With extensive natural beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings, ranks among the most beautiful Alpine resorts, renowned for its 17th-century Baroque church on a small fairytale island in the middle of the picturesque emerald-green lake. The most spectacular views of the lake, its island, and the surrounding mountain ranges are from the medieval castle towering over the lake on a steep cliff. The beauty of the mountains reflected on the lake, the sun, the quietness and the fresh air can be admired especially from the traditional boat made by locals which is only known at Bled and it is called »the Pletna boat«. All these various experiences arouse pleasant feelings in visitors throughout the year and guarantee an ideal base for a relaxing break or an active holiday.