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Kranjska Gora Ski Holidays

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  • Family fun
  • Easy Skiing
  • Beautiful scenery

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  • families
  • Beginners
  • Quiet Holidays

Ski Holidays in Kranjska Gora

Endearing architecture joins beautiful lakes, Limestone Mountains and far-ranging rivers here near the meeting of the Italian, Austrian and Slovenian Alps, but Kransjka’s much more than a pretty face. You’ll also find a world championship slalom and one of the world’s first ski jumps to pit yourself against, while terrific tuition and forgiving slopes make this a solid choice for a first time trip with the brood.

Kranjska Gora Stats

Top Altitude
1,295m
Bottom Altitude
800m
Resort Altitude
810m
Total Piste
20km
Longest Run
1,237m
Slope Orientation
NE
Vertical Drop
813m
Skiable Vertical
448m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Near the Italian and Austrian borders and on the edge of Triglav National Park, Kranjska Gora’s a traditional Alpine town - church steeple and all. The Pišnica and Sava rivers meander to either side, the glittering Lake Jasna’s 10 minutes’ walk away and the majestic Julian Alps surround. Suffice to say, this is a seriously scenic part of the world.

This sleepy town springs to life as the mercury levels drop, and the heart of the resort “snowy beach”, where all lifts out onto Vitranc Mountain start, becomes the base for ski schools and après ski gatherings.

Sure, local slopes aren’t overly extensive, but if you make the most of lift connections and bus links, there’s a perfectly good amount to ski here. The Vitranc ski area’s runs are linked directly via lifts to Podkoren’s, on the same pass, while the separate resorts of Ratece and Mojstrana are less than a 15 minute bus journey away. A bonus of being so close to Italy and Austria: having eight other resorts all less than an hour's drive away, including the 30km of skiing across Bovec /Sella Nevea, which makes for a grand day out.

The local claim to fame’s the Bloudkova Velikanka, a double jump hill built in 1934, which was a game-changer in the sport of ski jumping. This saw the resort become the helm of ski flying innovation – the site where both the 100m and 200m records were heroically smashed – and recurring renovations ensure even now that it’s an annual stop on the FIS Ski Flying World Championship series.

All very impressive, but if you see yourself as less Eddie, more Chemmy, there’s also the internationally renowned Podkoren 1. This black run annually hosts both the slalom and giant slalom races for the Alpine Skiing World Cup series and is a thrilling ride for any daring civilian up for an end of week challenge.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Kranjska Gora Transfer Times

Ljubljana Jože Pucnik Airport 45mins

The nearest airport to Kranjska Gora is Ljubliana at 60 km or about 1 hour 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Kranjska Gora?

If you’ve been perpetually spoilt by the vast perfection of areas like the Three Valleys, Gerlitzen, half an hour away over in Austria, is also worth a ski and you can reach the spa and ski town of Bad Kleinkirchheim in about an hour – both have a good mix of slopes for different levels.

Which other ski resorts are near to Kranjska Gora?

The nearest ski resorts to Kranjska Gora include Bad Kleinkirchheim.

Ski Area Facts

LocationSlovenia, Alps
Established1934
Downhill20km
Lift Pass€160 (adult, 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

10km50%

Intermediate Skiing

8km40%

Advance & Expert Terrain

2km10%

Snowboarding Trails

20km100%

What is Kranjska Gora like for Beginner skiers?

The small, forgiving ski area and high-quality ski schools here are excellent for beginners, and little learners have a large children’s area at one end of the resort. Short and sweet Mojca 1’s the best place to practice the basics – aim to take the Dolencev Rut chair by the end of the week and turn right at the top for a rolling blue that takes a long but gentle ride back to town.

What is Kranjska Gora like for Intermediate skiers?

For intermediates, difficulty varies from the steady Kekec blue (on the left of snowy beach) to the red at the top of Vitranc 1 - tricky at the top and a decent length at 1.2km

What is Kranjska Gora like for Advanced skiers?

Advanced skiers will want to head over to Podkoren for various tasty reds, steep black sections, and the infamous Podkoren 1 - the giant slalom slope. Kranjska’s 20km area may seem a bit like a brush of dandruff off the shoulder... But there’s more on the menu for advanced skiers with a daring streak and the desire to explore.

What is Kranjska Gora like for snowboarding?

