Most of the outdoor adventure activities, as well as the must-see 4 Vintgar Gorge, are in nearby Triglav National Park. However, Bled also offers numerous activities.
- HourAway, ☏ +386 31 796 133, info@hour-away.com. Houraway specializes in bespoke outdoor experiences, offering both multi-day and day tours tailored to your preferences. Whether you’re interested in cycling or hiking, their guided and self-guided options cater to all fitness levels and interests. Houraway also provides high-performance e-bikes and gravel bikes for rent, perfect for exploring Slovenia’s stunning landscapes. Their knowledgeable team is always ready to help with route suggestions and insider tips, ensuring a memorable adventure in the wider Bled and Ljubljana areas. (updated Jan 2025)
- Altitude Activities, Ljubljanska cesta 1, ☏ +386 31 268 718, info@altitude-activities.com. Friendly outdoor agency run by twin brothers, who are outdoor enthusiasts. There you can go on guided tours for activities like paragliding, skydiving, hiking, mountaineering, canyoning, kayaking, rafting, hot air ballooning, bike tours, rock climbing, via Ferrata and day tours around Triglav national park. If you need any information about hiking, they are happy to help and give you information. There you can also rent bikes and equipment for climbing. €80. (updated Nov 2019)
- A Adventure Factory Ljubljanska cesta 4, +386 40217330, info@aadventurefactory.com. A friendly ATV tour company, that offers also the possibility to rent a quad. If you seek information about the surrounding area or any other activities, feel free to ask them, they are allways ready to help.
- Hiking. Bled offers several easy to moderate hikes, many of which offer amazing picturesque views of the island. Velika Osojnica, a 756m high peak at the southwestern corner of the lake offers the best and most famous views of Bled, and is popular among photographers. An easier, but less spectacular option is to hike up 638m Straza, covered with linden oak and spruce trees, southwest of the Grand Hotel Toplice.
- Canyoning & rock climbing There are multiple canyons near Bled that allow outdoor enthusiasts to jump and rappel with the rope over waterfalls. In Triglav national park you can also find over 10 sport climbing areas.
- Take amazing photos Best viewpoints are Mala Osojnica near Camp Zaka and Bled castle. You can enter the castle for free in the evening after the museum closes. Just say that you are going to a restaurant.
- Swimming at Grajsko kopališče (Castle Bathing Area) (on the north shore underneath the castle). Mid Jun-Sep 08:00-19:00. 6,000-m² area, a great place to swim, also has two waterslides, a trampoline, a climbing wall, four outdoor swimming pools, a jump board as well as climbers, swings and a sandbox for children, table tennis, chess, 1,000 changing rooms, 107 lockers, boat rental, snack shop, and a grassy beach. €6 for a daily ticket, €3 after noon.
- Strel Swimming Adventures. Swim across Lake Bled and around the Island with well known operator for Slovenian swimming adventure holidays.
- Indoor Ice Skating at Sportna Dvorana (just east of the Park Hotel), ☏ +386 4 578 0534. Fee: €4.50; skate rental: €4.
- Bled Golf & Country Club, Kidriceva 10c (2km east of town on the Bled-Lesce Road), ☏ +386 4 537 77 00. Slovenia's premier golf course. 9 holes €30, 18 holes €60.
- Mini Golf, Ljubljanska cesta (Behind Hotel Park), ☏ +386 41 840 079. 09:30-23:00. 18 holes. Hosts a variety of classic mini golf competitions, including the National Championship.
- Spas & Wellness Centers. Unwind in thermal pools, whirlpools and saunas, or alternatively let yourself be pampered with a soothing massage, a calming bath or a rejuvenating beauty treatment.
- Summer tobogganing, ☏ +386 4 578 05 34. Open only during the summer. Ride down a 520-m track on a 131-m hill in a small cart. Speeds top out at 40 km/h.
- Fishing. Fishing for catfish, pike, carp and lake trout is permitted on Lake Bled with the purchase of a permit from the tourist office for €20 per day.
- NOT EXISTING IMAGE Hot Air Balloon Flights (Ballooning center Barje), ☏ +386 41 664 545, info@bcb.si. 24/7. Accepts bookings via email or phone, at least a day before the flight. Hot air balloon flights are only early in the morning, starting at Sunrise. Whole programme is about 3-4 hr (flight time approx. 1 hr). (updated May 2016)
