Municipality of Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora is a municipality spanning several villages and hamlets in the Julian Alps, with the Sava Dolinka River flowing through its valleys. The landscape features steep slopes, dense forests, and open meadows that shift character with the seasons.

The area first appeared in written records in 1326 under various names including Chrainow and Cranaw. Over centuries, it evolved from a sparsely settled mountain region into a more established community with improved infrastructure.

The area maintains strong alpine traditions through local crafts like wood carving and traditional clothing worn at community celebrations. These practices remain part of everyday life rather than being relegated to museums or tourist displays.

Winter brings ski lifts on Mount Vitranc, while summer offers numerous hiking and mountain biking routes throughout the valleys. Good footwear and weatherproof clothing are essential since mountain conditions can change rapidly.

A wooden chapel built above the municipality by Russian prisoners of war during World War I commemorates comrades lost in an avalanche. This structure survives today as a reminder of when the region was touched by larger historical events.

Location: Upper Carniola Statistical Region

Capital city: Kranjska Gora

Elevation above the sea: 1,283 m

Shares border with: Tarvisio, Municipality of Bovec, Bohinj Municipality, Municipality of Gorje, Municipality of Jesenice

Website: https://kranjska-gora.si

GPS coordinates: 46.48333,13.78333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28