Skiing in Bled | Bled Ski Resort

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Stunning scenery and great value, with skiing that's ideal for beginners.

Lift pass covers the resorts of Vogel, Krvavec and Kranjska Gora.
Incredible scenery, with the lake and its iconic island backed by the imposing Julian Alps.
Relaxed range of reasonably priced bars and restaurants, full of welcoming locals.

This beautiful lakeside resort is a winter paradise, ideal for those looking for a taste of skiing and a great selection of non-skiing activities. The town of Bled sits right on the lakefront with several bars, restaurants and a few shops to wander round. The main ski area of Vogel in the beautiful Bohinj Valley is a scenic 30-45 minutes' free bus ride away. If you fancy exploring some different resorts during your holiday, jump on the daily free ski bus to the resort of Krvavec, or take a taxi to Kranjska Gora as they are both covered on the lift pass.

There’s a selection of unique activities to keep you busy – including dog sledding, snowshoeing, horse-drawn carriage rides and it’s not far to take a day trip to the capital city of Ljubljana – great for non-skiers and for those who want to see more than just the mountain. For a scenic walk, the 6km lakefront path follows the shores all the way round so you can admire the island and church from every angle. Or, if it gets cold enough, the lake sometimes freezes over and you can walk across.

The accommodation in Bled is of a high standard with one of Our Finest hotels in resort too. All hotels have a great range of facilities from outdoor whirlpools and sun terraces to indoor spa and wellness centres. And on the half board option, breakfast and evening meals are taken care of.

10% off lift pass & equipment

Kids Ski Free
Free skis and boots for one child when two adults and one other child pre-book the same.

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Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

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Accommodations in Bled (Based on 2 Adults)

Hotel Astoria

Crystal Ski Rating 3.5

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£480 average price per person (details)
- Sat 23 Feb 2019
- London Stansted
- 7 nights
- Half board
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Hotel Kompas Bled

Crystal Ski Rating 4
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New this season
£575 average price per person (details)
- Sat 02 Mar 2019
- London Stansted
- 7 nights
- Half board
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Ratings

With all the various national tourist boards applying widely varying criteria to hotel ratings, the whole question of international hotel grades has become confused. We have therefore applied our own 'rating', representing the general standards of that country in order that fairer comparisons can be made.

Please note: rating may differ from the official star rating of the local tourist board. Our classifications take into account not only the basic facilities, but also the location, leisure facilities, general character and atmosphere of the hotel, as well as customer feedback. Chalet ratings give comparisons with other chalets but do not provide like for like comparisons with the ratings of full service hotels.

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Our website's prices and flight, accommodation and room availability are updated every morning. To calculate average price per person, applicable discounts are subtracted from your total cost, which is then divided by the number of adults and children (excluding infants). A full price breakdown can be viewed on the payment page.

In some circumstances, prices and availability may update during the day so you may find price/availability differences later in the booking process.

This is usually due to high demand for the selected holiday. Should you have any issues with this, please contact us or see here for more information.

All accommodation in Bled

Thanks to Bled's year-round popularity, there's an excellent range of restaurants to choose from - over 50 in all. It's always great to try the local Slovenian food, but there's plenty of international options as well.

• Bled Castle – Surely the food highlight of your trip, enjoy modern and refined Slovene dishes whilst taking in the most spectacular views over the lake. You'll get free entrance to the castle as well.

• 1906, Hotel Triglav – Named for the year it was built, this is one of the best in the area and overlooks the lake. The menu puts an innovative twist on traditional dishes, and everything looks as good as it tastes. Try the 7-course tasting menu.

• Ostarija Peglez'n – Small and cute inside, it has a reputation for amazing seafood. The pasta dishes are pretty good too.

• Pizzeria Gallus – Craving something hearty and filling? Head here for fantastic pizzas in loads of different flavours - like the Castle pizza with salmon, caviar and olives - followed by famous kremsnita cake.

• Okarina – Everything here is full of flavour, and the big menu has loads of variety - from soups and pasta, to steaks, venison and wild boar, to Indian and Tandoori curries.

• Viharnik Café (top of Vogel cable car) – The best choice for amazing panoramic views of the Triglav National Park and Bohinj Valley – plus it offers a small range of delicious homemade dishes.

• Orlove Glave Mountain Inn (top of Orlove Glave chairlift) – Head here at lunchtime for a simple but tasty meal, chosen from the varied, traditional menu

Bled is a sleepy village with sedate evenings. Any nightlife is concentrated around the shopping centre or the old town. Local bars tend to offer better value for money on drinks than hotels, so it may be worth taking a wander to find some good deals.

• Devil Bar – Underneath the Park Hotel, this bar is open until 4am and has beautiful views of the lake. This is one of Bled's most popular venues with crowds mingling over two floors and on the large outdoor terrace.

• Pub Bled – Slightly more vibrant is Pub Bled, which offers an array of drinks and cocktails, nice views of the castle and a mix of DJs. It's most popular with visitors to Bled, locals and students.

• Kult Klub – Like the other bars, the views from the Kult Klub are pretty great. It also hosts live music, with varying sounds and styles, serves a range of drinks and its walls are adorned with collages of celebrities.

