Holiday apartment in Kranj: discover the old town, gorge and culture

Kranj between rocks, rivers and history

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Kranj and want to combine your stay with special experiences, Kranj brings together a historic old town, a striking river landscape, underground remnants of the Second World War, museums, events and culinary traditions. This allows you to discover the city from several perspectives: through its rocks and rivers, its history, its nature and its cuisine.

The old town above the Kokra Gorge

The historic old town of Kranj is situated on a 30-metre-high rock between the Sava and Kokra rivers. At the same time, it lies above the 30-metre-deep Kokra Gorge. This distinctive location shapes the character of the city and combines a historic urban landscape with an impressive natural setting. The historic old town is protected as a cultural monument, so a walk through it brings the urban atmosphere and cultural heritage together directly.

Tunnels, stalactites and exhibitions

The tunnels of Kranj extend for more than 1,300 metres beneath the old town. They were built during the Second World War and initially used as shelters for the people of Kranj. Today, they house two permanent exhibitions featuring minerals and fossils, as well as a reconstruction of a Second World War bunker where visitors can experience an air-raid simulation. Other special features include genuine stalactites and rare cave species such as cave crickets and cave orb-weaver spiders.

Cultural venues offering many perspectives

The history of photography is also connected with Kranj. In 1842, Janez Puhar made history as a pioneer of world photography when he invented photography on glass. At the Cabinet of the Inventor Puhar, a memorial house in Kranj’s cultural quarter, visitors can learn more about the first Slovenian photographer, his life and his inventions.

Of the eight towers once forming Kranj’s city wall, three remain today; all three serve as venues for cultural experiences. Khislstein Castle has an open-air stage for concerts and theatre performances. It is also home to the Museum of Gorenjska, which tells the story of Kranj’s 6,000-year history.

Experience nature and discover local flavours

During a guided tour of the Kokra Gorge, you can hear stories about the river and its gorge from a local guide and observe the diversity of biotopes in and along the water. The diverse and dynamic Kokra Gorge provides a habitat for many animal species, as well as trees, shrubs and herbs. In addition, numerous events take place in Kranj in every season.

The city’s local character also includes culinary traditions. The chefs in Kranj preserve these traditions, use local ingredients and work with farmers from the surrounding area to introduce guests to flavours and ingredients typical of the city.

Which holiday apartment in Kranj suits your travel plans?

When choosing your holiday apartment in Kranj, you can first decide which experiences should shape your stay. Those interested in culture will find points of interest in the old town, the city wall, Khislstein Castle and the Cabinet of the Inventor Puhar. Those who appreciate observing nature and distinctive landscapes can include the Kokra Gorge, its biotopes and the tunnels in their plans. Events and local cuisine round out this selection with changing impressions and typical flavours.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to consider further destinations in addition to Kranj, you can also look at Žabnica, Vopovlje, Cerklje Na Gorenjskem, Zgornje Jezersko, Mlaka pri Kranju, Stiška Vas, Preddvor and Šenčur .

For the higher-level travel overview: Kranj.