A stunning emerald glacier lake, a massive castle soaring at its shore, a postcard-like small island with a white church in its centre and the snow-covered ridge of the Julian Alps in the background: Bled is a place of magical and romantic beauty, and one of the most popular destinations for honeymooners. Traditional pletna boats take visitors to the island where, according to the local tradition, if the groom carries his bride up the 99 steps from the pier to the church, they will live happily ever after. Visitors can also take a ride in a romantic horse-drawn carriage, visit the spectacular Vintar Gorge in nearby Triglav National Park, and enjoy the emblematic Bled cream cakes.