17TH INTERNATIONAL WILD FLOWER FESTIVAL: 19. MAY - 4. JUNE 2023
The International Wild Flower Festival is a bouquet of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences dedicated to wild plants, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the local offer.
Festival events take place every year in May and June at various locations in Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².
The extraordinary plant wealth of the wider Bohinj area has long been a source of interest for botanical experts and admiration for lovers of nature and its beauty. From the earliest beginnings of the scientific study of Slovenian flora, the mountains above Bohinj have been considered a veritable treasure trove of Alpine flowers.
From early spring to autumn, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the mountains above it is a feast for the eyes of everyone who visits Bohinj and its surroundings. As soon as the snow melts, the Helleborus and other harbingers of spring bloom… colourful meadows and hay meadows, shy wildflowers and the splendour of mountain flowers all the way to the highest peaks in summer… and when the forests burst into autumn colours, the beauty of the flowers in autumn – it’s all there for the eye to see. But: the more we know about something, the more we notice! If we go just a little bit deeper into learning about plants and native flowers, the beautiful yellow flower will no longer be just a yellow flower – it will be our friend, about whom we will know a lot of interesting things, and about whom we will be all the happier to meet! Flowers are associated with a wealth of knowledge, stories, ancient wisdom, scientific discoveries, they accompany us from birth to death, inspire creativity and brighten our lives. In the hectic pace of everyday life, we often overlook all these interesting facts. Unfortunately! Moreover, all this floral wealth needs our care and protection so that it can be preserved for the future. Many plant species are threatened, and some are even threatened with extinction.
In order to give the floral wealth of Bohinj, the Triglav National Park and Slovenia the right profile, to encourage the discovery of Alpine flowers, scientific knowledge and creativity related to them, and to enable visitors and locals to experience Bohinj’s nature and cultural heritage in a richer way, we have decided to dedicate a few days to floral themes at a time when most of the autoflowering flowers are in full bloom. From botanical knowledge to folk traditions, from artistic creation to discovering what is not only beautiful – but even belongs in the pot and on the table! And so the idea of the International Wild Flower Festival in Bohinj was born!


FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
During the festival days, there is a whole host of cultural events related to floral themes – from art exhibitions to music evenings. You know – flowers have always inspired artists! Experts have the opportunity to discuss Alpine plants, their knowledge, conservation and importance. There will be workshops and presentations on the many areas and ways in which wildflowers can brighten and enrich our lives. Under the guidance of local guides and botanical experts, you can discover the floral riches of Bohinj, its surroundings and other botanically interesting areas of Slovenia. You can experience Bohinj in a new way – and learn a lot about its past, the harmony between man and nature, and the beauty that sometimes lies in the little things that go unnoticed.
17TH INTERNATIONAL WILD FLOWER FESTIVAL
The International Wild Flower Festival is a bouquet of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences dedicated to wild plants, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the local offer.
Festival events take place every year in May and June at various locations in Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².
Exhibition of embroideries with floral motifs
You are kindly invited to visit the exhibition of embroideries with floral motifs of the Bohinj Rural Women's Association.
The exhibition will be open every day until Sunday, 28 May 2023, during the opening hours of the TIC Stara Fužina (from 9 am to 4 pm).
Flowers in hair, flower crown making workshop – SOLD OUT!
20,00€
Information:
DATE: 28 May 2023; 10:00 - 12:00
LOCATION: TNP Centre, Stara Fužina
PRICE: 20,00 €/person
The event is held with a minimum of 5 participants.
Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page.
Who wouldn't agree that summer meadows full of flowering plants are truly beautiful? And it's even more beautiful when you put all those colours, shapes and smells in your hair. People have been wearing flowers in their hair since ancient times (if not before), from the Greeks and the Romans, to flower children and modern brides. There's nothing wrong with putting flowers on your head every day - to make you feel like a real queen and to shine in all your beauty. You are invited to a floral get-together, weaving green stems and new bonds. We will gather in the meadows of Bohinj, where we will pick flowers and later make flower crowns. We will learn which flowers are best suited for longer storage, how to dry them and how to store them so that they retain their beautiful colours even when they are no longer in the meadows.
Information:
DATE: 28 May 2023; 10:00 - 12:00 LOCATION: TNP Centre, Stara Fužina PRICE: 20,00 €/person The event is held with a minimum of 5 participants. Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page. Who wouldn't agree that summer meadows full of flowering plants are truly beautiful? And it's even more beautiful when you put all those colours, shapes and smells in your hair. People have been wearing flowers in their hair since ancient times (if not before), from the Greeks and the Romans, to flower children and modern brides. There's nothing wrong with putting flowers on your head every day - to make you feel like a real queen and to shine in all your beauty. You are invited to a floral get-together, weaving green stems and new bonds. We will gather in the meadows of Bohinj, where we will pick flowers and later make flower crowns. We will learn which flowers are best suited for longer storage, how to dry them and how to store them so that they retain their beautiful colours even when they are no longer in the meadows.
