How to climb up to Bled Castle in Ljubljana

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The observation deck of the castle offers great view of the Julian Alps and Lake Bled.

How to climb up to Bled Castle in Ljubljana

The Bled Castle is more than 1000 years old, the most ancient part of it is the Roman tower. It used to be a living place and a place to watch the territory around.

, Ljubljana

Photo: , © Guillaume Speurt

At the postwar period there was a fire, but after the castle was reconstructed and opened for visitors.

How to do?

1. Bled Castle is located 56 kilometers from Ljubljana. Go north west along E61 highway. There is a parking lot at the castle - next to it you'll see a cobbled path to the castle gate.

Entrance to Bled Castle, Ljubljana

Photo: Entrance to Bled Castle

2. On the territory of the fortress you can also visit a museum, pop into a winery and take beautiful pics on the observation deck wiht Lake Bled and the Julian Alps in the background.

, Ljubljana

Photo: , © Stephen Whitehead

Where to do?

Bled Castle

One of the oldest castles in Slovenia is placed at the height of 135 meters. The observation deck on the territory offers fabulous view of Lake Bled.

Location: Grajska cesta

When to do?

The castle is open for visitors all year round:
June-August from 8am till 9pm;
in April, May, September, October from 8am till 8pm;
January-March, November, December from 8am - 6pm.