Lake Bled Inspiration in All Seasons 2013 Meeting and Incentive Planners’ Guide
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Lake Bled Inspiration in all Seasons 2013 Meeting and Incentive Planners’ Guide 1 Table of contents Dear Business Partners, Contact us About Slovenia .......................................................................................................2 We would be delighted to provide you with further information on About Bled ..............................................................................................................4 In the last hundred years, Bled has established itself as a renowned business and Lake Bled and the venues. Please diplomatic centre and has managed to further strengthen this position in the last contact us at: Meetings at Lake Bled ...........................................................................................6 decade. Bled Tourist Board & Convention Meeting facilities ...................................................................................................9 There are many arguments that will assist you in deciding to come to Bled, Bureau Grand Hotel Toplice ...............................................................................................9 including the unique natural environment of Lake Bled, the special venues Cesta svobode 11 Golf Hotel .............................................................................................................10 complemented by the natural and cultural heritage and the friendly local people 4260 Bled that have passed on their knowledge of how to be a good host from generation to Park Hotel.............................................................................................................11 generation. T: +386 4 578 05 00 Kompas Hotel ......................................................................................................12 Bled lies on the edge of the Triglav National Park, while most of its hotels are in E: [email protected] Best Western Premier Lovec Hotel ....................................................................13 the immediate vicinity of Lake Bled, the warmest Alpine lake that ranks high on www.bled.si Triglav Hotel ........................................................................................................14 global lists of most idyllic places. This is a place that encourages concentration Vila Bled ...............................................................................................................15 and reflection, relaxation and dynamism. Therefore it should be no surprise that Astoria Hotel ........................................................................................................16 we have been hosting the PEN International Writers' Meetings for four decades, while in 2011 Bled was the setting of the Rowing World Championships for the Jelovica Hotel .......................................................................................................16 Lake Bled 2013 Meeting and Incentive fourth time in its history. We are aware of our co-responsibility for the further Planners' Guide Ribno Hotel ..........................................................................................................17 development of tourism and there is no doubt that our resolve for sustainable Publisher: Bled Tourist Board & Convention Krim Hotel ...........................................................................................................17 tourism is the unanimous decision of the local community. The meetings industry Bureau Savica Hotel ..........................................................................................................18 certainly recognised the importance of sustainability long ago and we will thus Texts and editing: Bled Tourist Board & enable you to hold ‘green’ events in Bled all year round. Convention Bureau Jadran Hotel ........................................................................................................18 Proof reading: Alasdair Green Trst Hotel .............................................................................................................18 We are always open to discussing new ideas and solutions with meeting planners. Design: Barbara Bogataj Kokalj A professional team of specialised agents, ranging from PCOs to DMCs, will Photography: Archives of Bled Tourist Bled Congress Centre ..........................................................................................19 Board & Convention Bureau, Slovenia assist you in carrying out your event flawlessly and stress-free. Tourist Board, Shutterstock and individual companies presented in this brochure; Rožle Special Venues......................................................................................................20 Bregar, Milan Janša, Tomo Jeseničnik, Špela Bled Castle ............................................................................................................20 Repnik, Bor Rojnik. We will be delighted to meet you in Bled. Welcome. Published: January 2013 Bled Island ............................................................................................................22 This publication is free of charge. Straža Hill .............................................................................................................23 Bled Golf Course ..................................................................................................24 Eva Štravs Podlogar Janez Fajfar Vila Prešeren ........................................................................................................26 Director Mayor of Bled Theatre-style Radovljica Mansion .............................................................................................26 Bled Tourist Board Velika & Mala Zaka ..............................................................................................27 Classroom Bled Sports Hall ...................................................................................................27 U-shape Triglavska roža Bled ............................................................................................28 Avsenik Inn ..........................................................................................................28 Banquet Service providers .................................................................................................29 Cocktail Incentive & teambuilding programmes .............................................................30 Surface area (sq m) Excursions from Bled ..........................................................................................32 1 Maribor Kranjska gora BLED Slovenia Bohinj Kranj Discover the diversity of Europe in miniature Ljubljana Postojna Lipica 50 km Legend has it that when he created the world, God had a little bit of KLAGENFURT everything special left over. Not sure what to do with it, he took his bag TRIESTE Portorož and emptied it all over a small plot of land in central Europe that much VENICE ZAGREB later became known as Slovenia. This pocket-sized country in the heart of Europe truly is amazingly diverse. Getting to A short drive will take visitors from the high peaks, gushing rivers, crystal- clear lakes and verdant valleys of Slovenia’s Alps to the laid-back villages Slovenia on the sunny Mediterranean coast. In between, the dazzling underworld, disappearing lakes and majestic Lipizzaner horses of the Karst await By air exploration, and winegrowing regions beckon guests to linger. In the Ljubljana Airport, Slovenia’s main inter- very heart of the country lies its culture-loving capital Ljubljana, a city of national gateway, is served by daily flights beautiful architecture and a relaxed flair. The eastern part of Slovenia, in from numerous European cities. Most turn, is characterised by thermal springs, ancient castles and monasteries, are operated by the national carrier Adria historic towns and a rural lifestyle. Airways, a Star Alliance member. Other This mosaic of landscapes enables visitors to enjoy the great green airlines flying to Ljubljana include Air outdoors and urges you outside for action-packed adventures in the fresh France, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, and the air. Slovenia’s location at the crossroads of Europe has provided it with low-cost carriers EasyJet and Wizzair. a rich history and culture, which local residents are proud to reveal. To Another option of getting to Slovenia by top an unforgettable stay in Slovenia, there is excellent cuisine ranging air is to fly to one of the nearby airports from home-made local fare to contemporary gourmet dishes prepared by in neighbouring countries, such as the best Slovene chefs, while best of all are Slovenia’s open and friendly Klagenfurt in Austria, Trieste and Venice people, who will do their utmost to make you feel genuinely welcome. in Italy or Zagreb in Croatia. Slovenia facts & figures Direct scheduled flights to Ljubljana Airport Area: 20,273 sq km Ljubljana has direct flight connections Population: 2 million with Amsterdam, Belgrade, Brussels, Capital city: Ljubljana Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Moscow, Munich, Paris, Language: The official language is Slovene, as well as Italian and Hungarian in the western and eastern part of Podgorica, Priština, Sarajevo, Skopje, Slovenia respectively. English, German and Italian Tirana, Vienna and Zurich. are widely spoken. Bordering countries: Italy, Austria, Hungary, Croatia Highest point: Triglav (2,864m) By car Coastline: 46.6km Slovenia’s motorway network is extensive, Currency: Euro crossing the country from northwest Religion: Roman Catholic (82%) to southeast and from southwest