• Rock Bar – The Rock Bar is attached to Bled's 'Ice Hall', which hosts evens including ice hockey throughout the winter months. The bar itself has a lively atmosphere, a good selection of drinks and light bites, and stays open from morning until late.

Merry December
A series of fortunate events occur in December in Bled. Shop for seasonal gifts at the St Nicholas' and Christmas fairs, embark on a stroll around the lake that's illuminated by flickering fire torches, or join in a Christmas concert at the Church of St Martins. Another interesting event is 'The Legend off the Sunken Bell' that takes place on Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve
Join hundreds of others on Bled Promenade, or head to many of the parties held in the hotels and bars around the resort for a few drinks before the midnight fireworks are set off. The next day, if you're not too hungover, make sure you go to the Festival Hall where you can listen to some stunning classical music for the annual New Year's Day Gala Concert.

• Sit on the terrace outside the Kavka Bar, sipping a hot chocolate and watching boarders in the snow park. • The single-seat chairlift will take you to the top of Vogel, and there's a great long red/black run all the way down.

We’re all about giving you support, expertise and info before, during and after your holiday – it’s what we do. Our service includes:

24/7 support and assistance.
Ski Explorer app with maps, resort info and tips as well as snow and weather reports.
Text messages with essential information about your journey.

As there won’t be a rep based in Bled, we’ll meet you at the airport to give you your vouchers if you’ve pre-booked lift passes, equipment hire or tuition, and make sure you’re ready for the mountain. There won’t be any Crystal-run après events, but you can check our free Crystal Ski Explorer app for details on local events and activities. If you need any assistance, you can call the Crystal team 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

All our holidays include shared transfers to and from your accommodation. However, if you would prefer a private transfer, this can be added when booking. These are taken by car, 6-seater or minibus, depending on the number of people in your booking.

Beginners will be able to master the basic techniques before testing the wide open runs on Vogel's superb plateau. First time skiers will make quick progress under the skilful instruction of the Bohinj Ski School.

This is an ideal region to improve your skiing confidence, among breathtaking scenery. There are wonderful pine-clad pistes that are great for practising technique, and the Orlove Glave chairlift will take you up to some fantastic red runs, like Kratki Plaz and Konta.

The most popular run in Vogel is at the top of the Sija single seat chairlift - it's a long run that winds all the way back down the mountain and is a must-try for more advanced skiers.

Prices given below for lift passes, equipment hire, ski school and packages are for information purposes only and may fluctuate during the season. Current prices can be found by proceeding with your booking.

6 days	Adult	Child (5-14)
Area lift pass	£155	£100

Lift pass coverage:
• Vogel (main ski area) - Ski bus included on a 6-day lift pass (40-45 minutes)
• Krvavec - Ski bus included on a 6-day lift pass (40-45 minutes)
• Kranjska Gora - No transport included

Deposit required: €5
Photo required for lift pass: No

Reduced prices for youths and seniors.

Please note: Children under 6 can use the ski lifts for free when skiing with a parent but they will need to pay for their lift pass if they are taking lessons.

6 Days	Adult	Child (5-13)
Standard skis	£76	£37
Intermediate skis	£92	-
Standard skis and boots	£94	£77 (inc. helmet)
Ski boots	£33	£33
Snowboard and boots	£76	£92 (inc. helmet)

Helmets are compulsory for children up to 13 years.

Private ski and snowboard lessons are available to book in resort. All tuition is based in the Vogel ski resort, a 30-45 minutes' free ski bus ride away.

Usual hours of instruction: 10am-midday and 1-3pm.

	Adult (24-59)	Child (5-13)
First Time Ski	£443	£363
First Time Board	£427	£369

For complete beginners only and includes:
• 6 day lift pass
• 6 day equipment hire
• 5 day tuition - 2 hours private tuition per day
• helmet for children

Reduced prices for youths aged between 14 and 23 years and seniors aged 60 to 99 years.

All tuition is based in the Vogal ski resort, a 30-45 minutes' free ski bus ride away.

	Adult	Child (5-13)
Improver Ski	£456	£375
Improver Board	£440	£381

Includes:
• 6-day lift pass
• 6 days of equipment hire (including helmet for children)
• 5 mornings/afternoons of ski/board tuition

All tuition is based in the Vogal ski resort, a 30-45 minutes' free ski bus ride away.

Reduced prices for youths aged between 14 and 23 years and seniors aged 60 to 99 years.

Mountain facts

Bled: 503m

503-1,800m

Vogel 22km

Piste type	Number of runs
Easy	7
Intermediate	6
Difficult	1

Krvavec 30km

Piste type	Km of runs
Easy	7km
Intermediate	15km
Difficult	7km

Kranjska Gora 20km

Piste type	Km of piste
Easy	10km
Intermediate	8km
Difficult	2km

Zagarjec Graben (Red) - 6km

Vogel total lifts - 8

· Cable cars - 1
· Chairlifts - 4
· Drag lifts - 3

Krvavec total lifts - 11

· Cable cars - 1
· Chairlifts - 7
· Drag lifts - 3

Kranjska Gora total lifts - 18

· Chairlifts - 5
· Drag lifts - 13

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