Polesnjak the elf and mountain flowers at Bregar’s and Knofl’s Alpine Lodges
Guided tour of Bregar's and Knofl's alpine lodges and identification of mountain flowers.
PROGRAM:
- lecture with a tour of Bregar's and Knofl's alpine lodges
- mountain flowers on the nearby meadow
- tasting of local delicacies from the farm Pr' Kocjanc
For children:
- my first herbarium
- where is the elf Polesnjak?
- workshop
INFORMATION:
- DATE AND TIME: Sunday, 28 May 2022, 12:00
- COST: free of charge
- LOCATION: Goreljek 1A, "Za vratmi" (coordinates: y: 5421823 x. 5131710 z: 215),https://goo.gl/maps/rH4F5en8ZB19hkg49
- REQUIREMENTS: The guided tour includes a light walk. Sports shoes are recommended.
Registration is required at least 1 day in advance by 12 noon at: [email protected] or 00386 41 234 527.
The guided tour will be organized with a minimum registration of 6 people. Transport will be organized upon prior reservation.
Participation in the event is free of charge.
You are kindly invited to Pokljuka on Sunday at 12:00!
- lecture with a tour of Bregar's and Knofl's alpine lodges
- mountain flowers on the nearby meadow
- tasting of local delicacies from the farm Pr' Kocjanc
- my first herbarium
- where is the elf Polesnjak?
- workshop
- DATE AND TIME: Sunday, 28 May 2022, 12:00
- COST: free of charge
- LOCATION: Goreljek 1A, "Za vratmi" (coordinates: y: 5421823 x. 5131710 z: 215),https://goo.gl/maps/rH4F5en8ZB19hkg49
- REQUIREMENTS: The guided tour includes a light walk. Sports shoes are recommended.



17TH INTERNATIONAL WILD FLOWER FESTIVAL
The International Wild Flower Festival is a bouquet of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences dedicated to wild plants, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the local offer.
Festival events take place every year in May and June at various locations in Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².
Exploring Goričca, guided tour of the botanical garden with Majda Ribnikar
Free – 33,00€
INFORMATION:
- Meeting point: Danica Guesthouse
- Duration: 1 hour
- Price: 15,00 €/person
- difficulty level: easy
- equipment: hiking shoes and clothing
- included: guide
The event is held with a minimum of 5 participants.
Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page.
Description of the botanical garden:
The word Goričca means mountain in miniature. Indeed, from a botanical point of view, this little hill is a very small mountain. There are more than 200 different species of flowers, ferns and mosses. The southern slope is richly covered with plants from the large limestone outcrops, and the deciduous groups are like scaled-down mixed forests.
The variety of flora can be observed almost all year round: black holly peeps out in winter, liverworts, trumpet violets and violets in early spring.
Many of the plants here are poisonous, such as Solomon's seal, lily of the valley and wolfberry. Some are also medicinal or edible: black thorn, rose hips and lungwort. No plants have been specifically planted on this botanical trail. Nature lovers have simply marked the plant wealth in their natural habitat with the aim of educating and raising awareness of nature conservation.
Special offer:
The Botanical Guided Tour and Floral Menu package is available at a special price of € 33.00 (adults) and € 20.00 (children).
INFORMATION:
- Meeting point: Danica Guesthouse - Duration: 1 hour - Price: 15,00 €/person - difficulty level: easy - equipment: hiking shoes and clothing - included: guide The event is held with a minimum of 5 participants. Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page.Description of the botanical garden:
The word Goričca means mountain in miniature. Indeed, from a botanical point of view, this little hill is a very small mountain. There are more than 200 different species of flowers, ferns and mosses. The southern slope is richly covered with plants from the large limestone outcrops, and the deciduous groups are like scaled-down mixed forests. The variety of flora can be observed almost all year round: black holly peeps out in winter, liverworts, trumpet violets and violets in early spring. Many of the plants here are poisonous, such as Solomon's seal, lily of the valley and wolfberry. Some are also medicinal or edible: black thorn, rose hips and lungwort. No plants have been specifically planted on this botanical trail. Nature lovers have simply marked the plant wealth in their natural habitat with the aim of educating and raising awareness of nature conservation.Special offer:
The Botanical Guided Tour and Floral Menu package is available at a special price of € 33.00 (adults) and € 20.00 (children).
17TH INTERNATIONAL WILD FLOWER FESTIVAL
The International Wild Flower Festival is a bouquet of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences dedicated to wild plants, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the local offer.
Festival events take place every year in May and June at various locations in Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².
How is cheese made on the Gartner farm?
