Bled Castle
Bled €€
The oldest castle in Slovenia, with a printing works that demonstrates a replica of a Gutenberg press and a terrace view over the lake, the island and the Julian Alps.
Bled Island and Church of the Mother of God
Climb 99 stone steps to the island church, ring the wishing bell cast in Padua in 1534 and try potica at Potičnica, including one filled with figs grown on the island.
Bled €€
Last checked 10 November 2026
Overview
Island in the middle of Lake Bled, reached by boat; pletna boats leave from in front of Park Hotel, Mlino and Velika Zaka. A staircase of 99 stone steps from the 17th century leads up to the church, where visitors ring a wishing bell cast in Padua in 1534. The first brick church here was consecrated in 1142, and you can climb the bell tower for a view.
Highlights
- 99 stone steps
- Wishing bell (1534)
- Bell tower view
- Pletna boats
Questions
When is it open?
The Bled Tourist Board pages for the island and church do not publish opening hours or ticket prices. Ask the boat operator or the Bled tourist information office before you go.
How do I get to the island?
By pletna boat from in front of Park Hotel, Mlino or Velika Zaka.
More in Bled
- Attractions
- Restaurants
Bled Castle Restaurant
Bled €€€
Serves Upper Carniolan dishes in a castle above the lake, with a terrace seating about 100; lunch of three or more courses and the dinner tasting menu include the castle entrance fee.
- Restaurants
Gostilna Pri Planincu
Bled €€
Run by one family since 1929, with more than 200 motorcycle-rally plaques in the pub room and a menu of cheese štruklji and Refošk tagliatelle with sage sauce.