Surrounded by forested peaks and mirror-still water, Lake Bohinj is a peaceful retreat—even more so when viewed in miniature. This tilt-shift video captures wooden boats, tiny swimmers, and alpine ...

After seeing Lake Bled on a TV show, I randomly booked a trip to Slovenia. With so many great sights and cities, it's now my ...

Europe’s mountains are an obvious choice. Heidi is one of several ski companies now offering summer breaks at higher ...

Summer 2024 was the hottest on record for European land at 1.54°C above the 1991-2020 average. Already this year, Spain and ...

As the continent continues to sizzle, resorts at higher altitudes offer some refreshing relief, says Sarah Marshall.

A plateau above Lake Bohinj (Slovenia Tourism/PA) Celebrated by Lonely Planet as one of the best wild swimming spots in Europe, Lake Bohinj promises refreshingly clear waters and mighty mountain ...

After seeing Lake Bled on a TV show, I randomly booked a trip to Slovenia. With so many great sights and cities, it's now my top travel destination.

The best mountain breaks across Europe to escape blistering summer heatwaves Sarah Marshall Mon, 7 July 2025 at 10:44 am GMT-4 · 5-min read Lake Bohinj, Slovenia, offering a cooler alternative to a ...

Here are a few of the refreshing above-sea-level breaks where it’s possible to soak up sunshine and swim in freshwater lakes. Lake Bohinj, Slovenia Average summer temperature: 25°C ...