Anze Kopitar is a sure-fire hall of fame ice hockey player, the star of the Los Angeles Kings NHL team since 2006. He led them to two Stanley Cups and is considered one of the greatest hockey players in history. He's also one of Slovenia's most famous citizens--top level athletes are among the best informal ambassadors for tourism. Kopitar has announced that his family will move back home to Bled after his playing career, so you may very well run into his at a cafe or the supermarket in a few years time. But still at the top of his game, we spoke to him after a pre-season practice to talk about his favorite things in Bled, and whether he practices alley-oop ice hockey assists.

Host: Noah Charney

Producer: Urška Charney

👉 Listen to the episodes of The Bled Podcast. Is This The Most Beautiful Place on Earth? The official podcast of the Bled Tourist Board: https://www.bled.si/en/podcast

This podcast brings you the wonders of Bled, its people, places, foods, history and experiences. Everything you need for a perfect holiday.

A short walk from bustling Bled is a beautiful village with a potentially confusing name. Bohinjska Bela is right next to Bled, but its name contains the word Bohinj, the other magnificent alpine lake that is 15 kilometers away. But Bohinjska Bela is a place that visitors to Bled should explore. You can walk a well-marked trail from Bled to the village, and the village itself is fascinating, as I learned in an in-depth walking tour with a knowledgeable local. From a world-renowned climbing spot to a secret spot for smoked trout, this is your go-to guide to Bohinjska Bela.

Host: Noah Charney

Producer: Urška Charney

👉 Listen to the episodes of The Bled Podcast. Is This The Most Beautiful Place on Earth? The official podcast of the Bled Tourist Board: https://www.bled.si/en/podcast

This podcast brings you the wonders of Bled, its people, places, foods, history and experiences. Everything you need for a perfect holiday.

Lake Bled has hosted the World Rowing Championships on four occasions. Visitors will inevitably notice the lanes that stretch across the lake, and might even be lucky enough to see a crew team training here. I can’t imagine a more beautiful spot to train and compete. To learn more about the story of how Bled became one of the world's premiere rowing destinations, I spoke to a former rower and gold medalist who trained here daily, Luka Špik.

Host: Noah Charney

Producer: Urška Charney

👉 Listen to the episodes of The Bled Podcast. Is This The Most Beautiful Place on Earth? The official podcast of the Bled Tourist Board: https://www.bled.si/en/podcast

This podcast brings you the wonders of Bled, its people, places, foods, history and experiences. Everything you need for a perfect holiday.