Kranjska Gora

A break amidst the Julian Alps every month of the year

Kranjska Gora features the best four-season entertainment, sporting and recreational centre in the Julian Alps. This picturesque small town, surrounded by the impressive scenery of the mountains, lies on the outskirts of the Triglav National Park*, 810 metres above sea level and very close to the intersection of three borders between Slovenia, Austria and Italy. In winter, the snow lends a very romantic appearance, whereas summers here are comfortably cool. Each season in Kranjska Gora ofers a different face, yet all of them are winsome and unique.

Winter in Kranjska Gora

As the romantic Alpine valley becomes covered with snow, Kranjska Gora turns into a winter fairy tale for sports devotees and all those who like to enjoy nature and good company during the cold months.

In wintertime, Kranjska Gora offers sports, fun and delightful social life. It is especially suitable for young families and anyone wishing to learn how to ski. Some of the possibilities are presented below, others are there for you to discover on your own during your stay:

Winter sports centre for alpine skiing and snowboarding: 30 km of excellently prepared runs and a skiing range, all with the option of artifficial snow and night skiing.
Cross-country skiing on more than 40 km of well-maintained trails.
Swimming in the Aqua Larix wellness centre.
Sledding on dedicated slopes or down toboggan runs, in the daytime or night-time by torchlight.
Riding a motor sled on the round track by Kranjska Gora.
Tour skiing or extreme skiing accompanied by an Alpine guide.
Climbing up the iced waterfalls for beginners and experienced climbers.
Skating on natural ice or in a skating rink just outside the Grand hotel Prisank, where skating is possible in the evening hours as well.
Night hike with torches.
Tennis on covered courts.
Reindeer rides for children.

Spring, summer and autumn in Kranjska Gora

In the summertime, the mild and cool climate transforms Kranjska Gora into a pleasant green valley that offers a variety of possibilities, being an excellent starting point for numerous sporting and adrenaline activities or just a place to share good company and relax amidst nature:

It’s an exquisite starting point for hiking in a magnificent environment offering plenty of opportunities for spending time in nature.
Biking on over 150 km of marked and well-maintained trails, many of which are also suitable for roller-skating.
Bike Park for extreme bikers: free ride; descents down tables, jumps, swings and other obstacles; downhill track and dirt jump park. Extreme sport fans will also love the mountain biking possibilities.
Mountaineering and climbing on the mighty peaks and mountains in the vicinity.
Golf exercise grounds: three playing fields, driving range and putting green.
Horse riding, riding school and unforgettable riding excursions into nature.
Water sports on the emerald Soča river or on the Sava: canyoning, canoeing, kayaking and rafting.
Photo-hunt through the surrounding woods, over hills and mountains for beautiful animals of the Alpine world. Visitors, led by a local guide, try to take unique photos of animals in their natural habitat in total respect of nature and wildlife.
Fishing in the nearby rivers with their abundance of brown trout.
Tennis on one of the many tennis courts in Kranjska Gora and its surroundings.
Beach volleyball near the Larix hotel.
Swimming in the water park of the Larix hotel and in the indoor pool of the Kompas hotel.
Memorable experiences for children in fairyland such as the Kekec land or the Elf land, trips along the paths of the Triglav fairy tales, visit to the farm in Stane.
For the young and those young at heart there is the adrenaline ride on the Besna Pehta (Furious Pehta) summer toboggan run.
Diverse possibilities to get one’s strength back in the fitness centre or in the multi-purpose Vitranc sports hall.

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