Since 1999, the Gartner family has been processing milk into dairy products typical of Bohinj. For this purpose, they have built a small cheese factory where they process home-milked milk into cheese, mohant, butter and albumin curd.
To demonstrate cheese-making and farm life, they have built a model of a farm cheese factory, where you can see the process of turning milk into cheese and curd, and try your hand at cheese-making.
Under the guidance of a shepherd, you will make your own cheese and herbal butter, and there will also be a tasting of the farm's homemade products.
INFORMATION:
- PRICE: 12,00 €/person
- MANDATORY REGISTRATION: at least 1 day before the workshop at: [email protected]
- PRICE: 12,00 €/person
- MANDATORY REGISTRATION: at least 1 day before the workshop at: [email protected]
Wild Cookery
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20,00€
Information:
DATE: 30 May 2023; 17:00 - 20:00
LOCATION: TNP Centre, Stara Fužina
PRICE: 20,00 €/person
The event is held with a minimum of 5 participants.
Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page.
Nature has something to offer us for our health and well-being at every turn, if only we are willing to use it sustainably, knowing that it is nice to give back. Slovenia is a country rich in plant diversity. As much as 90% of the plants that grow here are edible and versatile. We will learn about some of the edible plants and how to use them in the kitchen. We will prepare a 3-course menu of simple dishes that can be prepared in different variations at home and thus enrich the health of all family members, without them knowing that they are eating "weeds" that you have picked in the garden, in the woods or in the meadow. Let's not forget that wild, autochthonous plants contain many more beneficial substances than any garden vegetable. Join me in the kitchen and see for yourself. Come hungry.
Information:
DATE: 30 May 2023; 17:00 - 20:00 LOCATION: TNP Centre, Stara Fužina PRICE: 20,00 €/person The event is held with a minimum of 5 participants. Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page. Nature has something to offer us for our health and well-being at every turn, if only we are willing to use it sustainably, knowing that it is nice to give back. Slovenia is a country rich in plant diversity. As much as 90% of the plants that grow here are edible and versatile. We will learn about some of the edible plants and how to use them in the kitchen. We will prepare a 3-course menu of simple dishes that can be prepared in different variations at home and thus enrich the health of all family members, without them knowing that they are eating "weeds" that you have picked in the garden, in the woods or in the meadow. Let's not forget that wild, autochthonous plants contain many more beneficial substances than any garden vegetable. Join me in the kitchen and see for yourself. Come hungry.
Performance by the Franc Urbanc Men’s Choir under the direction of Franka Pavić – Sodja
You are invited to join us at the concert in front of the Vodnik House!
17TH INTERNATIONAL WILD FLOWER FESTIVAL
The International Wild Flower Festival is a bouquet of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences dedicated to wild plants, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the local offer.
Festival events take place every year in May and June at various locations in Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².
By mountain bikes on the Bohinj Cycle Route
Join us on a scenic and leisurely trip through the villages of Bohinj. On a circular route through the lower and upper Bohinj valley, we will see the sights along the way and learn a lot about Bohinj.
We will cycle for about two and a half hours, with a short climb and then a descent, and of course we will stop several times to rest our legs and look at the surrounding hills.
Price: 12,00 € / participant
Min. number of participants: 8
Registration: at least 3 days before the trip at [email protected].
The richness of hilly meadows, a guided botanical excursion to Vogar with Marjana Bajt
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Free – 33,00€
INFORMATION:
- meeting point: TNP Bohinj Centre, Stara Fužina
- PRICE: 15,00 €/person
- duration: 4 hours
- difficulty: medium
- transport included
- equipment: hiking shoes and clothing, rucksack, sun protection and benches, snacks and refreshments
- the event is held with a minimum of 5 participants.
Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page.
To the north of Lake Bohinj is a steep ridge where every visitor to Bohinj will quickly spot Vogar, the easternmost peak. It is a popular excursion point thanks to its mountain lodge and beautiful views, and is also popular with paragliders, who jump from it to the meadows by the lake.
We will ride with a van to Vogar. At the lookout point at the monument, on the sloping side, there is a warm-loving forest with black hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), holly (Amelanchier ovalis), common holly (Sorbus aria), beamed cochineal (Genista radiata) and Carniola lily (Lilium carniolicum).
On Mt. Vogar, the world flattens out into a plateau, with typical hilly meadows formed by glacial-crustal action. The vegetation is typical of dry alpine meadows: in spring, spring cowslip (Gentiana verna), Clusius' cowslip (Gentiana clusii), cowslips (Trollius europaesus), tall prickly pears (Primula elatior), and later, Carniola lily (Lilium carniolicum), Turkish lily (Lilium martagon), carnations (Dianthus sp. ), pink-red umbellifer (Heracleum austriacum), cucurbits or orchids (Orchidaceae), the true ranunculus (Anthyllis vulneraria) and the common arnica (Arnica Montana). We will return to the valley by van.
