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The Top 11 Castles in Upper Carniola

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 11

beautiful castles to choose from in Upper Carniola. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Bled Castle

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Bled Castle contains two museums, forge, chapel , cafe , souvenir shop and wine cellar along with at least three different WC facilities around the castle buildings. There are plenty …

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Kamen Castle (Burg Stein)

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Grad Kamen / Kamen Castle, Zijalka
Kamen Castle (German: Burg Stein) was built in the 12th century by the Counts of Ortenburg. It later became the property of the Counts …

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Škofja Loka Castle

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The original castle was built by the bishops of Freising in 1202. In 1511, the castle was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake. Bishop Phillip let them rebuild. In the …

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Brdo Castle Park Ponds

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The castle was the Slovenian residence of Josip Broz Tito after World War II. It is considered to be his last place of residence, as it was from here (1980) …

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Khislstein Castle

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Kieselstein Castle (Slovene: Grad Kislstein / Khislstein) is a 13th-century castle in the old town of Kranj in Upper Carniola (Slovenia). The castle bears the name of the noble Khisl …

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Begunje Manor House (Katzenstein Castle) and Museum of Hostages

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The castle of which most of today is intended for a psychiatric hospital, otherwise known for the prisons between the last Sv. war, which are now touristic to see you. Museum of hostages.
There is also a castle park.

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Strmol Castle

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The castle serves as a 4-star hotel and is accessible. Next to the pond there is a coffee house (Kavarna) with a children's playground.

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Pusti Grad Ruins

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Nice round to "Pusti Grad" over shady paths uphill downhill and over hill and dale ...... very, very nice!

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Bled

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View of the lake and Bled Castle, The origins of the castle date back to the 11th century by donation of Emperor Henry II to the bishops of Bressanone.

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Schloss Katzenstein

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The castle has a very eventful history. Now it's a psychiatric hospital.

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The Top 11 Castles in Upper Carniola

Bled Castle

Kamen Castle (Burg Stein)

Škofja Loka Castle

Brdo Castle Park Ponds

Khislstein Castle

Begunje Manor House (Katzenstein Castle) and Museum of Hostages

Strmol Castle

Pusti Grad Ruins

Bled

Schloss Katzenstein

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