Lake Bohinj
A calm alpine lake in Triglav National Park, known for the Savica waterfall, shore walks and a slower pace than Bled.
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Lake Bohinj lies in northwest Slovenia, inside Triglav National Park in the Julian Alps. It is the largest permanent natural lake in Slovenia. The lake is long and narrow, with forested slopes and high peaks along much of its shore. Hikers use it as a starting point for walks into the mountains.
The best-known sight is the Savica waterfall, in the hills above the lake. Most plans here are built around the water: a boat ride, a swim, and walks that start at the lake and climb toward the peaks. Summer suits swimming and hiking, and autumn is quieter. Plan at least one to two days for the lake and the waterfall, or longer if you want to hike seriously. Staying at the lake gives you more time on the shore. A day trip from Bled costs less to arrange but leaves less time on the water.
Lake Bohinj in five
- Check the Vogel cable car before you plan itThe Vogel site says the cable car is closed for extensive maintenance until 1 December 2026, with the reopening date to be announced. Build the day around the lake and Savica instead.Lake Bled or Lake Bohinj?
- Pay 4 EUR at Savica and expect closuresSavica admits adults for 4 EUR, children under 16 free, and everyone free on the first Sunday of the month. The entry point closes in heavy rain, snow, black ice or high water.
- Book the panoramic boat on busy daysTwo electric boats run between Ribčev Laz and Ukanc: the 2026 list shows adults at 9 EUR one way and 14 EUR return. Seats are limited and the ticket is valid only on the day.
- Swim only at the marked areasDesignated bathing areas are at Fužinski Bay and Ukanc. Algal blooms were reported in hot, dry spells, and swimming in high mountain lakes and streams is prohibited in the park.
- Park in marked lots or use the summer shuttleParking is allowed only in marked spaces. In summer a Bohinj 24-hour shuttle ticket costs 2 EUR, and Julian Alps Bohinj Card holders ride regular buses free.
Need to know
- Airport
- Ljubljana (LJU), about 50 km, then bus or car
- Getting there
- Bus from Ljubljana via Bled; train to Bohinjska Bistrica, then bus
- Getting around
- Walk or cycle the shores; panoramic boat from Ribčev Laz to Ukanc
- Best base
- Ribčev Laz for the lake; Stara Fužina for the Mostnica Gorge
- Time needed
- 1 day from Bled; 2 to 3 nights to hike
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days6 snowy daysHigh-5°Low-10°Snow, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- -5°
- Low
- -10°
- Precipitation
- 138 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 6
- Days with storms
- 0
Snow, quiet
- FebruarySnow11 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh-3°Low-8°Snow, quietFebruarySnow
Mixed
- High
- -3°
- Low
- -8°
- Precipitation
- 152 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Snow, quiet
- MarchSnow13 rainy days8 snowy daysHigh0°Low-7°Thaw, quietMarchSnow
Mixed
- High
- 0°
- Low
- -7°
- Precipitation
- 160 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 8
- Days with storms
- 0
Thaw, quiet
- AprilSnow14 rainy days8 snowy daysHigh3°Low-4°High waterAprilSnow
Mixed
- High
- 3°
- Low
- -4°
- Precipitation
- 159 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 8
- Days with storms
- 0
High water
- MayRain23 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh7°Low0°Waterfalls fullMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 235 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Waterfalls full
- JuneRain19 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh14°Low6°Long daysJuneRain
Best
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 190 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Long days
- JulyRain21 rainy daysHigh16°Low7°Swim, busyJulyRain
Best
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 189 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Swim, busy
- AugustRain19 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°Swim, busyAugustRain
Best
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 210 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Swim, busy
- SeptemberRain16 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh11°Low4°Calm, SavicaSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 201 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Calm, Savica
- OctoberRain12 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh7°Low1°Autumn colorOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 225 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 3
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberSnow12 rainy days8 snowy daysHigh1°Low-4°Wet, dark earlyNovemberSnow
Poor
- High
- 1°
- Low
- -4°
- Precipitation
- 223 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 8
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, dark early
- DecemberSnow10 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh-3°Low-7°Cold, quietDecemberSnow
Poor
- High
- -3°
- Low
- -7°
- Precipitation
- 172 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
Average daily high and low in Bohinj, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Lake Bohinj
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- -1°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 33%
Lake Bohinj
09:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today7°2°33%Monday: Rain. High 7°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Tue8°3°8%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 8°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Wed5°3°18%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 5°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Thu6°1°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 6°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri7°0°8%Friday: Cloudy. High 7°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Sat5°0°12%Saturday: Snow. High 5°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Sun6°2°26%Sunday: Fog. High 6°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 26%.
Updated 09:39 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Jun–SepLjubljana Summer FestivalLjubljana, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Lake Bled30 minutes by bus from Bohinjska BistricaIsland, castle and the cream cake town, with the Vintgar slot to book.Read the guide
- Triglav Lakes Valley4 to 5 hours of walking to the hutA steep, exposed route from the Savica hut that needs equipment and experience.Read the guide
- Soča Valley by car traindaily car train via the Bohinj tunnelDrive onto the train at Bohinjska Bistrica and leave it at Most na Soči.Read the guide
Before you go to Lake Bohinj
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Rules for Lake Bohinj, checked
- Savica Waterfall: adults 16+ pay 4 EUR, under 16 free, free on the first Sunday each month. October 9:00 to 17:00; November and December 9:00 to 16:00.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
- Panoramic boat 2026: adults 9 EUR one way, 14 EUR return; ages 6 to 14 pay 5.50 or 8.50 EUR; free to age 5. Autumn timetable 21 September to 1 November.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
- Vogel cable car is closed for extensive maintenance until 1 December 2026; the reopening date will be announced.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Plan around Lake Bohinj
Which lake fits your days and your car
Read the guideLake BledThe busier lake, 30 minutes of bus away
Read the guideTriglav National ParkPark rules, trail grades and shuttles
Read the guideThe Julian AlpsLink Bohinj with Bled, Kranjska Gora and the Soča
Read the guideSoča ValleyCross by car train through the Bohinj tunnel
Read the guideGetting around EuropeBus, train and car-train options
Read the guideAll of SloveniaWhere Bohinj sits among the main sights
Read the guideLake Bohinj FAQ
Is Lake Bohinj better than Lake Bled?
Bohinj is larger and quieter, with trailheads and a boat; Bled is more compact, with a castle and an island church. Choose Bohinj for walking days and Bled for a short, sight-led stay.
How do you get from Ljubljana to Lake Bohinj?
Take the bus from the Ljubljana bus station via Bled to Ribčev Laz, or the train to Bohinjska Bistrica and a bus or taxi on. By car, Savica is 90 km from Ljubljana.
Can you swim in Lake Bohinj?
Yes, at the designated bathing areas at Fužinski Bay and Ukanc. The surface can warm to about 24 degrees C in summer, but check for algal bloom warnings and obey signs.
How hard is the walk to Savica waterfall?
It is a 553-step stone path of 20 to 25 minutes from the car park. The tourist board calls it relatively easy but unsuitable for strollers or wheelchairs.
Is the Vogel cable car open?
Not for now: the operator says it is closed for extensive maintenance until 1 December 2026, with a reopening date still to come. Check the Vogel website before you build a day around it.