Spring, summer, autumn or winter, Lake Bled has its charms in all seasons, but there’s something especially magical when this fairytale view is covered in snow. Even more so when – like a character from legend – you can actually walk (or skate) to the island.
Of course, some people are crazy, and choose to swim with the ice.
While not an annual event the lake freezes over often enough that it’s worth checking when there’s snow on the ground, and – if there is – then you can click here (and press play) to see a live webcam of the current conditions.