The Official 2012 Snow Calendar

Visitor reviews for Kranjska Gora Ski Resort

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• January 24, 2011
  Alan from Slovenia
  

  Kranjska Gora ski:
  Please check out the dates of local school holidays - if the Croatians are on holiday the kids drag lift has a 30 min wait.

• Kranjska Gora Ratings

  Based on 1 vote. Vote

  Access: 5.0 (1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Kranjska Gora.	Public Transport: 5.0 (1) There are no buses or taxis to Kranjska Gora, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
  Scenery: 5.0 (1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.	Accommodation: 5.0 (1) No places to stay in/near Kranjska Gora, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
  Cheap Rooms: 5.0 (1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.	Luxury Hotels: 5.0 (1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Kranjska Gora.
  Ski in/Ski out: 5.0 (1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.	Snowsure: 5.0 (1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Kranjska Gora is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.
  Snowmaking: 5.0 (1) Kranjska Gora relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.	Snow Grooming: 5.0 (1) There are no snow groomers at Kranjska Gora, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Kranjska Gora are groomed daily.
  Shelter: 5.0 (1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Kranjska Gora is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.	Nearby options: 5.0 (1) If snow conditions are poor at Kranjska Gora, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.
  Regional rating: 5.0 (1) Kranjska Gora usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.	Lift Staff: 3.0 (1) The staff at Kranjska Gora are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Kranjska Gora are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.
  Crowds/Queues: 4.0 (1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.	Variety of pistes: 4.0 (1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Kranjska Gora has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.
  Beginners: 5.0 (1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.	Intermediates: 5.0 (1) No intermediate terrain at Kranjska Gora, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.
  Advanced: 3.0 (1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.	Snow Park: 3.0 (1) Not even a kicker at Kranjska Gora, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.
  Off-piste: 2.0 (1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.	Cross-country: 5.0 (1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Kranjska Gora, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.
  Luge/Toboggan: 2.0 (1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Kranjska Gora has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.	Mountain Dining: 3.0 (1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.
  Eating: 5.0 (1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.	Apres-Ski: 4.0 (1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.
  Other Sports: 5.0 (1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.	Entertainment: 5.0 (1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.
  Winter Walks: 5.0 (1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.	Ski Pass Value: 5.0 (1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.
  Value (National): 5.0 (1) Overall, Kranjska Gora is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.	Value (Global): 5.0 (1) Overall, Kranjska Gora is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

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• November 17, 2010
  Robert B from United Kingdom
  

  Visited KG (Kranjska Gora) for Christmas 2009 with my family (me, wife, 7 and 4 year old). I have skied a lot but it was new to the rest of the family. We picked the resort due to reading reviews about it's excellent child facilities. We stopped in the Alpina Hotel which is located on the side of the piste and you can literally ski from and to the door. The holiday was booked through Crystal Ski and we picked this hotel due to the childrens club being located within.

  We arrived in KG to fresh snow and the first night even more fell. The first few days were excellent and we were on piste all day. The kids went to ski school in the morning and then to the kids club organised by Crystal Ski. The hotel was clean and we got a good size family room with balcony looking out over the piste. Food was good: hot and loads of it. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

  The resort is compact and set at the bottom of the main slopes. There are numerous places to eat and the local supermarket is excellent. They do packed luches should you want to go off for the day. There are some local shops but all are small.

  Ski lessons were good and tutors all spoke excellent English. Ski hire was well organised and equipment was of a excellent standard (we only hired skis though).

  The pistes were well mantained and I would say the resort is excellent for beginners, intermediated and families but if you are a keen skier you will get bored of the same runs.

  After the first 2 days the weather warmed and it began to rain. Firstly only light but by day 4 it was very heavy. The snow quickly started to melt and several lifts closed. We did manage to ski everyday but by the end only 2 smaller slopes remained open. I know this is not the resorts fault but as the session only opens at Christmas and the resort is not the highest, bare this in mind. For this year we have booked for a different resort which is much higher with a season that starts much earlier.

  All in all an excellent resort.

