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Before you go
Your trip to Kranjska Gora.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Kranjska Gora – Gorenjska about 58 km from Kranj
How to get there
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Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana (LJU) Brnik · 67 km
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Jesenice Jesenice · 23 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, via the A2 motorway to Jesenice and then the valley road, about 85 km from Ljubljana. Buses connect Kranjska Gora with Ljubljana and Jesenice, whose train station is about 25 km away. Ljubljana Airport (LJU) is about 65 km away.
How many days
One day for the center, Jasna and Zelenci; two days allow you to include Planica and the Vršič road. As a base for trails or skiing, four days to a week.
When to go
From June to September, with trails and the Vršič road open and mild days in the valley. From December to March, there is generally snow for skiing; nights frequently fall below zero. April, May and November are quieter, and some huts and cable cars may be closed.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the center, Lake Jasna and Zelenci, linked by paths and a cycle path. For Planica and the Vršič pass, a car saves time; in summer a seasonal bus climbs the pass toward Bovec.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Kranjska Gora
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Morning
Center and Lake Jasna
Visit Liznjekova domačija and walk along the Pišnica riverbank to Lake Jasna, where the statue of Zlatorog stands.
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Afternoon
Zelenci and Planica
Follow the cycle path to the Zelenci reserve and continue to Planica to see the ski jumping ramps.
2 days in Kranjska Gora
Day 1
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All day
Jasna, Zelenci and Planica
Start at Lake Jasna, have lunch in Rateče and spend the afternoon at Zelenci and Planica Nordic Centre.
Day 2
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All day
Vršič pass road
Climb the hairpins of the Vršič road, stop at the Russian Chapel and, from the pass, take a short walk on the slopes if weather permits.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Kranjska Gora?
Walk to Lake Jasna, visit the Zelenci reserve and the Planica ski jumps, drive up the Vršič pass road and, in winter, ski on the Vitranc.
How to get from Ljubljana to Kranjska Gora?
By car, via the A2 motorway and the valley road, it’s about 85 km. There are direct buses from Ljubljana and buses from Jesenice train station.
Does Kranjska Gora have skiing?
Yes. The slopes are on the Vitranc flank, next to the village, and the season usually runs from December to March. Planica and Rateče have cross-country ski trails.
Is Kranjska Gora near Italy and Austria?
Yes. The Italian border is past Rateče, about 10 km away, and the Austrian border is at the Korensko sedlo pass, a few kilometres away. The meeting point of the three countries is on Mount Peč.