Beyond the Chessboard

Side Programme

Experience Bled beyond the tournament hall. Players, families, friends and companions are invited to discover the lake, local culture, wellness and some of the most memorable experiences Bled has to offer.

Practical informationAdvanced booking
Lake Bled boat trip
€30€40
per person

Book online in advance. Prices apply to advance online bookings; crossed-out prices are on-site prices. On-site availability cannot be guaranteed.

Wine tasting
€60€70
per person

Book online in advance. Prices apply to advance online bookings; crossed-out prices are on-site prices. On-site availability cannot be guaranteed.

Bled Castle tour
€16€26
per person

Book online in advance. Prices apply to advance online bookings; crossed-out prices are on-site prices. On-site availability cannot be guaranteed.

SPA & wellness
€14€24
per person / day · up to 3 hours

Book online in advance. Prices apply to advance online bookings; crossed-out prices are on-site prices. On-site availability cannot be guaranteed.

Lunch
€25€35
per person / day

Book online in advance. Prices apply to advance online bookings; crossed-out prices are on-site prices. On-site availability cannot be guaranteed.

Available with festival accommodation packages (Basic, Silver or Gold VIP). Boat trip, wine tasting, castle tour and daily SPA access are included in Gold VIP. Morning walks and swimming pool access are included in all accommodation packages.

Bled
Organised by Bled Chess Festival

Festival Experiences

Enjoy a selection of activities designed to make your stay in Bled as memorable away from the chessboard as it is at the tournament.

Discover Bled

Festival & Local Experiences

Morning walk around Lake Bled
Start the day together

Morning Walks Around Lake Bled

Join festival grandmasters, organisers and participants for relaxed morning walks around the lake before another day of chess.

Included free of charge in all festival accommodation packages.
Included in Basic Package Included in Silver Package Included in Gold VIP Package
Boat trip on Lake Bled
Experience the lake

Boat Trip on Lake Bled

Discover Bled from the water and experience one of Slovenia’s most iconic alpine landscapes.

Advance Online Price
€30 per person
Available only with a festival accommodation package.
Included in Gold VIP Package
Guests enjoying a wine tasting in a wine cellar
Taste Slovenia

Wine Tasting

Discover Slovenian wines and the stories behind them. Enjoy a relaxed tasting, learn about the country’s winemaking traditions, and spend an evening with fellow festival guests.

Advance Online Price
€60 per person
Available only with a festival accommodation package.
Included in Gold VIP Package
Bled Castle
Discover Bled

Guided Tour of Bled Castle

Visit Bled Castle and enjoy spectacular views across the lake, the island and the surrounding Julian Alps.

Advance Online Price
€16 per person
Available only with a festival accommodation package.
Included in Gold VIP Package
Spa and wellness
Relax

SPA & Wellness Access

Take time to relax and recharge during your stay at the festival with daily access to the hotel wellness facilities.

Full Festival Price
€98 per person · 7 days
Daily access for up to 3 hours
€14 per day × 7 days
Available only with a festival accommodation package.
Daily SPA Access Included in Gold VIP Package
Swimming pool
Unwind

Swimming Pool Access

Enjoy a relaxing swim and a peaceful break between festival activities.

Included free of charge in all festival accommodation packages.
Included in Basic Package Included in Silver Package Included in Gold VIP Package
Optional Add-on

Meals

Lunch Add-on

Lunch at the Festival Hotel

Available for up to 7 festival days.
Available only with a festival accommodation package.
Advance Online Price
€25 per person / day
A day beyond the chessboard

Your Day in Bled

Morning walk
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Spa or sightseeing
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Local lunch
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Explore Bled
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Evening at the Festival
Explore on your own

Explore Bled & Beyond

Looking for even more to do? Here are some of our favourite ideas for exploring Bled and the surrounding area independently.

Please note: the following experiences are recommendations for your free time and are not organised by the Bled Chess Festival.
Lake Bohinj

Discover Slovenia’s largest natural lake in the heart of the Julian Alps.

Ojstrica

Take a short hike to one of the most famous viewpoints over Lake Bled.

Vintgar Gorge

Explore one of the most impressive natural attractions near Bled.

Straža Bled

Take a walk or ride up Straža and enjoy beautiful views over Bled, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Mala & Velika Osojnica

Hike to two of Bled’s most famous viewpoints and enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the lake, island and surrounding mountains.

Bled Cream Cake

No trip to Bled is complete without tasting its famous traditional dessert.

Come for the chess. Stay for the experience.