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Kranj

The capital of the Slovenian Alps, where you stand with one foot in the city and the other one in nature.

Kranj has always been the capital of the Slovenian Alps and is considered the cultural heart of Slovenia because of the greatest Slovenian poet France Prešeren. The special feature of the town is a river canyon in the town centre.

Kranj is a fascinating town on a rock in the attractive ambience of the mountains which invited me to climb since childhood.

Marija Štremfelj, a resident of Kranj and a mountaineer. She and her husband were the first couple to conquer Mount Everest.

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A walk in the old town centre and underneath it offers a series of interesting experiences of culture and history. Find relaxation in the green surroundings and explore it with your bike, hiking shoes or skis in the winter.

The Cultural and Entertainment Vibe of Kranj

Kranj is one of the liveliest towns in Slovenia, because it hosts numerous events in all seasons. Experience one of the concerts, exhibitions, culinary gatherings and trade fairs. You will find the most beautiful concert experience at the Summer Theatre Khislstein and the Layer House, and for the club experience there are KluBar, Bazen and Kavka. If you are an alternative culture fan, visit the Trainstation SubArt.

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Active Exploration of the Kranj Countryside

Over Kranj rise the green hills, such as St Jošt, Šmarjetna gora and others, which can easily be reached on foot even from the centre of the town. At the top, you will be rewarded with beautiful views and gastronomic indulgence. In Kranj, there are marked educational walking trails, where you will learn about the natural gems of Kranj. Take a bike and go for local produce at the tourist farms.

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Relaxation at the Brdo Estate

The green surroundings of the Brdo Estate offer several opportunities for relaxation. Its wellness centre is distinguished by its exclusiveness, as it only accepts 12 guests at a time. Brdo Hotel is famous for its gastronomy with roots in the traditional Slovenian dishes and local ingredients. At the estate you can admire the noble Lipizzaner horses and test your riding abilities or take a carriage ride. You can also decide to play golf on the hotel’s nine hole course.

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Green facts

KrSKolesom is a special system which enables users to rent and return bikes at several different locations around Kranj.

KrSKolesom is a special system which enables users to rent and return bikes at several different locations around Kranj.

The old town centre of Kranj has its own Kranvaj, i.e. an electric shuttle.

Kranj offers an electric car-sharing system that enables users to rent and return the vehicles at several different predetermined locations.

On Thursdays and Saturdays, you can buy local and ecological products from the surrounding farms at the marketplace in the centre of the town.

Kranj štruklji (rolled dumplings)

The recipe for Kranj štruklji was published in Slovenska kuharica (Slovenian cookbook) by Magdalena Pleiweis back in 1868. The gourmet chefs of Kranj preserve the tradition of preparation and they take it to another level with modern creativity. The desert that simply melts in your mouth has been served at Gostilna Kot for more than 80 years.

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Kranj, the Capital of the Slovenian Alps

Diverse cultural activities throughout the year, entertaining events, experiencing architecture and history and relaxing in the green natural surroundings. All this is Kranj, every season of the year.

Experience a pleasant getaway and have some rest

Would you like to stay a little longer and see and experience as much as possible? Then select suitable accommodation that is ideal for you in the nearby area.

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Hotel Actum

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Cukrarna Guest Accommodation

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Prenočišča Valjavec

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Elegans Hotel Brdo

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Arvaj

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Hotel Azul

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Apartmaji Boltez

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Homestay Sreš

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Hiša Layer

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Nearby destinations

Ljubljana and Kranj are connected by several things, among them the poet France Prešeren and the architect Jože Plečnik. Sit on a train and look for parallels between the cities that are just 30 km apart. Even closer to Kranj is Škofja Loka, where you can discover the beauties of the UNESCO town by bike. Take a trip to Bled, where you can take a pletna boat to the island in the middle of the Alpine lake. In Kranjska Gora, there are plenty of active experiences, and in the winter two world class competitions for Alpine skiers and ski jumpers.

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