Kranjska Gora Travel Guide

 
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  • CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY
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Pro

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  Beautiful natural surroundings, Friendly genuine people great food & Drink and too many others too mention. 


Con

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  NONE 


In a nutshell

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  i went alone and came back with many friends 

 

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LITTLE JASNA LAKE

LITTLE JASNA LAKE, Kranjska Gora

 balhannah Says:  Either drive your Car like we did, or walk the 2km from Kranjska Gora to Little Jasna Lake.This lake was stunning! The water was so crystal clear, that I could see the pebble's and rocks located on the bottom, and it was such a pretty blue green! The Duck's must be fed by... 

CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY

CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY, Kranjska Gora

 balhannah Says:  This was a lovely, small Church built in the late Gothic period, in 1510.The Church was built in honour of the Virgin Mary in the early days of Kranjska Gora. Now days, not much of this old Church is left, just the Bell Tower built in Romanesque style is remaining.I thought... 

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE, Kranjska Gora

 balhannah Says:  On entering Kranjska Gora, we made our 1st stop the Information Centre.On entering inside, I was met by a helpful lady, who told me about the surrounding area, and how to get there by Car.What was good, was the FREE MAP OF SLOVENIA, which was as good or better than ones I... 

Climb Ciprnik!

Climb Ciprnik!, Kranjska Gora

 Treeman28 Says:  Why come to Kranjska Gora? Mountains! And if you've only got time for a little peak, then Ciprnik, jutting out modestly above the Planica valley, with a bald crown affording views over to the mighty Triglav and his lofty companions, is the one to do.A chairlift will take you... 

Planica 2007, more things to do

Planica 2007, more things to do, Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  Planica is a regular trip for myself and a few friends, we meet up at the same hotel with some Norwegians who are in Vikersund club 219, 219 being the hill record at Vikersund. They are a great bunch and they help to make our yearly visit special.Obviously the ski flying is... 

Hotels  

Hotel Miklic

 2 Reviews and 42 Opinions  Anyone who is going to Kranjska Gora has to book and stay here! You pay about 35 Euros per night,... 

Hotel Kompas

 3 Reviews and 66 Opinions  Part of a large chain of hotels in the village, on the outskirts but close to the ski lifts and 5... 

Restaurants  

Papa Joe's: One Popular place or is it papa ular :-)

Papa Joe's: One Popular place or is it papa ular :-), Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  Papa Joe's does not need too much introduction, it's famous.The menu is wide and varied and the food is good, again the portions are large and the staff are very friendly.You can sit inside or out and get fed and watered until you need new trousers.Sadly Papa Joe is no more... 

Penzion Restavracija Livada: This is a good choice

Penzion Restavracija Livada: This is a good choice, Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  The food is very good and you have a wide choice with fish choices being highly recommended, you can have your choice of dish with different accompaniment, the place is clean and service friendly. As usual bread is given with all meals and you usually leave a lot slower than... 

Gostilna Ancka: It isn't all Mush

Gostilna Ancka: It isn't all Mush, Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  The gostilna Ancka has local dishes, fish dishes, grilled meat and italian dishes but the speciality of the house is mushroom dishes, if you like mushrooms this is the place to be.There are numerous dishes all made with locally picked mushrooms.All dishes are very reasonably... 

Transportation  

Can be confusing

Can be confusing, Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  Buses around the area are very good, but sometimes people get confused about where they are going.As a general rule they have a sign in the window, the first place name is where the bus has come from, the centre name, if there is one, is where the bus goes via and finally... 

UK to SLO

UK to SLO, Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  From the UK try flying Ryanair from Stansted to Klagenfurt then a short bus No 40/42 to Klagenfurt Annabichl or Hauptbahnhof. A train to Jesenice Via Villach or Rosenbach then bus to KG. Also Easyjet from Stansted to Ljubljana. Buses from Ljubljana Brnik go via Kranj, change... 

Don't miss it

Don't miss it, Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  Don't miss that bus, some local buses around some of Slovenia now sometimes have a tendancy not to stop at bus stops.I had just returned from my 7th visit and I missed 2 buses.(never missed one before)The first was an Alpetour bus missed at Begunje, we wanted to go back to... 

