The village has formed on the Blīdene river shores and A9 highway.

The village was formed near the former Lielblīdenes Manor (Groß-Blieden) center.

Blīdene has a parish management, elementary school, kindergarten, culture house, library, family doctor and many small stores.

Lielblīdene manor construction is a local importance monument of cultural history.

Sculptor Karl Hans Bernewitz was born in Blīdene.