Things to do in Villach

The cable car at Adler Arena Burg Landskron is a unique experience that is not available in the nearby zoo! You can overlook the entire zoo in the cable car and see zebras, lions and ostriches! It is very suitable for summer

Bled is one of Slovenia's most iconic destinations and one of the most recognizable Alpine landscapes in Europe. The famous scene of Lake Bled with its island church and castle perched high above the water looks almost unreal — and seeing it in person is even better.Lake Bled is the heart of the destination.The emerald-green lake is surrounded by forests and mountains, with a small island sitting dramatically in the middle. The combination of water, mountains, church and castle has become one of the most famous images of Slovenia.Walking around the lake is one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to experience Bled. The scenery changes continuously as you move around the shoreline, giving you completely different perspectives of the island and castle.⛪ Bled IslandBled Island is the only natural island in Slovenia, making it one of the country's most unique landmarks.The traditional way to reach the island is by pletna, a wooden boat operated by a local pletna boatman.Once on the island, visitors can climb the famous 99 stone steps to the Church of the Mother of God on the Lake.According to local tradition, ringing the church's wishing bell can make your wishes come true. The island's bell tower also offers views over the lake and surrounding landscape.🏰 Bled CastleBled Castle sits dramatically on a 130-metre-high cliff above Lake Bled.