Bled

Photo 1: The town of Bled in the beautiful setting of Lake Bled and Bled Castle. (2024/03)

Photo 2: The island on Lake Bled is home to the Church of the Assumption of Mary. (2024/03)

Photo 3: Bled Castle towers 130 metres above the lake. (2024/03)

Photo 4: 99 steps lead from the landing point to the church. (2024/03)

Photo 5: Bled Castle, dating from the 11th century, is one of the oldest in Slovenia. (2024/03)

Photo 6: The castle's position offers a stunning view of the lake, island and surrounding Alps – weather permitting! (2024/03)

Photo 7: The castle also houses a printing workshop demonstrating traditional hand printing. (2024/03)

Photo 8: Courtyard of Bled Castle. Over the centuries it has undergone many reconstructions and extensions. (2024/03)

Photo 9: Pletna – a traditional wooden boat on Lake Bled with Bled Castle in the background (2025/08)

Photo 10: Bled Island with the Church of the Assumption and the Julian Alps in the background (2025/08)

Photo 11: Blooming water lilies on the shore of Lake Bled (2025/08)

Photo 12: Courtyard of Bled Castle with the Slovenian flag and views of the surroundings (2025/08)

Photo 13: Lower courtyard of Bled Castle with a view of the lake and surrounding hills (2025/08)

Photo 14: Upper courtyard of Bled Castle with historic buildings and a garden (2025/08)

Photo 15: Aerial view of Bled Castle on a rocky cliff surrounded by forests and the Julian Alps (2025/08)

Photo 16: Bled Castle, the lake with its island and the Julian Alps – an iconic aerial view of Bled (2025/08)

Photo 17: Bled Island with its church and pletna boats – Slovenia's most visited attraction (2025/08)