Valley station - Vogel Cable Car — Attraction in Bohinj

Riding the cable car is truly an amazing experience, both on the way up and down. The ride is quite swift, ascending nearly 1000 meters in just a few minutes! There is a parking lot right under the cable car, but it tends to be quite full. You can also park partially along the road, although these spots are often occupied as well. However, there are additional parking spaces further down where you're more likely to find an available spot. The cable car system consists of two cabins traveling in opposite directions and operates every half hour. Each cabin can hold up to 80 people, so be prepared for a bit of a squeeze during peak season. You can purchase a round-trip ticket. For two adults and two children, we paid €81 for round-trip tickets. At the top, make sure to take advantage of the viewing platform immediately upon exiting the cable car. The panoramic view of Lake Bohinj is absolutely stunning. It's also worth noting that your ticket includes access to additional lifts - a chairlift to Orlove Glave and (from there) a brand-new gondola down one of the ski slopes. However, there isn’t much to see at the end of the gondola ride. Overall, the cable car experience is fantastic, offering great views and efficient transportation. Just plan for parking ahead of time and enjoy the...

Highly recommend in the summer! At first I thought it was a bit expensive at €33 per person (slightly less for seniors), but you can park for free and there is so much to do at the top. Once at the top, you can access another chair lift and gondola as part of your ticket. There are plenty of places to eat, toilets, and lots of hiking options. And not surprisingly, the views are incredible!

Practical info. We arrived around 9:30a on a Wednesday in late August. We did not have any trouble finding parking (someone directs you on where to park). The gondola seemed to be running every 15 minutes and usually is pretty full. It takes about 5 minutes to get to the top.

Once back at the bottom, we walked to lake Bohinj which was less...

We visited the Vogel cable car on August 31, 2025. Tickets were €33 per person, so I was really expecting a great view of Lake Bohinj from the top. Unfortunately, that was a bit disappointing. The lake is only visible while you’re in the cable car or from a small platform right at the exit. At the summit, you mostly see the mountains, but not the valley or the lake. The only spot with a lake view was from the restaurant.

For the price, I feel they should at least create a proper viewing platform overlooking Lake Bohinj. The top of the mountain itself is nice, but overall not worth the money if you’re just going for the view. I think it’s better suited as a starting point for hikers rather than for...