Special offer:
The Botanical Guided Tour and Floral Menu package is available at a special price of € 33.00 (adults) and € 20.00 (children).
INFORMATION:
- meeting point: TNP Bohinj Centre, Stara Fužina - PRICE: 15,00 €/person - duration: 4 hours - difficulty: medium - transport included - equipment: hiking shoes and clothing, rucksack, sun protection and benches, snacks and refreshments - the event is held with a minimum of 5 participants. Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page. To the north of Lake Bohinj is a steep ridge where every visitor to Bohinj will quickly spot Vogar, the easternmost peak. It is a popular excursion point thanks to its mountain lodge and beautiful views, and is also popular with paragliders, who jump from it to the meadows by the lake. We will ride with a van to Vogar. At the lookout point at the monument, on the sloping side, there is a warm-loving forest with black hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), holly (Amelanchier ovalis), common holly (Sorbus aria), beamed cochineal (Genista radiata) and Carniola lily (Lilium carniolicum). On Mt. Vogar, the world flattens out into a plateau, with typical hilly meadows formed by glacial-crustal action. The vegetation is typical of dry alpine meadows: in spring, spring cowslip (Gentiana verna), Clusius' cowslip (Gentiana clusii), cowslips (Trollius europaesus), tall prickly pears (Primula elatior), and later, Carniola lily (Lilium carniolicum), Turkish lily (Lilium martagon), carnations (Dianthus sp. ), pink-red umbellifer (Heracleum austriacum), cucurbits or orchids (Orchidaceae), the true ranunculus (Anthyllis vulneraria) and the common arnica (Arnica Montana). We will return to the valley by van.Special offer:
The Botanical Guided Tour and Floral Menu package is available at a special price of € 33.00 (adults) and € 20.00 (children).
17TH INTERNATIONAL WILD FLOWER FESTIVAL
The International Wild Flower Festival is a bouquet of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences dedicated to wild plants, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the local offer.
Festival events take place every year in May and June at various locations in Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².
Harmony of water, forest and scree, botanical guided tour along the northern shore of Lake Bohinj with dr. Peter Skoberne
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Free – 33,00€
A guided botanical tour along the northern shore of Lake Bohinj.
Information:
- Meeting point: Info centre Bohinj, Ribčev Laz
- Tour of the thick trees, the scree and the shore of the lake
- Equipment: hiking shoes and clothing
- PRICE: 15,00 €/person
- one-way boat transfer (return) included
- The event is carried out with a minimum number of registered persons: 5
Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page.
Route description:
The walk begins at St. John’s Church and continues left on the walking path along the lake and across the Fužinsko polje field, where we can find the Marguerite (Leucanthemum vulgare) and Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis). At the turn to Stara Fužina village we continue along the lake coast, where we can enjoy the beautiful view of the southern part of the Julian Alps. We then pass the fish farm and walk under the Govic waterfall (which flows only at strong rainfalls). In the forest screes under the Pršivec mountain we can find Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), Ash Tree (Fraxinus ornus), Twiggy Broom (Genista radiata), Sternberg’s Pink (Dianthus sternbergii) and Knapweed (Centaurea pannonica). We then continue over the dry corrugated meadows of Ukanc village, where Wild Orchids (Orchidaceae) grow. We visit the only swamp area along the lake, where the Savica river flows into the lake and where we can find Sedges (Carex), white Wood Rush (Luzule) and Star Thistle (Lunaria rediviva). The route leads us across the bridge over the Savica river towards the Zlatorog hotel, where we stop for a short rest. We then continue towards the Bohinj campsite and board the boat that takes us back to Ribčev Laz village.
Special offer:
The Botanical Guided Tour and Floral Menu package is available at a special price of € 33.00 (adults) and € 20.00 (children).
Information:
- Meeting point: Info centre Bohinj, Ribčev Laz - Tour of the thick trees, the scree and the shore of the lake - Equipment: hiking shoes and clothing - PRICE: 15,00 €/person - one-way boat transfer (return) included - The event is carried out with a minimum number of registered persons: 5 Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page.Route description:
The walk begins at St. John’s Church and continues left on the walking path along the lake and across the Fužinsko polje field, where we can find the Marguerite (Leucanthemum vulgare) and Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis). At the turn to Stara Fužina village we continue along the lake coast, where we can enjoy the beautiful view of the southern part of the Julian Alps. We then pass the fish farm and walk under the Govic waterfall (which flows only at strong rainfalls). In the forest screes under the Pršivec mountain we can find Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), Ash Tree (Fraxinus ornus), Twiggy Broom (Genista radiata), Sternberg’s Pink (Dianthus sternbergii) and Knapweed (Centaurea pannonica). We then continue over the dry corrugated meadows of Ukanc village, where Wild Orchids (Orchidaceae) grow. We visit the only swamp area along the lake, where the Savica river flows into the lake and where we can find Sedges (Carex), white Wood Rush (Luzule) and Star Thistle (Lunaria rediviva). The route leads us across the bridge over the Savica river towards the Zlatorog hotel, where we stop for a short rest. We then continue towards the Bohinj campsite and board the boat that takes us back to Ribčev Laz village.Special offer:
The Botanical Guided Tour and Floral Menu package is available at a special price of € 33.00 (adults) and € 20.00 (children).
