Bohinj, SloveniaRibcev Laz
Hotel Bohinj
Larch-wrapped alpine lodge
Ribcev Laz Bohinj, Slovenia
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Larch-wrapped alpine lodge
The lodge sits on a plateau above Lake Bohinj, translating traditional alpine carpentry and Triglav mountaineering folklore into a modern mountain stay.
“Hikers on the Juliana Trail can experience sauna culture at the Hotel Bohinj in Ribčev Laz.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A larchwood exoskeleton wraps the facade, framing corridors inspired by traditional hayracks.
Notable
Guests walk a barefoot sensory path over straw and stones before outdoor whirlpools.
Notable
Tributes honour the four climbers who first summited Triglav, alongside all-Slovenian wine tastings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
With Lake Bohinj virtually outside your door and a silhouette of the surrounding mountain peaks etched onto the wall… connected to nature.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Lake Bohinj sits a short stroll down the path, and the Church of Saint John the Baptist is an easy walk away.
The rooms
Larchwood panelling lines the bedrooms, and etched silhouettes of the Julian Alps trace the walls.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and pool
A heated pool sits on the outdoor terrace facing snowy peaks, and the relaxation room is lined with amber salt bricks.
Hotel Bohinj Restaurant
Light pine panelling lines the dining room, where breakfast buffets and seasonal dinners draw on certified Bohinj ingredients.
OFIS preserved the basic volume of the structure but has enveloped the entire structure in a wood and metal frame that has completely transformed the building.
At the table
Antler chandeliers hang above high wooden tables in the wine club, surrounded by glass chillers of regional Slovenian vintages.
How it began
The property began life in 1972 as Hotel Kompas, before architects wrapped the original structure in an earthquake-resistant larch exoskeleton.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.