Lake Bled, Slovenia

Located in the heart of Slovenia’s stunning Julian Alps, Lake Bled is easily reachable from the capital of Ljubljana in a few hours but better reached – and in some style – on the transalpine railway from Gorizia on the Italian border, which in itself is an experienced to be remembered. As if the lake and the surrounding peaks weren’t enough themselves, a tiny island in the centre of the lake hosts a delectably cute 17th-century church – the three combined, we’re sure you’ll agree, make Lake Bled one of the most picturesque spots in Europe, if not the entire world.