• July 29, 2009
  tony croxley from United Kingdom
  

  I have been to KG (Kranjska Gora) several times in the past three years; winter and summer. It's a lovely setting and the village gives it a bit of a resort feel. This is different to some other Slovenian resorts. Kranjska Gora is a good place for families with young kids who want to learn to ski. But, although it's the best known Slovenian ski resort and one which the tour operators (and those wanting to go to casinos) go to, it really isn't a patch on other resorts such as Krvavec or the Bohinj resorts of Vogel (or even Kobla or Soriska Planina). Sure KG will be more lively but the snow and variety of pistes (and off-piste) is a lot better in the Bohinj region, not to mention the scenery there which is breathtaking. When it's open the 8km run from the top of Vogel to the bottom or the run from the top of Kobla down to the bottom both knock spots off anything we've experienced in KG (Kranjska Gora).

• March 06, 2009
  Wendy from United Kingdom
  

  Returned from Kranjska Gora at the end of Feb. First holiday to Slovenia and fourth time skiing. Stayed at the hotel Lipa (only 10 rooms and more like a guest house). Lovely rooms, fantastic food, every night a-la-carte from a menu not a buffet. If you stay here you should get a locker near the slopes if you have kids as it is about a 10 min walk away. Enough snow even though it hadn't snowed for about 3 weeks and the weather was beautifully sunny every day. The ski school at Kranjska Gora was very good. My three really enjoyed it. Only thing to check before you go is what weekend the FIS annual slalom races are on. If you go the week before they shut the runs over the other side of the mountain by the end of the week and runs are limited over that side as well. This would only effect better skiers as most of the runs over that side are red and blacks. The town is quiet with a couple of nice bars and tavernas. A really lovely place to go, safe for the kids, and would hope to go back to Kranjska Gora soon.

• January 12, 2009
  Noel from United Kingdom
  

  Just got back from fantastic holiday 03/01/09 until 10/01/09 and stayed in Hotel Lek at Kranjska Gora. First time in the resort and country and was very impressed. The hotel was under 5 min walk from the piste. Food throughout resort is excellent. Conditions were fairly good although the beginners slope was a little bare due to excess use but get across to other runs early and they are quiet and in good condition. Travelled in a party of 20 from beginners to advanced and all had a ball; will return soon.

• December 02, 2008
  Annette Freeman from United Kingdom
  

  Superb holiday in February 2008 and returning for our fourth time February 2009. Thoroughly enjoyable holiday, in fact our best yet. Locals as lovely as ever. Food excellent in the local restaurants. Can't wait to return in a few months time. Check out B&B Brezov Gaj superb. Hoping there will be as much sunshine as this year.

• March 16, 2008
  Gary Curtis from United Kingdom
  

  Visited here in Feb 2007.
  Location: Very pretty village and set in lovely mountain surroundings. Short transfer from the airport. Buildings in the village are really nice and it's an unspoilt ski resort. The slopes are in the village so no nasty bus trips to the snow!
  Snow: Problem area really. Don't think the resort is very high and it pays the price. We had awful conditions but we did get a full week, just! There aren't a lot of runs either but what they have are really enjoyable. This is an ideal resort for beginners and families. The tutors are great and there is a great fun feel.
  Hotel: We stayed in the Hotel Kompass. Cannot say enough nice things about this hotel. It is on the end of the slope with wonderfully welcoming staff. Lovely reception. Rooms are nice with great views. Pool and hot tub is great, food is expansive and fresh. FANTASTIC place to stay!!
  Conclusion: If this had more snow this would be a place I would return to again and again. Loved the people and the price. Everyone was enjoying themselves and the beauty of location makes a great beginner resort.

• March 06, 2008
  Lee from Slovenia
  

  Kranska Gora
  Just returned on the 4th March. Snow conditions the worst I have ever seen, but that is the risk you take. The cost per day for just 4 runs was disgusting, charged the normal price without being notified of the lack of runs open.
  The locals were not friendly, in fact two of our group were threatened with violence, one of them being on the street. Hotel Lek was great, clean and friendly but we won't be going to Slovenia again.

