Preliminary Study – Bled

Sustainable tourism Intercultural integration PRELIMINARY STUDY BLED Building active citizenship for sustainable Alpine Communities Future EU Challenges Accessibility (Germany) Lead Partner (Werfenweng, Austria) Forni di Sopra Bled Municipality Moena Municipality Municipality (Slovenia) (Italy) (Italy) 1.1 The history of the Municipality The first wave of settlement of Slavic populations in Bled dates back to the 17th century, while the second is from the 9th to the 10th century. The findings that testify to the first colonization illustrate the culture of the Slavic state of King Samo (632-658) and the ancient traditions of these places. After the Slavic waves period, these regions passed first under Franks domination. In 1004, the German Emperor Henry II donated to Albuino, bishop of Brixen, Bled and the surrounding area, the territory between the two branches of the river Sava, and in 1011 he donated to Albuino also the Castle. In 1558 Herbert VII of Turriaco (Habsburg) assumed, as a new tenant, the administration of the Castle of Bled. In the period 1809 to 1813 Bled was integrated into the Illyrian Provinces, dominated by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, to return to the control of the Austrian Emperor, who returned Bled to the Bishop of Briksen in 1838. During the Second World War, Bled was the seat of the German military occupation of the military and civilian government and in 1960 it obtained the status of a city. THE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 1/3 THE GEMS – Integration and Solidarity European Models for Sustainability 1.2 The geography of the Municipality The Municipality is situated on the southern slopes of the Caravanche mountain near the border with Austria, about 50 km northwest of the capital, Ljubljana. To the south of Lake Bled are situated the forests of Pokljuka and Jelovica. Lake Bled is about 2.12 km long and 500 m to 1 km wide. During the summer the water also reaches 25 ° C and maintains a temperature of about 18 ° C in the autumn. THE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 2/3 THE GEMS – Integration and Solidarity European Models for Sustainability 1.3. Socio-economic description of the Municipality Country Slovenia Administrative Region Gorenjska District // Area 188,50 km2 Population 5.476 inhabitants Density 43,44 in/km2 Hamlet Bodesce, Korotino, Ribno THE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 3/3 THE GEMS – Integration and Solidarity European Models for Sustainability ØEconomic activity is based mainly on tourism and agriculture. ØThe municipality is a member of the Alpine Pearls network and bases its local development strategies on traditional crafts, soft mobility and sustainable tourism. During the winter time Bled has numerous facilities and ski slopes and in summer time it’s possible to ride bike itineraries and trekking activities with alpine guides. ØBled has a great culinary culture and traditional products are very important to know the local tradition and habit. STRATEGIES DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT GEMS – Integration and Solidarity European Models for Sustainability Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan Bike sharing system and public tender for buying ten chargers for electric vehicles S.T.R.E.E.T Project Definition of a new TOURISM professional profile, an expert for Sustainable SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE Mobility and Tourism LOCAL POLICIES (ESMT) GEMS – Integration and Solidarity European Models for Sustainability Waste Management • 1 - Separate waste collection 2 - Workshops for children 3 - Annual collection of dangerous wastes 4- ProMoting zero waste in local hotels Renovation buildings • 1 - Reconstructing of culture TOURISM Energy-saving Centre in Bohinska bela. Energy renovation of SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE Visitor Centre 2 - Renovation of old village Triglavska roža centres (reconstruction of all old infrastructure (canalisation CURRENT PRACTICES CURRENT systeM, water systeM). GEMS – Integration and Solidarity European Models for Sustainability Greener Future Greener Future Plan 1 Plan 2 Constructing southern Sustainable and northern bypass renovation of energy- road, closing city wasteful public centre for traffic buildings Greener Future Plan 3 Cooperation with different stakeholders (hotels, private accommodation, facilities, industry) in order to promote FUTURE CHALLENGES FUTURE sustainable tourism GEMS – Integration and Solidarity European Models for Sustainability Sustainable tourism Intercultural integration PRELIMINARY STUDY BLED Building active citizenship for sustainable Alpine Communities Future EU Challenges Accessibility (Germany) Lead Partner (Werfenweng, Austria) Forni di Sopra Bled Municipality Moena Municipality Municipality (Slovenia) (Italy) (Italy).

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