Peaceful Bohinj is a valley known for its largest glacier lake in Slovenia, waterfalls and gorges, typical Alpine villages in the heart of the Julian Alps. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful destinations for sustainable tourism ...
Around 120 million tourists visit the Alps every year making the impact of tourism on Alpine nature considerable. New waves of ‘mass tourism’ threaten to destroy pristine wildlife areas – the very thing that attracts tourists in the first place. ...
A paradise of snowcapped peaks, turquoise rivers, and Venetian-style coastline, Slovenia enriches its treasures with harmonious architecture, rustic culture, and sophisticated cuisine. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Slovenia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning ...
Cows’ Ball is a traditional event that was in the 1950s organized as a festive event for local people, who welcomed herdsmen and they jointly celebrated the end of the tourist and grazing season. The event is 63 years old. ...
Cheese and wine, what more can we wish for? 😍 Since Bohinj is the home of Bohinj cheese, and because it goes well with wine, this year we are organizing the 7th Cheese and Wine Festival. Bohinj has been known ...
Certain places resonate with us, hikers, in many unique and mysterious ways. Whether I can envision myself exploring one mountain top after another or just falling in love with a particular area, often-times I find myself returning to some spots ...
Panoramic boat for the perfect ride on the lake Public transportation on Lake Bohinj is not something new since it has been present in many forms for more than 100 years. The history of organized transport on the lake dates ...
Slovenia as Europe’s outdoor adventure playground and hiking paradise. The central European country of Slovenia packs an adventure-sports punch much greater than its diminutive size would suggest. Are you up for spending an exciting summer? Choose an adrenaline filled adventure ...
As tourists snap selfies in front of the deep green Alpine lake Bled and take a boat to the little island with a 12th-century church, the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of the Karavanke Mountains lure the other kind ...
Mt. Cipernik Serene and tranquil, rising high above Kranjska Gora, this mountain hides under a thick layer of virgin fluffy snow, its top unveiling unspoiled Alpine vistas, never-ending rolling hills, and “the mother of all ski jumping hills” Planica. Yet ...