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Lake Bohinj

Lake Bohinj lies in the Triglav National Park, named after Mt Triglav; which at 2864m is Slovenia’s highest mountain. At a length of 4100m, width 1200m and 45m at its deepest point, Bohinj is the largest and deepest lake in Slovenia. It lies wedged in a glacial valley of the Julian Alps, surrounded on all sides by soaring mountain backdrops that glisten in the crisp mountain air. The lake is a popular destination at any time of the year. In the winter you can ski at any of the three nearby ski resorts, Vogel, Kobla and Soriska planina. I personally recommend Vogel for outstanding views. More about that below. In the summer the Bohinj area comes alive with all manner of activities, hiking, climbing, water sports, to name but a few. In contrast to the below zero temperatures in winter, the summer temperatures usually soar to above 30 degrees. The lake often freezes in winter, but in summer is warm enough to swim in. The Bohinj area is surrounded by lots of lovely little villages and there is no shortage of places to stay or eat.
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Mount Vogel

www.vogel.si/

The Triglav National Park boasts many ski resorts, but one of the best is without doubt, Vogel.
    Vogel may not boast the longest runs in the Europe, or in Slovenia, but it does boast some of the most magical panoramic views as you glide across the piste. At an altitude of 1800m, Vogel, which lies at the opposite end of the lake, is one of our favourites. Access to the slopes is via the newly built cable car, which is a truly death-defying vertical ride through a narrow valley on its steep slopes.
There are a number of different runs, ranging from beginners and children's runs, to longer and steeper runs for the more experienced. Vogel is very popular with families, and you will regularly see children zooming past you, especially if you are not very good, like me.

Ski rental and school
    The resort has a ski rental shop, and a ski school where you can hire instructors by the hour. There is also a ski rental shop in Ribcez Laz, at the other end of the lake.
www.bohinj.si/vogel/zima/izposoja_en.html

Hotel
    If you want to be the first out on the slopes, and have deep pockets, the consider saying at the hotel on Vogel.
www.skihotelvogel.com/

Other useful links
www.threehead.com/
www.slovenia-tourism.si
www.impel-bohinj.si/skiing_slovenia.htm
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