This is a charming little castle built on a precipice above the town of Bled, overlooking Lake Bled. The views from the castle over the lake and town to the mountains beyond are really spectacular. You have to pay an entrance fee to get into the grounds of the castle, but it is well worth it. The museum in the castle is really interesting and there is a blacksmiths forge, old printing room and a small chapel. Throughout the year, but especially in the summer months, the castle hosts numerous interesting events.

It is the oldest Slovenian castle and is currently one of the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia. The castle is opened from January to March between 8.00 and 18.00, from April to June 14 between 8.00 and 20.00, from June 15 to September 15 between 8.00 and 21.00, from September 16 to October 31 between 8.00 and 20.00, and in November and December between 8.00 and 18.00. Entrance fee is €9 (students €7, children €4,5). You can walk up to the castle from the lake (it takes a good 15 minutes and is not too easy), you can get there by car (there’s parking at the top) or you can take a bus.

We would recommend that you plan your visit around dinner time and indulge in a delicious meal at the castle’s fine dining restaurant. Your entrance fee to the castle will be waived if you have a dinner reservation. Like with many locations in Bled, you’ll be treated to a sweeping vista of the lake and the island below you (without even having to get up from your dinner table).

Bled Castle is one of the most iconic places in Slovenia and is home to a museum collection, the Knights Hall, the Gothic Castle Chapel, a castle printing workshop, a wine cellar, a castle smithy, a herbal gallery, and the Castle restaurant! (photo: Matevz Lenarcic / slovenia.info)

Bled Castle looks pretty small from afar, but it’s pretty big when you’re closer. (photo: Adrijan Pregelj / slovenia.info)

Hiking up to the medieval castle end enjoying the stunning views are for sure one of the absolute best things to do in Bled and shouldn`t be missed on any trip to Lake Bled. (photo: Nejc Pernek / slovenia.info)

Aerial view of Bled Castle and Lake Bled. (photo: Matevz Lenarcic / slovenia.info)

Bled Castle is located on a cliff, 130 meters above Lake Bled. (photo: Klemen Kunaver / slovenia.info)

Bled Castle is believed to be the oldest castle in Slovenia. Hike up the castle hill and get rewarded by one of the most beautiful views of the lake and the small tear-shaped Bled Island.(photo: Eneko Bidegain / CC BY 2.0)

The castle as seen from Lake Bled. (photo: Mihael Grmek / CC BY-SA 3.0)

The castle sits on top a 130m high cliff overlooking the lake and provides one of the best views. (photo: Maik-T. Šebenik / CC BY-ND 2.0)

View of the castle from the entrance. It’s worth the entry fee to go in and look out over the lake for a few hours. (photo: Gord Webster / CC BY-SA 2.0)

The entrance with a Gothic arch and drawbridge across a now filled-in moat. (photo: Eneko Bidegain / CC BY 2.0)

A view from the window inside Bled Castle. (photo: Eneko Bidegain / CC BY 2.0)

Used in defense of the castle. A museum in the castle shows you the history of Bled from the ice age to the middle ages and all the way to the present times.

Used in defense of the castle. A museum in the castle shows you the history of Bled from the ice age to the middle ages and all the way to the present times. (photo: Pinky sl / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Old furniture inside the castle. (photo: Pinky sl / CC BY-SA 3.0)

When you are up in the castle, you will enjoy marvelous panoramic views of Lake Bled and the town of Bled and it is one of the best places to take pictures of the beautiful lake. (photo: Mihael Grmek / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Bled Castle is a romantic red and white castle perched high above Lake Bled. (photo: Eneko Bidegain / CC BY 2.0)

Bled Castle in winter with a covering of fresh snow. (photo: Franci Ferjan / slovenia.info)

More info about the Bled Castle: Bled Castle Review
More Bled Castle photos: 30 Beautiful Photos To Inspire You to Visit the Bled Castle

Location:
Bled Castle address: Grajska cesta 61, 4260 Bled
Bled Castle Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 46.36987, 14.10068
Bled Castle GPS coordinates: 46° 22′ 10.9884” N     14° 6′ 2.3292” E
Traditional region: Upper Carniola (Slovene: Gorenjska)
Municipality: Bled

Directions from Apartments Fine Stay to Bled Castle (drive 12 km, 12 minutes)

Directions from Apartments Fine Stay Bled to Bled Castle (drive 2 km, 4 minutes; walk 1,5 km, 20-25 minutes)