Bohinj - Slovenia
- Sal Schmidt
- Jun 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 4
Wow, another pocket of goodness is Bohinj in Slovenia. Bohinj is located in the heart of the Julian Alps, encompassing the valley of Nomenj, the Upper and Lower Bohinj Valleys, the lake basin, the Pokljuka and Jelovica plateaus, including a high mountain range.
We longed for more of the encapsulating views of the Slovenian Alps, so we found a quaint boutique hotel where you could do precisely that: soak up the views.
Upon arriving at Boutique Hotel Majerca, we high-fived ourselves as if we had won the lottery again with our stays. It was majestic and just moments from another beautiful lake, Bohinj Lake, the most recognisable and astonishing natural site in Slovenia, and the largest lake in the country. The hotel is described as the most amazing corner on earth, and it truly lives up to this description.
We soon settled in whilst the sun was still shining and enjoyed a bottle of champagne to pause and appreciate the awe-inspiring views in this enchanting corner of Slovenia.
As the evening drew near, we were booked into the Michelin-recommended Majer'ca Restaurant; we love it when the hotel spoils us with a beautiful restaurant to experience authentic Bohinj cuisine. The meals served were delicious, home-cooked dishes prepared according to local recipes with a contemporary touch. The evening was one we hold close to our hearts, and the warmth of service from our lovely waiter, Guspkja, was one in a million. The food and wine were indeed a culinary journey and only made us fall more in love with Slovenia.
Following a tranquil sleep in the peacefulness of the mountains, we rose to enjoy one of the best hotel breakfasts, a lovely and delicious start to the morning, as we watched the mist rise as the Alps came into view.
We followed breakfast with a morning walk at Lake Bohinj to capture the memories of our stay and relish in the true beauty of the region; we left Bohinj bound for our friends with a refreshing bounce in our step, ready to embark on the two-hour drive to Skofja Loka to spend the weekend with our dear friends and family.
Bohinj is another delight for nature lovers. You have everything on your doorstep: cycling, paragliding, water activities and hiking. Bohinj is another perfect summer getaway, and we can only imagine the ideal winter adventure.
Date visited: 29 September 2023
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