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5 Reasons to Love Autumn in Bohinj

5 Reasons to Love Autumn in Bohinj

5 Reasons to Love Autumn in Bohinj

The evenings are drawing in, and the days are beginning to feel that bit cooler. Autumn is upon us in Bohinj. After the busyness of summer, life is slowing down, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty that this season offers. Here are 5 reasons why we love autumn in Bohinj;

1. Amazing Colours

The reds, yellows, oranges, golds, browns and greens of the trees are stunning at this time of year, particularly when bathed in the soft evening sunlight. On a still day, you can see these amazing colours reflected in the glassy water of Lake Bohinj.

lake bohinj colours autumn

Head out in a kayak to the middle of the lake to get the ultimate vantage point, surrounded by this beautiful palette.

Hiring a kayak is a fun thing to do on Lake Bohinj Slovenia

2. Hiking & Biking Adventures

September and October are excellent months for hiking and biking in the Triglav National Park and wider Julian Alps. The weather is generally stable, with fewer storms than in the summer months, and most visitors are long gone. There is something wonderful about wrapping up warm and heading out into the crisper, cooler air. You can really soak up the peace and tranquillity of this unspoilt place and immerse yourself in the natural world. Now that the days are shorter and fewer mountain huts are open, make sure you plan your trip to ensure you are well prepared and stay safe.

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3. Nature’s Bounty

Look carefully and you will see fruits, nuts, seeds, mushrooms and toadstools in a wealth of different shapes and sizes. Slovenia is a lush country and around 60% of the land is covered in forest. With the warmth of summer replaced by cooler, damper air, autumn brings a flurry of growth. In Bohinj there is a real focus on using locally sourced food, so take the opportunity to sample foraged delicacies in the local restaurants – delicious!

wild toadstool mushroom bohinj

4. Early Morning Mist

The cooler, longer nights and increased moisture in the air often wrap Lake Bohinj in an early morning blanket of mist. It is a magical and mysterious time to be at the lakeside, made all the more special as you are likely to be there by yourself. When it starts to clear, the mist is often replaced by brilliant blue skies within 10 minutes. Look out for that perfect spider’s web, dappled in the morning dew. There is beauty all around if you look for it.

lake bohinj misty morning

5. Cosy Nights In

With the cooler autumn evenings, its time to light the log burner again. Snuggle up next to the fire with a hot chocolate, or a tipple of choice. Did you know Slovenia is famous for its schnapps? Our favourite is Borovnicevec – a blueberry liquor which is delicious and particularly warming on a cold evening. After a day out exploring Lake Bohinj, there is nothing nicer than a cosy evening in next to the fire.

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Autumn in Bohinj

So come and enjoy an autumn break in Bohinj. Watch the golden leaves fall from the trees against blue skies, listen to them crunch underfoot in the forest, feel the warmth of the autumn sun on your back and taste the foragers’ treasure trove of goodies. It really is a season for all the senses.

bohinj colours autumn

Escape to Bohinj Holiday House

slovenia-holiday-house

Escape to Bohinj Holiday House is ideally located to experience autumn in Bohinj. Grab your walking boots and head out the front door to witness the changing colours. At the end of the day, relax in a spacious, traditional farmhouse, fully modernised for contemporary living.

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Autumn Break in Bohinj

studor viewpoint lake bohinj autumn

We’re just back from a super visit to Lake Bohinj. We enjoyed some family hiking and relaxation and the chance to catch up on progress on the house. Stara Fužina sits in the middle of a glaciated U-shaped valley formed by two mountains, Rudnica and Studor. We’ve been up Rudnica before, so this time we walked up Studor. We were rewarded with amazing views of the village and lake bathed in the beautiful autumn colours.


Canoeing on the Lake Bohinj, swimming in the (cold!) water, and hiking up Prševic offered enough activity that we slept soundly at night, after the obligatory pizza at Pr Košnik of course.

Hiring a kayak is a fun thing to do on Lake Bohinj Slovenia
jump into lake bohinj

It was great to see such progress on our holiday house, Pr Méžnarjo. The underfloor heating pipes are fully installed on all three floors and the roof is now ready for tiling. The wood burning stove has been ordered to keep us cosy in the winter months and appliances chosen for the new kitchen. We really want to make Pr Méžnarjo a home from home, a place to rest and recharge. We hope our guests will feel like that too.