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Hotel Bohinj

About…

Bohinj is a place that is often referred to as a hidden gem in Europe. It is nestled amidst the beautiful nature of Triglav National Park, Slovenia. In this UNESCO world heritage site of the Biosphere Reserve Julian Alps, you will find Lake Bohinj. This small plateau offers great views over Lake Bohinj, its crystal clear waters and lush forestry. Keep an eye out for the church of Janez Krstnik, as well as the striking mountains and scenery of the Julian Alps in the Triglav National Park. This region offers outdoor activities all year round. In the summer you can swim in Lake Bohinj and in the winter you can ski and during spring and autumn, as well as plenty of opportunities to hike most of the year. Its climate makes Lake Bohinj and its surrounding area an all-season destination, which is perfect for travellers who love outdoor activities and combining their activities with wellness experiences.

The 4-Star Hotel Bohinj took three decades to be built and is now in its highest glory! The exterior is designed in larch wood, to fit its surroundings and the architects took inspiration from local vernacular architecture details and crafts when renovating the hotel in 2021. It also serves a purpose, as it is a way to protect the hotel from earthquakes. The hotel is EU Ecolabel certified, because of their continued work with ecological efficiency and environmental effectiveness, it is a certification for their high-quality work with becoming sustainable.

We love Hotel Bohinj for its experiences that can be merged with its beautiful natural setting. For instance, you can enjoy the fresh alpine air whilst enjoying a breakfast to order before venturing on a rigorous hike. After your morning exercise, why not have a relaxing massage and spa day, starting with a floating meal in the heated outdoor whirlpool, from where you can catch glimpses of Triglav National Park.

The Hotel Bohinj comprises 69 rooms. The room sizes range from 24m2 to 48m2 and the hotel has both rooms with and without a balcony. All rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom with shower and WC, hair dryer, LCD TV, telephone, safe, mini bar, electric kettle, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. These rooms range from Classic Double Room to one Superior Suite and also family rooms - these family rooms consist of two connecting rooms of 25m2 and 19m2, for up to four guests.

The hotel is a perfect blend between closeness to outdoor activities and a wellness retreat, their wellness concept offers Finnish and Turkish saunas, a floating breakfast served at the outdoor whirlpool, a variety of spa and massage treatments, a room for Resting where you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the mountains in the background and a room with a salt wall. The salt wall is part of Slovenian tradition, for when people were hiking in the mountains. In short, the experience is described as; “Alpine-style Luxury which provides a unique experience”.

Upon our arrival we were given special slippers – made out of felt recycled from discarded plastic bottles. We then enjoyed an excellent buffet breakfast, enriched with local specialties from Bohinj, is also included and is a must…maybe book your stay with an early check-in in mind?!

Cuisine and dining is a big deal at Hotel Bohinj! Enjoy this magnificent hotel and do not forget to visit their à la carte restaurant. The restaurant’s menu is built upon seasonality and local ingredients, so you can have a true taste of the delights of the Bohinj region. Hotel Bohinj serves both lunch and dinner and the hotel advises their guests to make dinner reservations. Make sure to do so, or you run the risk of not enjoying an unmissable spread. Let Travel Matters know and we can help make a reservation for you.

Key Sustainable Features…

The Hotel Bohinj is both EU Ecolabel certified and also Slovenian Green certified. Because of their location, in the Triglav National Park, they have to co-exist with nature. When they renovated the hotel in 2021, the focus was on the architectural and energy renovation, so it exceeds energy efficiency, ecological awareness, and natural resources protection standards. Mostly natural materials were used when they were renovating the property. At Hotel Bohinj they help to strengthen the local economy, by cooperation with local suppliers and focusing on ‘Kilometre Zero’. They incorporate the finest local products, in all of their food operations. In the daily operations of the hotel this can be observed in the:

• Charging station for electric vehicles in front of the hotel

• Cooperation with local suppliers: supporting local businesses and focusing on ‘Kilometer Zero’

• Heat recovery system for all ventilation systems

• LED and energy-saving lamps

• Lights control

• No disposable plastic in the hotel

• Room slippers made of recycled felt ( made from 4 plastic bottles)

• Waste sorting and focusing on food waste

• Water conservation systems.

Travel Matters Highlights…

Thriving and surrounded by nature, so discover all-things Bohinj!

Visit this hidden gem, in the heart of the Triglav National Park - a place where you can enjoy some of your favourite outdoor activities, try local delicacies from the Bohinj area and enjoy the hotel’s wellness experiences. The Municipality of Bohinj is within the Upper Carniola region of northwest Slovenia, so the Hotel is graced with extraordinary landscapes, so just stop and enjoy your surroundings. You have everything you need within the Hotel for a sufficiently luxurious and restorative stay, from; helpful & happy staff, a wonderful restaurant that serves delicious food & is accompanied by fine wines, staggering views of the mountains from the outdoor whirlpool and seconds from glorious hiking territory & crystal clear water with easy access to shallow shelving…yes, for swimming! The best months to visit the hotel are; April to June & September to October.

Map & Location…

Hotel Bohinj is situated in the UNESCO world heritage site of the Biosphere Reserve Julian Alps. In the beautiful nature of Triglav National Park, on a small plateau near Lake Bohinj. Triglav National Park area is 838 km2 and it is known for its beautiful nature and also for its rich heritage of legends and myths. The highest point of Triglav National Park is Triglav Mountain, which is about 2900 meters above sea level and is the highest point in all of Slovenia. There are many places and experiences worth visiting in the Triglav National Park and the Julian Alps, for example, Lake Bohinj and Waterfall Savica, etc.

Visitors can access Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, by car or taxi. It takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes to arrive in Ljubljana. You can also travel by bus and the bus ride takes closer to 2 hours to arrive in Ljubljana. In Ljubljana, visitors can visit the Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana Castle, Central Market, The Cathedral of St Nicholas, the Botanical garden of the University of Ljubljana, and more. If you would like to visit the other big lake in Slovenia; Lake Bled, you can go by bus, car, and taxi. It takes approximately 35 minutes to arrive at Lake Bled.