Introducing Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora is a beautiful alpine village and the most famous Slovenian ski resort situated on the northern tip of the Triglav National Park in the Slovenian Alps, just a mere 5 minutes by car from both the Italian and Austrian borders.
The resort isn’t the largest ski area in Slovenia but it’s the oldest one and one of the prettiest. It’s perfect for families with younger children and also for beginner and intermediate level skiers, with pistes easily accessible directly from the center of the village. Everything here is geared towards making your first ski experience a great one. There’s a top-notch ski school, so you’ll be in safe hands when learning the basics. Ski hire is available from a number of shops. If you’ve progressed past the nursery slopes, there are the World Cup runs at Podkoren and six resorts in Italy, Austria and Slovenia, within 30-45 minutes drive.
This family-friendly resort also has a children’s park with a conveyor belt, a sledding ground, a cross country skiing terrain and an outdoor ice skating rink in the village centre. There are also lots of lively restaurants, bars, a couple of swimming pools, spas and more. There is always something happening in the village, but if you prefer to keep things low key, then that’s not a problem either, because Kranjska Gora is an awesome place to relax.
There are several large hotels in the village, providing you with high standards of accommodation and service, mostly at great value. Self catering privately rented apartments are also available.
In addition to the winter ski season, Kranjska Gora is also well worth visiting in the summer. Fantastic mountain scenery, riding in nature and climbing the surrounding mountains, cycling, golfing, mountain bike park, a summer sledging piste and easy access to the Triglav National Park are the reason why the village remains very popular all year round.
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Overall Rating: Lake Jasna is a picturesque, small lake with white sand around its rim and the high mountain peaks of the Julian Alps as a dramatic backdrop. It lies just south of the alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. The name 'Jasna' derives from the Slovenian word for 'clear,' and it is quickly apparent how the lake got its name. On a boulder by the lake stands the dark bronze statue of the Zlatorog, or Goldenhorn – the magical stag believed to guard the ridges around the lake. |
Overall Rating: Tucked into the far northwestern corner of Slovenia, only 3 kilometres west of Kranjska Gora, is a pristine 15-hectare nature reserve called Zelenci, home to a wide range of flora and fauna. The centerpiece of the reserve is a brilliant jade green lake which is filled by spring water emerging from the sand in small jets and is also the source of Slovenia's longest river Sava. |
Overall Rating: Kranjska Gora Ski Resort is the most famous Slovenian ski resort located in seven different areas in Kranjska Gora and the surrounding villages in the far northwestern corner of Slovenia, only a stone's throw from both the Italian and Austrian borders and about an hour's drive from the capital, Ljubljana. It has a total of 20 kilometres of ski runs at an elevation between 810 to 1,295 metres. There's also a snow fun park for snowboarders and a lovely sledding area. |
| The accommodation options in Kranjska Gora can be divided into five main categories: hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, self catering apartments and hostels. |
Although Kranjska Gora is small, you will find a variety of hotels in the village that cater to your needs - from luxury hotels and boutique hotels to a nice choice of affordable 3-star hotels and family hotels. Find out which are the ones that we recommend and why. |
Kranjska Gora guest houses are an ideal alternative to staying at the hotels in the area. Meals besides breakfast are often available (dinner and/or lunch) usually on request. Many of the services offered at hotels can be expected, such as wake up calls and laundry service. |
Self-catering apartments in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia are a good option if you are looking for an independent holiday. You will be able to come and go as you please. You will also be able to cook meals for yourself, which can be an economical alternative to eating out. |
Kranjska Gora bed and breakfasts are based around an old European tradition coupled with a Slovenian Alpine spin. From comfortable beds to delicious breakfasts and relaxing residential settings, staying at a bed and breakfast in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia is the ideal way to truly experience the natural beauty of this alpine village and the surrounding area. |
Kranjska Gora hostels are a popular option for the budget-minded traveler. Rooms and bathrooms are shared by multiple people which helps keep costs low. In addition to being cheap, hostels in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia provide a highly social atmosphere for fellow travelers to interact with each other. Some hostels have a few private rooms for those who want a little more privacy along with the vibrant social scene. |
Kranjska Gora Pictures
View our image gallery that proves you absolutely have to visit Kranjska Gora!
Photo by Klara Kulovec
Kranjska Gora is a charming Alpine village in the northwest part of Slovenia, close to the Italian and Austrian border.
There are plenty of things to do in Kranjska Gora in winter months that you’ll never get bored in this village. (photo: Masa Stefe)
Winter is the most wonderful season in Kranjska Gora if you’re not bothered by a little cold and chilly weather. (photo: Rok Nosan, Vreme 24/7)
During the festive season, the centre of the village is adorned with Christmas lights and decorations. (photo: Rok Nosan, Vreme 24/7)
In winter, Kranjska Gora is the Slovenian winter wonderland. (photo: Matej Stegar)
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Kranjska Gora is a beautiful alpine village and the most famous Slovenian ski resort situated on the northern tip of the Triglav National Park in the Slovenian Alps, just a mere 5 minutes by car from both the Italian and Austrian borders. |
Kranjska Gora in winter is beautiful. You must have heard this a hundred times, but honestly, Kranjska Gora looks magical when covered in snow in the winter. |
Situated just south of the charming village of Kranjska Gora, Lake Jasna is a very picturesque lake with white sand around its rim and the high mountain peaks of the Slovenian Alps as a stunning backdrop. |
Kranjska Gora's Jasna Lake becomes even more spectacular during the winter when it freezes over. |
Zelenci Nature Reserve is worth visiting in every season, but wintertime is especially beautiful, when everything is covered in snow. |
Location of Kranjska Gora on the map
Address: Borovška cesta, 4280 Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 46.484529, 13.785715
GPS coordinates: 46° 29′ 4.3044” N 13° 47′ 8.5740” E
Region: Gorenjska (a.k.a Upper Carniola a.k.a Slovenian Alps a.k.a Oberkrain)