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X-WATERS Slovenia powered by I FEEL SLOVENIA

location_city Lake Bled

flag Slovenia

calendar_today 05 Sep, 2026 – 06 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Swim in the heart of a postcard at X-WATERS Slovenia, a premier open water festival held on the stunning Lake Bled from September 5-6, 2026. Often ranked among the world's most beautiful lakes, this iconic Slovenian destination offers crystal-clear, tranquil waters framed by medieval castles and alpine peaks. Choose your challenge from a range of distances, including a scenic 5km loop around the entire lake or a majestic 1-mile swim encircling the island's historic Church of the Assumption of Mary. Ideal for both first-timers and elite swimmers, the event features excellent landmarks, warm water, and a supportive atmosphere with spectators lining the entire lakeside path. Join an international community of swimmers for a weekend where every stroke is immersed in breathtaking natural beauty and rich history. Secure your slot to transform the dream of swimming in this fairy-tale location into a reality.

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Kids 200m Swim

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 0.2K

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Kids 50m Swim

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — Kids 50m Swim

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Race 1 mile

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Race 10 km

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Race 5 km

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Race 500m

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 0.5K

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Relay swim 2x500m

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Lake Bled.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 11.8° / 20.5°
wb_sunny 10.9° / 19.9°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 5.7 /
water_drop 79.6%

About Lake Bled

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Lake Bled is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. The lake is 35 km (22 mi) from Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km (34 mi) from the capital city, Ljubljana. Lake Bled is 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from the Lesce–Bled train station.

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