Sightseeing in Kranjska Gora - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Nowadays, Kranjska Gora is a popular and prosperous winter resort. Its history goes back to the 1st century BC. This territory belonged to the Romans at that time. The land was a part of Pannonia, a province in the Roman Empire. First Slavic tribes appeared in the area in the 6th century. They settled down here, forming a state that existed until the 40s of the 8th century.
In modern time, Kranjska Gora is not only a resort but also a combination of three alpine skiing centers, namely, the town itself, Podkoren, and Planica. Having made yourself familiar with the map of ski runs, you will notice that many routes start near the town of Kranjska Gora, then cross other mountain skiing centers, and then return to the area where they started. All pistes have developed infrastructure. Moreover, most of them have illumination, enabling skiing at night.
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Of course, there are ski runs for more advanced skiers. The total length of all trails is roughly twenty kilometers. There are also special cross country ski trails for tourists who do not like high speed and high elevation pistes. The length of the cross-country runs is forty kilometers. Kranjska Gora offers a range of exciting activities for everyone, even for tourists who prefer to hike in the mountains. There are special hiking trails for this category of guests. Exploring them will certainly leave many pleasant memories. It is also important to mention a swimming pool, an indoor tennis court, and an ice skating rink.
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Visitors from Eastern Europe enjoy visiting the Orthodox Christian Chapel. This is an important religious landmark that signifies the brotherhood of different Slavic nations. Dedicated to Prince Vladimir, this chapel dates back to World War I. Russian war prisoners built the chapel. The building is reminiscent of Russian churches and consists of two moderate-sized towers. Graves of Russian soldiers surround the church.
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As a rule, tourists get to Kranjska Gora from the country’s capital, Ljubljana. The international airport in this city is situated only sixty-six kilometers from the resort. After that, continue your journey in a rented car or hire a taxi. It will take roughly forty-five minutes to reach Kranjska Gora. There is a cheaper way to get to the resort – by train or bus from Ljubljana. In this case, tourists need to make a change in Jesenice. The journey time will be longer – roughly two hours.
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Survived castles around Kranjska Gora
♥ Castle 'Klosterruine Arnoldstein' , 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Federaun' , 9.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Finkenstein' , 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Straßfried' , 12 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Landskron' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Klosterruine Arnoldstein' , 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Federaun' , 9.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Finkenstein' , 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Straßfried' , 12 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Landskron' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Kranjska Gora
♥ National Park 'Triglavski narodni park' , 17 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Spominski park Udin Boršt' , 46.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Zgornja Idrijca' , 57 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Polhograjski Dolomiti' , 58.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Južni obronki Trnovskega gozda' , 62.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Triglavski narodni park' , 17 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Spominski park Udin Boršt' , 46.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Zgornja Idrijca' , 57 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Polhograjski Dolomiti' , 58.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Južni obronki Trnovskega gozda' , 62.7 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Kranjska Gora from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Minimundus
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Distance from Kranjska Gora center - 39.4 km.
Opening of the Minimudus park took place in 1958. Its founder is a local adviser Peter Zoyer. Since the opening until 1977, the park area has been only 15000 square meters. After a massive expansion, it was almost doubled and today it is 26000 square meters. Since the opening, the Minimudus park cooperates with the "Rettet das Kind" charitable foundation. All proceeds from visiting the park are transferred to its account. Travellers are recommended to visit the most interesting park of miniatures in the period from April to October. It is considered one of the most interesting of its kind and is ideal for visiting with children. …
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Bled Town
From the series “Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors”![](../../extreme/img/w300/bled-town_1.jpg)
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Distance from Kranjska Gora center - 28.6 km.
Bled is one of the biggest spa resorts in Europe. The town attracts fans of winter sports. In warmer months, travelers enjoy a huge variety of entertainment options. Tourists can combine a wellness holiday at a first class spa center with a visit to an elite golf center, cycling, horse riding, and hiking through the picturesque mountain areas. Shores of Lake Bled feature some great beaches. This first class Slovenian resort is a great place for a family holiday. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time.
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The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time.
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