Things to do in Bled

Bled is one of Slovenia's most iconic destinations and one of the most recognizable Alpine landscapes in Europe. The famous scene of Lake Bled with its island church and castle perched high above the water looks almost unreal — and seeing it in person is even better.Lake Bled is the heart of the destination.The emerald-green lake is surrounded by forests and mountains, with a small island sitting dramatically in the middle. The combination of water, mountains, church and castle has become one of the most famous images of Slovenia.Walking around the lake is one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to experience Bled. The scenery changes continuously as you move around the shoreline, giving you completely different perspectives of the island and castle.⛪ Bled IslandBled Island is the only natural island in Slovenia, making it one of the country's most unique landmarks.The traditional way to reach the island is by pletna, a wooden boat operated by a local pletna boatman.Once on the island, visitors can climb the famous 99 stone steps to the Church of the Mother of God on the Lake.According to local tradition, ringing the church's wishing bell can make your wishes come true. The island's bell tower also offers views over the lake and surrounding landscape.🏰 Bled CastleBled Castle sits dramatically on a 130-metre-high cliff above Lake Bled.

Bled Castle is the oldest castle in Slovenia, built on a cliff. When you are touring Lake Bled, you will feel a sense of mystery when you look up at the castle. Its architectural features are a mixture of Gothic and Romanesque styles, divided into upper and lower floors. This medieval castle was once built for the purpose of fortification. Now there is a large restaurant and coffee bar in the castle, as well as a museum.

Bled Island is located on the famous Lake Bled. It is a small island with beautiful scenery. There is a beautiful church on the island, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and quiet lake water. Usually, there is a thin layer of mist floating between the mountains and above the lake, which looks like a fairyland, which is really fascinating.

We choose the horse carriage ride up, it was €8 a person. It took around 20 minutes and we enjoyed the forest view. Make sure to arrive and park at least an hour early. The entrance time is exact to every 5 minutes for crowd control. The entrance ticket includes an audio set and takes around 30 minutes. You are moved thru the rooms rather quickly. There are free lockers at information at the entrance area if needed. No pictures can be taken during the tour. **not handicapped friendly ** must be able to walk for 2-3 hours and climb up and down many flights of stairs. There are no elevators. We planned to walk down but it began to rain. So we took the horse carriage again -/€4/person.

The collection is fantastic, top-tier in Europe. There are a particularly large number of Bruegel's works, along with three Caravaggio paintings, one Vermeer painting, and numerous works by Titian, Rembrandt, and Rubens, all of very high quality. The building itself is also very beautiful, with a stunning cafe. A special commendation goes to the many comfortable sofas inside; you can rest when you're tired and continue exploring to your fullest.