Bovec

Bovec is a town of 1,600 people (2020) on the Soča river in northwestern Slovenia. The Soča river is famous for its white-water rafting and kayaking possibilities.

By car

 * From Italy and Austria via Tarvisio (Trbiž) and Predel Pass (1156 m)
 * From Kranjska gora via Vršič Pass (1611 m)
 * From Italy via Udine (Videm) - Tarcento (Čenta) - Uccea (Učja) - Žaga
 * From Nova Gorica - Tolmin - Kobarid

By bus
Buses run from Ljubljana twice a day during the week, take approximately 3.5 hr and cost €13.60.

See
The site where the 2008 Disney film, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was shot on location here.

Do


There are many companies in Bovec with offers for kayaking, rafting, canyoning or hydrospeed. A kayak trip including all material will cost about €40 per person for a 1-2 hour trip. There are plenty of mountain biking (bike rentals for approx. €20/day) and hiking trails along the mountain that borders the city. Topographical trail maps can be purchased at the tourist information center for €7.

There is a cable car that runs up the Kanin mountain but check the schedule as it doesn't run in the off season.