Useful information and safety guidelines for carefree travel to Slovenia

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CAN I TRAVEL TO BOHINJ, SLOVENIA?

You can check out the current border information on the European Union website.

Can I get a test for coronavirus in Bohinj?

• Testing with rapid antigen tests takes place in the lobby of the Jože Ažman Cultural Hall in Bohinjska Bistrica.
• Rapid antigen testing is provided as a screening measure for healthy persons with no sign of infection.
• Masks and safety distance of at least 2 meters are required on the testing venue. 
• In case of signs of infection, it is necessary to register for testing through a personal doctor.

Schedule for testing:

The SARS-Cov-2 rapid antigen testing for the general population is available on:

• Monday, 8.00 – 10.00,
• Tuesday, 8.00 – 10.00,
• Wednesday, 8.00 – 10.00,
• Thursday, 8.00 – 10.00,
• Friday, 8.00 – 10.00,
• Saturday, 8.00 – 10.00,
• Sunday, 8.00 – 10.00.

In case there is still a queue after 10.00, the testing will be extended and everyone will be tested.

Rapid antigen testing at Alpventure’s Soriška planina ski resort (container next to the ski resort):

• every weekend; Saturday and Sunday, 8.00 – 9.00.

Price and required documents: 

• A health insurance card and personal identification card is needed for testing. 

Testing in nearby places:

• Testing in Bled takes place every day. Testing is free of charge. 
• Testing in Lesce (Fabjan) takes place every day from 8am to 8pm. Testing is free of charge. 

Latest travel information & safety guidelines

What can you currently do in Bohinj?

Ski centers - open slopes & lifts

Please keep in mind:

• Visitors must meet the RVT requirement when purchasing a ticket and entering the ski centers.
• Please follow the general recommendations for preventing the spread of infectious diseases and the recommendations set by the ski centres.

Vogel Ski Center - OPEN

• – Cable car: 8:00-16:00
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• – website: vogel.si
• – Facebook page: Ski Center Vogel
• – front desk: +386 (0)45 729 721
• – more about Vogel Ski Center

Soriška Planina AlpVenture - OPEN

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• – website: soriska-planina.si
• – Facebook page: Soriška planina AlpVenture
• – front desk: +386 (0)41 652 829
• – more about Soriška planina AlpVenture

Kozji hrbet Ski Center - OPEN

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• – website: https://kozjihrbet.si/
• – Facebook page: Smučišče Kozji hrbet

Senožeta Family Ski Center - OPEN (the children's lift)

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• – Facebook page: Smučišče Senožeta
• – more info: +386 (0)41 798 981 
• – more about Senožeta Family Ski Center

Ski slopes next to Jelka Hotel, Pokljuka (Goreljek)

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• – Facebook page: Hotel Jelka Pokljuka
• – Šport Hotel Pokljuka: +386 (0)31 468 844 or +386 (0)31 325 666

Cross-country skiing trails in the Lower Bohinj valley

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱:

• The opening hours of the cross-country skiing trails are between 8.00 and 17.00
• – Unless stated otherwise, the trails are prepared for both, classical and skating technique.
• – The use of cross-country trails is possible only in compliance with all government measures to control the spread of Covid-19.
• -Parking:
  – Parking Danica (free of charge)

Bohinjska Bistrica (1 km) - OPEN

• -Details for this trail
• – Trail difficulty: 1/3

Bohinjska Bistrica - Dobrava (3 km) - OPEN

• – Trail difficulty: 2/3

Bohinjska Bistrica – Dobrava (5 km) - OPEN

• – Trail difficulty: 3/3

Žlan - Dobrava - Žlan (8 km) - OPEN

• – Trail difficulty: 3/3

Bohinjska Bistrica - Dobrava - Žlan (10 km) - OPEN

• – Trail difficulty: 3/3

Bohinjska Bistrica - Dobrava - Žlan (12 km) - OPEN (modified route)

• -Details for this trail
• – Trail difficulty: 3/3

Polje (2 km) - OPEN

• – Details for this trail
• – Trail difficulty: 1/3

Laški Rovt (2 km) - OPEN

• -Details for this trail
• – Trail difficulty: 1/3

Cross-country skiing trails in the Upper Bohinj Valley

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱:

• The opening hours of the cross-country skiing trails are between 8.00 and 17.00
• – Unless stated otherwise, the trails are prepared for both, classical and skating technique.
• – The use of cross-country trails is possible only in compliance with all government measures to control the spread of Covid-19.
• Parking:
  – Parking Senožeta: 2 € per day
  – Parking Vegelj: 0,5 € per hour

Senožeta - Srednja vas (2,5 km) - OPEN

• – Trail difficulty: 1/3

Senožeta - Stara Fužina (7 km) - OPEN

• – Details for this trail
• – Trail difficulty: 1/3

Bohinjska Češnjica - Srednja vas - Stara Fužina (10 km) - OPEN

• – Details for this trail
• – Trail difficulty: 1/3

Trail on the field at Lake Bohinj (5 km) - CLOSED

• – Trail difficulty: 1/3
• – Trail is prepared for skating technique.

