Bled Podcast: The Villas around Lake Bled

In the latest episode of the Bled Podcast, host Noah Charney takes listeners on a walk around Lake Bled, uncovering the stories of the villas that line its shores—silent witnesses to the town’s layered history.
 

Among more than thirty villas scattered across the wider Bled area, this episode focuses on those you can admire along the lakeside path—from the town center past St. Martin’s Church, toward Zaka and beyond.

Each villa tells its own story: when it was built, who commissioned or made it famous, and which architectural details or anecdotes make it stand out.

Joining Noah in the conversation are historian Nika Leben, an expert on Bled’s villas, and Zdravko Rus (Hotel Triglav) and Simon Plestenjak (Vila Josephina), who share a personal perspective on preserving and living within these remarkable landmarks.

The podcast is available in English on the Turizem Bled website, YouTube channel, and all major podcast platforms.