From a castle on a hill to a plethora of churches and an extensive assortment of activities, Bled is full of things to see and do.

Some of the most popular attractions in the town include Bled Castle and the Church of the Assumption on the island of Lake Bled. In order to take in the stunning beauty of the lake in comfort, a trip on the tourist train could be a good idea.

For those who want a more active holiday, Bled offers a whole host of opportunities. Its proximity to the Julian Alps and the Triglav National Park provides visitors the chance to hike, cycle and swim.

Other activities you can partake in during your Slovenia holiday in Bled include golf, gliding, alpine climbing, canoeing and horse riding. Winter sports like skiing and skating are also popular here.

Though the nightlife is not as vibrant as in some other cities, there are still plenty of things to do at night as well.

Along with a selection of pubs, you'll find cocktail bars and a casino. Cesta Svobode is a good street to check out if you're looking for a bar, and there are also places along Ljubljanska, including inside the shopping centre.

The town hosts many different festivals throughout the year. The most popular of these is the Bled Days, taking place each year around the 4th of July. With its concerts, fireworks and floating lights on the lake, this festival attracts the attention of many visitors.

As Bled is a relatively small town, you're rarely far from somewhere to eat. A selection of restaurants serving traditional Slovenian fare can be found around town, with international offerings also available.

The town's culinary speciality is the 'kremna rezina' or cream cake. An enticing mix of butter dough and vanilla cream, these cakes are enjoyed by large numbers of locals and visitors.

Other local favourites include 'struklji' (dumplings made with cottage cheese), 'potica' (a walnut roll) and 'kraski parsut' (air-dried pork). Various different wines are also produced locally and are well worth sampling.

Some of the city's most popular restaurants can be found along Cesta Svobode and Ljubljanska, with the shopping centre on Ljubljanska providing a surprising number of tasty meal options. A selection of coffee shops and taverns can also be found on these streets.