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Janez Vajkard Valvasor, a Slovene polymath (1641-1693), wrote: 'Bohinj is the home to Bohinj lake, which is fed by the Sava river rushing out of an imposing mountain rock and promptly making the lake reminiscent of an enormous full bowl or basin ...' Along its shores (523m), in northwestern Slovenia, countless tracks ascend towards high mountains lakes and sunny pastures, glittering with white snow in winter and welcoming enthralled alpine and cross-country skiers, and mountain climbers. On nearby Vogel (1,535 m), which has excellently arranged ski slopes, the snow stays until late spring. In this oasis in the Alps, this unique little corner of the Triglav National Park, there is an ideal setting for all lovers of unhindered nature and sport -- mountain biking, canoeing and torchlit evening trips on the lake, Hydrospeed trips, rock climbing and mountaineering, archery and ski-touring, angling, rowing and swimming. Numerous mountain huts and cottages, friendly hotels, tennis courts and other amenities are carefully hidden so as not to upset the idyll of a curious eye. Friendly local inhabitants are only too happy to offer you the superb Bohinj cheese, and to tell you of old iron foundries and of the family of Baron Zois, a founding father of Bohinj tourism, who used to invite eminent and discerning guests from all over the world to this magic spot. A truly memorable setting!

Bohinj can provide accommodation for 2,500 people in holiday home, private rooms and in a tent and caravan park.

See also ski resorts: Vogel, Kobla as well as the Upper Carniolan (Alpine) route.

Information: phone +386 64 723 370, fax +386 64 723 330