Ljubljana and Lake Bled, Slovenia Food & Travel Guide

Medieval legends loom large here. Jason, of Argonauts fame, is said to have founded the city when he slayed a dragon. Yet, somehow, Jason didn’t become the symbol of the city, the dragon did.

Once, Ljubljana was pizza joints and uninspired international restaurants. Today, Slovenians have reclaimed their cuisine and are proud to present it to hungry travelers. There’s Slavic soups and Germanic-influenced sausages, but the star of the show is the bakeries. Slovenia was ruled by the Habsburgs from Vienna for centuries. The Viennese brought their dessert skills and the Slovenians were quick students. Štruklji, Potica, Dragon Rolls are just a few of the must-try sweets.

Then, there’s Lake Bled. A quick trip from Ljubljana, Bled can get very crowded with tourists, but it’s easy to see why. It’s absolutely stunning. Still, it’s worth battling the hoards to take a boat trip to Bled Island and taste the iconic Kremna Rezina.