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Under the foothills of Julian Alps - Kranjska Gora

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 enthusiastic walkers and mountaineers from all over the world. Ideal for a walking holiday or families that like to spend their holiday's outdoors.

Pišnica river

Kranjska gora is located in the far north-west part of Slovenia to the borders with Austria and Italy. In the north it reaches the Karavanke ridge and in the south peaks of the Julian Alps an the valley of Krma, Kot, Vrata and Tamar in the area of the Triglav National Park. The Sava Dolinka rises in the natural reserve Zelenci bellow the village of Podkoren.

Postcard of Kranjska gora

The symbol of Kranjska Gora is an animal grouse - Ruševec ,which represents intact nature, riches and love . Ruševec is protected species in these places.

Today tourism is the main economic branch,its beginnings go bact to year 1904 .First summer-climate tourism was developed and then hiking and mountaineering,
between WW1 and WW2 winter tourism - sledding,skiing and ski jumping in Planica.

Today there are over 4500 beds in hotels,private pensions, appartments and private rooms.

Last visit to Kranjska Gora: May 2005
Intro Updated Jun 7, 2005
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Written Jun 7, 2005

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balhannah Jan 27, 2011 at 1:06 AM

Lovely page with beautiful photo's!
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Durfun Nov 19, 2007 at 8:24 AM

Stunning pics & ski slope info. Well done!
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VeronicaG Aug 7, 2006 at 1:37 PM

Although the mountain hike seemed fairly strenuous, the opportunity to see such pristine beauty makes it a climb worth taking...your pictures of the lakes, valleys and heights of Kranjska Gora were so pretty!
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deecat Jul 10, 2005 at 12:21 PM

Absolutely gorgeous landscape. Even though I don't ski, the area is alluring. Captivating narrative. Dazzling photographs that are so vibrant. Your enthusiastic attitude is refreshing and fun to read.
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stanian Jun 15, 2005 at 2:29 AM

I enjoyed you KG page, I have been To KG 13 times in spring , summer and winter. I look forward to my next visit as soon as I leave. Your pages have some great photo's. Thanks for sharing.
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Pawtuxet Jun 10, 2005 at 4:41 AM

What a marvelous environment. Some of it reminds me of being in Poland...which is, of course, my first love. The lakes are wonderful and serene.
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olja1234 May 30, 2005 at 2:30 AM

Very likable page of Kranjska gora and surroundings. Se vrnem, ko bos dokoncala stran. Lep pozdrav!
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diocletianvs May 3, 2005 at 11:36 PM

Ma jasno da je kozorog! Ma znao sam ja to. Kako da ne..... totalno logicno ;) // Dobar provod u Veroni, pozdravi ekipu.