Upper Carniola Vacation Rental apartment: Bohinj

The Upper Gorenjska Region: Situated in the north-western part of the country, Gorenjska is the most Alpine of all Slovenian regions. It is famous for its natural beauty and friendly people. Most of the region is covered by the Julian Alps with numerous peaks exceeding 2000 m. The Julian Alps and Triglav National Park are rich with plant and animal life. Gorenjska is home to lakes Bled and Bohinj. Lake Bled was formed after the retreat of the Bohinj glacier. It is up to 2120 m long and up to 1380 m wide, its maximum depth being 30.6 m. A small island in the middle of the lake is home to the Assumption of Mary Pilgrimage Church; visitors frequently ring its bell for good luck. Perched on a rock overlooking the lake is the iconic Bled Castle. Lake Bohinj is also a glacier lake, but is twice the size of Bled. In addition it’s also colder because it has many inflows. If you look at pictures of this beautiful region you will recognize Bohinj’s valley by St. Janez’s church and the stone bridge next to it.

Bohinj Area: The Bohinj area and the dramatic glacial Lake Bohinj are situated within Triglav National Park. Bohinj is ideal for those interested in outdoor activities - skiing in winter and horse riding, walking, fishing, kayaking, adventure sports in summer - and wishing to explore the Julian Alps. The Bohinj area offers numerous possibilities for easy walks following marked forest trails. For those who are interested in hiking and climbing, Bohinj is a perfect starting-point. A walk around Lake Bohinj is recommended and should take between 3 and 4 hours. The apartment is also in an ideal location for those who wish to explore Bled and the surrounding area (e.g. Vintgar gorge or Pokljuka). Slovenia and its regions offers many sightseeing trips such as the capital city Ljubljana, world famous Postojna Caves, Lipica (home of the Lipizzaner Horses) and the coastal towns of Piran and Portoroz. Slovenia is a small country and it is possible to be on the other side of the county in just a few hours.

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