Perched quite dramatically high up on a cliff overlooking the lake and town, Bled Castle is the stuff of children's dreams. First mentioned in the year 1011, it is the officially the oldest castle in Slovenia and will be celebrating its one thousand year anniversary with a series of events throughout 2011. Built and added to haphazardly over the centuries, nowadays the castle is a photogenic mash of styles. Of the many sights located on the castle's premises, you can visit a small but informative museum of the region's history from the first human settlements till the present day, a 16th century chapel, the wine cellar, an herbal gallery, a recreated Gutenberg printing press (that still sees heavy work printing souvenirs for visitors) and of course a restaurant with breathtaking views of the lake below and mountains beyond. 

Admission €8/6/3.50 for adults/students/children, with discounts for groups of 10 or more.