Koprivnik v Bohinju is a settlement on the southern slope of Pokljuka in the Municipality of Bohinj. The settlement originated from a former pasture settlement. The farms are arranged around a field in a small basin of Mrzli potok.
The population, which has been declining since 1945 due to emigration, is mainly engaged in mountain livestock farming and forestry. There used to be a windmill in the village, which was later demolished.
The origin of the name is not exactly explained, though several hypotheses exist. According to the first explanation, the name is related to water sources. During severe storms, the Kroparca torrent flows across Koprivnik. When it foams, it resembles dill (koper), leading to the name Kropivnik, later changed to Koprivnik. Another explanation links the name to nettles (kopriva). Before permanent settlement, it was a mountain pasture where manuring lead to the abundant growth of nettles around the stables.
Sources: Kladnik, D. (1994). One hundred Slovenian places. / Krusic, M. (2009). Slovenia: tourist guide.