Welcome to Lake Bohinj

Many visitors to Slovenia say they’ve never seen a more beautiful lake than Bled…that is, until they’ve seen the blue-green waters of Lake Bohinj, 26km to the southwest. Admittedly, Bohinj lacks Bled’s glamour, but it’s less crowded and in many ways more authentic. It’s an ideal summer holiday destination. People come primarily to chill out or to swim in the crystal-clear water, with leisurely cycling and walking trails to occupy them as well as outdoor pursuits like kayaking, hiking and horse riding.

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Note there's no actual town called Bohinj; the name refers to the region. At the lake, Ribčev Laz is the main hub, where you can find everything of a practical nature. Ukanc is a smaller hamlet on the lake's southwest shore. To the northeast is a string of idyllic villages: Stara Fužina, Studor and Srednja Vas. The largest town is Bohinjska Bistrica, 6km east of the lake.

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Bled & Bohinj Tour from Ljubljana

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Lake Bled, Bled, Upper Carniola RegionThe tour starts from hotel in Ljubljana. After about one hour we will reach the lovely town of Bled. The tour starts with the visit of the Bled Castle, where you will be able to enjoy the amazing views. After it is time for lunch and shopping by the lake or simply tasting the typical cream cake called “kremšnita”. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Lake Bohinj, Bohinjsko Jezero, Upper Carniola RegionWe will continue the tour to Bohinj and first visit the Savica waterfall (20 to 25 minutes of easy walk on stone steps is needed to reach the waterfall). Return and stop by the Lake Bohinj. Free time for a coffee or to enjoy the breathtaking views. Return back to hotel in Ljubljana.Duration: 4 hours
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