Experts' Choice Award Bled Castle (Blejski Grad)
What the experts agree on
Perched over 100m above Lake Bled on a sheer cliff, this medieval fortress delivers dramatic towers, ramparts and unmatched panoramic views of the lake and Julian Alps, plus a museum and restaurant.
“The stately Bled Castle perches above the lake on the summit of a steep cliff, against a backdrop of the Julian Alps and Triglav Peak.”
– Fodor's
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Perched atop a steep cliff more than 100m above the lake, Bled Castle is how most people imagine a medieval fortress to be, with towers, ramparts, moats and a terrace offering magnificent views." Full review
The Telegraph "Bled Castle is about as dramatic as a medieval fortress gets, with towers, ramparts, moats and a terrace with grand views perched atop a steep cliff more than 100m above the lake." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Bled Castle overlooks the Lake Bled. In 1004, a fortified Romanesque tower crowned the site. At the end of the Middle Ages, towers and fortifications were added...castle houses a museum, restaurant " Full review
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Do not miss the chapel, rebuilt in the Baroque style around 1700, whose interior is decorated with frescoes.
Frommer's "It's the most obvious of Bled's attractions...views from the castle ramparts are without equal. There's also a restaurant and ice-cream shop at the top." Full review
