Kranjska Gora guide & reviews Apres-ski, sKi area, things to see & do in Kranjska Gora
Resort Review
Kranjska Gora is a beautiful alpine village set within the majestic Julian Alps close to the Austrian and Italian borders.
A relatively large town as far as ski resorts generally go (a population of around 5526), it caters for all the activities you could possibly want in both summer and winter.
In winter, the most famous events are the Ski Jumping World Cup and the Giant Slalom races.
Après-Ski
The relaxed ambience of Kranjska Gora offers plenty of lively bars, restaurants, disco and casino. Being so close to Italy and Austria ensures a good variety of international cuisine.
Spa & wellbeing
The Zgornjesavska Valley has been considered an area of well being for centuries due to it's abundance of natural springs and fresh mountain air.
Today, Kranjska Gora hotels offer more sophisticated spa offerings with various massage treatments, whirl pools, Turkish baths, as well as in Finish and infrared saunas. Most of the hotels allow non-residents to book sessions in their spas.
| Key information (whole area) | |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 810m |
| Top lift | 1570m |
| Family | |
| Beginner | |
| Intermediate | |
| Expert | |
| Piste (km) | 30 |
| Longest run | 2 km |
| Off piste | |
| Cross country | 40 km |
| Season | Dec - April |
| Snowboard parks | 1 |
| Heli Skiing | ✘ |
| Summer skiing | ✘ |
| Glacier skiing | ✘ |
| Babysitting | ✘ |
| Creche | ✔ |
| Apres ski | Relaxed & Informal |
Kranjska Gora Ski Area Guide
The ski area is more suited to both beginners and intermediates and for the experienced skiers who like touring, there is plenty on offer too.
Beginners
A great resort for beginners with the gentle nursery slopes conveniently situated close to the village and most rental chalets, apartments and hotels.
Intermediate
A variety of red runs on the main skiing area of Vitranc will hold your interest as there is a wide variety of terrain. You will also be able to explore the linked resort of Podkoren included in the lift pass.
For some fun, there are numerous routes off to the side of the tree lined pistes. Ambitious skiers will enjoy the challenge of the FIS World Cup slalom run.
Advanced
Experienced skiers should immediately head for the challenging black pistes of the Podkoren Mountain, where they will also have the opportunity to tackle the World Cup slalom run.
Ski touring
For touring, the Zgornjesavska Valley is probably the best place starting with a gentle downhill run from the Karavanke summits followed by skiing down the ridge of the Julian Alps! Other popular touring routes include Mojstrovka, Kriška Mountain and the route from Kredarica to Krma.
Things to See & Do
- Ice climbing
- Snow shoeing
- Snowmobile
- Skating
- Sledging
Children are looked after very well with two kindergartens. The ski kindergarten caters for 3-6 year olds and non-ski kindergarten for 2-6 years.
Snowboard & Cross country
Snowboarders have a good variety of slopes to choose from although the number of drag lifts maybe a bit daunting for the first timers!
For cross-country skiing, if you enjoy having genuine contact with nature more than you do speed, there are around 40km of cross-country tracks that will lead you around all of Kranjska Gora’s ski slopes, under the ski jumping facilities in Planica and into the Tamar Valley.
Our view on Kranjska Gora
One of Slovenia's best, Kranjska Gora is an impressive resort set within spectacular alpine scenery.
With the skiing geared towards beginners and intermediates, it is a great place for family ski holidays and offers superb value on and off the slopes. A few suggestions for your ski holidays...
- To get the most out of a trip to Kranjska Gora, we recommend you hire a car so you can visit all the amazing nearby towns and lakes such as lake Jasna. The lake has a number of excellent restaurants around its edge and in winter, its transformed in to a natural ice rink
- Time permitting, excursions to Venice (3 hours), Postojna Caves, Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj are all superb trips each offering their own impressive vistas
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