For a spot of freestyling, you won’t have to travel far - the snowpark at the top of Kekec chairlift has a boardercross and various features. 5 of the main slopes to the centre are floodlit if you fancy a night-skiing treat, and the 3.5km cross-country trail to Ratece is also equipped for late night exploring.

What is Kranjska Gora like for off-piste skiing?

With Italy so close, it’d be rude not to head forty minutes out to Sella Nevea to unlock 30km, for an awesome day trip featuring some cracking freeriding.

What is Kranjska Gora like for cross country skiing?

Overall, an impressive 40km of cross-country trails wind through to Podkoren, Plancia, Ratece and Mojstrana, some even continuing into Italy or Austria.

Kranjska Gora Restaurants

The fact that Italy’s close by shows the second you pick up a menu. Pizza’s a staple food here, with some of the finest at Bor Pizzeria & Tavern. Sit by the open fire here and enjoy fresh wood-fired pizza for as little as €6. There are a few options if you’re after a local Slovene supper - Gostilna pri Rudiju is a lively little restaurant, always buzzing with locals. Try the Rateški krapi (a kind of cottage cheese filled dumpling) and for a thoroughly Gorenjska experience, top your dinner off with a borovnicevec (that’s blueberry brandy to you and me).

Where to eat in Kranjska Gora and on the mountain

Restaurant and Pizzeria Kotnik The Kotnik Restaurant’s combination of open fireplaces, a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food makes it easy to see why it’s regularly topping travellers’ guides and reviews. Specialising in up market Slovenian food, enjoy an evening of traditional treats without any local surprises. Choose from their huge selection of high quality Slovenian wines to top of the evening perfectly.

Kranjska Gora Après Ski

Kranjska has an alternative approach to après, swapping a hedonistic atmosphere for a more relaxed vibe. That is, unless you’re visiting during the Vitranc Cup or the Ski Flying World Championship, when the pros never fail to bring their partying A-game. For the rest of the season, Pub Legende’s a good English bar equipped with billiards tables and a dartboard, and we love Vopa Bar with its picnic bench style seating and big armchairs. This pub-come-disco stays open the latest in the resort - until 1am weeknights and 3am Fri/Sat, and you can’t go wrong here with cheap drinks and live music on Friday nights. The only other places open at this time are the two casinos: head to Korona for live table games, nightly bingo or poker, and Larix for slot machines, roulette and live sports.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Kranjska Gora

Pub Legende One of the liveliest spots in town, Irish themed Pub Legende is one of the latest to stay open in Kranjska Gora. With a huge selection of Whiskeys and beers, you can be sure to have a tasty evening tipple and with live music to accompany it, what more could you want.

Kranjska Gora Activites for Non-skiers

If you fancy swapping ski wear for something a little more sophisticated, head to the upmarket Suite Hotel Klass’ restaurant for cured meats and a large glass from an extensive wine list.

Whether you take an afternoon off for your glutes’ sake, or just need to give the kids a change of scenery, we love how many other activities there are to do here. For some old-school winter fun, go tobogganing with Agencija Julijana or ice skating on the stunning Lake Jasna. Snowmobiles are a terrific method of transport around the Upper Sava Valley or for something completely different, the Igloo Village’s new ‘Escape’ program’s a bit like a snowy version of The Crystal Maze – brilliant for a group activity. When it calls for a break from the great outdoors, the Aqua Larix Water Park’s just the ticket for a splash about or sauna session.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

There are 10 shops in town covering the ski holiday essentials.

Skipass Travel This one-stop shop provides everything including all equipment hire, lift passes and tuition. Their super friendly, helpful staff provide all the information you need on everything activity related in Kranjska Gora. As an extra bonus, a daily skipass includes use of their swimming pool for 2hrs per day so you can unwind and warm up those aching muscles after a hard days skiing!

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Best Time to Visit Kranjska Gora

A fairly low altitude and lots of north-easterly facing slopes lend themselves to better conditions in the middle of the season. But most of the slopes are grassy and protected by surrounding trees, giving snow the best possible chance of sticking. 70% of the terrain also now has snow making technology, making sure the resort has a healthy amount of the white stuff right through the season. Lifts are usually open from December through to early April, with February typically having the highest snowfall (up to 8 inches throughout the month). March traditionally sees a swell in the number of international visitors due to both the Vitranc Cup and the FIS Ski Flying World Championship and at this time of year there’s plenty to celebrate in an infectious festival atmosphere.

What's Kranjska Gora like at Christmas?

