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The idyllic image of an Alpine<br />
village which has carried the<br />
fame of Slovene skiing around<br />
the world and is a popular destination<br />
for active holidays in<br />
summer or winter. The old village<br />
centre has developed into<br />
a genuine, picturesque jewel<br />
of tourism in the Gorenjska<br />
region. here, natural simplicity<br />
and worldly sophistication<br />
meet. The figure of Kekec<br />
personifies the quick wits of<br />
the people of Kranjska Gora.<br />
The skiing and ski jumping<br />
world cup events testify<br />
to the excellence of their organization<br />
and hospitality.<br />
The source of the Sava dolinka<br />
river, which ends its journey<br />
in the Black Sea, is remarkable<br />
for its tranquillity. Kranjska<br />
Gora is a crossroads:<br />
towards the sea over the Vršič<br />
pass, past the Russian chapel<br />
and the Giantess (a face<br />
sculpted by nature in the side<br />
of a mountain), to Mojstrovka;<br />
you can also head towards<br />
Italy via Podkoren or<br />
to Austria over the Korensko<br />
Sedlo. Nearby is Planica with<br />
its flying heroes (ski jumpers)<br />
and tasty mushrooms<br />
which peep above ground in<br />
the moonlight. Since 1904 it<br />
has been an ideal place for relaxation<br />
or an active break.<br />
Kranjska Gora in Winter<br />
Kranjska Gora Jalovec from Sleme<br />
Kranjska Gora Tourist Board<br />
Kolidvorska ulica 1 b<br />
SI - 4280 Kranjska Gora<br />
t: + 386 (0)4 588 50 20<br />
f: + 386 (0)4 588 50 21<br />
e: info@krnajska-gora.eu<br />
www.kranjska-gora.si<br />
KRANJSKA GORA USEFULL INFORMATION<br />
www.planinskimuzej.si<br />
www.pokal-vitranc.com<br />
www.planica.si<br />
dON’T MISS<br />
Hiking<br />
Above Kranjska Gora is the Vršič Pass, the highest<br />
road pass in Slovenia. The road was built<br />
by Russian prisoners of war during WWI; the<br />
Russian chapel situated near the road leading<br />
from Kranjska Gora to Vršič is a monument<br />
to their work. The pass is popular starting<br />
point for tackling the peak Sleme, Mala<br />
Mojstrovka, Prisank, Jalovec and Razor.<br />
Slovenian Alpine Museum<br />
In the Slovenian Alpine Museum the past<br />
and the future go hand in hand. A rich collection<br />
of items with diverse historical stories,<br />
rich photographic and archive material,<br />
and a comprehensive professional booklet<br />
give the visitor the chance to grasp the popularity<br />
and importance of the mountaineering<br />
activity in the Slovenian territory.<br />
Cycling through Slovenia, Austria and Italy<br />
A must-try experience for any cycling visitor<br />
is a long distance cycle route through Slovenia,<br />
Austria and Italy. destination Kranjska<br />
Gora has over 200 kilometres of cycle paths.
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