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.
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.
A day beyond the chessboard
Your Day in Bled
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.
Discover Slovenia’s largest natural lake in the heart of the Julian Alps.
Take a short hike to one of the most famous viewpoints over Lake Bled.
Explore one of the most impressive natural attractions near Bled.
Take a walk or ride up Straža and enjoy beautiful views over Bled,
with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.
Hike to two of Bled’s most famous viewpoints and enjoy spectacular
panoramic views over the lake, island and surrounding mountains.
No trip to Bled is complete without tasting its famous traditional dessert.
Come for the chess.
Stay for the experience.