Christmas in Kranjska Gora is a scene to rival any Christmas card. Recent years have seen live nativities set inside the frozen caverns of the nation’s largest waterfall and traditional carol services in snow-capped churches.
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What's Kranjska Gora like in the New Year?

The tradition of a street-turned-piste party for the whole family makes New Year in Kranjska Gora a week to remember, with previous New Year’s Eves including live music and fireworks lighting up the rolling skyline.
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What's Kranjska Gora like in Half-Term?

Manicured pistes, distinguished ski schools and copious post-snow activities are what’s in store for February Half term in Kranjska Gora. This resort knows the formula for fun and stress-free breaks that please tots, teens and grownups alike.
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What's Kranjska Gora like at Easter?

For clearer skies and more daylight hours, we love Easter in Kranjska Gora. After a super morning on the slopes, visit the Slovenian Alpine Museum for some culture, try rock climbing or take a leisurely stroll around the gorgeous Lake Jasna.

Kranjska Gora Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Kranjska Gora snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Kranjska Gora snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Kranjska Gora snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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    19 cm

Ski Accommodation in Kranjska Gora

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Kranjska Gora is fabulous for families with credit to the impeccable ski schools, their famously patient instructors and the wealth of post ski activities.

On Snowy Beach, the central hub, there are two magic carpets for first timers to steady their legs, and to give the little ones a go. For older kids who seek some thrill with their chill, there’s a snow park just up the Kekec lift to the left of the resort, equipped with all the gear needed to keep them entertained. If you’ve got kids too young to slide around on the slopes themselves, check the details page of your favourite accommodation to see what childcare facilities are on offer, or give us a call for any specific requirements or advice.

Younger and beginner families are best served here, but if you’re all more experienced on the snow, plan a week of adventure skiing the Slovenian, Italian and Austrian Alps from this well-located little town.

Past the lifties’ home time there are still heaps of activities. Keeping on the snow, take a husky or snowmobile ride around the valley or, if you need to take a break from the cold, enjoy the Larix’s wellness facilities or splash around in the water park.

Kranjska Gora’s runs mostly lead back to the same base, so even if you find yourselves moving at different paces, your friends probably won’t be far away. Beginners can book lessons with the local ski school, while advanced skiers tackle the international giant slalom track, Podkoren 1 and take day trips to explore nearby resorts.

There’s plenty to occupy any non-skiers in the group: if you still want your adrenaline fix, try ice climbing at the Mlačca Gorge Ice climbing centre if you’re a beginner, or for advanced climbers, the infamous Lucifer climb up the Gozd Martuljek frozen waterfall. Snowshoeing’s a magnificent way to see the Julian Alps – by day when the rest of the gang are skiing, or at night to all enjoy them together. Something a little different is the ‘escape’ game at the Igloo village which is an exciting, snowy version of the Crystal Maze – nothing says ‘team building’ like staging a great escape from an icy igloo!

If you’re booking a group, going for a big hotel could be the way forward, making sure latecomers won’t miss out and you’ll still all be together. If your priorities are privacy or cost cutting, have a look at our apartments to see if any fit your group size.

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It was really nice, frosty with sunshine when we arrived on the Saturday but then the rain set in on the Sunday (and there was lots of it). It cleared up and we had nice weather on the Tuesday and luckily there had been tonnes of snow before we came so it wasn’t all washed away. It’s a bit of a dark horse as ... + more
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Excellent family skiing if you have young children – my daughter loved it. I wouldn’t say it’s a brilliant place for serious skiers who want miles and miles of pistes like you get in France, it’s a small resort with basically one mountain to ski up and down but that suited us perfectly. Apart from the long ... + more
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Kranjska Gora

Maximum and minimum adult Kranjska Gora lift pass prices ranged from €162 to €162 for 6 days access to the Kranjska Gora ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Kranjska Gora holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €20 - €20 €33 - €33 €27 - €27
6 Day Price €104 - €104 €162 - €162 €140 - €140
Age Range 7 - 14 24 - 59 60+
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Getting to Kranjska Gora

Most of our ski holidays to Kranjska Gora packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Kranjska Gora from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Kranjska Gora from the UK?

This table shows approximate transfer times to Kranjska Gora from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Ljubliana 60 km 1 hour 30 minutes
Klagenfurt 60 km 3 hours 20 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Kranjska Gora from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Slovenia train station to Kranjska Gora?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Kranjska Gora transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Jesenice 20 km 20 minutes
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