Lake Bohinj

Lake Bohinj is Slovenia`s largest glacial lake and it’s about half an hour drive from Bled. It is considered as one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia. The Alps dominate the scenery and on a clear, sunny, calm day the water looks like a piece of glass reflecting everything so perfectly. If you like nature this is the place to visit. It’s possible to rent a boat and go around the lake. It’s also possible to swim in the summer months. The water is a little colder to swim in than Lake Bled but it is easier to find somewhere more secluded – there are plenty of shady beaches, basically you can enter the lake anywhere where you find a place. All places you could possibly stop have scenic views. There is also the Vogel cable car which is a must do for a magnificent view over the whole lake. And you can also visit the nearby Savica waterfall.

Compared to Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj has a more natural, laid back and less touristy feel, while Lake Bled is more compact, easy to walk around and more obviously beautiful with the castle at one end and the island with the church in the middle. Don’t choose between them, no visit to our area is complete without visiting both!

View of Lake Bohinj in Slovenia in summer
Located 25 kilometers to the southwest of Lake Bled, Bohinj is home to Slovenia’s largest lake. (photo: Turizem Bohinj arhiv)

Lake Bohinj tree in summer
If you love nature, don’t miss a summer visit to Lake Bohinj. The water is clear and refreshing, there are trees all around that offer shadow and photo opportunities are endless. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)

A tree at Lake Bohinj in summer
The lake is located located inside gorgeously green Triglav National Park and surrounded by the Julian Alps. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)

Another nice view on Lake Bohinj.
A tree at Lake Bohinj in Slovenia
In summer, the temperature of the water rises to 22 degrees Celsius, in winter, the lake freezes sometimes. (photo: Vicente Villamón / CC BY-SA 2.0)

A group of cyclists resting an enjoying views of Lake Bohinj in summer
Lake Bohinj is a beautiful gem surrounded by the mountains of the Slovenian Alps. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)

Lake Bohinj and the bridge and church in summer
This view of the stone bridge with St. John the Baptist Church in the background is the iconic view of Lake Bohinj. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik/ slovenia.info)

Lake Bohinj and the stone bridge in summer
Church of St. John the Baptist, stands at the head of the lake and right by the stone bridge. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)

Lake Bohinj with the church in the background
Lake Bohinj is part of the Triglav National Park; which is also the only national park in the country. (photo: Iztok Medja / slovenia.info)

Canoeing at Lake Bohinj in summer with the church in the background
If it’s a nice and warm day, consider stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, or canoeing on the lake. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)


In case you want to experience Lake Bohinj and learn more about its origin you can take a 30 min long boat tour. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)

Canoes at Lake Bohinj in summer
Lake Bohinj offers a great number of outdoor activities while not being as tourist saturated as lake Bled. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)

Wooden boats at Lake Bohinj in summer
The list of activities at Lake Bohinj is practicaly endless. You can go swimming, boat riding, wind surfing, SUP-ing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and diving,. (photo: NNN / slovenia.info)

Canoeing at Lake Bohinj in summer
Lake Bohinj is such a peaceful, tranquil place! (photo: Daniel Ernst / slovenia.info)

A canoe in the middle of Lake Bohinj in summer
Rent a canoe, kayak or stand up paddle board and explore the lake from a different perspective. (photo: Daniel Ernst / slovenia.info)

View of Lake Bohinj in Slovenia
Despite being close to the famous Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj has remained wilder and less touristy. (photo: Ales Zdesar / slovenia.info)

View of Lake Bohinj in the summer
There is a walking trail around the entire perimeter of the lake. The trail is 12 kilometres long and it takes roughly 4 hours to walk around Lake Bohinj. It’s flat and very easy to walk. (photo: Bojan Kolman)

A goldhorn statue at Lake Bohinj in summer
A dark bronze statue of Zlatorog, a golden-horned chamois or ibex that lives in the mountains of the Slovenian Alps. It’s another very popular photographic spot on Lake Bohinj. To get here, it’s just a short walk along the edge of the lake from the stone bridge. (photo: Andy Aungthwin / slovenia.info)

