News
Host of the FIS Ski World Cup on January 03 & 04 (Womens' Slalom and Giant Slalom) and on March 07 & 08 (Mens' Giant Slalom and Slalom).
The Ski Resort
Kranjska Gora's has a lot to offer for beginners as well as advanced skiers and snowboarders. Visitors take one of six chair and six t-bar lifts to get to the top. Moreover, Kranjska Gora is regular FIS World Cup venue.
Three different towns are connected to the ski resort: Kransjka Gora, Podkoren, and Zelenci. The resort is also known for its excellent nightskiing facilities.
Interesting facts
- Offering 20 km of slopes and terrain, Kranjska Gora is among the 5 largest Ski Resorts in Slovenia.
- Kranjska Gora is among the 5 best rated Ski Resorts in Slovenia.
- It is among the 3 most family-friendly ski Resorts in Slovenia.
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 482 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Slovenia is 628 m. The ski resort takes you to an elevation of 1,295 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 49 cm at summit elevation and 15 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 49 cm at summit elevation and 24 cm at the base. Therefore Kranjska Gora is among the 5 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Slovenia.
- Kranjska Gora features 6 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Slovenia is 33 sunny days. December is the sunniest month with an average of 3 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 3 sunniest in West Slovenia.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
On Mountain Dining
Dining facilities can be found at some of the base stations.
Must-Ski Runs
There are valley runs back to all three entry points. Beginners should choose the one going to Kranjska Gora, as Podkoren is connected with runs for more advanced skiers only. The longest run is a combination of pistes Vitranc I and II. Over the length of 2.5 kilometres (approx. 1.55 miles) you overcome a drop of 495 metres (around 1624 ft).
Moreover, Kranjska Gora is regular FIS World Cup venue. Hence, World Cup run Podkoren I is a special highlight for every fan.
Most Difficult Runs
Longest Runs
Nightskiing
Videos
Activities
A sledge run through the woods is fun for the whole family. Mala Pisnica's chute winds its way down to Kranjska Gora. Kids and parents can play in the snow at the ski resort's very own snow playground. Children not only make their first steps on skis, they can also enjoy themselves with sledges and other toys.
One of Kranjska Gora's highlights is the Brother Gorišek ski jump, a regular venue for the ski-flying world cup. It can be accessed for a visit at Planica. One of the world's highest ski jumps, an incredible 28 ski-flying records have been set here.
Nordic Centre Planica is home to a number of ski jumps as well as a museum, a viewing platform, and dining facilities. You want to know how ski jumpers feel when they fly down the mountain? Try the world's steepest zipline, reaching up to 90 km/h (56 miles per hour) in mere seconds. You are requested to sign up in advance.
Cross-country skiers and those who would like to try and become one find tracks of different lengths and levels at Kranjska Gora cross-country area.
Après-Ski and Nightlife
Dining and Restaurants
Getting here
Take motorway A2 Villach-Ljubljana and exit at Jesenice 201. The main road is well constructed, although snow chains may be necessary with heavy snowfall. Parking is available at Kranjska Gora at a fee.
