Lake Bohinj: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Ljubljana: Lake Bled and Bohinj Trip

1. From Ljubljana: Lake Bled and Bohinj Trip

Enjoy Bled, or the “Image of Paradise,” which has been attracting visitors with its breathtaking beauty for centuries. The calm and inviting waters of its lake spurred the tradition of making the typical ‘pletna’ boats back in the 12th century.  Optionally you can board one of these wooden beauties to reach the island, with its romantic church and mysterious wishing bell. Sightseeing in Bled continues with a visit to the impressive castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Step back time in its museum and enjoy the unforgettable view of the surroundings. Surrounded by alluring summits, the Bohinj Valley charms visitors with its inspiring scenery, crystal lake waters, and the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. The picturesque lakeside boasts the frescoes of the Church of St. John the Baptist. You will have time to discover the legend of Zlatorog (Goldhorn), enjoy a stunning view over Mount Triglav, and try the hearty local cuisine.  Take your bathing suit with you in the summer and take a late dip in the lake.

From Ljubljana: Triglav National Park Tour

2. From Ljubljana: Triglav National Park Tour

Get back to nature and explore Triglav National Park on a full-day tour by air-conditioned minivan. Journey into the heart of the Julian Alps on an approximate 3.5-hour scenic drive with stops every 10-30 minutes to see points of interest. Take part in 3 nature hikes of around 30-45 minutes. Choose to skip any, or all, of these hikes if you prefer and wait by the minivan in a scenic spot. See major landmarks such as Lake Bohinj, Savica waterfall, and the Pokljuka plateau. Be amazed by the Vintgar Gorge, Pericnik waterfall, Jasna Lake, Zelenci. 

Bled: e-Bike Rental

3. Bled: e-Bike Rental

After your arrival, you will be given a short briefing about the electric bikes, how to adjust the seat, and use the gears as well as some time so that you can practice before you leave. Recommendations on what to see and where to ride will follow. You will never feel being alone on the road, as assistance is offered the whole time you have the bike if needed. All of the eBikes are always maintained and kept in a great shape, so you so not have to worry about anything, except enjoying yourself and taking some good photos. The rental office is conveniently located right in the downtown, next to the main road, at the one and only traffic light in Bled (specifically at Union bus station). Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (no refund due to weather or personal reasons).

Bled and Bohinj Alpine Lakes Tour from Ljubljana

4. Bled and Bohinj Alpine Lakes Tour from Ljubljana

Start your small-group tour with a pick up from your central Ljubljana hotel, and depart for Lake Bled in Slovenia’s Julian Alps in an air-conditioned minivan. Admire rural Slovenia and listen as your guide describes the glacier-formed lake and the legends that surround Bled Island, as well as the church-topped islet in its center. Drink in the views of the lake and towering mountains, and gaze up at medieval Bled Castle, the fortress perched high on a cliff above the water. Then, ride a two-oared pletna to the island and enjoy free time to explore. Visit the Church of the Assumption of Mary or sample some scrumptious potica at the cafe. Next, drive up to Bled Castle and visit the museum to chart the castle’s story from its roots in the 11th century. Return to the lakeside for free time to walk around, and if you wish, sample a local specialty, kremšnita vanilla cream cake. After a break for lunch, visit Vintgar Gorge, and be amazed by its rapids as you walk along a 1.6 km path of wooden bridges above the water. Admire Pokljuka plateau, covered with coniferous forest and famous for its Biathlon Centre, where some of the best Slovenian athletes train in the winter time. Continue to Lake Bohinj, the largest and most beautiful Alpine lake in Slovenia.  Discover alpine villages such as Ribčev Laz and Ukanc and take a short hike to picturesque Savica waterfall. Then, return to your minivan and end your tour in Ljubljana, with a drop off at your hotel.

Triglav National Park Tour from Bled

5. Triglav National Park Tour from Bled

Get back to nature and explore Triglav National Park on a full-day tour by air-conditioned minivan from Bled. Journey into the heart of the Julian Alps on an approximate 3.5-hour scenic drive with stops every 10-30 minutes to see points of interest. Take part in 3 nature hikes of around 30-45 minutes. Choose to skip any, or all, of these hikes if you prefer and wait by the minivan in a scenic spot. See major landmarks such as Lake Bohinj, Savica waterfall, and the Pokljuka plateau. Be amazed by the Vintgar Gorge, Zelenci, Jasna lake and Pericnik waterfall. Express your wish to see a particular attraction to your guide and they will happily point them out during the day.