A young couple swimming in Lake Bohinj in summer
In July and August it is possible to swim in the lake. The water is usually fresh but perfectly OK. (photo: Drazen Stader / slovenia.info)

Bathing in Lake Bohinj in summer
The lake is really large and if you walk around the shore or rent a boat, you can easily find your own little private beach and relax for the day. (photo: Daniel Taipale / slovenia.info)

Vogel cable car above Lake Bohinj in Slovenia in summer
Near the western end of the lake is the lower station of the Vogel cable car. If you want a stunning view of the lake and the Julian Alps without a lot of hiking, this is perfect. (photo: Mitja Sodja / slovenia.info)

An aerial view of Lake Bohinj from the Vogel cable car
Taking the cable car up to Vogel is a great experience and the views are great. (photo: Nea Culpa d.o.o. / slovenia.info)

An aerial view of Lake Bohinj from Vogel Mountain in spring
Once up on the mountain, the temperature is cooler, the crowds are lower, and the views are spectacular. (photo: Ales Zdesar / slovenia.info)

An aerial view of Lake Bohinj from Vogel Mountain in autumn
Once up on the Vogel mountain, there are many lovely alpine hiking trails to choose from. (photo: Marco Coppo / slovenia.info)

An aerial view of Lake Bohinj in autumn
Lake Bohinj is incredibly picturesque in autumn! (photo: Matevz Lenarcic / slovenia.info)

View of Lake Bohinj in Slovenia in autumn
Autumn is the most picturesque time to visit Lake Bohinj. (photo: Matej Vranic / slovenia.info)

A tree at Lake Bohinj in fall
Everywhere you look the scenery seems to be a fantastic photo opportunity. (photo: Jost Gantar / slovenia.info)

View of Lake Bohinj through the trees in fall
Autumn is truly a spectacular time at Lake Bohinj. (photo: Tomo Jesenicnik / slovenia.info)

View of Lake Bohinj in Slovenia in late autumn
Lake Bohinj panorama in the late autumn. (photo: Bojan Kolman)

Lake Bohinj on a cold winter day
In winter the weather is mostly fantastic and the lake is calm. (photo: Anton Zvanut / slovenia.info)

Lake Bohinj blanketed with snow in winter
Lake Bohinj frozen and blanketed with snow in the winter. (photo: Turizem Bohinj arhiv)

A tree at Lake Bohinj blanketed with snow in winter
Lake Bohinj looks impressive in any season – in spring, in summer, in autumn and in winter. (photo: Mirko Kunsic / slovenia.info)

Lake Bohinj blanketed with snow in winter
Lake Bohinj in winter is enchanting and lovely. (photo: Teddy Verneuil / slovenia.info)

View of Lake Bohinj blanketed with snow from Vogel Mountain in winter
Once at the upper station of the Vogel cable car, enjoy the view over Lake Bohinj from the viewing platform. If you have a fear of heights, you may want to skip this viewpoint. (photo: Iztok Medja / slovenia.info)

View of Bohinj Valley with Lake Bohinj in the background
Lake Bohinj is also known as the lake at the end of the world and on this beautiful picture it really does seem like it’s at the end of the world. (photo: Turizem Bohinj arhiv)

More info about Lake Bohinj: Lake Bohinj Review
More Lake Bohinj photos: 16 Beautiful Photos To Inspire You to Visit Lake Bohinj

Location:
Lake Bohinj Address: Ribcev Laz 56, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero, Slovenia
Lake Bohinj Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 46.27871, 13.88683
Lake Bohinj GPS coordinates: 46° 16′ 43.3812” N     13° 53′ 12.5916” E
Traditional region: Upper Carniola (Slovene: Gorenjska)
Municipality: Bohinj

Directions from Apartments Fine Stay to Lake Bohinj (drive 37 km, 35 minutes)

Directions from Apartments Fine Stay Bled to Lake Bohinj (drive 27 km, 30 minutes)

2 thoughts on “Lake Bohinj”

  1. What an incredible lake! Well worth a visit for a day. Should be top of must go attractions. The water is clear and refreshing and clean to swim. The hills and mountains that frame the lake are fantastic. You can hire a canoe and go for a paddle… just an excellent experience.

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