Worth paying for access to this and the museum as there is not much else to do on the island. Well maintained church plus you can ring the bell inside! Then can climb to the top of the bell tower and see the inner workings of the clock.

The church is beautiful and a must see. The boats at the lake are easy to access. They will wait until it's full to go, but they fill up fairly quickly. You have a short time on the island so you have to be quick to see the church, ring the bell, shop at the shop (there is a souvenir bell which I will use as a Christmas ornament), there are snacks and ice cream too if you want. It's beautiful and there is a souvenir coin. Most of the European cathedrals have coins.

This church is on the island in the middle of Lake Bled. You need to catch a boat out to the island which can be via a self rowed boat, a pletna boat, which is rowed for you, or a motorised launch. We took the latter from the foreshore in Bled and the journey took 10 minutes. There is evidence of there being settlements on Bled Island dating back to the early Middle Ages. The first brick church was built in the middle of the 12th century. This church was rebuilt in the 15th century in a Gothic style however was damaged by an earthquake in the early 16th century. It was subsequently renovated in a Baroque style and restored in the 17th century after being damaged by a second earthquake. The church that now stands dates from this time. The bell tower dates from the 15th century but has also substantially been rebuilt as a result of being damaged by the earthquakes and a lightening strike. The current tower is 52 metres high (91 steps to the top) has three bells and an intricate clock which you can examine the workings of once you get to the top. Entry to the church, tower, museum is via a ticket which cost EUR10-50 each for seniors. Internally the church has a single nave and is decorated by the remains of 15th century Gothic frescoes, a beautiful gilded altar from the 18th century and some lovely Baroque furnishings.