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Sight Bohinj, Lake Bled

Lake Bohinj

A sight in Bohinj, Lake Bled, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Midday.

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Lake Bohinj in Bohinj, Lake Bled
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Why go

Larger, wilder lake in Triglav National Park, with the Church of St. John at its edge.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Lake Bled, alongside 5 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Vogel Cable Car, 2.1 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Bohinj
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lake Bled, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Vogel Cable Car

    Cable car from Lake Bohinj to Vogel ski area, with views of Triglav.

    Activity · 2.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Savica Waterfall

    78-m waterfall reached by 500+ steps above Lake Bohinj.

    Sight · 4.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Ojstrica Viewpoint

    Short, steep hike to the classic postcard view of Bled Island and the castle.

    Activity · 19 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Lake Bled Shoreline Path

    Flat 6-km loop around the lake passing beaches, villas and swans.

    Activity · 19 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Pletna Boat to Bled Island

    Traditional wooden boat to the island's Church of the Assumption and its wishing bell.

    Activity · 20 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Bled Castle

    Cliff-top castle with a museum, wine cellar and terrace over the lake.

    Sight · 21 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lake Bohinj is a stop on our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lake Bled

Lake Bohinj is our only sight pick in Lake Bled; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lake Bled guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lake Bled run from 3°C in January to 27°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Lake Bohinj itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Lake Bled from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lake Bled weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lake Bohinj, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Lake Bohinj, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero, Slovenia
Coordinates
46.28401, 13.85941
Destination
Lake Bled, Slovenia

Lake Bohinj: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lake Bohinj?

Plan on about 3 hours at Lake Bohinj. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lake Bohinj?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Rent a kayak or SUP at Ribčev Laz.

Is Lake Bohinj free?

Yes, we list Lake Bohinj as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lake Bohinj?

Lake Bohinj is at Lake Bohinj, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero, Slovenia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lake Bohinj?

Lake Bohinj appears on Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Lake Bohinj to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Lake Bled.

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