Bled Island and Castle in Bled
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Discover the historic Bled Island, home to a 15th-century pilgrimage church and castle, and savor traditional Slovenian Potica cake in a variety of flavors.

šŸ“œ Historic health resort featuring a 15th-century pilgrimage church and a castle. šŸ” Located in the middle of glacial Lake Bled in northwestern Slovenia. Also home to a traditional Slovenian cake, available in over 50 flavors, accessible by pletna rowboats.

Why Go

šŸ˜‹ Taste a wide array of sweet and savory potica flavors
šŸ“š Learn to make your own potica with a baking lesson
šŸ›¶ Enjoy a scenic pletna boat ride to the island
ā›Ŗ Ring church bells for good luck
šŸ° Explore Slovenia's oldest castle

Why Avoid

šŸ’° Boat rides to the island incur a fee
šŸš¶ 99 steps lead up to the church on the island

Tips

šŸ“ž Call or email ahead for baking lessons
ā˜• Pair sweet potica with coffee/wine, savory with beer
šŸ‘° Traditionally, local grooms carry their brides up the church steps for future happiness.

Cost

šŸ’° Pletna boat ride ā‚¬18 per adult; rowing boat ā‚¬25/hour; SUP ā‚¬10/hour (paddleboard cannot land on island).

Hours

šŸ•’ Castle hosts cultural events, especially in warm months.

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