Lake Bohinj is located in Triglav National Park and is the largest glacier lake in Slovenia. It is among the most important and most visited tourist destinations in the country, but on a dull winter’s day after snowfall, it looks so incredibly calm and tranquil.
While most wouldn’t think to visit Lake Bohinj in winter, it is definitely a great time to make the trek there if you love snow and photography! (photo: David Hriberski)
Lake Bohinj looks beautiful in every season, but in the winter, the next day after snowfall, it’s especially spectacular. (photo: David Hriberski)
With many of the summer activities closed, the crowds of people gone, and the snow-covered landscape, visiting Lake Bohinj in the winter months is a unique and peaceful experience! (photo: David Hriberski)
Lake Bohinj in winter is a winter wonderland with a snow-filled landscape waiting to be explored. (photo: David Hriberski)
There are many reasons why you might plan a winter trip to Lake Bohinj. (photo: David Hriberski)
Lake Bohinj is really magical when the snow falls. (photo: David Hriberski)
In winter the snowy mountains and cold days add even more romanticism to the place. (photo: David Hriberski)
There’s something so special about this picturesque lake in the winter. (photo: David Hriberski)
Words cannot describe the majestic atmosphere of Lake Bohinj in the winter, the next day after a snowfall. (photo: David Hriberski)
Lake Bohinj is a dream destination for the active, winter-loving adventurer! (photo: David Hriberski)
Lake Bohinj is not one of the top visited lakes in Europe, but it definitely becomes much quieter during winter than it is during summer. (photo: David Hriberski)
The postcard-worthy Church of St. John the Baptist, at the head of Lake Bohinj and beside the stone bridge, dates back more than 700 years and is what every medieval church should be: small, surrounded by beautiful nature and decorated with exquisite frescoes. (photo: David Hriberski)
Another perk of visiting Lake Bohinj during winter is that it is near so many other natural attractions in the Triglav National Park, like the Savica Waterfall and Mostnica Gorge. (photo: David Hriberski)
Some mallard ducks stay the entire winter in Bohinj. (photo: David Hriberski)
Bohinj Valley covered in snow the next day after a snowfall. (photo: David Hriberski)
Skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers, snowshoes, and other adventurers will fall in love with Lake Bohinj in winter and easily keep occupied for days. (photo: David Hriberski)
Annually, Lake Bohinj receives an estimated more than 2 metres of snow. The heaviest snowfall comes during the months of December, January, and February. (photo: David Hriberski)
It would be a very rare event not to witness snow in Bohinj during the winter and it usually persistently snows all the way into spring. (photo: David Hriberski)
Bohinj experiences short summers and long winters. The winter in Bohinj tends to start in late November and usually lasts all the way until early April. (photo: David Hriberski)
First, you have to know that Bohinj is an area – not a town. It is a 20 kilometre long and 5 kilometre wide basin in the Julian Alps in northwestern part of Slovenia. The area is very popular due to its beautiful unspoiled nature with one of the most imposing parts of the valley being Lake Bohinj, the largest of the Slovenian lakes. There are several small villages and hamlets in Bohinj with the largest one being Bohinjska Bistrica. The villages that lie in the immediate vicinity of the lake are Ribcev Laz, Ukanc and Stara Fuzina. |
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Overall Rating: Lake Bohinj is Slovenia’s largest glacial lake located in the Triglav National Park. It is considered as one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia. It’s a wonderful quite place to rest and unwind as you breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of the untouched nature in Triglav National Park. If you like nature this is one place you should visit should you go to Slovenia. |
Overall Rating: The Savica waterfall is situated above Lake Bohinj at the heart of the Triglav National Park. It is considered to be the most famous and the most scenic waterfall in Slovenia. Some might say it is too touristy and crowded, but hey, there is a reason a place is too touristy and that reason is because the place is so breathtakingly gorgeous. Why shouldn’t as many people as possible visit and enjoy it? |
Overall Rating: Mostnica Gorge is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the Lake Bohinj area. It's located in the Voje valley near the Stara Fuzina village, about 2 km northeast of the lake. The gorge is two kilometres long and was carved by a Mostnica stream. The walk in both directions takes about an hour and a half and is quite easy, not strenuous at all. It’s a really nice walk through the forest, while you admire the emerald green water. |
| The accommodation options in Bohinj can be divided into five main categories: hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, self catering apartments and hostels. |
There are five hotels in Bohinj and the overall quality is superb - all are modern, clean and very comfortable. We have reviewed and rated them, so, if you're planning to visit Slovenian Alps and Lake Bohinj for the first time, read on and find a hotel that best suits your tastes and budget. |
Bohinj has a nice selection of friendly guest houses. The owners of a guest house soon get to know you and always make sure you enjoy a warm welcome. That's one of the main reasons so many people love to come back to Bohinj, Slovenia time after time and wish to stay at one its quality guest houses. |
If you like complete privacy, comfort, want to be able to cook your favorite meals, or just look for a cheaper and better alternative to basic Bohinj hotels, then Bohinj apartments are meant for you. They usually have nice modern furniture and all the necessary equipment, including a well equipped kitchen, a nice TV-set, DVD player, washing machine, fridge, air conditioner, etc. |
Bohinj bed and breakfasts are an inexpensive and relaxing alternative to a classic hotel for your stay in this stunningly beautiful area of Triglav National Park, Slovenia. Most bed and breakfasts in Bohinj are well kept and beautifully furnished and some have balconies or terraces with breathtaking lake and mountain views. |
Bohinj hostels are the main source of budget accommodation in the area and are in essence a form of shared accommodation. In general, you will share a large room with three to ten people sleeping on either single or bunk beds. Facilities such as bathrooms, kitchens and social areas are also shared and so its a great opportunity to meet other travelers. |
Bohinj farm stays are great way of bringing your family together and experiencing another way of living. Many farm stays in Bohinj offer a variety of activities for the little ones as well as adults where you can all get involved in being part of the daily tasks of a working farm. |