With the majestic mountain landscapes of the Julian Alps, vast forests and excellent outdoor sport facilities, Kranjska Gora is Slovenia's most popular ski resort, attracting not only winter sport enthusiasts, but also trekkers and mountain bikers from all over the world. Kranjska Gora is also a charming small village with everything from traditional folklore to vivid nightlife available to entertain you in between your outdoor adventures.
Slovenia's oldest ski resort The area hosts not only the best, but also the oldest facilities for skiing in Slovenia. Kranjska Gora offers you fascinating ski resorts with lifts rising up to 1,300 meters of altitude. What is even better, skiing in Kranjska Gora is done in majestic surroundings offered by mountains rising up to 2,800 meters above sea level. Talking of big hills, there is also of course the giant ski jumping hill of Planica in the nearby Tamar Valley, which might not be wise to test, but which sure is an interesting sight.
Summer activities. Apart from skiing, Kranjska Gora offers excellent facilities also for summertime outdoor sports such as hiking in Kranjska Gora, which is most popular on the slopes of the highest peak of Slovenia. This 2863m high Triglav Mountain rises next to the valley, and hosts Slovenia's only national park, the world Heritage -listed Triglav National Park, that is also a good place for mountaineering and rafting.
The history of the small village of Kranjska Gora goes back to as far as the 14th century. Consequently there are many historical buildings in Kranjska Gora, as well as alleys and folkloric sights, not to mention the charming village museum. In addition to Kranjska Gora, also Podkoren, which is located next to it, has fascinating historical sights. Shopping facilities of Kranjska Gora are quite modest, but some small shops selling handicrafts and outdoor sports equipment are available.
Planica hill jump and excellent ski slopes -Attractions of Kranjska Gora
Located on the slopes of the Julian Alps, in the northwestern corner of Slovenia, Kranjska Gora is a small town with strong outdoor attractions. It lies in one of the most idyllic Alpine valleys, which has developed into a major winter sports region also known as a racing arena of Alpine skiing World Cup.Slovenia's oldest ski resort The area hosts not only the best, but also the oldest facilities for skiing in Slovenia. Kranjska Gora offers you fascinating ski resorts with lifts rising up to 1,300 meters of altitude. What is even better, skiing in Kranjska Gora is done in majestic surroundings offered by mountains rising up to 2,800 meters above sea level. Talking of big hills, there is also of course the giant ski jumping hill of Planica in the nearby Tamar Valley, which might not be wise to test, but which sure is an interesting sight.
Summer activities. Apart from skiing, Kranjska Gora offers excellent facilities also for summertime outdoor sports such as hiking in Kranjska Gora, which is most popular on the slopes of the highest peak of Slovenia. This 2863m high Triglav Mountain rises next to the valley, and hosts Slovenia's only national park, the world Heritage -listed Triglav National Park, that is also a good place for mountaineering and rafting.
The history of the small village of Kranjska Gora goes back to as far as the 14th century. Consequently there are many historical buildings in Kranjska Gora, as well as alleys and folkloric sights, not to mention the charming village museum. In addition to Kranjska Gora, also Podkoren, which is located next to it, has fascinating historical sights. Shopping facilities of Kranjska Gora are quite modest, but some small shops selling handicrafts and outdoor sports equipment are available.
Practical information for your trip to Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora enjoys warm summers and snowy winters. Summertime average monthly high temperatures rise to 20 degrees or above from May to September, which is the best time to visit Kranjska Gora for summer activities.
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If you come here for skiing, travel between December and March, which is the snowy period in the Julian Alps.
How to get there. Thanks to its central location in Europe, Kranjska Gora is an easily reachable destination. Traveling to Kranjska Gora is easiest by air through Ljubljana, in addition to which you can also choose to travel here by road or by rail. For moving around in the valley, rental cars in Kranjska Gora are the best choice. However, the town itself is small, and car is needed only if you are planning to explore its surroundings.
Visitor services. Kranjska Gora is a popular holiday destination with well-maintained tourist services available. Hotels in Kranjska Gora are widely available, and the same goes also for restaurants in Kranjska Gora. When it comes to nightlife in Kranjska Gora, this small mountain village might not the party mecca of your life, but some homey bars and late-night restaurants are available, as well as a disco. English is spoken by many locals in the area, especially the younger ones. What is even better, Kranjska Gora is one of those places where walking around is perfectly safe also after dark.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Ljubljana, Trieste, Zell am See, Salzkammergut, Berchtesgaden, Graz, Salzburg
