Bohinj is a slightly unusual ski destination being more famous for its beautiful lake than its resort. Indeed the resort is a collection of villages spread around the lake and the skiing is on separate mountains - Kobla and Vogel, at each end of the Lake. Located in the Triglav National Park, Bohinj also has a glacier above although the ski lifts do not reach it. The mountain scenery of the Julian Alps is spectacular and snow conditions are often the best in the country as moisture from the Adriatic hits these mountains first as it travels inland.
The largest village in the area is Bohinjska Bistrica which is at the base of the skiing at Kobla which extends for a vertical kilometre above the village. Kobla is the only ski resort in Slovenia accessible by train. At the other end of the Lake a cable car lifts skiers up to 1544m where most of the skiing begins, in a narrow range up to 1800m. However there is a long red right back down to the Lake at 570m, snow permitting. Kobla has slightly more marked piste than Vogel, the two areas together have about 60km of runs.
Apres Ski
The Ski Hotel Vogel is located on the mountain at the top of the cable car and is a good stopping off point during the day and once the lifts close. There`s an Aperetif terrace bar there with spectacular views all around. The bar at the Hotel Zlatorog close to the base of Vogel`s lifts operates a happy hour from six until seven most nights in itsa bar and there`s also a traditional Slovenian tavern on site. There`s another nice bar in the Hotel Jezero and several more in the village of Ukanc.
Eating Out
Bled offers an excellent choice of restaurants, from haute cuisine to traditional mountain specialities. The Penzion Mayer is particularly noted for their cuisine. Bohinj: Try the Hotel Zlatorog's à la carte restaurant for venison and lake trout.
Activities
Bled: • Floodlit skiing on Straza. Bled/Bohinj: • Ice-skating rink • Cleared pathways around the lake • Excursions
Other Amenities
Bled: • Shops and supermarkets • Brass band concerts in open-air • Chemist
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