Bled Castle (Blejski Grad) Tours

Built into a rocky precipice in the Julian Alps foothills of northwest Slovenia, Bled Castle (Blejski Grad) sits high above the stunning blue-green Lake Bled. With moats, a drawbridge, ramparts, towers, and terraces with magnificent views of the lake, this 9th-century fortress is everything you would imagine a medieval fairy-tale castle to be.
The Basics
There is much to see and do at Bled Castle. Tour the castle grounds, learn about Bled’s history in the castle museum and view its extensive collection of medieval armor and weapons, browse the wine cellar and enjoy a tasting, and enjoy incredible panoramas of Lake Bled from the castle terrace.
Entrance to Bled Castle requires an admission ticket, which you can book in advance online or purchase at the gate. You’re welcome to explore Slovenia’s oldest castle on your own or book a guided tour of the castle grounds and museum. To see even more of Lake Bled, combine a Bled Castle tour with a Bled Island trip or Vintgar Gorge tour. Most tours of the region from Bled, Ljubljana, Piran, Zagreb and Pula (Croatia), and Trieste (Italy) visit the castle; some tours also stop at Postojna Cave and other area highlights.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Bled Castle is essential for castle and medieval architecture enthusiasts, and first-time visitors to the region.
- Book tickets or tours in advance to save time at the gate.
- Reserve a table at the Bled Castle Restaurant and get free admission to the castle.
- Check the castle events schedule and perhaps catch a musical performance or medieval duel reenactment.
- Bled Castle is not easily accessible for wheelchair users or strollers.
How to Get There
Bled Castle is easily reached by car from the town of Bled, and there is parking right outside the castle gate. Many guided tours include transportation by bus or private car. You can also take a taxi from town to the castle or hike one of the scenic pathways that head up from the lake.
When to Get There
Bled Castle is open year-round with extended hours during the summer months. To avoid crowds, visit first thing in the morning or an hour or two before closing time. Bled Castle also hosts special events such as medieval festivals, farmers markets, and music performances.
Dining in the Castle Restaurant
Book a table at the Bled Castle Restaurant and enjoy traditional Slovenian flavors and superb views of Lake Bled from the terrace. With a restaurant reservation, you’ll enjoy free admission to the castle, which you can explore before or after your meal. Dining at the castle restaurant is popular, so book well in advance.
Address: Grajska cesta, Bled, Upper Carniola 4260, Slovenia
Admission: Varies
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Skip the Line: Bled Castle Admission Ticket
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Avoid hassle at the ticket office by purchasing your Bled Castle admission ticket ahead of time. This ticket gives you admission to Slovenia’s oldest castle perched high above Lake Bled. You can tour the medieval castle grounds, learn about Bled’s history in the castle museum, and climb the castle tower for magnificent views of Lake Bled and the Julian Alps.
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Skip the Line: Bled Castle Admission Ticket
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Avoid hassle at the ticket office by purchasing your Bled Castle admission ticket ahead of time. This ticket gives you admission to Slovenia’s oldest castle perched high above Lake Bled. You can tour the medieval castle grounds, learn about Bled’s history in the castle museum, and climb the castle tower for magnificent views of Lake Bled and the Julian Alps.
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Bled Castle Entrance Ticket with Transfer from Bled
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Save time during your trip to Lake Bled by booking admission and transportation to the Bled Castle in advance. You’ll enjoy pick up from your Bled hotel or a central meeting point in Bled and be delivered to the castle entrance by your personal driver. You’ll enjoy a self-guided tour of the castle grounds, museum, and terraces before meeting your driver for the return trip to Bled.
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Bled Castle and Vintgar Gorge Half Day Trip
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Make the most out of your trip to Bled by visiting the Bled Castle and Vintgar Gorge in the same day. Save time worrying about how you’ll get from place to place by booking a half-day tour of Bled’s most popular sights. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Bled castle where you’ll enjoy a self-guided tour of the medieval fortress and then you’ll visit Vintgar Gorge for a stunning walk through this brilliantly carved wonder.
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Get to know Bled by ultimative Bled e-bike tour
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eBike Tour offers a totally unique view of Bled, the pearl of Slovenian tourism. Not far from its hustle we will find vast meadows and fields, surrounding gorgeous villages with neat Alpine houses. Of course, we will also visit the Bled's picturesque castle and end our bike hike at the lake's promenade.
Mileage: 26 km
Altitude: 450 m
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Lake Bled Paragliding
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The Best of Lake Bled by Bike
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We’ll take the famous lakeside ride as well as visit hidden spots with amazing views of the lake. We’ll be far off the beaten path, riding through idyllic villages and enjoying the fresh air. We will also visit the Bled Castle with its mighty walls and rich history.
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Take advantage of Slovenia’s small size and tick off three of the country’s top attractions in just one day on an 11.5-hour day-trip from Bled. Start by enjoying stunning panoramas of Lake Bled from the elevated vantage point of Bled Castle (Blejski Grad) and then discover the stalactite-studded cavers of the Postojna Cave, Slovenia’s most popular tourist attraction. See, too, the 700-year-old Predjama Castle, cradled by the gaping mouth of a cliff, and tour the castle’s opulent chambers. Free hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.
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