Shopping  

Stalls in the centre of Kranjska Gora: SLOVENE HONEY

Stalls in the centre of Kranjska Gora: SLOVENE HONEY, Kranjska Gora

 novsco61 Says:  Beekeeping was developed already in the Middle Ages.Honey, which was used as a sweetener, wax and a popular drink called mead were produced.Carniolan bee is an autochthon Slovenian breed. Due to its distinctive grea colour, it is also called 'sivka' - Gray Bee of Carniola. 

Local Customs  

Typical Gorenjska house

Typical Gorenjska house, Kranjska Gora

 novsco61 Says:  Take a look at that beautiful Gorenjska house. All in wood with wooden shutters on the windows, post box made from trunk...On the wall are snowshoes which were used in old times. Boxes for flowers are also made of wood. I fell in love with house. 

Off The Beaten Path  

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH - PODKOREN

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH - PODKOREN, Kranjska Gora

 balhannah Says:  The small Village church in Podkoren, was completed in 1859, and is known as St. Andrew's Church.We drove into this Village, that dates back to the Early Middle Ages, especially to see the Church.Bad luck for us, the Church door was closed. We did manage to see the old... 

Views and falls

Views and falls, Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  In the martuljek mountain range there are waterfalls to see. The walk to the 30m high lower falls is quite easy but a little slippery in places.The view from the field before you enter the National park boundry is worth a visit in itself, It is hard to imagine a way thorough... 

Sports & Outdoors  

WANDERING AROUND

WANDERING AROUND, Kranjska Gora

 novsco61 Says:  Hiking is one of the most popular forms of enjoying an active holiday. I can recommend a trip to the Triglav valleys of Vrata, Kot and Krma. Stretching from Mojstrana to the foothills and then on to the summit of Triglav (2864metres), Slovenia’s highest mountain. Situated in... 

SKI SLOPES

SKI SLOPES, Kranjska Gora

 novsco61 Says:  Ski lifts and runs are located on the slopes of Vitranc all the way from Kranjska Gora right down to Planica from an altitude of 1215 to 800 metres above the sea level. Ski runs are linked with a system of 5 chairlifts and 14 ski tows including the new four-chaired Dolencev... 

Favorites  

Don't just ask for a beer.

Don't just ask for a beer., Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  The beer in Slovenia is very good, but if you just ask for a beer, most often you will get a Svetlo Union pronounced onion or a Laško Zlatorog, pronounced lashko both of these beers are very good, but if you like a other types of beer or stout their are some very nice ones... 

If you are early, you will have time to see more.

If you are early, you will have time to see more., Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  What I mean by "early" is early morning or early in the year, without the crowds KG can be a different place, try it sometime. I can't name one most important thing as all of KG is important to me. The one scenic view I think that should not be missed though is the Martuljek... 

Euros

Euros, Kranjska Gora

 stanian Says:  Do not change your hard earned into Euros before you leave the UK, the rate that you get will not be anywhere near the rate you will get in Kranjska gora.For example Lloyds tsb on 30/11/07 were offering 1.341 to the pound and SKB in Kranjska gora were offering 1.41 so for... 

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 Beekeeping was developed already in the Middle Ages.Honey, which was used as a sweetener, wax and a popular drink called mead were produced.Carniolan bee is an... 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  What are the choices do I have? And how can I economically do that? 

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A: Hi! I suggest you to take a train from Villach to Jesenice first. There are six departures daily: 4:15, 6:25, 10:52, 12:56, 15:12, 16:53 and 19:53. ... 

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Under the foothills of Julian Alps

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  Kranjska Gora, once a tiny village, has grown over the years into a modern sports centre. In the winter hosting the world alpine skiing tournament for the Vitranc Cup, and in the summer inviting... 

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Moj drugi dom (My second home)

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 This is my second home, the minute I leave I start to count the days until I am back again. In August 2011 I visited again for the 26th time. In Aug 2012 I plan to be here again for my 27th I guess I... 

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KRANJSKA GORA & PLANICA

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  MATTI HAUTAMAEKI LANDING AT WORLD RECORD OF 231 m And I was there and saw him do it! How much better can it get? But ok, let's start from the begining... Those of you familiar with ski jumping... 

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Kranjska Gora - Planica

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 What to say, Zdenka (aka nykaenen) convinced me to come and watch men flaying in-live, and it was great experience. This guys are incredible brave, they are flying over 200 meters on a small piece of... 

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Gods Country

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 If you think i have gone over the top about this place, then you are wrong. i will have understated Slovenia, its simply perfect. i will be going back in Summer as well as next Winter 

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