Concert of school choirs
You are kindly invited!
17TH INTERNATIONAL WILD FLOWER FESTIVAL
The International Wild Flower Festival is a bouquet of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences dedicated to wild plants, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the local offer.
Festival events take place every year in May and June at various locations in Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².
Conference: Challenges for the sustainable development of protected areas (nature), how to address them in practice?
The conference is aimed at all those who are concerned with the development challenges of protected and sensitive nature areas, strengthening the integration of local food production, crafts and services, linking tourism more closely to the local environment and who see the development policies of the next programming period as an opportunity to address the challenges of their environment.
The conference will be held in Slovenian language and is free of charge.
REGISTRATION (in Slovenian language)
REGISTRATION (in Slovenian language)
Children’s botanical walk What’s blooming there?
The colourful world of flowers inspires and delights many. Together with Maja Fajdiga Komar, National Park bothanist, you willl find out why, which colours predominate and which plants they belong to with our youngest children. On a short walk, you will try to answer all these questions, as well as to catch and get to know some of the animals that hide among the colourful flowers.
The workshop is free of charge.
Registration is required at least one day before the workshop until 12 noon at [email protected] or by calling 04 5780 240. Children under 6 years old should be accompanied by an adult.

17TH INTERNATIONAL WILD FLOWER FESTIVAL
The International Wild Flower Festival is a bouquet of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences dedicated to wild plants, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the local offer.
Festival events take place every year in May and June at various locations in Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².
Bohinj Saturday Market with with a performance by the Franc Urbanc Male Choir under the direction of Franka Pavić-Sodja
Bohinj market with local produce and products.
Every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm in Bohinjska Bistrica.
The market will feature a performance by the MPZ Franc Urbanc under the direction of Franka Pavić-Sodja.
You can choose from a variety of delicacies at the market:
- Bohinjsko/From Bohinj branded products,
- local dairy products and cheeses (including organic),
- eggs and seasonal produce,
- fish and fish culinary products,
- honey and honey products,
- home-made dry salami,
- cakes and other bakery products,
- knitted and other handicraft products,
- and much more.
- Bohinjsko/From Bohinj branded products,
- local dairy products and cheeses (including organic),
- eggs and seasonal produce,
- fish and fish culinary products,
- honey and honey products,
- home-made dry salami,
- cakes and other bakery products,
- knitted and other handicraft products,
- and much more.
Bohinj Sports Weekend and Summer B.O. FEjST
For the second year running, we are organising a Weekend of Sport in Bohinj.
On Saturday, 3 June 2023, we have prepared a programme for children and families:
9:00 - 10:00
Family hike around Lake Bohinj
(possibility to return from Ukanc by panoramic boat)
12:00 - 15:00
Animation for children (performance: Promise to the River and workshop, Fejstka the cow)
Culinary offer
15:00
Children's run
Medal ceremony
16:00
Hanging out by the fireplace in the garden of Hotel Bohinj.
On Sunday, we invite to you to the traditional Four Brave Men Run around Lake Bohinj.
Welcome to a weekend of sport in Bohinj!
9:00 - 10:00
Family hike around Lake Bohinj (possibility to return from Ukanc by panoramic boat)12:00 - 15:00
Animation for children (performance: Promise to the River and workshop, Fejstka the cow) Culinary offer15:00
Children's run Medal ceremony16:00
Hanging out by the fireplace in the garden of Hotel Bohinj. On Sunday, we invite to you to the traditional Four Brave Men Run around Lake Bohinj. Welcome to a weekend of sport in Bohinj!
Foraging festival; guided workshop in Bohinj
The foraging is varied, nature-loving and participatory. And yet, our way of life is special. Find out how we, foragers live and discover what's around you so you can live a more natural life yourself. Join us at the 1st Foraging Festival!
The workshop will take place partly in the Triglav National Park, where special rules apply to preserve the exceptional national and biodiversity. The workshop will take place along the northern side of the Črna Prst to Orožnova koča mountain hut and along the botanical trail above it. It is expected to take more than 2 hours. The workshop is also part of the International Wild Flower Festival.
