Doing more in Bohinj, Slovenia

In the heart of the Julian Alps and by the lake, Bohinj is one of 24 villages in the valley.

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At a Glance

Tennis
Short breaks available
Adventure Park
Climbing
Canyoning
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Horse Riding
Hiking/walking trails
Paragliding
Rafting

Altitude (min):: 523
Getting there:: Bohinj is 67km from Ljibljana airport and is an easy drive.
Airport Name:: Ljubljana Joze Plecnik Airport
Local currency:: €
Time Difference from UK:: + 1 hr
Swimming pool:: Indoor

Bohinj

Background on Bohinj

The village by Lake Bohinj is Ribcev Laz and is just 6km away from the larger village of Bohinj Bistrica. Ribcev Laz has a tourist information centre, post office, hotels (Hotel Bohinj is here) and holiday homes. Bohinj Bistrica is the largest village in the valley and this is where the train station is aswell as the Aqua Park and the Parc Eco hotel.

Multi Activities in Bohinj

There are plenty of activities to try as well as beautiful surroundings to relax in and enjoy the peace and quiet. There are over 280km of marked trails for climbing, walking and biking and Bohinj even hosts an annual hiking festival.

Horseriding, paragliding, swimming, boating, canyoning and hydrospeeding are also all possible in the area. Two thirds of Bohinj is within the Triglav national park and the lake is the largest freshwater lake in Slovenia.

Events in Bohinj

There are 2 main festivals held each year in Bohinj - the Wild flower festival and the Hiking Festival. This year the Wildflower festival will be held from 19th May to 2 June. even before the railway line arrived in Bohinj over 100 years ago many people used to travel to the area to see the flora and fauna.

The Hiking Festival is held in September each year (21st to 30th in 2012). There is a long standing tradition of hiking in this area - it was here in 1776 that the forst succesful climb of Mt Triglav, Slovenia's highest mountain was recorded. During this dedicated hiking week there are 2 or 3 guided hikes each day.

Accommodation in Bohinj

We feature different standards of accommodation in Bohinj from the hostel Pod Voglom to the 4 star Hotel Bohinj so there is something to suit everyones budget.

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Accommodation in Bohinj

Hotel Bohinj

Hotel Bohinj is a friendly hotel situated right next to Lake Bohinj, surrounded by green nature, with views of the lake and the mountains - including the highest peak of the Julian Alps – Mt Triglav. Read More

From £342.00

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Pod Voglom

Standing on the south shore of Lake Bohinj this hostel has it's own private beach and an outdoor sports centre. It's great for anyone looking for activities and relaxation in natural surroundings. Read More

From £233.00

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Bohinj Park Eco Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Julian alps in Bohinj glacial valley you will find Slovenia's premier alpine eco resort. Read More

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Hotel Jezero

Situated by the lake in Bohinj the four star Hotel Jezero is a comfortable hotel in an ideal location. Read More

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Location of Bohinj

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Activities & Packages

Whilst on your holiday, there are lots of things you can do - whether you are skiing or on a summer break, Zenith have searched the resort to identify a range of activities to keep you smiling throughout your holidays - enjoy!

Listed first are the activity packages and the package deals - then we detail all the activities and experiences that we can offer in the resort on an individual basis.

If you would prefer a tailored package, email us your preferences

Village des enfants
For children from 3 years old the Village des Enfants introduces skiing in a fun environment.

Bohinj activities
The Sports centre is located in the yard of the accommodation Pod Voglom and they offer a range of activities for you to experience during your holiday!

Bohinj Adrenaline Park
Try this obstacle course 8m above the ground - bridges, high wires, giant swing and tyres.

Bohinj Canyoning
There are lots of hidden canyons in the Bohinj valley and you can go canyoning in any of the following - Mostnica, Grmecica, Jerecica and Blatnica.

Bohinj Caving
Slovenia has over 8000 registered caves - anyone can visit the large Postojna and Skojcan caves but why not go with an instructor and visit some of the smaller, less well know ones....

Bohinj Climbing
There are 7 climbing spots around Bohinj to suit all levels. Try a taster session or book a course.

Bohinj Hiking
Bohinj is not a starting-point for extreme climbing expeditions but it does offer countless opportunities for climbing and hill-walking! Traversing the ridge of the South Bohinj Mountains also offers incredible views!