Half-Day Snowboarding with Instructor in Vogel Ski Center

6. Half-Day Snowboarding with Instructor in Vogel Ski Center

Snowboard lessons are a great way to spend your winter getaway in the crisp fresh mountain air. It is fun for all ages; your children can learn a new fun activity while you have some time for yourself or work on your riding.  Your half day snowboarding lessons will start with a scenic cable car ride above Lake Bohinj to the top station at Vogel. There you will be able to get the rental equipment if you do not have your own.  The tour caters to all levels of snowboard experience. If you are a beginner or you have never stood on a snowboard before, you will first get familiar with the equipment, and take your first steps in snowboard boots as well as get used to your position on a snowboard. The teaching technique perfected by the instructors will take you step by step to ensure you get the most out of every lesson. As you progress and your confidence grows you will also become familiar with all types of ski lifts (T-lift, chairlift) and learn how to use them safely.  Once you have mastered the basic turns, sliding and other techniques you will move on to perfecting them so you can really enjoy riding more. The intermediate level focuses on correcting common mistakes and overall improvement of your riding style as well as learning more and more new skills.  Even if you're already on the advanced level, a lesson or two can immensely improve your ride. If you're interested in learning some freestyle techniques, there are easy tips to get started in the snowpark or add some new impressive moves to your freestyle repertoire. If you're already an expert and you'd just like to work on riding on different, more demanding terrains, the instructors can show you easy ways around any obstacle so you can improve your free ride skills as well.  At the end of your lessons you can enjoy the rest of the day and practice your newly acquired skills or just relax on the mountain, take in the incredible views, and enjoy the local delicious food and drinks in one of the mountain huts on Vogel.

Half-Day Skiing with Instructor in Vogel Ski Center

7. Half-Day Skiing with Instructor in Vogel Ski Center

Your half-day skiing adventure will start with a scenic cable car ride above Lake Bohinj to the top station at Vogel. You can rent your skiing equipment here if you don't have your own. In order to maximize the efficiency and personal attention, the maximum number of persons per instructor is 4. The ski instructors are qualified, have years of experience, and are passionate skiers themselves. The program for beginner levels takes you step-by-step through all the basics of skiing, starting with getting to know all the equipment needed, getting familiar with the physics of sliding down a hill, using the ski lifts and other important factors such as safety on the slopes. Once you have mastered the basic turns, it's easy to upgrade your knowledge and really start to enjoy the winter fairy tale and work up from there, adding new skills and techniques with every lesson.  Even if you are already an experienced skier, our instructors have detailed local insight into the best terrains and hidden spots around the mountain, so you can really work on your riding and have the best time doing so. If you would like to add a few freestyle tricks to your skiing, you can try them out in the snow park where your instructor will give you the best tips and work with you on your free ski technique.

Day Skiing with Instructor: Vogel Ski Center from Bled

8. Day Skiing with Instructor: Vogel Ski Center from Bled

Your full day skiing course will start with a scenic cable car ride above Lake Bohinj to the top station at Vogel. There you can rent your skiing equipment if you will not be bringing your own. You will have a few breaks in between lessons, so you can rest and enjoy the amazing views from Vogel. In order to maximize the efficiency and personal attention, the maximum number of persons per instructor is 4. The ski instructors are qualified, have years of experience, and are passionate skiers themselves. The program for beginner levels takes you step-by-step through all the basics of skiing, starting with getting to know all the equipment needed, getting familiar with the physics of sliding down a hill, using the ski lifts, and other important factors such as safety on the slopes. Once you have mastered the basic turns, it's easy to upgrade your knowledge and really start to enjoy the winter fairy tale, adding new skills and techniques with every lesson. Even if you are already an experienced skier, the instructors have detailed local insight into the best terrains and hidden spots around the mountain, so you can really work on your riding and have the best time doing so. If you would like to add a few freestyle tricks to your skiing, you can try them out in the snow park, where your instructor will give you the best tips and work with you on your free ski technique.

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What people are saying about Lake Bohinj

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 373 reviews

I had an amazing experience with Thomaz. He is a very friendly and nice person. It was such a pleasure to have this your with him. He is such an interesting and knowledgeable person that made this trip very interesting for me. He is also very flexible. I had very long delay with my flight, and I had to arrive much later than the start time of the tour. But he was very understanding. He waited for me almost 3 hours and we still finished the tour on time! I would highly recommend this tour and Thomaz as a tour guide:)

Ziga did an amazing job showing us around. He is very knowledgeable about the area and the culture. The tour was perfectly timed and choreographed. From vintgar gorge, to lake Bled to lake Bohinj and local food, pastry and schnapps. I had a wonderful time and so did the rest of the group. Hvala Lepa!!

Our guide, Vasko, was very informative. He went out of his way to make our tour a great experience. We were picked up at our hotel, which was very convenient.

Amazing trip, would recommend this activity to everyone looking to explore Lake Bled and the surrounding area :)

Very good experience in winter, wonderful landscapes and discovery of local culture !