Bled Castle at a glance
Bled Castle (Blejski grad) stands on a rock above the lake and looks down on the water and the island. Inside you find a museum, a chapel, a printing press and a wine cellar, spread over a lower and an upper courtyard.
If you would rather not organise the trip yourself, guided Bled tours from Ljubljana can include the castle. The prices below are the entry prices for 2026 and can change.
Bled Castle tickets and opening hours 2026
Entry prices and hours for 2026.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €19 |
| Child | €7 |
| Student | €11.50 |
| One child aged 6 to 14 with two paying adults | Free |
| Groups of 10 or more, visitors aged 65 and over, visitors with a disability, guest card holders | Reduced rate, ask at the ticket desk |
| Season | Opening hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|
| April to October | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | 30 minutes before closing |
| November to March | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Check at the ticket desk |
For most visitors, whether solo or as a couple, the regular adult ticket is the only cost. A family with one child aged 6 to 14 and two adults pays for the adults only. The ticket covers the castle, not the island or the boat, which have their own prices.
Our picks: with Bled Castle entry
Both include the castle ticket: the Postojna day adds the cave, the Vintgar day the gorge as an option.
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What you can see inside the castle
The castle has several areas, and each has its own character.
The museum
The permanent exhibition has been on show in full since 21 May 2026. The first part opened on 17 April 2025. It follows the history of the area from the first settlement through the running of the castle and daily life to the spa years and the rise of tourism, so it replaces the earlier museum display.
Chapel and upper courtyard
The chapel and the museum are on the upper courtyard, with the view of the lake below you.
Printing press
The printing press is in the lower courtyard and has been run there since 1999. Close by, or slightly higher up, is the wine cellar.
What to expect
Expect historical exhibitions and several working areas, not a complete set of original furnished rooms. Workshops can keep their own hours, which do not always match the opening hours of the castle.
Getting up to the castle
Footpaths lead up from the lake side.
Footpaths from the lake and the parish house side are sometimes closed for safety work, for example after rockfall. Check the situation when you arrive and plan for another marked path if one is closed. The castle itself stays open when a path is closed.
From April to October the last entry is 30 minutes before the 8 p.m. closing. The printing press and the wine cellar can keep their own hours, so go earlier in the day if you want to see every area. From November to March the castle closes at 6 p.m., which makes the afternoon shorter, and the pletna runs on shorter hours in those months too.
You can combine the castle with the island on the same day, but the costs are separate. The pletna return trip is €20 for adults and €10 for children aged 4 to 12, and the island's cultural ticket is €12 for adults. Read more on the Bled Island page. For a second viewpoint, the short climb to Ojstrica takes about 20 minutes and is described in the hiking guide.
A short history of Bled Castle
Two dates are often mixed up.
The first written mention of the castle itself dates from 1011. The year 1004 belongs to the Bled estate, which Emperor Henry II gave to the Bishop of Brixen, not to the castle. More about the castle, the pilgrimage island and the spa years is in the history of Lake Bled.
Bled Castle: frequently asked questions
How much is a ticket for Bled Castle?
In 2026 an adult ticket is €19, a child ticket €7 and a student ticket €11.50. One child aged 6 to 14 enters free with two paying adults.
What are the opening hours?
From April to October the castle is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the last entry 30 minutes before closing. From November to March it is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
How long does a visit take?
That depends on how long you stay in the museum and at the viewpoints. The castle has several areas, from the museum and chapel to the printing press and the wine cellar, so allow time for each one you want to see.
Can I walk up to the castle?
Yes, footpaths lead up from the lake side. Some of them are closed from time to time for safety work, so check at the lake before you set off and use another marked path if needed.
Is the island included in the castle ticket?
No. The castle, the pletna trip and the island's church and museum are separate offers with their own prices.
Is this the official website of Bled Castle?
No. This is an independent travel guide and is not connected to the castle, the tourist board or any tour operator. Use the prices and hours here for planning and check the castle's own information before you go.