX most beautiful destinations" lists all year round. 🇸🇮The beauty of Lake Bled comes from two sources: the blue lake formed by the melting snow of the Alps, and the church built on the small island in the middle of the lake by King Henry II of Germany, resulting in a perfect blend of culture and nature. No input provided. 🚞How to get there? 1️⃣Public transportation: You can take a train to Bled, which has two train stations, Bled Jezero and Lesce-Bled. It is recommended to take the train to Bled Jezero, which is closer to the island in the middle of the lake. If you are coming from other countries, you will need to transfer trains multiple times no matter which station you arrive at. 2️⃣Driving by yourself is recommended, it only takes two to three hours to get anywhere. No input provided. 🇸🇮How to play 🗻The scenery of Lake Bled unfolds around the island in the center of the lake. 1️⃣Take a walk around the lake, about 1-1.5 hours, and enjoy the beauty of the island in the lake from various angles. 2️⃣The best viewing points at the top of the mountain are two: "Mala Osojnica" and "Ojstrica", where you can overlook Lake Bled. It is highly recommended to go to the "Mala Osojnica" viewing platform. Enter from the "Mala Osojnica Trailhead" and do not take the other small path.‼️ 3️⃣Bled Castle offers a different perspective to overlook the lake and the town of Bled, and the castle itself is also worth a visit. (Ticket price: 15 euros) 4️⃣Take a boat to the island and paddle on the lake, highly recommended. No input provided. 🛌How to stay? ▪️There are many hotels, guesthouses, and apartments by the lake, choose according to your needs. The ones near Bled Jezero train station are closer to the island in the lake. There are more restaurants and supermarkets in Bled town, making life more convenient. ▪️If you take the train, it is recommended to stay near the Bled Jezero train station. ▪️Drive freely ▪️I took the train this time and stayed at Old Bled House, which was pretty good. It's just a bit far to walk to the island in the middle of the lake, about half an hour. Just for your reference. No input provided. 🍖How to eat ▪️Slovenian cuisine is not much different from the cuisine of other surrounding countries, mainly consisting of sausages, pork knuckles, and stewed beef. ▪️Recommend a restaurant called Old Celler Bled, perhaps the best rated in the area. The food tastes good and the wine list is extensive, with all ingredients sourced locally in Slovenia. The Deer Goulash and Fried River Trout are both quite good, and the pork knuckle is decent but can be a bit heavy in Eastern Europe. All the wine is from Slovenia, and the waiter's recommendations are very detailed and accurate. The service is worth the price, averaging around 30-40 euros per person for fine dining. - ❗️One last thing, I recommend going to Lake Bled on a good weather day (after snowfall, with clear skies and clouds), as the scenery can be disappointing on bad weather days.