• January 19, 2008
  Annette Freeman from United Kingdom
  

  About to return to Kranjska Gora this February for our third holiday. We love it here and our children (12 and 10) say that they feel safe here! I agree that it is possible to keep an eye on kids here and it is great for beginners who, when learning, need nearby slopes, without busing to a resort to ski.
  The ski school is fabulous and excellent English is spoken.
  We have skied in several countries, but enjoy returning here;it is like home from home.
  I would recommend people giving the local guest houses a try to stay in. Generally, they are a few minutes walk from the slopes. We love the charm of the village and the locals are lovely. We stay at Brezov Gaj, a fantastic guest house and we would highly recommend it. Look on the Kranjska Gora tourist website and they have details/web addresses for this accommodation. You will not be disappointed.

• January 15, 2008
  neil from United Kingdom
  

  Went there last year and in summary:
  Very clean
  Cheap
  Locals friendly and honest
  Little queues for lift systems
  Food is quite good although can be odd at times mixing Austrian and Italian tastes (pizza place in town is fab)
  Shame about the snow. Not a great record but get it right and you will not be disappointed.

• August 21, 2005
  Graham Gibson from United Kingdom
  

  Kranjska Gora (Mountain Area)is a small, compact village, but has enough facilities for all tastes. Just returned from a walking holiday in this resort, and I have to say that one week is definately not enough! The walks are plentiful, many are marked routes(although the marked routes are not as clear in places as in Austria). Catch the two part chairlift up to the top of the Vitranc(word of warning, make sure you buy a return ticket, as the walk down can be a bit of a challenge!)and see spectacular views of Kranjska Gora. An hour's walk in the opposite will take you through the forest to a place called Ciprnik, this is a very easy walk until the last 10 mins or so, when it gets a little steep and narrow, make sure you have good walking footwear and possibly a pole with you. Once you reach the summit of Ciprnik, you will have the most amazing views of Italy and Austria, and you will also see the Julian Alps, with the glacial valley of Planica below. Planica is home to highest ski jump in the world, around 200m, but even this looks small from Ciprnik(1746m). Visit Planica and you can walk up to the top of the ski jump and sit where the ski jumpers start, a terrifying sight in summer, one can only imagine what it must be like in winter?
  From either Ratece or Podkoren, head up to the Austrin border to Trimaja or Drilander(Slovenian and Austrian) meaning 3 borders, here if you spread yourself out a bit, you can be in 3 countries at once(Slovenia, Austria and Italy).
  Also take a tour up the Vrsic pass to the summit, where you will see the Julian Alps in all their splendour(be warned, 25 hairpin bends to the top, and 25 down the other side).
  The village of Kranjska Gora is dominated by the Prisank and Razor mountains, see if you can find the small and large windows in the Prisank mountain?
  The hotels in the area are all of a good standard, we stayed at the Hotel Larix, this has a fantatic aqua centre, with fantastic food, served in a buffet, Carvery style(when you walk into the restaurant you will feel like you are back at school). Plenty of Pizza restuarants in the centre, together with a traditional Slovenian offering just opposite the fire station. The language, although difficult to understand is not a problem at all, virtually everybody speaks English(We had a guide for two walks and his spoken English was exceptional)
  A fantastic place that had only one blot on the horizon, Italians! Whilst I having nothing at all against Italy or its countryfolk, They are always so loud, unable to control their screaming kids, and walk around the place as if no one else is there. Maybe this is what you get 7km from the border in the middle of August? Srecno pot!

• February 08, 2004
  Dawn Weeks from United Kingdom
  

  Got back yesterday from our second holiday here and we all had a great time again. The resort is small and compact, but that makes it ideal for families as we were all able to ski and meet up and it was easy to keep an eye on the children. The hotels are excellent, last time we stayed in the Kompas and this time we stayed in the Lek, which had a lovely pool complex, just right for relaxing after being on the slopes. Fodd is very good and there is plenty of choice. Apres ski is limited to going for a drink in the hotel or one of the few bars in the village, but this means that it is a quiet resort, again ideal for families. Ski school instructors were excellent and the reps are superb. Would definitely go again.