Cross-country skiing trails on Soriška Planina

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• – Unless stated otherwise, the trails are prepared for both, classical and skating technique.
• – It is necessary to pay parking fee and trail usage fee.
• – The use of cross-country trails is possible only in compliance with all government measures to control the spread of Covid-19.

Rupa (200 m) - OPEN

• – Trail difficulty: 1/3
• – Trail is prepared for skating technique.

Sorška (2 km) - OPEN

• – Details for this trail
• – Trail difficulty: 1/3
• – Trail is prepared for skating technique.

Dajnarska (5 km) - CLOSED

• – Trail difficulty: 1/3

Cross-country skiing trails on Pokljuka

From 10 January 2022 to 23 January 2022 inclusive, Pokljuka will host the IBU Biathlon Junior Cup and the Junior Open European Championships. During this time a special regime will apply:

-The cross-country skiing trails on Rudno Polje and towards Konjščica pasture will be closed, and access to Uskovnica mountain from Rudno Polje will also not be possible,
-Hotel Center with restaurant will be closed to external visitors,
-The cross skiing equipment rental will be open as normal daily from 7.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. (please observe the special access regime),
-The trails to and on Zajavornik pasture will be open as normal.
-The sledding hill will be closed.

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• – Unless stated otherwise, the trails are prepared for both, classical and skating technique.
• – The use of cross-country trail is possible only in compliance with all government measures to control the spread of Covid-19.

Stadium trails on Rudno polje - CLOSED

• – Opening time: 7:30 – 16:00
• – Trails difficulty: T
• – Daily charge for the use of the trails: 6 EUR
• – Additional information: +386 (0)45 320 000

Trail towards Konjščica alpine meadow (3 km) - CLOSED

• – Trail difficulty: 1/3

Trail towards (3 km) and on Javornik alpine meadow (2 km) - OPEN

• – Trail difficulty: 1/3

Parking on Pokljuka and Ukanc (Vogel Ski Centre)

Car park Rudno Polje - AVAILABLE

• Number of parking spaces: 550 (on sunny weekends the car park fills up in the morning)
• Parking price: 6 € (parking ticket can be redeemed for 1 cross-country skiing ticket)
• For more information, please visit promet.bohinj.si
• We recommend using public transport to Pokljuka (Ski Bus Bohinj)

Car park Hotel Pokljuka, Goreljek - AVAILABLE

• Number of parking spaces: 130
• Parking price: 5 €
• For more information, see promet.bohinj.si
• We recommend using public transport to Pokljuka (Ski Bus Bohinj)

Car park Ukanc (Vogel Ski Centre) - AVAILABLE

• Parking price: free of charge
• For more information, see promet.bohinj.si
• We recommend using public transport to Pokljuka (Ski Bus Bohinj)

Activities

Hiking

• Alpine huts opening times
• We advise a great deal of caution, constant checking of weather and snow conditions and, above all, appropriate winter equipment.
• More: All about hiking in Bohinj

Horse back riding (Mrcina Ranch in Studor)

• More: all about horseback riding in Bohinj

Tobogganing

• – Telečnica (Bohinjska Bistrica)
• – Briclc (Polje)
• – NC Polje
• – Vogel Ski Center
• – Soriška planina*
• Please follow the general recommendations for preventing the spread of infectious diseases in all activities.
• *It is necessary to pay parking fee and trail usage fee.
• More: tobogganing in Bohinj

Snow shoeing

• Upon prior agreement; multiple locations are possible
• More: snow shoeing, snow shoeing on Soriška Planina 

Bohinjska Bistrica ice-skating rink - OPEN

• The ice rink is open:
  – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00
  – weekends, public holidays and school holidays: 10:00 to 22:00
• Keep in mind:
  – access to the rink is only allowed during opening hours.
  – a VRT pass is required to enter the rink.
  – the use of ice-skating rink is possible only in compliance with all government measures to control the spread of Covid-19.
• Additional offer:
  – rent: cross-country skis, skates, sledges
  – ski servicing (alpine, cross-country and board skis) and skate sharpening
• More information: Bohinjska Bistrica ice-skating rink

Snow rafting

• More: Snow rafting

Ski touring

• More: all about ski touring in Bohinj 

Swimming

• Aquapark Bohinj

Frequently asked questions and answers about Bohinj (FAQ):

Frequently asked questions

Trip ideas around Bohinj:

Trip ideas

ROAD CLOSURES IN the municipality of Bohinj

Find more information about road closures in Bohinj on this website.

