Lake Bled, Slovenia: Natural Beauty

Published: Feb. 29, 2012, 3 p.m.

b"Lake Bled \\u2014 nestled in NW Slovenia's Julian Alps \\u2014 comes complete with a sweeping mountain panorama, a cliff-hanging castle, a lazy lakeside promenade, and the country's most sought-after desserts. While Bled has all the modern resort-town amenities, its most endearing quality is its stunning romantic setting. Fun-loving wedding parties flock to the church perched upon the lake's fairy-tale island. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com."