Sveti Duh, Bohinj

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Sveti Duh is a former village in Bohinj, Slovenia. Today it is part of the village of Ribčev Laz in the Upper Carniola region. It sits on a terrace above Lake Bohinj, with a small creek that is dry most of the year. The name means “Holy Spirit” and comes from the church on the lakeshore just below the settlement.

In the past, Sveti Duh, along with Sveti Janez and Ribčev Laz, formed part of the village of Polje. A lakeside hotel built in 1896 near the settlement was called Hotel pod Voglom or Sveti Duh Hotel, and it is now Hostel pod Voglom.

Sveti Duh had only four residents in 1900 and was mainly a summer vacation spot in the early 20th century. It was annexed by Ribčev Laz in 1953, ending its existence as a separate settlement.

The local church is dedicated to the Holy Spirit. It was first mentioned in the 15th century, and the current building was constructed in 1743–1744. The church’s paintings were created by Matija Koželj in 1885.