How to get there
The address of the holiday flat is:
Apartments Franc • Razgledna cesta 7 • 4260 Bled • Slovenia
Nearest airport: Ljubljana Airport (35 km)
Nearest train station: Bled-Jezero (400 m)
For geocachers:
our satellite coordinates are: N 46° 22.315 E 14° 04.980
Points of interest
Travelling by car
If you enter Slovenia through the Karawanken tunnel and leave the motorway via the first exit “Jesenice 1” (Hrušica), you do not need a vignette. After the exit, drive in the direction of Jesenice, always straight ahead (Cesta Maršala Tita, Cesta Železarjev, Cesta Borisa Kidriča) in the direction of Lesce and then to Bled.
If you come through the Ljubelj border crossing, continue to Tržič, turn right before the Petrol petrol station and left at the crossroads. After 50 m turn right again and drive towards Brezje pri Tržiču – Hudi graben – Slatna – Begunje – Lesce – Bled.
Travelling by bus…
The bus transfer is the cheapest option to travel in Slovenia.
From: Ljubljana AP (Avtobusna Postaja) Bus Station Ljubljana | Trg Osvobodilne fronte 4 | 1000 Ljubljana
To: Rečica/Bledu. A ticket costs approx. € 4.- and the journey time is 60 minutes.
From Rečica/Bledu there it’s a 15-minute walk to the apartment house.
The alternative bus stops Bled or Union Bled are in the center of Bled. From there it is about 35 minutes by foot. In July and August there are bus connections for free around the lake that will take you from Bled to Bled-Jezero station with is 400 m away from the apartment house.
Travelling by train…
You can travel relaxed by train in Slovenia.
The destination railway station is Bled-Jezero.
Please note if you are coming from the direction of Kranj or Ljubljana you have to change the train in Jesenice to get to the station Bled-Jezero. This station is only about 400 meters away from the apartment house.
The station Lesce-Bled is not recommended. It is about 5 km outside of Bled.
Travelling by plane…
If you arrive by plane at Brnik Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) you have several options for getting to Bled.
… Rental car
Traveling from the airport by rental car is certainly the most convenient way to get to Bled. It also makes it easier to explore the surrounding area or go shopping.
You will need a credit card (not a debit card), a valid driver’s license and an identity document. Everything must be in the same name. A reservation in advance is recommended.
Pick-up location: Ljubljana Airport
… Shuttle Service
A shuttle is a shared taxi that takes you from the airport directly to our front door. Prices start from € 13 / person, depending on the day of the week and possibly the number of passengers and luggage. Booking in advance is recommended. You can also book a shuttle service at the airport counter at short notice.
From: Brnik / Airport Ljubljana
To: Razgledna cesta 7 – Bled
… Bus
The bus transfer costs € 3,70.
The journey time is just under 40 minutes.
From: Brnik / Airport Ljubljana
To: Bled
The bus stop is in the center of Bled. The next Bus brings you to Rečica/Bledu. From there it is about 20 minutes by foot. In summer there are also bus connections that will take you from Bled to Bled-Jezero train station.
… Train
Traveling by train costs € 4,30 per person.
Please note that you first have to get to the train station in Kranj (or Ljubljana) and possibly change trains in Jesenice to get to Bled-Jezero station. The train station is only about 400 meters away from our house.
The Lesce-Bled station is about 5 km outside of Bled and is not recommended.
Frequently asked questions
No.
A landline can only be provided if you rent a flat for a longer period of time for business purposes.
The cable provider’s offer is updated regularly, so we cannot show you a complete programme list. There are about 100 channels, Slovenian, German, English, Italian, Croatian…
Here are some important tips that you should bear in mind if you are travelling by car:
Please make additional enquiries before your journey, e.g. at the ADAC. The following information is without guarantee.
Slovenia
- Compulsory use of lights: During the day, dipped headlights (or daytime running lights) must be used on all roads.
- Backing up: The hazard warning lights must be switched on every time the vehicle is reversed.
- Winter tyres compulsory: from 15.11. to 15.03. and beyond in wintry road conditions
- Telephoning: Mobile phones may only be used with hands-free equipment
- Vignette obligation: on motorways
- Mandatory high-visibility vests
Austria
- Compulsory use of lights: During the day, dipped headlights (or daytime running lights) must be used on all roads.
- Emergency lanes: On motorways and expressways in the event of traffic jams or congestion.
- Winter tyres are compulsory from 01.11. to 15.04. of the following year.
