Lakes Bled and Bohinj, Slovenia

Vila Muhr

Alpine heritage restored on the edge of Lake Bohinj

High-angle view of a dark wood chalet with a grey roof and a modern building with a grass-covered roof.

A restored historic villa set quietly above Lake Bohinj

Perched near the eastern shore of Lake Bohinj in Slovenia’s Julian Alps, Vila Muhr is a meticulously restored historic villa originally built in 1902. It was previously a hunting lodge for the Viennese merchant Adolf Muhr, who also owned Bled Castle. The villa was later frequented by European royalty, including Yugoslav King Alexander and British royalty such as Prince George, Duke of Kent – an uncle of Queen Elizabeth II – who became engaged to Princess Marina here in 1934.

Fully restored and reopened in 2025, the villa has an intimate collection of just four individually appointed suites, each combining modern alpine comfort with subtle nods to the building’s history. Bedrooms are full of natural textures, such as larch wood, warm rugs and faux fur. Each opens onto a private balcony that frames the Julian Alps and comes with a soaking tub, a spa bath or a private sauna.

Vila Muhr’s restaurant, Gourmet, is led by Croatian chef Davor Arnautović and focuses on regionally inspired cuisine rooted in Alpine heritage. Freshwater fish, mountain herbs, cheeses and local wines pair with seasonal ingredients in a four-course tasting menu. Meals might include lake trout, ravioli with mountain cheese, quail, venison or indigenous Slovenian trdinka corn, which is hyperlocal to the area.

Vila Muhr also offers a spa centre and wellness facilities, including a sauna and hot tub, as well as a bar and wine cellar with around 500 labels. Among the activities around Bohinj, you can go hiking and cycling in Triglav National Park, horse riding, skiing or enjoying water-based pursuits on the lake.

Highlights

Enjoy views of Lake Bohinj and the Julian Alps from your suite’s private balcony

Dine at Gourmet Restaurant on a multi-course menu rooted in regional Alpine cuisine

Begin the evening in a 500-strong wine cellar or enjoy a curated non-alcoholic beverage

Go boating or waterskiing on the lake, or explore mountain hiking trails from the lodge’s front door

Unwind in your private sauna or deep soaking tub after a long day outdoors

Close-up of Chef Davor Arnautović plating two delicate gourmet pastries on stone pedestals in a warm kitchen.

Modern hotel suite interior showing a glass sauna on the left and a bright living room with white chairs.

Cozy bedroom with a large bed, brown fur pillows, wood-paneled walls, and a glass-door wardrobe.

Stylish lounge with a burning fireplace, two green chairs on a cowhide rug, and a geometric wood-carved wall.

Restaurant dining room with wooden beams, a fireplace, and velvet chairs arranged along a wood-paneled wall.

A vintage wooden tourist boat on a calm green lake surrounded by steep, forested mountains under a bright sky.

Sunlit room with wood walls, a round dining table on a cowhide rug, and vintage skis leaning against the wall.

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Places to combine Vila Muhr with

Goriska Brda Wine Region

Hotel Gredic

The Gredic Hotel is nestled at the edge of the Brda wine region, a magnificent white fortress that dates back some four centuries surrounded by vineyards and just a few steps from the Italian border.

There are seven unique rooms, each modern and stylish, boasting spacious interiors with a contemporary touches that contrast boldly with the building’s historic features.

The Restaurant Gredic and its innovative update of regional cuisine is a draw across the area and there’s also a thoroughly impressive wine cellar and champagne room with extensive selections of local and international wines to pair the dishes with.

Slovene Riviera

Kempinski Palace Portoroz

It’s all in the name. Indulge in the opulence and grandeur of the high-end Hotel Kempinski Palace, its brilliant and distinct façade looking out onto the Adriatic coastline of Slovenia. Opened as the height of luxury in 1910, it has recently been completely renovated to bring this glamour into the new century.

181 rooms are indicative of the elegance inherent within the hotel’s walls, each carrying with it a character of old-world charm with the most modern facilities and amenities. Take in the rich views from its various terraces and balconies, the perfect place to settle down for an early morning cappuccino before heading to the breakfast buffet within the gilded walls of the Crystal Hall.

Indeed, the gastronomic options are of the highest quality. The cuisine varies from menu to menu, with the Mediterranean flavours of Restaurant Sophia, so named because of its hosting of famous beauty Sophia Loren, to the fusion of Restaurant Fleur de Sel. Savour the sweet life by sampling French confectionaries and Austrian coffee-house blends of the Forma Viva and Ladies’ Saloon while there are three bars in which you can kick back with a cocktail or spirit of your choice.

No trip to this most lovely location would be complete without a visit to the Kempinski Rose Spa, a veritable paradise of beauty treatments, massages, baths and saunas. The fitness centre means you will be able to stay in shape, using the state-of-the-art equipment as well as the magnificent seawater swimming pool.

Lower Carniola

Hotel Grad Otočec

You will be hard pressed to find a more idyllic and beautiful place to stay in Slovenia than the Hotel Grad Otocec. Perched atop green lawns on its own island in the middle of the Krka River, this prestigious hotel offers opulent luxury within the confines of old-world charm and sophistication.

16 rooms and suites are spacious and allow plenty of natural light, incorporating contemporary design aesthetics with the classic character of the castle.

This is a beautiful area for a morning stroll along the river, longer hikes and biking, or explore the meandering river by boat. A prestigious Howard Swan designed golf course is close by, regarded as one of the best in the country.

The Castle Restaurant is a real highlight, serving fresh, healthy and regionally distinctive foods and drinks, ideally suited to the atmosphere of the castle.

Ljubljana

Vander Urbani Resort

Taking up residence in four old town houses nestling under Castle Hill on the banks of the River Ljubljanica, a step off the pedestrianised street through the traditional terrace’s façade reveals a starkly contemporary interior.

There are 20 airy rooms, with light colour schemes, bespoke furniture and plenty of light flooding in through the windows.

Atop it all is a wonderfully sunny roof terrace and infinity with views out across the city and a serene yoga studio.

Downstairs is a buzzy restaurant open from breakfast until late, with an a la carte dinner menu using fresh local ingredients to create traditional regional dishes prepared in a modern style and flair. There’s also a bar and wine cellar stocked with the owner’s hand-picked favourites.