Northwestern Slovenia is proud of its marvelous city of Kranjska Gora that is the main center of mountain skiing in the country. Surrounded by the Karawanks Mountain Range and the Julian Alps, the resort hospitably welcomes its guests, amazing them with picturesque nature and pleasing with a comfortable climate all season long. Kranjska Gora is a perfect choice for all fans of winter sports. In addition to all kinds of activities, tourists can explore the natural landmarks of the region, see the most picturesque areas, and find out more about the history and past of Kranjska Gora.
Nowadays, Kranjska Gora is a popular and prosperous winter resort. Its history goes back to the 1st century BC. This territory belonged to the Romans at that time. The land was a part of Pannonia, a province in the Roman Empire. First Slavic tribes appeared in the area in the 6th century. They settled down here, forming a state that existed until the 40s of the 8th century.
In modern time, Kranjska Gora is not only a resort but also a combination of three alpine skiing centers, namely, the town itself, Podkoren, and Planica. Having made yourself familiar with the map of ski runs, you will notice that many routes start near the town of Kranjska Gora, then cross other mountain skiing centers, and then return to the area where they started. All pistes have developed infrastructure. Moreover, most of them have illumination, enabling skiing at night.
Do you want to learn how to ski? This resort is perfectly suitable for beginners. When choosing a mountain ski resort for families with children, tourists can never be wrong if they make their choice in favor of Kranjska Gora. There are many relatively low ski runs that are safe for beginners and even children. The local ski school offers teaching lessons from experienced coaches.
Of course, there are ski runs for more advanced skiers. The total length of all trails is roughly twenty kilometers. There are also special cross country ski trails for tourists who do not like high speed and high elevation pistes. The length of the cross-country runs is forty kilometers. Kranjska Gora offers a range of exciting activities for everyone, even for tourists who prefer to hike in the mountains. There are special hiking trails for this category of guests. Exploring them will certainly leave many pleasant memories. It is also important to mention a swimming pool, an indoor tennis court, and an ice skating rink.
Comfortable ski lifts take vacationers to the top. In order not to make a ski vacation in Kranjska Gora unpleasant, there are twenty-three ski lifts in the resort. Eighteen of them are surface lifts. Some of the ski lifts are quite old and deserve to be exhibited in a museum. Dating back to the inception of the resort, these ski lifts feature T-bars, soundless lifts, and even ski lifts with seats for one passenger. Despite their age, these lifts are in great condition and work non-stop.
Visitors from Eastern Europe enjoy visiting the Orthodox Christian Chapel. This is an important religious landmark that signifies the brotherhood of different Slavic nations. Dedicated to Prince Vladimir, this chapel dates back to World War I. Russian war prisoners built the chapel. The building is reminiscent of Russian churches and consists of two moderate-sized towers. Graves of Russian soldiers surround the church.
The Assumption Church is considered the oldest landmark in Kranjska Gora. The building of the gorgeous church started in the 14th century. At that time, the church was literally the only building in the settlement. Only a Romanesque-style bell tower has remained from the original building. The church that tourists can see today was rebuilt in the 16th century, turning the initially Romanesque church into a Gothic one.
As a rule, tourists get to Kranjska Gora from the country’s capital, Ljubljana. The international airport in this city is situated only sixty-six kilometers from the resort. After that, continue your journey in a rented car or hire a taxi. It will take roughly forty-five minutes to reach Kranjska Gora. There is a cheaper way to get to the resort – by train or bus from Ljubljana. In this case, tourists need to make a change in Jesenice. The journey time will be longer – roughly two hours.
