We invite you to experience Bled’s Winter Fairy Tale

From 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, Bled will once again glow in a festive winter atmosphere. The lakeside promenade and nearby villages will shine with thousands of lights, creating an enchanting setting throughout the season. A varied cultural programme will offer moments to enjoy for all generations, complemented this year by two new attractions: the Fairy  Tale Park and a unique light performance welcoming the arrival of the new year.

© Črt Slavec

Lighting ceremony and festive events on the Lakeside Promenade
The Winter Fairy Tale opens on Friday, 28 November. On Saturday, 29 November at 5 pm, musician Vili Resnik will mark the official lighting of the festive decorations.

Throughout December, visitors can look forward to performances by Slovenian musicians and bands, including Alenka Godec, Slavko Ivančič, Anja Rupel, Sendi and Dominik Kozarič. Sunday afternoons will feature folk music performances, while local providers will offer a selection of seasonal dishes and certified artisans will present their products each day.

Light installations inspired by Bled’s heritage will once again invite visitors to explore the stories that shape the town’s identity.

© Jošt GantarOpening hours – Lakeside Promenade
28 November – 18 December 2025
Mon–Thu: 1 pm – 8 pm
Fri–Sun: 11 am – 10 pm

19 December – 4 January 2026
Daily: 11 am – 10 pm

Bled Fairytale Park
A new feature this year is the Bled Fairytale at the Public Lido Bled. Visitors can enter through seven themed gates leading into a world of light, imagination and music. Along the way, photo points offer opportunities to capture moments, while illuminated installations transform the lakeside setting into a magical scene on and above the water. Sunday afternoons will include festive shows for children.

© Boris Pretnar

Opening hours:
Daily: 3 pm – 8 pm

Admission:
0–6 years: free
From 6 years: €5 per person
Visitors with disabilities: free

New Year’s Eve by the Lake
The youngest visitors will welcome the new year at 3 pm on the Lakeside Promenade with the band Fehtarji, accompanied by a visit from Father Frost.

The band Calypso will lead the evening celebrations. At midnight, a drone performance above the lake will illuminate the sky with Bled-themed motifs and a greeting for 2026, synchronised to music.

© Jošt Gantar

Christmas and New Year Concert
On Friday, 19 December, St Martin’s Church will host the traditional Christmas and New Year concert, offering a moment of calm reflection during the festive season.

Circle of Friendship and the Legend of the Sunken Bell
The Circle of Friendship returns on Saturday, 27 December, and Sunday, 28 December, inviting visitors to solve clues and riddles to symbolically “unlock friendships”.

The mystical Legend of the Sunken Bell, rooted in local tradition, will be staged this year at a new venue: on the lake below the Rowing Grandstands.

We warmly invite you to join us by Lake Bled, where winter transforms into a fairy tale.

© Boris Pretnar