"We are biologist Andreja Papež Kristanc and biologist and doctor Luka Kristanc. We are interested in nature in the broadest sense, especially in systematic and applied botany, phytotherapy, ecotherapy and nature conservation. We run workshops on edible plants, in-depth herbalism training, and we collaborate with the Faculty of Health Sciences in Novo mesto on the study of Phytotherapy and develop innovative solutions to increase biodiversity and the therapeutic added value of small farms - since 2018, a 4-ha therapeutic and educational farm has been operating within the Wild Garden in Kozjansko. Luka is the author of the book "Autochthonous edible and medicinal plants of Slovenia".
The price of the picking workshop, in addition to which you also receive the e-book, is € 30 per person. If 2 people attend the workshop, the price is € 50.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FORAGING FESTIVAL
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Wandering among the flowers, guided botanical tour with Polona Strgar
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Free – 33,00€
A guided botanical tour through the flowering meadows of Kobla.
INFORMATION:
- Meeting point: car park next to Joža Ažman Cultural Hall, Bohinjska Bistrica
- Free transport from/to Bohinjska Bistrica will be provided (registration at [email protected])
- Date and time: 3 June 2021, 10:00
- Duration: 3 hours
- Difficulty: easy
- PRICE: 15,00 €/person
- Children up to 12 years of age accompanied by their parents FREE!
- Equipment: hiking shoes and clothes, backpack, sun protection and benches, refreshments
- Included: guide
- The event is held with a minimum number of 5 registrants
Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE
The first meadow we'll stop at is wet, so it supports marsh plants: the rare carnivorous Pinguicula vulgaris, Eriophorum latifolium, Dactylorhiza incarnata, Valeriana dioica.
Walk along the edge of the meadow to the Kobla 2 starting point and admire the typical meadow plants. Cross the road and continue to the upper part of the ski slope Kobla 1. 8 species of cuckoos thrive there, some of them in very large numbers: Fuchs' finger cuckoo (Dactylorhiza maculata ssp. Fuchsii), the flesh-red finger cuckoo (Dactylorhiza incarnata), the helmeted cuckoo (Orchis militaris), the common clouded cuckoo (Traunsteinera globosa), the dot-flowered cuckoo (Orchis ustulata), the egg-leaved toadflax (Listera ovata), the two-leaved clematis (Platanthera bifolia), the common cuckooflower (Orchis conopsea), and the cuckooflower (Orchis ustulata), which is also known as the common cuckooflower. We can also see the grass-leaved Iris graminea, Phyteuma ovatum, Valeriana officinalis, etc.
Cross the road again and climb up the track along the edge of the ski slope Kobla 2. Along the way you can see the vertebrate Solomon's seal (Polygonatum verticillatum), cross-leaved marsh mallow (Gentiana cruciata). At the first leveling-off point we take a breather and admire the beautiful view of Bohinj and the mountains. Continue towards the former hut of Janez Mencinger. Already in front of the hut, we turn into the forest, where we see white carpets of tiny two-leaved shade plants (Maianthemum bifolium) and the last cuckoo flower of the day: the brown nesting cuckoo (Neottia nidus-avis).
Returning along the road, we see the hardy Silver Lily (Lunaria rediviva), the Dill-leaved Cowslip (Veronica urticifolia), the large-flowered Dead Nettle (Lamium orvala) ...
Special offer:
The Botanical Guided Tour and Floral Menu package is available at a special price of € 33.00 (adults) and € 20.00 (children).
INFORMATION:
- Meeting point: car park next to Joža Ažman Cultural Hall, Bohinjska Bistrica - Free transport from/to Bohinjska Bistrica will be provided (registration at [email protected]) - Date and time: 3 June 2021, 10:00 - Duration: 3 hours - Difficulty: easy - PRICE: 15,00 €/person - Children up to 12 years of age accompanied by their parents FREE! - Equipment: hiking shoes and clothes, backpack, sun protection and benches, refreshments - Included: guide - The event is held with a minimum number of 5 registrants Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the page.DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE
The first meadow we'll stop at is wet, so it supports marsh plants: the rare carnivorous Pinguicula vulgaris, Eriophorum latifolium, Dactylorhiza incarnata, Valeriana dioica. Walk along the edge of the meadow to the Kobla 2 starting point and admire the typical meadow plants. Cross the road and continue to the upper part of the ski slope Kobla 1. 8 species of cuckoos thrive there, some of them in very large numbers: Fuchs' finger cuckoo (Dactylorhiza maculata ssp. Fuchsii), the flesh-red finger cuckoo (Dactylorhiza incarnata), the helmeted cuckoo (Orchis militaris), the common clouded cuckoo (Traunsteinera globosa), the dot-flowered cuckoo (Orchis ustulata), the egg-leaved toadflax (Listera ovata), the two-leaved clematis (Platanthera bifolia), the common cuckooflower (Orchis conopsea), and the cuckooflower (Orchis ustulata), which is also known as the common cuckooflower. We can also see the grass-leaved Iris graminea, Phyteuma ovatum, Valeriana officinalis, etc. Cross the road again and climb up the track along the edge of the ski slope Kobla 2. Along the way you can see the vertebrate Solomon's seal (Polygonatum verticillatum), cross-leaved marsh mallow (Gentiana cruciata). At the first leveling-off point we take a breather and admire the beautiful view of Bohinj and the mountains. Continue towards the former hut of Janez Mencinger. Already in front of the hut, we turn into the forest, where we see white carpets of tiny two-leaved shade plants (Maianthemum bifolium) and the last cuckoo flower of the day: the brown nesting cuckoo (Neottia nidus-avis). Returning along the road, we see the hardy Silver Lily (Lunaria rediviva), the Dill-leaved Cowslip (Veronica urticifolia), the large-flowered Dead Nettle (Lamium orvala) ...Special offer:
The Botanical Guided Tour and Floral Menu package is available at a special price of € 33.00 (adults) and € 20.00 (children).
