Lake Bohinj
Ribčev Laz, Slovenia
Slovenia’s largest permanent lake, framed by the Julian Alps inside Triglav National Park and much quieter than Bled. Swim, paddle or walk the shore path; parking around the lake is paid and restricted in summer.
Lake Bohinj (Bohinjsko jezero) lies in the Bohinj Valley in the Julian Alps in Upper Carniola, Slovenia, at 526 m above sea level, and is part of Triglav National Park. It is about 4.2 km long, up to roughly 1 km wide and 30 m deep on average, 45 m at most; its surface area is just over 3 km². The largest inflow is the Savica, fed from the Black Lake (Črno jezero), and the outflow is the Sava Bohinjka. Mount Triglav rises in the background.
The lake is a popular day-trip destination for swimming and water sports, and a statue of the legendary chamois Zlatorog stands on the shore. Its waters hold brown trout, burbot, chub, minnow and Arctic char, among others. A visit combines well with the nearby Savica Waterfall. For parking, getting there and seasonal opening times, contact the Bohinj tourist information.
- Nearest town
- Ribčev Laz, Slovenia
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.2810, 13.8550
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Kamp Bohinj ZlatorogCampsite1 km from Lake BohinjTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Kamp DanicaCampsite7 km from Lake BohinjTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Kamp TriglavCampsite14 km from Lake BohinjTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Kamp JelinčičCampsite15 km from Lake BohinjTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Kamp SočaCampsite17 km from Lake BohinjTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping BledCampsite19 km from Lake Bohinj · 244 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lake Bohinj?
Lake Bohinj is in Ribčev Laz, Slovenia, at GPS 46.2810, 13.8550. It is about 14 km from Trenta.
Can you camp near Lake Bohinj?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kamp Bohinj Zlatorog, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lake Bohinj?
Lake Bohinj is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Bohinj and the lower Soča valley.
What is there to see near Lake Bohinj?
Places worth a stop nearby: Savica Waterfall (5 km), Tolmin Gorges (13 km), Peričnik Waterfall (17 km) and Vršič (19 km).
When is the best time to visit Lake Bohinj?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)