Lake Plansar is a small but very picturesque lake in Zgornje Jezersko, a small Slovenian village located very close to the Austrian border. Not many tourists make the journey here in the winter. The lake is surrounded by lush spruce tree forests and the views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps are stunning from all sides. There are several hiking paths around the lake and you can take a refreshments break at the Gostisce Ob Plansarskem Jezeru restaurant, which is known for its traditional Slovenian food and especially desserts such as the kremsnita (a.k.a. Bled Cream Cake).

Plansar Lake in the winter is truly spectacular, there is so much snow and it’s so quiet compared to the summer months. (photo: Tjasa Muravec)

It is a treat to see Lake Plansar in its winter setting. (photo: Nejc Silar)

During the winter, the lake is frozen and the valley is entirely blanketed by snow. (photo: Manca Potocnik)

Lake Plansar is worth visiting in every season, but wintertime is especially beautiful. (photo: Irena Dravinec)

Lake Plansar is a great place to spend an afternoon in the winter. (photo: Irena Dravinec)

Walking around the lake in winter is a serene and romantic experience. All that surrounds you is nature and stillness. (photo: Irena Dravinec)

You can take a refreshments break at an outstanding restaurant which offers excellent homemade cuisine. (photo: Irena Dravinec)

While most wouldn’t think to visit the Plansar Lake in the winter months, it is definitely a great time to make the trek there if you love snow and photography. (photo: Irena Dravinec)

Lake Plansar looks beautiful in every season, but in the winter, it’s especially spectacular. (photo: Irena Dravinec)

Lake Plansar is a great place to spend an afternoon in the winter. (photo: Irena Dravinec)