Opening of the market in Ribčev Laz
The local folklore group KUD Triglav Srednja vas will perform at the opening of the Ribčev Laz market.
You are kindly invited!
Concert: ‘Le Phénix’ Flute Trio
The recorder ensemble 'Le Phénix' was founded in 2011 at the Academy of Music in Ljubljana under the direction of Prof. Mateja Bajt. It regularly performs at concerts and festivals in Slovenia and Italy, including the Early Music Concert Series in Trieste, the Festival of Medieval and Renaissance Music in Ljubljana, the Concerts by Candlelight Series in Globodol, the Musica Locopolitana Festival in Škofja Loka, and the Autumn Serenade Music Youth Series with concerts all over Slovenia. They also performed at the International Reme Congress in Celje in October 2016 and at the European Early Music Day 2017 concert at the Brežice Festival.
The musicians perform music for recorder trio in a variety of genres from different periods; from the Middle Ages through the Ars Nova and Italian Trecento to the late Baroque, and they also draw on the literature of contemporary 20th and 21st century composers. They are concerned with historical performances of compositions based on research into historical performance practice and the interpretation of different styles. For this purpose, they use original historical instruments suitable for the chosen repertoire: copies of Renaissance and Baroque flutes and modern instruments. The mission of Le Phénix is to bring the recorder to a wider audience, to present it at a professional level and to promote it in Slovenia, as it is the only ensemble of its kind in this region.
The concert is divided into two parts: the first is devoted to Renaissance music from the 14th to the 16th century, selected from the rich treasury of Renaissance polyphonic and vocal music. It will be performed on copies of Renaissance flutes, handmade by the famous maker Bob Marvin. The second baroque part will be performed on copies of baroque instruments by different masters. We have chosen music for the original ensemble of three flutes, as well as reworkings of pieces written for a variety of ensembles. This was also a common performance practice in early music.
PROGRAMME:
Johannes Ciconia (ok.1335-1411): Una panthera
Elway Bevin (ok. 1554-1638): Browning
Thomas Morley (ok. 1557-1602): What ails my Darling
Say, Dear, Will You Not Have Me
Arise, Get up my Dear
Isaac Posch (ok. 1580-1622/23): O quam pulchra es
Surge, propera amica mea
***
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689-1755): Sonate en trio No. 2, op. VII:
Moderement, Rondeau (Gayment), Lentement, Gigue
François Couperin (1668-1733): Les Fauvétes Plaintives
Soeur Monique
Plainte
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Orchestral Suite No 3: Air
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Fugue in F major, WTK II/11, BWV 880
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Orchestral Suite No 2:
Rondeau, Bourrée, Menuet, Badinerie
PROGRAMME:
Johannes Ciconia (ok.1335-1411): Una panthera Elway Bevin (ok. 1554-1638): Browning Thomas Morley (ok. 1557-1602): What ails my Darling Say, Dear, Will You Not Have Me Arise, Get up my Dear Isaac Posch (ok. 1580-1622/23): O quam pulchra es Surge, propera amica mea *** Joseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689-1755): Sonate en trio No. 2, op. VII: Moderement, Rondeau (Gayment), Lentement, Gigue François Couperin (1668-1733): Les Fauvétes Plaintives Soeur Monique Plainte Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Orchestral Suite No 3: Air Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Fugue in F major, WTK II/11, BWV 880 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Orchestral Suite No 2: Rondeau, Bourrée, Menuet, Badinerie
17TH INTERNATIONAL WILD FLOWER FESTIVAL
The International Wild Flower Festival is a bouquet of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences dedicated to wild plants, the floral wealth of Bohinj and the local offer.
Festival events take place every year in May and June at various locations in Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².
