Bled Castle: A Fairytale Fortress Above the Lake

Perched 130 meters above Lake Bled, Bled Castle is the oldest in Slovenia, first mentioned back in 1011 when King Henry II gifted the land to a bishop. The castle’s hilltop spot offers breathtaking views of Lake Bled, the Julian Alps and the Karavanke mountains – no wonder it feels like something out of a fairytale. Inside, you’ll find courtyards with a print shop, a wine cellar, a gallery and even a bee shop selling Slovenian honey. The upper courtyard has a 16th-century chapel, a museum tracing Bled’s history all the way from the Bronze Age, plus a restaurant with epic views. Surrounded by medieval Roman walls, towers and Gothic gates, Bled Castle isn’t just history – it’s a perfect mix of culture, scenery and romance. #travel#thingstodo#myitinerary