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Bled Castle

Castle·Bled·€€

On the cliff

About Bled Castle

Bled Castle stands on a cliff 130 metres above the lake. First mentioned in 1011, it has a museum, a printing workshop, a forge and a wine cellar, and terraces looking down on the island.

Why it's on our list

  • First mentioned in 1011
  • A museum and workshops
  • The best view of the lake

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bled Castle before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Bled Castle are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Cesta svobode550 m7 min walk
  2. Taxi rank, Cesta svobode700 m9 min walk

Getting around

  1. Ljubljana Airport (Brnik)32 kmCar or taxi 99 min

Location

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