Four Brave Men Run
Run around the lake; 11 km
The classic run around Lake Bohinj, but in the opposite direction to what you are used to. The finish is also new and will be in the center of Stara Fužina
Trail run; 21 km
The trail run is new this year and will be more often than not considered as a trial run. It is mainly aimed at those who find our lake too small.
MORE INFORMATION
Run around the lake; 11 km
The classic run around Lake Bohinj, but in the opposite direction to what you are used to. The finish is also new and will be in the center of Stara FužinaTrail run; 21 km
The trail run is new this year and will be more often than not considered as a trial run. It is mainly aimed at those who find our lake too small.MORE INFORMATION
Market and concert: Beneški Fantje at the end of the 17th International Wild Flower Festival
10:00 - 15:00 Market and workshops for children
12:00 - 15:00 Concert: Beneški fantje
More information to follow.
Guided walk to Rožič’s apiary
Let's learn about the life of a bee colony.
An experience that takes you through beautiful nature, admiring the lower Bohinj mountains, along Klodič's cycle path to Rožič's apiary, where you will learn about the life of a bee colony, the role of individual members, bee diseases and the importance of bees.
An interesting experience that puts you right in the most beautiful bee meadows, where nothing is made and tampered with, but authentic. It is as if you have entered the everyday life of a farmer, with all the rustle and smells, and at the same time with authentic insights into the work of a Bohinj farmer.
The beehive is situated by the Močnik stream, in the middle of the cycle path between Bitnjami and Brod. You will see the bee colony, see the bees in the observation hive, taste the honey products and the products of the local farmer.
Marija Žvan, regional tourist guide for the Julian Alps and bee tourist guide, will take you on an experience.
Price: 12,00 €/person
MANDATORY REGISTRATION at: [email protected] - at least 1 day before the event until 12.00!
Guided tour of the Goreljek Bog (VrH Julijcev project)
In Slovenia, bogs are a very rare and vulnerable habitat. From a biological and ecological point of view, they are very interesting and unique. They are constantly growing and support plants that are found nowhere else. The most important are the various species of peat mosses, but we can also observe the small carnivorous sundew, rosemary, knife-edged muhly, hairy moss, bog coppice and others. The Pokljuka Marshes are the most southerly marshes still preserved in Europe. A visit to the recently renovated Goreljek peat bog trail will shed light on many interesting facts you may not have known before. The trail is circular, approximately one kilometre long and has five learning points with information boards.
Information:
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: easy
Price: free
Equipment: hiking shoes and clothing, rucksack, sun protection and benches, snacks and refreshments
Registration required at least one day before the guided hike until 12.00 noon at [email protected]
The guided tour will take place within the framework of the project VrH Julijcev - Improving the status of species and habitat types in the Triglav National Park, co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund and the Republic of Slovenia.
Information:
Duration: 3 hours Difficulty: easy Price: free Equipment: hiking shoes and clothing, rucksack, sun protection and benches, snacks and refreshments Registration required at least one day before the guided hike until 12.00 noon at [email protected] The guided tour will take place within the framework of the project VrH Julijcev - Improving the status of species and habitat types in the Triglav National Park, co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund and the Republic of Slovenia.
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IRIS CENGIALTI F. VOCHINENSIS
The Bohinj iris (Iris cengialti f. vochinensis) is certainly one of the most beautiful flowers that can be admired in the Bohinj area and is considered one of Bohinj’s botanical specialities. Its beauty and luxurious flowers have brought it from its natural habitat into gardens. It has rightly become the hallmark of the International Wild Flower Festival!
Since ancient times, Iris has been associated with many traditions and beliefs. It was given special importance in the Minoan culture of Crete. A fresco dating from around 1500 BC depicting irises, the oldest known representation of the plant, has been discovered in the Royal Palace of Knossos.
Slavic peoples associate this flower with the god of sky and lightning, Perun, or his wife Perunika. The Slovenian name of the plant – Perunika – is also reminiscent of this mythological connection. In many Slavic nations, the belief that the root of a Perunika plant protects a person or a home from lightning has survived to this day. (Like many men, the god Perun usually took his wife’s advice – and the iris was a sign of her presence!).
Video content
In 2020, the International Wild Flower Festival was digitized. The 2020 festival’s theme was “For every disease, a rose grows”. Although we are sad that we couldn’t celebrate our beloved green and flower-festooned oasis together in the traditional way in person, we hope you will find plenty of inspiration and positive vibes in the videos.
And because Bohinj is just a step away from your home, you can fully experience the colourful meadows, fragrant green forests, diverse network of hiking trails, breathtaking views, delicacies and masterpieces from the local market, and delicious flower menus on an individual basis. And our digital “guides” will help you understand, know and see more than you would otherwise.
All digital events of the festival are also organised in a playlist.