- Telephoning: Mobile phones may only be used with hands-free equipment
- Vignette obligation: on motorways
- Mandatory high-visibility vests
| Traffic offences |
Alcohol Driving |
drink-drive- limit |
without light |
20 km/h too fast |
from 50 km/h too fast |
Mobile phone at the wheel |
Red light violation |
Overtaking violation |
Parking violation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
from 500 | 0,5 ‰ * | – | from 35 | from 240 | 40 | 90 – 320 | 30 – 250 | 10 – 70 |
| ** |
from 300 | 0,5 ‰ ** | from 15 | from 30 | from 2180 | from 50 | from 70 | from 70 | from 20 |
| *** |
from 300 | 0,5 ‰ *** | from 40 | from 50 | from 300 | 120 | 250 | from 500 | from 40 |
As of 2015 / Amounts in euros
* 0.0 ‰ for novice drivers in the probationary period or under 21 years of age, regular bus drivers, taxi drivers and drivers of hazardous goods.
** 0.1 ‰ for persons in the probationary period who have held their driving licence for less than two years
*** 0.0 ‰ for professional drivers.
All data without guarantee.
| Speed limits for passenger cars |
in town | outside town | Motorway | Hitched vehicles on the motorway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
50 km/h | 100 km/h | 130 km/h* | 80 km/h |
| ** |
50 km/h | 100 km/h | 130 km/h | 80 km/h |
| *** |
50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h | 80 km/h |
* Recommended guideline speed
** Speed limit 110 km/h at night on some motorways e.g. A10
*** Car on motorways 110 km/h
All data without guarantee.
Of course, an internet connection is available. You can use this at any time in the entire house via Wi-Fi (WLAN). You will need to bring your own laptop, tablet, mobile phone etc. because there are no devices available on site for use.
For citizens of EU countries, a valid identity card to enter Slovenia is sufficient. For other countries, a passport is required.
Do not forget your driving licence, vehicle documents, insurance certificate (green insurance card) and documents for health insurance.
This information is without guarantee. Please do your research in advance about requirements for identity and travel documents.
We need an identity document from each guest upon arrival to register you.
Yes, there is a washing machine on the first floor. If you have rented the flat on the second floor, you would have to coordinate with the guests on the first floor.
Alternatively, you can go to a launderette in Bled.
Slovenia has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and has the Euro as its national currency. You can bring money with you, or withdraw it from numerous ATMs, and payment by card is also possible in many places.
Unfortunately not. We used to have the option, but there were often discrepancies. The bank transfer is the safest way for both sides. We can record a clean receipt of money and you have irrefutable proof that you have paid.
The flats have been awarded the 3-star category.
You will receive the key on site from our key safe. You will receive the code shortly before arrival.
Due to their school education and proximity to the Austrian border, many Slovenians understand German and English – the older ones more German and the younger ones more English. In restaurants and shops, you can actually manage well with German. Of course, you can also speak Slovenian. 🙂
With a deposit you confirm the booking and we have a small security for the booked period.
We kindly ask you to leave the flat by 10.00 a.m. on the morning of your departure, as the cleaning service will then come to prepare the flat for the next guests.
Check-in is possible from 3pm.
If the flat is ready before 3pm, we will let you know.
You can easily drive to the Slovenian coast via the motorway. The drive takes about 1.5-2 hours (165 km). The towns of Piran, Koper, Portorož and Izola are well worth a visit. From Koper it is only about 10km to Trieste/Italy. Another tip is Venice: distance approx. 270 km. Day trips are offered from Bled by bus or you can drive yourself. You can find more tips under Surrounding.
- Bakery: approx. 500 m
- Café or nearest small bar: “Hlapon” at the railway station, approx. 400 m
- Restaurant at the rowing club: approx. 500 m as the crow flies
- Restaurant at Hotel Triglav: approx. 300 m
- Lake / bathing facilities: 500 m as the crow flies (5-10 minutes walk)
- Supermarket: approx. 900 m
- Centre of Bled: approx. 1.2 km as the crow flies
- Petrol station: approx. 3 km (at the entrance to Bled)
- E-charging station: 300 m in front of Hotel Triglav
Of course! In Bled you have 5-6 supermarkets around the lake.
Please note: Grocery shops are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
You will find clothes and souvenir shops in the centre of Bled, many around Ljubljanska cesta.
Bled is located in Upper Carniola, not far from the Austrian border on the edge of the Triglav National Park.
The house with the holiday flats is located in Bled in a quiet residential area without significant through traffic, north-west of the lake.
In Slovenia the power plug sockets are of type F, also known as “Schuko”.
This socket works with plug C and plug F.
The mains voltage is 230 V / 50 Hz.
Check this website: power-plugs-sockets.com/slovenia/