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Experience Kranj, European Destination of Excellence 2023

Kranj is where city and nature flirt with each other, from where you can see mighty two-thousand-metre peaks and the Kokra River canyon gurgling just below the historic city centre. Locals and visitors enjoy the outdoors during the festival time of the Cheerful Summer. The Tunnels under the old town of Kranj are home to the SOS Proteus Info Centre for the protection and conservation of olms. Experience ALPINE AIR and CITY FLAIR.

Kranj is a great base for exploring Slovenia. Book an overnight stay with a view of the Alps, explore green countryside and return in the evening for one of the 150 events of the lively and Cheerful Summer.

This city on a rock and in the embrace of two rivers has years of 6000 history. The care for nature and cultural heritage is here as strong as the legendary stubbornness of the people. Destination Kranj is the proud holder of the platinum label of the Slovenian Green Tourism Scheme and the European Destination of Excellence 2023.

Welcome to a nice summer break and some cultural inspiration in the embrace of the Alps.

Culinary Experiences

Where in Kranj go to eat lunches, snacks or have dinners? What are the popular Kranj pastry shops? The regular offer is complemented by a variety of culinary events that connect socializing and excellent food: It's Friday! (Kr' petek je), Day of home-made delicacies, Carniolan Long Table, Sausage and Beer Day, Chestnut Picnic, Wine Route ... >> Visit Kranj - Culinary Experiences

What to do and see

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A GLIMPSE OF KRANJ REGION

Culture and tradition are at home in Kranj. The historic town is one of the most charming centres in Slovenia. It stands on a 30-meter-high rock between the Sava and Kokra rivers and is protected as a cultural monument. The confluence of the two rivers can be seen from the viewing platform hanging high above the conglomerate rock that symbolizes the former defence tower. It once stood at this point but then crumbled into the river canyon. The town wall once had eight towers, today only three of them are preserved and they all are venues for cultural experiences.

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Slovenia - green destination.

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Bell tower of the church in Kranj

Podblica, a home village of Matej Mohorič

Komenda - a home town of Tadej Pogačar

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ARRIVAL TO SLOVENIA

We recomend you to fly to Ljubljana Airpot Joze Pucnik which is only 7 km away from Kranj. The rail connections between Munich and Zagreb as well as numerous bus routes and the proximity of the motorway connect Kranj with central Slovenia, Italy and Austria.

Ljubljana Airport

Accommodation in Kranj

To enjoy all the facilities & be at the heart of L'Etape Slovenia by Tour de France event, we highly recommend you to stay in Kranj. Feel free to use a reservation system to book an accomodation during your visit.

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SOS Proteus Information Centre

The mission of the centre is to raise awareness about the endangered cave amphibian called proteus or olm, and the importance of preserving subterranean sources of drinking water. On display are rescued olms that have been washed to the surface by groundwater floods, where they cannot survive. By visiting, you will be supporting the research and conservation of olms.

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Tunnels under the old town of Kranj

The 1300m of underground tunnels used to be a bomb shelter built during World War II and are now the venue for many cultural and culinary events. Take a guided tour, either traditional or digital, and discover this city’s glorious past.

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Church of St. Cantianus

The 15th-century church is one of the most important monuments of Gothic architecture in Slovenia. Its bell tower rises 60 metres high, it is open to the public and has a magnificent view in all directions.

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Khislstein Castle

This Castle was once part of the city walls. Today, it houses the Gorenjska Museum, an open-air stage for concerts and theatre performances and the castle garden, which is also among Slovenia’s most beautiful venues for cultural events.

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Kokra River Canyon

Kranj stands on a cliff, towering over the 30-metre-deep canyon of the Kokra River, the 2nd highest urban canyon in Europe. This unique natural attraction is a varied mosaic of aquatic and riparian biotopes. Walking the path through the green canyon in the middle of the city is a great opportunity to get some rest and relaxation in nature.

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Brdo estate

This pearl and venue for state visits is only a 5-minute drive from the centre of Kranj. It offers a perfect break from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its forests, tree-lined paths, ponds and grasslands, it represents a treasure of Carniolan aristocratic history.

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