Lonely Planet Slovenia

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• eBook ISBN:
  9781788685771
• Print ISBN:
  9781786573926

Lake Bled & the Julian Alps

Škofja Loka

Radovljica

Lake Bled

Lake Bohinj

Triglav National Park

Kranjska Gora

Vršič Pass

Soča Valley

Bovec

Kobarid

Central Primorska

Idrija

Cerkno

Lake Bled & the Julian Alps

Why Go?

This is the Slovenia of tourist posters: mountain peaks, postcard-perfect lakes and blue-green rivers. Prepare to be charmed by Lake Bled (with an island and a castle!) and surprised by Lake Bohinj (how does Bled score all that attention when down the road is Bohinj?). The lofty peak of Mt Triglav, at the centre of a national park of the same name, may dazzle you enough to prompt an ascent.

On the other side of the breathtaking Vršič Pass, but still within the confines of Triglav National Park, rivers don’t come much more scenic than the Soča (so-cha). This aquamarine-coloured watercourse threads through the Soča Valley (Dolina Soče) from its source in the Julian Alps and gives rise to a smorgasbord of gorges, waterfalls and rapids of blue-green water washing over white rock. Loads of activities get travellers up close to the natural splendour from busy centres such as Bovec and Kobarid.

When to Go

• May & Jun River rafting, waterfalls and wildflowers at their peak.
• Jul & Aug Swimming season is short and sweet (and draws the crowds) at Lakes Bled and Bohinj.
• Dec–Apr Decent skiing conditions can last through to spring.

Best Places to Eat

A Hiša Franko

A Finefood – Penzion Berc

A Foksner

A Štrud’l

A Restaurant Lazar

Best Places to Stay

A Design Rooms Pr’ Gavedarjo

A Dobra Vila

A Nebesa

A Vila Park

A Linhart Hotel

Lake Bled & the Julian Alps Highlights

1 Lake Bled Enjoying this unforgettable lake from every angle: a shoreline walk, a swim, a gondola ride, or from the castle terrace.

2 Mt Triglav Climbing Slovenia’s highest peak and proclaiming yourself Slovene.

3 Soča River Marvelling over the exquisite green waters, while rafting or kayaking.

4 Vršič Pass Driving or cycling over this hair-raising (and spine-tingling) mountain pass.

5 Lake Bohinj Swimming in, kayaking on or walking around Slovenia’s ‘other’ unforgettable lake.

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