Lake Bohinj, the most important everlasting lake in Slovenia, is certainly one of our favourite locations within the Alps. Its enchantment lies in its pristine, untouched setting, protected inside Triglav Nationwide Park, in addition to its crystal-clear water (excellent for swimming) and quick access to unimaginable climbing trails.
The three principal lakeside villages–Ribčev Laz, Stara Fužina, and Ukanc–every supply a barely completely different expertise, from handy and energetic to quiet and distant.
We’ve stayed in all three. Right here’s how they examine, and the place it’s best to base your self relying in your journey type.
Tip | Should you go to Lake Bohinj in June, July, or August, ebook an lodging with air-conditioning.
Ribčev Laz
Ribčev Laz is the principle hub of Lake Bohinj, with direct bus connections to Lake Bled and onward to Ljubljana. It’s the place you’ll discover St. John the Baptist’s Church and the very best focus of eating places, grocery shops, and boat rental outlets, making it essentially the most energetic and handy base across the lake.
Should you’re touring with no automotive, Ribčev Laz is essentially the most sensible place to remain due to its transport connections. Nevertheless, set at a crossroads, it’s additionally the busiest spot across the lake.
For meals and drinks, Karakter Bar is nice for a laid-back drink, Foksner delivers on burgers, and the lakeside Restavracija Kramar is a strong decide for salads.
Resort Bohinj
We stayed within the 4-star Resort Bohinj, mere meters from the lakeshore. Designed to impress as a lot as to pay tribute to the area’s cultural heritage, Resort Bohinj is as placing on the skin as it’s inside.
The foyer ceiling represents the stalactites, generally discovered within the karst caves of the Julian Alps. And, the lodge’s brand signifies the 4 courageous males from Bohinj who first climbed Mount Triglav in 1778.
As you wander via the lodge, you’ll be mesmerized by the daring design choices, charmed by the motifs, and soothed by the pure supplies and textures. It’s a murals.
I like to recommend Resort Bohinj for its central location, air-conditioned rooms (important in summer season), beneficiant breakfast buffet, on-site restaurant showcasing native flavors, and relaxed backyard lounge with bar service.
Resort Bohinj additionally provides a spa and wellness space (at an additional value) that includes a Finnish sauna, steam sauna, out of doors whirlpool, heated salt rest room, and juice bar. We opted for a 3-hour sauna session on an overcast day and located it particularly enjoyable.
The spa menu additionally consists of massages (basic, rest, and sports activities), facials (magnificence, deep cleaning, and peeling), and a choice of curated wellness packages.
Extra Ribčev Laz Lodging
Adjoining to Resort Bohinj is the newly-built Vila Muhr, an unique lodging made-up of 4 luxurious suites and a nice eating restaurant.
Somewhat farther from the lake, but nonetheless inside strolling distance, is the 3-star Resort Gasperin Bohinj, 2-star Flats and rooms Cerkovnik, and 4-star Artwork Resort Kristal
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Stara Fužina
Stara Fužina, north of Ribčev Laz, is the opposite principal settlement on the japanese aspect of Lake Bohinj. Lodging in Stara Fužina are all inside strolling distance (round 10 minutes) of the lakeshore and the Fužinski Bay swimming space.
Within the village middle, the principle highway splits south towards Ribčev Laz, north towards Planina Blato (Seven Lakes Valley and Veliko Špičje trailhead), and east towards Srednja Vas v Bohinju, persevering with on to the Pokljuka Plateau.
From the village, hikers can hike on to Kosijev dom na Vogarju and the Lake Bohinj alpine pastures in addition to Mostnica Gorge. For deeper entry into Triglav Nationwide Park, it’s finest to take the shuttle to the Vogar-Blato crossroads and the hop-on hop-off Pokljuka bus to Rudno Polje, the Viševnik Peak and Mount Triglav (2 days required) trailheads.
We stayed on the charming 3-star Resort Majerca, a boutique property with an on-site restaurant. The eating space opens onto a non-public backyard overlooking farmland with the Julian Alps forming the backdrop. In summer season, breakfast served within the backyard is a very beautiful strategy to begin the day.
Simply up the highway from Resort Majerca is Apartmaji Triglav, a well-kept aparthotel with 23 flats and an on-site restaurant (Restaurant Triglav Bohinj), in Stara Fužina. Breakfast is included. Visitors can hire bikes and e-bikes on-site.
Residence Novak Bohinj provides fashionable one-bedroom flats with absolutely geared up kitchens in a peaceable space of Stara Fužina. Visitors love the idyllic environment and mountain views, the proximity to Lake Bohinj, and the sort hosts.
Splendid for households, the warmly run Pr `Agotnik apartmaji sobe Bohinj persistently receives glorious critiques and provides spacious one- and two-bedroom flats with absolutely geared up kitchens and washing machines.
Extra locations to remain in Stara Fužina | Outdated Mill Home (flats) and Sobe rooms Simon Ceklin-BOHINJ (guesthouse)
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Ukanc
I feel Ukanc is essentially the most scenic place to remain round Lake Bohinj, although it’s a bit much less handy by way of entry and facilities.
Ukanc, on the western shore of Lake Bohinj, is dwelling to the Vogel cable automotive. From the higher station, hikers can entry routes to Mount Vogel and the Edelweiss-covered Rodica, among the hottest summits within the Southern Julian Alps.
A highway from Ukanc additionally results in Planinski dom Savica, the trailhead for Savica Waterfall in addition to the difficult ascent path to Črno Jezero within the Seven Lakes Valley. Good to know: it’s also possible to skip the highway and hike to Savica Waterfall immediately from Ukanc.
Most notably, the place the Savica River flows into the lake, Ukanc provides essentially the most blissful swimming spot in Lake Bohinj.
Take into account that should you keep in Ukanc, you’ll both have to self-cater or head to the opposite aspect of the lake for dinner, as there aren’t any eating places in Ukanc.
The perfect self-catering lodging in Ukanc are Bohinj Flats Goldhorn Kingdom, riverside TUBA Flats, and ALPIK Chalets.
The perfect mattress and breakfasts are riverside Villa Park B&B – ADULTS ONLY, Hiša Erlah (the place we stayed) and PRIVILLAGE STARE – B&B, Villa and Chalet Resort
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Bohinjska Bistrica
Bohinjska Bistrica, the most important village within the Bohinj Valley, lies about 6 km east of Lake Bohinj. For my part, it’s far preferable to remain in one of many lakeside villages for simple entry to the water, particularly in summer season, when parking is proscribed and at all times paid. That being mentioned, should you can’t discover lodging by the lake, Bohinjska Bistrica continues to be a sensible different.
These are one of the best locations to remain in Bohinjska Bistrica, all of which have air-conditioned rooms: Bohinj River Home (4-star lodge), Hiša Križaj (flats), and Sunrose 7 (4-star lodge with restaurant and spa).
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