Kranjska Gora Ski Resort Overview
Kranjska Gora Ski Resort is the most well-known and best-equipped 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.
The resort has a total of 20 kilometres of ski runs at an elevation between 810 to 1,295 metres: 10 kilometres of easy blue difficulty, 8 kilometres of intermediate red difficulty and 2 kilometres of difficult black runs. There’s also 40 kilometres tracks for cross-country skiing, Snow Fun park for snowboarders and a sledding area.
Kranjska Gora Ski Resort Review
Kranjska Gora Ski Resort is well known as the premier ski resort in Slovenia. It is very popular among rich Slovenes, Croatians and western Europeans alike.
There is very easy access to the slopes – the main ski area is just five minutes’ stroll from the village centre of Kranjska Gora. The slopes run for several kilometres west to Podkoren and Planica, making effectively one big piste. In total, there are 18 slopes at altitudes of 810 to 1,295 metres, which are served by 6 chairlifts and 12 drag lifts. There aren’t many challenging runs for the more experienced/advanced skier here (except Podkoren’s World Cup slope), but the resort is perfect for beginners, families with small children and those who want to do their first holiday out of ski school. If you are an intermediate skier you may have difficulty getting the right level of tuition needed to help you progress.
The slopes are very well maintained and even late in the ski season, everything appears fresh and new. We even saw the trails being groomed late at night after night skiing is closed. The ski runs are not as wide open as they are in some other ski resorts, and many of them are shorter in length. There are a few longer runs, more challenging slopes, and three or four slalom runs to try as well, but for the most part there is enough for a family to find a little of what each likes without being spread out four or five kilometres. Night skiing is available, but it’s quite limited and busy.
The equipment for skiing is on par with anywhere in Austria or Italy. All the lifts are very nice, easy access, and quickly cued. The lift gates use the same magnetic reader gates that read the card in your pocket that everyone else uses, and your card has your picture on it if you get a multi-day pass. Although the ski resort is busy, the queues for the lifts go down quickly and there is little congestion on the slopes. It is absolutely beautiful skiing with the beautiful mountains in the background and the view of the valleys. The lift operators are the most friendly we’ve ever come across going out of their way to help beginners learn how to use pomas and t-bars.
The ski patrol is very quick to respond, have the required emergency medical gear to get you off the slope, but may or may not take you to the hospital. The ambulance is for ’emergency’ only…meaning not a broken arm or leg. If you do not have a car, this will mean a cab to the hospital, which is located in the nearest town, Jesenice, 25 kilometres away.
Lift passes are good value here and there’s a wonderful array of hotels and chalets to choose from, many of which have excellent spa facilities.
There are many nice places to eat and it’s not expensive. The restaurant Knedl at the base of the slopes is nice, with clean toilet facilities and the Vapo Pub has a lot of character for apres ski. This is not a ‘night-life’ kind of place by any means. We’re sure there are areas that you may find to stay up partying until all hours, but it would require some searching.
All in all, Kranjska Gora Ski Resort is excellent for beginners and families. It is free of noisy nightlife and pretentiousness. The price is very reasonable, lot’s of good food options, beautiful little village center with friendly people! If you’re looking for a safe, affordable place to ski then this is the location for you. You cannot get lost or fall of a mountain and if you just enjoy pottering about on slopes and taking it easy then Kranjska Gora is perfect.
Kranjska Gora Ski Resort Facts & Figures
| Total length of ski slopes: | 20 kilometres (10 km of easy blue, 8 km of intermediate red and 2 km of difficult black runs) |
| Elevation info: | 810 to 1,295 metres (difference 485 m) |
| Total surface area: | 130 hectares |
| Number of ski lifts: | 17 (5 chairlifts, 1 T-bar, 11 J-bar lifts) + 3 people movers |
| Ski Equipment hire: | Available |
| Ski school: | Available |
| Night skiing: | Available |
| Freeride / off-piste sectors: | Available |
| Sledding area : | Available |
| Ice rink: | Available |
| Ski pass prices: | Day ticket costs €34.90 for adults, €29 for youth and students and €21 for children |
| Operating times: | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| General season: | From early December to early April |
| Phone: | +386 4 580 94 00 |
| Website: | kr-gora.si |
| E-mail: | info@kr-gora.si |
| Address: | Borovska cesta 103a, 4280 Kranjska Gora |
| Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: | 46.489450,13.769940 |
| GPS coordinates: | 46° 29' 22.02'' N 13° 46' 11.784'' E |
Kranjska Gora Piste Map
Kranjska Gora Ski Resort Photo Gallery
Kranjska Gora Ski Resort is very beginner-friendly with only one black run and a couple of reds. The remainder being a mix of blues and the beginner area.
While the runs aren’t particularly challenging, they are great fun and you can put different bits together to create variety.
The staff groom the slopes everyday.
The ski area is only 45 minutes from Ljubljana airport and all the main accommodation is clustered around the base area.
The ski lifts are well maintained and operate reliably.
The lifts are well maintained and staffed but a little on the slow slide.
The resort is catered for beginners/families.
Overall, Kranjska Gora is an excellent ski resort for beginners.
Kranjska Gora is a great place for a more relaxing holiday and a fantastic place to learn to ski. Maybe less suited to thrill seekers.
By European standards, the ski area is small, but the lift infrastructure is modern and efficient.
Kranjska Gora is very beautiful with lovely views of the Julian Alps.
The mountain views are breathtaking.
There are no crowds and no lift queues which is great.
For those that like more speed and are keen to get the adrenaline pumping, Podkoren’s World Cup slope is sure to please.
If you are an experienced skier, or good intermediate, you can get bored doing the same runs so often.
Every year, the Vitranc Cup brings the world’s best skiers to Kranjska Gora.
A part of the prestigious World Cup circuit, the annual slalom and giant slalom races are seen by millions around the world and have made the little village famous well beyond Slovenia’s borders.
Value for money is excellent.
This is a great place to go with family and have fun skiing.
Kranjska Gora is a really fun, relaxing place to ski.
The ski school instructors are absolutely brilliant. They are very patient and kind and professional at all times.
Skiing is excellent and kids enjoy the slopes and the ski lessons. The ski school provides excellent value for money.
For beginner skiers that are focused on the slopes and not so much on the after ski drinks, Kranjska Gora a great place to be.
Great for families but not very lively after about 21.00.
As such for young families it is ideal.
Absolutely beautiful skiing with the beautiful mountains in the background and the view of the valleys.
The slopes are very well maintained.
For beginner skiers that are focused on the slopes and not so much on the after Ski drinks, Kranjska Gora is a great place to be.
Views-wise, it is just breathtaking.
The resort is good value for money.
The price is very reasonable, lot’s of good food options, beautiful little village center with friendly people! The surroundings views are stunning.
The surroundings views are stunning.
The chair lifts are modern with hardly any queues.
Kranjska Gora is a lovely village set beside the Julian Alps and close to the Italian/Austrian border.
The village is small and quaint. There is no or little Apres Ski, with a few hotels offering limited evening entertainment should you wish to seek it out.
Great little village with ski-in ski-out to hotels.
The sledding area is nice too.
Sledding is great for children and families.
Night skiing is also available within the resort.
Many love the chance to go night skiing, too.
At the base of the slopes are many different shops to stop and eat, drink or just warm up.
Images by Iztok Medja and Jost Gantar, Slovenia.info!
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 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. |
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