Holiday homes in Julian Alps

Holiday home in the Julian Alps

The Julian Alps form a splendid backdrop for a challenging walking holiday, an exciting cycling break or a surprising winter sports holiday in Slovenia. In short, the Julian Alps are a fantastic as well as affordable holiday destination both in summer and in winter. Winters can be bitterly cold and the area gets covered in many inches of snow, whilst the summers are brief but mild with an average temperature of around 20 degrees. In the valleys, the temperatures can climb a little higher. All of this means that the Julian Alps are perfect for an active holiday in the invigorating outdoors. If you reserve a holiday home in the Julian Alps, you’ll be in direct contact with the owner. And what’s more, you can speak in your own language for added convenience.

Venture out and discover the Julian Alps

The Julian Alps are located in the Southern Limestone Alps and extend all the way into Italy. The landscape is dominated by high mountains and extensive lakes, with the best known being Bohinj and Bohinjska Bistrica. The Soca and Idrijca rivers and their tributaries are great for kayaking and rafting. Paragliding, climbing and other mountain sports are also widely practised here. Get out and about and discover the beauty of this region. Make your way to quaint little towns like Kobarid and Most na Soci, and be impressed by the beautiful nature enhanced by Slovenia’s rich history, The small town of Bohinj is the starting point for many a mountain tour, and the small town of Bled is also well worth a visit with its many opportunities for shopping and even golfing.

Enjoy an active holiday in the mountains of Slovenia. Browse our range of private holiday homes in de Julian Alps now.

Fun facts about the Julian Alps

• The Julian Alps are named after the Julius Caesar, who founded a province in this area with the capital of Cividale del Friuli.
• Thanks to its crystal clear water, the Soca River is also known as the ‘emerald of Slovenia’.
• The tallest peak in the Julian Alps is the Triglav, reaching an impressive height of 2,864 metres.
• The Julian Alps did not always belong to Slovenia and Italy: they once formed part of Austria and Hungary.

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