Lake Bohinj holidays Holiday rentals - lakeside vllas & holiday homes to rent on Lake Bohinj
Lake Bohinj sits in the Bohinj valley that stretches from Soteska to Ukanc. The southern end of the lake is surrounded by the Lower Bohinj Mountains that rise up to 2000m whilst the northern end touches the base of the Triglav mountain range with Mount Triglav, Slovenia`s highest, towering up to 2864m.
Lake Bohinj is another one of Slovenia's tourist magnets and the attraction is obvious when you visit - pleasant summers, lakeside beaches, hot springs, high mountains and breathtaking scenery in every direction. Plus during the winter, you have the local ski resorts of Kobla and Vogel to explore.
In the peak months of July and August, the average temperature is a pleasant 19°C although it can climb to the mid twenties. At this time of year, the Triglav National Park is most accessible and perfect for exploring its rich natural wonders.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Lakeside beaches | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Mountain biking | ✔ |
| Hiking | ✔ |
| Mountaineering | ✔ |
| Horse riding | ✔ |
| Regional airport | Ljibljana (62km) |
| Nearest train station | Bohinjska Bistrica |
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Bohinjska Bistrica is the main village and is a good base for exploring the area whether its for the walking trails during the summer or skiing in the winter. In Bohinjska, you will find a good selection of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants plus an aquapark with pools and saunas. Other popular tourist villages include Ribčev Laz and Ukanc where there is an excellent range of self catering holiday rentals which are very popular with families and great value.
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Things to see & do around Lake Bohinj
Lake Bohinj and the surrounding villages offer plenty of activities and places to visit throughout the year and no more so than the Triglav National Park. It is vast covering 4% of Slovenia and most of the Julian Alps. Close to Lake Bohinj, there are gentle walking trails, valleys, gorges, rivers and mountain lakes.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Vintgar gorge - an amazing 1.6km walk | ✔ |
| Sampling the thermal water pools at the various spa hotels | ✔ |
| Iglica waterfall - 24m high above Bohinjska Bela | ✔ |
| Pokljuka ravine | ✔ |
| The valley of the Triglav lakes | ✔ |
| Ride up the cable car to Vogel ski resort for some magnificent views of the lake | ✔ |
| Visit the caves at Postonja | ✔ |
| See the Govic Waterfall & Cave high above Lake Bohinj | ✔ |
| Spend a day at Lake Bled and take a boat ride to Maria-island | ✔ |
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Ski resorts close to Lake Bohinj
Lake Bohinj is well placed for exploring the local ski resorts including Kranjska Gora
| Resort | Distance from Bohinj(km) | Time (mins) |
|---|---|---|
| Kranjska Gora | 60 | 51 |
| Kobla | 2 | 5 |
| Vogel | 11 | 14 |
| Krvavec | 22 | 22 |
Our view on Lake Bohinj
If you are looking for a relaxing holiday, spectacular scenery and value for money, Lake Bohinj is the place to head to any time of year.
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