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The Zgornjesavska Valley is one of the most breathtaking Alpine valleys and the centre of activity is the ski resort town of Kranjska Gora. The valley has developed into a major tourist and sports region, famed primarily for its World Cup competitions in Alpine skiing and ski flights on the giant ski jump in Planica.

Kranjska Gora (population 5,500) is a town in northwest Slovenia, close to the Austrian and Italian borders, in the Julian Alps. There are 30kms of mainly intermediate slopes, as well as some gentler and more open lower slopes for less experienced skiers. Additionally, a number of more challenging runs are suitable for more advanced skiers. Kranjska Gora offers many varied runs, and it gives you great value for money.

The mostly northeast-facing slopes of the Vitranc Mountain are where skiing usually takes place. There are a total of 20 runs, consisting of 13 beginner, four intermediate and three advanced runs. There are 18 surface lifts and five chairlifts to transport skiers to the top. The resort is located at an altitude of just over 800m, with its highest ski point at 1,291m.

The ski season is from mid-December to the end of March. Slovenias superb position in the heart of Europe makes it just a short journey away from most places. Slovenia has excellent roads and is an integral part of the European motorway network.

Skiing in Kranjska Gora

The Zgornjesavska Valley has developed into a major tourist and sports region, famed primarily for its World Cup competitions in Alpine skiing and ski flights on the giant ski jump in Planica. Kranjska Gora offers 30kms of mainly intermediate slopes, but there are also some gentler and more open lower slopes for less experienced skiers. There are also a number of more challenging runs, suitable for more advanced skiers.

The mostly northeast-facing slopes of the Vitranc Mountain are where skiing usually takes place. The runs are classified as: 56 per cent beginner, 25 per cent intermediate and 19 per cent advanced. There are a total of 20 runs, consisting of 13 beginner, four intermediate and three advanced runs. There are 18 surface lifts and five chairlifts. The longest run is four kilometres and there are 40kms of trails through forests and meadows for cross-country skiers.

Accommodation and food are of great value and there is a fine selection of non-ski activities, from hiking and cycling to horseback riding. A good selection of eateries on and off the mountain and a range of bars and discos in the village provide a lively après-ski. There are 3,500 beds at the resort, half of which are in nine hotels and the rest in pensions and private residences.

The ski season is from mid-December to the end of March. Transfers from Ljubljana Airport to Kranjska Gora, by car or minibus, take about an hour (75kms). By rail, there are daily connections with other major European cities and internal rail travel is relatively cheap.

Après-ski in Kranjska Gora

Accommodation is provided by a variety of hotels, pensions, private homes and campsites, and there is a fine selection of bars and discos. Kranjska Gora has beautiful scenery, and there are good off-slope diversions and excursions.

The number of mountain restaurants is low, but most people have their lunches in the village. Catering services are provided by local inns with a family tradition, and special emphasis is given to traditional Slovene dishes. Activities off the slopes include hiking, cycling and horseback riding.

Other activities at the ski resort include: ice-skating, curling, indoor tennis, swimming and sauna. For après-ski, there are seven restaurants, three bars and three clubs. The region also features two casinos. Other activities include: hiking, cycling and horseback riding.

Transportation in Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora is a town in northwestern Slovenia, close to the Austrian and Italian borders, in the Julian Alps. Slovenia has excellent roads and is an integral part of the European motorway network. There are road crossings from Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia.

Driving around Slovenia is a pleasant experience, as the roads are picturesque and the landscapes are ever-changing. Visitors are able to rent a car from various major international car hire companies. Kranjska Gora is only 75kms from Ljubljana Airport, or about an hour’s driving time.

You can enter Slovenia by train from Italy (via Trieste), Austria (via Graz) and Croatia. Direct trains from destinations including Vienna, Salzburg, Venice, Milan, Munich, Budapest and Brigade, pass through Slovenia.

Slovenias superb position in the heart of Europe makes it just a short journey away by air from most places. You can leave home after breakfast and be in Ljubljana in time for lunch. Ljubljana Airport is a few minutes north of the capital city, and is served by daily flights from most major European hubs. Services are operated by Adria Airways, the national carrier, as well as other reputable airlines.

It is also possible to get to and around Slovenia by bus. There is an extensive timetable of services to and from neighbouring countries, and internal bus transport is well organised and relatively inexpensive.

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