Triglav national park, Stara Fužina 38, +386 (0)45 780 240, info.bohinjka@ tnp.gov.si
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions & good to know
If you can’t find the answer to your question, please contact us at: [email protected].
Julian Alps: Bohinj card
Guests staying with the partners of Tourism Bohinj are eligible to purchase the Julian Alps: Bohinj Card. Before you book your accommodation, please check the availability of the Julian Alps: Bohinj Card. An additional condition for purchasing the card is that you have stayed with a partner of Tourism Bohinj for at least two nights.
All of these bus services can be used by anyone. There is no limit.
Parking and public transport
Cycling
Bicycle rides are not allowed in the natural environment. In 2021, an amended Decree on the traffic regime of the municipality of Bohinj was accepted, prohibiting cycling along the northern shore of Lake Bohinj (from Mrenš to Ukanc). We kindly ask you to follow the rules. Bohinj has a beautifully maintained and picturesque cycle path which, as the locals say, takes you “around Bohinj”. It is just over 12 kilometres long and fairly easy. There is also a section for mountain bikers – over the Senožeta saddle to Brod, the path is gravel, so inexperienced cyclists are advised not to go, they should continue on the regional road or turn around.
Dog owners
Dogs are only allowed to swim in Lake Bohinj outside the bathing areas. The bathing water area extends from the church of St. John the Baptist to the end of the eastern shore of the lake (Fužinski zaliv bathing area) and a piece of the shore in Ukanc (Ukanc bathing area).
Yes, dogs are welcome on board, and travel is free of charge.
Other
If you have problems planning your holiday in Bohinj, we recommend you visit www.bohinj.si or call one of the tourist information centres. If you are already staying in Bohinj, you can visit one of the TIC. The first one on the way from Ljubljana (if you are travelling by car) is in Bohinjska Bistrica at 10 Mencingerjeva Street (TIC Bohinj, Bohinjska Bistrica), the second one at 48 Ribčev Laz (TIC Bohinj, Ribčevo Lazo), and the third one at 53b Stara (TIC Bohinj, Stara Fužina). In Stara Fužina, there is also the TNP Centre.
- If you are only in Bohinj for a day or two, the best choice is to buy theBohinj package. There are 6 different packages containing different attractions. They can be bought in summer.
- If you are staying in Bohinj for a longer period of time, it is more worthwhile to buy the Julian Alps: Bohinj Card. They can be bought at information centres and from some providers. You can buy a card for 3, 5 or 10 days. The Julian Alps: Bohinj Card includes entrance fees, public transport, parking and discounts from various providers.
The tap water in Bohinj is drinkable. Do not drink standing water.
If the lake is not refreshing enough for you, you can also take a dip in the Sava Bohinjka river. Swimming in Mostnica river is prohibited. Swimming is also forbidden in the high mountain lakes Triglav Lakes, Krn Lake, Kriška Lakes and the lake on Planina pri Jezeru.
- Horse riding
- Water sports
- Zip line
- Climbing
- Exploring the Govic Cave
- Skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Fishing: 3 districts are available: Lake Bohinj, Sava Bohinjka and Mostnica. You need to buy a fishing licence.
- Paragliding from Vogel or Vogar mountain
- Bowling
- Yoga in nature
- Bohinj phototours
- …
Good to know
Bohinj, more than just a lake.
Many people think that Bohinj is just the surroundings of Lake Bohinj. Bohinj is more than just a lake. Its story consists of 24 settlements (none of which is called Bohinj) scattered across the Upper and Lower Valleys, the Pokljuka Plateau, the Lake Basin and the Nomenj Valley. The Bohinj area also includes the high mountains and Jelovica.
The weather in Bohinj is unstable in all seasons. One minute the sun may be shining and the next minute storm clouds begin to gather in the sky.
There is a quote: In Bohinj, the rain has it’s youngsters. This indicates that it does indeed rain a lot in Bohinj.
That’s why anumbrellais a must for Bohinj, no matter how sunny the weather forecast. We also recommend a raincoat and waterproof shoes.
You can buy souvenirs in almost every shop, at the info centre and at the entrances to the attractions (waterfall, church…).
For those who want real Bohinj products, produce, etc. we suggest the Bohinjsko/From Bohinj certificate.
Bohinjsko/From Bohinj products and produce are of the highest quality and made by Bohinj farmers, craftsmen and entrepreneurs.
We also provide corporate gifts, which you can order at [email protected]
- 1 and 2 January : New Year
- 8 February: Prešeren Day
- Easter and Easter Monday
- 27 April: day of resistance against the occupier
- 1 and 2 May: Labour Day
- Pentecost Sunday
- 25 June – National Day
- 15 August: Assumption of the Virgin Mary
- 31 October Reformation Day
- 1 November: Remembrance Day
- 25 December: Christmas
- 26 December: Independence and Unity Day
CLIMATE CHARACTERISTICS IN BOHINJ
- Alpine climate (relatively harsh with cold winters and short summers, above-average rainfall and below-average air temperatures)
- the heaviest rainfall is in autumn
- Most clear days at the end of winter and in early spring
- thickest snow cover in February and March
- exposure to frequent temperature reversals
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS IN BOHINJ
- average annual temperatures in the Bohinj lowlands are around 8°C
- August is the warmest month in both the valley and the mountains
- the coldest month is January in the valleys and February in the mountains
- autumn is warmer than spring
- no more afternoon thunderstorms in autumn (most in June and July)
- in autumn, temperatures are more bearable for strenuous walking than in summer, but the days are shorter
- in October there is sometimes a distinct period of warm weather – Martin’s (or Indian) Summer
dew and frost are the precipitation of fine weather - fog is present in Bohinj on average 90 days a year
- Most sunny days are in the central mountains
In case of an accident or medical emergency, call 112.
- Bohinj Health Centre Triglavska cesta 15, 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica tel: +386 4 572 71 00
- Bohinj Pharmacy Triglavska cesta 15, 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica tel.: +386 4 572 77 40
- Splošna bolnišnica Jesenice: Cesta maršala Tita 112, 4270 Jesenice tel.: +386 4 586 80 00
Info centres
Need help finding accommodation? Looking for tips for excursions or other activities to make your holiday in Bohinj more enjoyable? Need a map and quality information for safe hiking? Visit us at our info points. We’ll be happy to help.