Info centres

RIBČEV LAZ:

• Info centre Bohinj
• Estimated opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00, on Sunday from 09:00 to 15:00

STARA FUŽINA:

• Center Triglav National Park Bohinj
  Estimated opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 15:00

BOHINJSKA BISTRICA:

• LD turizem
• Estimated opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 18:00, Saturdays from 09:00 – 15:00, Sundays and holidays from 09:00 to 12:00.

Which sights can I visit?

MOSTNICA GORGE AND WATERFALL VOJE

• The circular route through the Mostnica gorge is currently closed due to huge amount of snow and ice.
• Entrance fee: 3 EUR for adults and 1.50 EUR for children between 7-14 years (payment is possible only in cash)
• Additional information: Mostnica Gorge and Voje Valley

SAVICA WATERFALL

• The path to the Savica Waterfall is currently closed due to huge amount of snow and ice.
• Estimated opening hours: Monday – Sunday from 8:00 to 19:00 (the path is closed in case of bad weather or natural hazards)
• Entrance fee: 3 EUR for adults and 1.50 EUR for children between 7-14 years (payment is possible with cash and payment card)
• To make your visit to the Savica waterfall more pleasant and safer, please follow the recommendations of the National Institute of Public Health. 
• Additional information: Savica Waterfall.

MUSEUMS

• All museums in Bohinj are open: learn about 3000 years of Bohinj history in the Tomaž Godec Museum in Bohinjska Bistrica, the history of cheese-making in the Bohinj mountains in the Alpine Dairy Farming Museum in Stara Fužina and see the Museum of Residential Culture in the Oplen House in Studor
• Estimated opening hours: Saturday to Sunday between 10:00 – 12:00 and 16:00 – 18:00.
• Admission: 3.50 EUR for adults and 2.50 EUR for children between 6-14 years (payment is possible with cash); you can also use the combined ticket 2 + 1 = 3

CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

• Church tours are available for booked groups (+386 (0)40 237 812).
• You can find the price list and further information here.

ACCOMMODATION BOOKING

• Necessary proofs for guests and testing of employees for accommodations (under the accommodation tab)
• By booking through the website www.bohinj.si you are supporting the local economy by enabling reservations without commission

PARKING AND FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN BOHINJ

• ATTENTION! Park only on marked car parks
• Details on occupancy, prices and opening hours are available on the promet.bohinj.si website

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

• Line connections with Bohinj are provided by train and buses
• Check timetables and other instructions on the carrier’s website
• Check the current timetable on the Jesenice-Sežana-Jesenice route on the carrier’s website

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Boating regulations

HIKING

• We recommend visiting the mountains in small groups and following safety recommendations
• We also ask visitors to go to the mountains with common sense and to adapt their hiking tours to their abilities and the equipment they have.
• More information: Hiking in Bohinj, Mountaineering Association of Slovenia
• The path called Ožarjeni kamen (ferrata) to Pršivec mountain is closed and extremely dangerous due to rockfall and unstable terrain.

What safety recommendations should be followed:

• In addition to other equipment, keep a protective mask and disinfectant in your backpack
• Due to the declared epidemic, mountain rescue takes place in special conditions and, taking into account all protocols, the intervention time from the call of mountain rescuers to the arrival of the victim is significantly extended, even if the injured person is on a mountain trail.
• All the injured must be treated as if they were infected with COVID-19, and under this assumption, the helicopter crew may refuse transport if rescue by helicopter is possible at all (weather, wind or mountain conditions).
• Mountain trails can be damaged, as the activity of trail builders (torn steel cables, damaged individual parts due to erosion activity and the consequences of winter …) has also stopped since the epidemic was declared.
• Due to erosion (snow, cold, temperature fluctuations …), which is especially active in the spring, the possibility of falling rocks is increased, especially where the paths run under the walls.

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