Lakes of Slovenia

Slovenia is a Central European country with an area of 20,273 km². Its capital, Ljubljana, has a population of approximately 270,000, making it one of the smallest capitals in Europe. Crossing into Slovenia from neighboring Croatia, you may notice a strong focus on environmental care, with meticulously maintained greenery. This article, however, will focus on the lakes of Slovenia. If that interests you, stay with us!

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List of Lakes in Slovenia

Below is a list of Slovenia’s lakes, ordered by size from largest to smallest. We have omitted some very small lakes for simplicity:

Cerkniško Lake
Bakovska Lakes
Ptujsko Lake
Bohinjsko Lake
Mariborsko Lake
Vunhred
Ledavsko Lake
Perniško Lake
Vuzeničko Lake
Medveško Lake
Ormoško Lake
Ožbaltsko Lake
Bledsko Lake
Velenjsko Lake
Palško Lake
Škocjanski Bay
Šmartinsko Lake
Mavčiče
Planinsko Lake
Saltworks Lakes
Trbojsko Lake
Falško Lake
Družmirsko Lake
Farovški Pond
Moščansko Lake
Zbiljsko Lake
Mola
Gajševsko Lake
Vogrsko Lake
Petelinjsko Lake
Trojiško Lake
Doblarsko Lake
Žovneško Lake
Rudniško Lake
Škorčevi Ponds
Dravograjsko Lake
Klivniško Lake
Rački Ponds
Soboško Lake
Pristavsko Lake
Ajbsko Lake
Komarniško Lake
Plave
Trifeketovo Lake
Besnica
Radehovsko Lake
Ivanjsko Lake
Pragerski Ponds
Vrhovsko Lake
Kočevskoreško Lake
Škalsko Lake
Veliko Drskovško Lake
Teharsko Lake
Savsko Lake
Podvinški Pond
Verdski Ponds
Zelenci
Vrbensko Lake
Blaguško Lake
Brdsko Lake
Dokležovsko Lake
Križevska Lakes
Ponds in Draga Valley
Slivniško Lake
Goriški Ponds
Solkan Lake
Vrbinski Ponds
Dežno Lake
Negovsko Lake
Podgrajski Ponds
Bukovniško Lake
Razborški Ponds
Stjuža
Triglav Lakes
Murskopetrovsko Lake
Borški Pond
Breženški Ponds
Meninsko Lake
Mačkovci Ponds
Trževski Pond
Zgornjekonjiški Pond
Krn Lakes
Trbonjsko Lake
Zagorska Lakes
Dolenjsko Lake
Drtljsko Lake
Kaško Lake
Krapenski Pond
Kroško Lake
Murska Lakes
Bobovška Lakes
Braslovško Lake
Janežovski Ponds
Hotiško Lake
Malo Drskovško Lake
Parsko Lake
Štatenberški Pond
Vekri Berek
Videški Ponds
Virškovi Ponds
Koseški Pond
Gezovi Ponds
Petanjski Ponds
Petelinjski Ponds
Rankovski Ponds
Razkriška Lakes
Tunovi Ponds
Volčjedražensko Lake
Dobrovniška Lakes
Dupleški Pond
Hoški Ponds
Hraščanski-Motorski Ponds
Lipovsko Lake
Prilipsko Lake
Šturmovsko Lake
Trije Ponds
Rogozniško Lake
Šentlovrneška Lakes
Želedniški Pond
Pristavski Pond
Šobčev Pond
Zrkovski Pond
Crno Lake
Dravinjsko Lake
Jasna
Tourist Lake
Vangalesko Lake
Završinsko Lake

In the continuation of the article, you can see the highlighted lakes.

Lake Cerknica

By Miro Cerar – Dan Notranjskega parka 2016, CC BY 2.0,

Lake Cerknica is the largest lake in Slovenia, covering an area of 26 km² and reaching a maximum depth of 10.2 meters (with the surface occasionally extending up to 38 km²). Located in a karst field, the lake is 10.5 km long and up to 4.7 km wide. During autumn and spring, the water level rises significantly, particularly when snow begins to melt. Canoeing, hiking, and sightseeing at the lake offer an unforgettable experience for tourists who choose to visit.

Lake Ptuj

By Alain Rouiller – Slovenia 37, CC BY-SA 2.0

Lake Ptuj is the second-largest lake in Slovenia and the largest artificial lake in the country. It is located in the eastern part of Slovenia near the town of Ptuj and covers an area of 3.5 km². The lake was created in 1968 when the Drava River was dammed near Ptuj. Primarily used for hydroelectric power, the lake is also a popular spot for rowing, sailing, and fishing.

Lake Bohinj

By Iswoar – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

Lake Bohinj is one of the most beautiful lakes in Slovenia. It is glacial-tectonic in origin and located in the northwest of the country. Since 1981, it has been part of Triglav National Park. The largest tributary of Lake Bohinj is the Savica River, while the Jezernica River flows out of it. Here are some general characteristics of the lake:

Length: 4.3 km
Width: 1.2 kmz
Depth: 45 meters
Surface area: 3.2 km²

Lake Bled

By incidencematrix – Across the Lake, CC BY 2.0

Lake Bled is an ideal tourist destination for a family day trip. Like Lake Bohinj, it is glacial-tectonic in origin. The lake is surrounded by the forested plateaus of the Julian Alps and features Bled Island. Located at an elevation of 495 meters, the island is home to a 15th-century church and an Old Slavic cemetery. If you enjoy geography, here are some dimensions of the lake:

Width: 1.38 km
Length: 2.1 km
Depth: 30.5 meters
Surface area: 1.4 km²

Lake Velenje

By Amadeo Muslimović

Lake Velenje belongs to the group of Šalek Lakes, three artificial lakes formed as a result of coal mining, with Velenje being the largest. The lake is approximately 1,400 meters long, 1,300 meters wide, 54 meters deep, and covers an area of 1.4 km².

Lake Ivarčko

Lake Ivarčko is a small lake located at the foot of Mount Uršlja Gora, near the village of Kotlje. With a surface area of just 1.2 hectares and a maximum depth of 5 meters, it is a tranquil spot.

In the past, the area featured better infrastructure for sports activities, but today it is somewhat neglected and awaits a new owner. Despite this, Lake Ivarčko remains a small paradise worth visiting if you find yourself in Slovenia.

You can explore other articles about destinations in Slovenia in the dedicated category on our website.

Kategorije: Slovenia