Kranjska Gora Holidays

Scenic Slovenia mountain resort
Kranjska Gora holidays feature a year-round resort set in a beautiful valley in the Julian Alps of north-west Slovenia, close to both Italy and Austria. In summer, Kranjska Gora holidays offer a huge amount of rewarding activities and excursions. Walkers on holiday in Kranjska Gora will enjoy leisurely hikes in the Tamar Valley and more challenging marked routes in the Julian Alps and the Karavanke Mountains. The compact nature of the country and the tremendous variety of scenery makes Slovenia a satisfying choice for cycling holidays. The Kranjska Gora region is also something of a paradise for mountain biking. Kranjska Gora holidays also offer river fishing, rafting, horse riding and paragliding. Summer holidays in Kranjska Gora can easily include a day on the beach at enjoyable Slovenia resorts like Portoroz. Popular Kranjska Gora holiday excursions include the Pstojna caves and the beautiful lakes at Bohinj and romantic Bled. All Kranjska Gora holidays should explore the wonderful scenery in the Triglav National Park and the spectacular mountainous region where Slovenia meets Austria and Italy. Cheap spring and early summer holidays in Kranjska Gora will enjoy the region at its colourful, peaceful best. Slovenia is a small country, so Kranjska Gora holidays are often combined with the beach resorts of neighbouring Croatia.

Popular Slovenia ski resort
Economical skiing holidays in Kranjska Gora feature the best-known ski resort in Slovenia. Kranjska Gora winter holidays also offer night skiing, idyllic ice skating, ice climbing, ski mountaineering, sleigh rides and 25 miles of cross-country trails. Kranjska Gora hosts important World Cup and ski-jump competitions.

Cosy hotels and regional cuisine
Kranjska Gora holiday accommodation includes characterful, small-scale country inns and cosy hotels. Several Kranjska Gora hotels offer health facilities. Restaurants serve plenty of traditional regional cuisine. Kranjska Gora holiday nightlife revolves around the resort casino and an enjoyable selection of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Weather in Kranjska Gora

Winters in Kranjska Gora typically last four to five months with snow covering the Dolina valley for about four months. Average daytime temperatures rarely reach above 0C in the winter and lows of -8C have been recorded. Nights are much colder with average lows of -3C to -8C. Snowfall can of course be expected throughout the winter months. There is some variation between the sunny and shady slopes in the valley; the shady slopes are cooler and retain a thicker snow blanket for longer, whereas the sunny slopes are more accommodating to hikers and walkers as the snow thins and melts.