Hotel Park

Although the pool is not officially striped, the tile pattern on the bottom serves the same purpose. There are no backstroke flags, but transverse ceiling features suffice for the swimmer who can think that way. Locker and key included in the admission price. The water temperature felt to me 1º to 2º Celsius lower than what is claimed by the management, and repeated above.

And, whether you swim or not, the espresso bar here begins serving at 0700, one to two hours before many other places in Bled. If you rise early and want coffee, look here.

The pool is spectacularly located on the fifth floor of the hotel, with an espresso and pastry bar adjacent. Mt. Triglau, the country’s highest, is just through the window, or not through the window if having one’s coffee on the terrace. Noteworthy items on the price list include two-tiered prices, one for up to three hours, another for more. Also weekends cost more. A towel can be used for €2.50, a great convenience. No swim cap (or EKG) required.