Lake Bohinj – the “other” beautiful lake of Slovenia (beside Lake Bled)

Lake Bohinj – the “other” beautiful lake of Slovenia (beside Lake Bled)

Since Lake Bled is one of the most visited attractions in Slovenia – and of course for a very good reason because it is a really spectacular wonder of nature, we thought of taking a trip and introduce you the other of the beautiful lakes in Slovenia – Lake Bohinj!

A direct  bus from Ljubljana

If you are already in Slovenia, it would be a shame to miss this serene and stunning lake and the scenery around Lake Bohinj.

Especially, since it is only a bit more than half an hour drive (26km) from the famous Lake Bled.

Hello from Lake Bohinj!

Lake Bohinj – it doesn’t get better than this!

After Bled bus station where most of the tourists get off, the bus journey becomes even more interesting. Only few of the remaining passangers are heading to Lake Bohinj. Faces of the travellers seem happy to enjoy the trip in silence looking through the window.

There are peaks of the magnificent Julian Alps in the distance. Green little streams on the way make us think of when was the last time we have seen something so green.

In the distance, the hills with the little wooden houses can be seen, all of a sudden everything becomes so clear – this is the journey we have been dreaming of all along.

At the very end of the journey, the spectacular appear. Lake Bohinj has been waiting for us, and we are thrilled to finally meet.

Just looking at it, it seems endless. While the lake is only drivable on one side – the other one is caressed by the mountains.

Gazing into the distance …

If you don’t feel like taking a walk around the lake, you can just sit down and relax by the water.

Enjoying the view is a special activity here.The gaze is a long and a distant one, nothing is in the sight’s way. This might be one of the clearest views, the daily stresses will disappear as you embrace the fresh alpine air.

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Church of St. John the Baptist tells many stories.

In addition to all of the natural beauty, a beautiful double arched stone bridge stands at the edge of the lake. Together with the Church of St. John the Baptist this is a landmark of Bohinj. You can find some of the oldest frescos in Slovenia in the church and in front of it.

On the wall of the church there is a large painted image of St. Christopher (Sv. Krištof) – the patron saint of travellers. He is reputed to bring good luck and protection for the rest of the day.

As it turned out, our trip to Lake Bohinj couldn’t be more perfect!

Bohinj church fresco.

French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre was a regular visitor in Bohinj. He was staying in the house of a friend in the nearby village of Stara Fužina.

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Stara Fužina – picturesque Slovenian village

Nearby, just a few minutes walk from the church, the village Stara Fužina is situated in the Triglav National Park.

Following the road you may opt to go for a stroll in the old village core. There you can grab some traditional Slovenian food in one of the restaurants here.

With its alpine charm and tranquillity, the whole village looks like a set of a film.

While whistling down the road one actually forgets all the worries and it somehow starts feeling like the time has finally given you a break and paused for a while.



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