Current conditions in Bohinj – May/June

Updated: 29 May 2026, at 7:30

SAFELY TO THE MOUNTAINS!

• Warning: Snow is still present in some high mountain areas, conditions are demanding, and most mountain huts are still closed. Stay safe in the mountains!

MAY DAY HOLIDAY TRANSPORT

• This year again, free organised transport will be available for selected events within the 20th International Wild Flower Festival, helping visitors enjoy a more sustainable and relaxed festival experience.

PUBLIC LINE TRANSPORT:

ALERTS FOR TRAINS:

• Aktualne informacije vedno preverite na: https://potniski.sz.si/en/help-and-travel-updates/
• Due to construction work on the Jesenice–Bled Jezero line, substitute transportation will be provided for the trains mentioned above starting April 29, according to an adjusted schedule. These buses cannot carry wheelchair users. Bicycles and animals are also not permitted on board. Exceptions include guide dogs, service dogs, and police dogs. Alternative services may be subject to delays, so please take this into account when planning your journey.
• From 30. 9. The Jesenice railway junction and station are undergoing renovation in 2025. During this time, occasional train delays are possible due to slow driving past the construction site or the closure of individual tracks. More information about the project and the scope of work can be found at www.krajsamorazdalje.si. The Slovenian Infrastructure Agency is responsible for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of public railway infrastructure.
• We thank passengers for their understanding. infrastruktura.sz.si

• Further official weather information can be found on the Arso Weather portal.

WINTER CONDITIONS IN THE MOUNTAINS

• Avalanche bulletin: ARSO weather
• Mountain Safety Guide: the Safe Way to the Slovenian Mountains: a comprehensive guide | I feel Slovenia

Warning: Due to snow, proper winter equipment (crampons, ice axe, suitable footwear, warm clothing) is still ESSENTIAL for visiting the mountains. Experience and knowledge of how to use the equipment and move safely in winter conditions are also required.
Conditions in the mountains remain demanding, most mountain huts are still closed, and hiring a mountain guide is strongly recommended.

PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGIME IN BOHINJ

• Parking is only allowed in designated parking spaces!
• Parking is not allowed everywhere else, including on regional roads, and is sanctioned by the traffic police (Inter-municipal Inspectorate and Traffic Wards of the municipalities of Bled, Bohinj and Železniki).
• All parking spaces, including occupancy, can be found here Parking in Bohinj.
• Updated traffic regime in the Pokljuka and Uskovnica areas

THE NEW BLED-BOHINJ CYCLE ROUTE IS NOT YET IN USE!

• We would like to inform you that the construction works on the new Bohinj-Bled cycle route are still ongoing and the route is still a construction site.
• Staying in the area of the construction site and machinery is strictly forbidden and, above all, dangerous.

ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST IN THE MOUNTAINS!

• Plan your tour carefully
• Should be suitable for your psycho-physical abilities
• Ensure appropriate equipment and clothing (winter gear, crampons, ice axe, avalanche kit…)
• Tourist information officers inform your guests about the difficulty of Slovenian mountains in winter conditions
• Include licensed mountaineering and mountain guides in your tours
• Always keep your mobile phone with a full battery, let your family know where you are and when you’ll be back
• Only go to the mountains when you are 100% HEALTHY
• Whatever the season, there are three golden rules for hiking and mountaineering: the right equipment, the right destination and good information (weather, closed trails, etc.). And, of course, all the other tips for staying safe in the mountains. Let safety always come first!!
• Don’t let your exploit become one of the heartbreaking stories of this year’s heavily overworked mountain rescuers. (in Slovene language, you need translator to read those stories).

Careful and safe in the mountains. Take care of yourselves!

ROAD CONDITIONS:

• Before you travel, check road conditions, delays and other information that could change your journey time on promet.si.
• In the News and Updates section, we keep you up-to-date with traffic information from the Bohinj area.

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MY BOHINJ 2030:

• A Strategic Development Plan for the balanced and responsible development of Bohinj through the prism of tourism up to 2030 has been prepared.
• Further information is available here: MY BOHINJ 2030