Lake Bohinj, Glacial lake in Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Lake Bohinj is Slovenia's largest natural lake, covering approximately 786 acres (318 hectares) and reaching depths up to 148 feet (45 meters) within the Julian Alps.
The lake basin was formed during the last Ice Age through glacial activity, and early explorers in the eighteenth century documented its underground water sources that supplement visible inflows.
A statue of the legendary Goldhorn chamois stands on the lake shore, representing a central figure in Slovenian folklore immortalized in poems and local tales passed through generations.
Visitors can swim in summer when water temperatures reach up to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius), and enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking trails, and boat rentals at the lakeshore facilities.
The lake features a subterranean water system where underground springs contribute more water than the visible Savica River inflow, creating a natural hydrological phenomenon studied for centuries.
Location: Bohinj
Elevation above the sea: 526 m
Length: 4,100 m
Width: 1,200 m
Address: Lake Bohinj, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero, Slovenia 4265
GPS coordinates: 46.28338,13.85888
Latest update: November 28, 2025 17:58
Europe contains numerous lakes distinguished by their natural beauty and relative seclusion. From the turquoise waters of the Dolomites to the clear lakes of the Scottish Highlands, these locations span various geological formations. These lakes lie within alpine regions, volcanic areas, or historic cultural landscapes. In the Alps, lakes such as Lake Bohinj in Slovenia, Königssee in Bavaria, and Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland can be found. Hintersee near Ramsau and Seealpsee in Appenzell Innerrhoden sit in mountain valleys. In Southern Europe, Lake Scanno in Abruzzo and Lake Sorapis in the Dolomites are located. Hallstätter See in Upper Austria lies between steep mountain slopes. Other lakes exist in volcanic or glacially formed landscapes. Kerið crater lake in southern Iceland demonstrates volcanic activity. In Scotland, Loch Awe extends through the valleys of Argyll, while the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye flow in rock basins. Lake Saimaa in southeastern Finland forms part of an extensive lake district. These bodies of water illustrate the geological and landscape diversity of Europe.
This overview of Slovenia presents landscapes between the Alps and Adriatic: lakes like Lake Bled, medieval castles like Predjama, extensive cave systems like Postojna, historical cities like Ljubljana, and mountain regions like Triglav National Park. The country offers outdoor activities from hiking to skiing.
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Savica Falls
4.9 km
Vogel
6.2 km
Planina Uskovnica
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Komarča
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Hudičev most, Bohinj
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St. John the Baptist's Church, Ribčev Laz
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Rodica
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Planina v Lazu
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Planina Krstenica
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Ogradi
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Military Cemetery Ukanc
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Oplen House
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Ribnica
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Planina Ovčarija
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Planina Dedno polje
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Planina Viševnik
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Planina Blato
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Janez's bridge
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Planina Voje
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Planina Pri jezeru
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