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Kranj

Urban Municipality of Kranj, Slovenia · Europe

About Kranj

Kranj works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kokrica, 24km from Lake Bled.

Kranj is a town located in Urban Municipality of Kranj, Slovenia. With a population of 37,966, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kranj sits in Slovenia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Ljubljana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kranj to your route.

About Kranj

Kranj (pronounced [ˈkɾàːn] , German: Krainburg) is the fourth-largest city in Slovenia and the largest urban center of the traditional region of Upper Carniola (northwestern Slovenia) and the Slovene Alps. It is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) northwest of the national capital Ljubljana, acting as the

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Where is Kranj located?

Kranj is located in Urban Municipality of Kranj, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2389 latitude, 14.3556 longitude.

What is the population of Kranj?

Kranj has a population of approximately 37,966 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
37,966
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Urban Municipality of Kranj
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
46.2389, 14.3556

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovenia

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required.

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Worth the detour from Kranj

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Jamnik Church

The lone church of Sts. Primus and Felician on a grassy ridge above Kranj, framed by the Kamnik-Savinja Alps: one of Slovenia's most photographed sunrise spots, especially above autumn fog seas.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana

An iconic Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four dramatic copper dragon statues, a beloved symbol of Slovenia's charming capital.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Bled

A fairy-tale glacial lake with a church-topped island, a cliffside medieval castle, and the Julian Alps as a spectacular backdrop.

24 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Ljubljana Castle

A medieval hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Ljubljana's pastel-colored old town with the Julian Alps on the horizon.

24 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Ljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)

One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.

24 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Velika Planina

High karst plateau above Kamnik dotted with one of Europe's last herders' settlements: oval shingle-roofed huts still used by dairymen each summer. Reachable by cable car or a mountain road to nearby trailheads.

24 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)

A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.

25 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Vintgar Gorge

A spectacular 1.6-kilometer gorge carved by the Radovna River, walkable via wooden platforms past rapids, pools, and a 13-meter waterfall.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Kranj

  • 24 kmLjubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.
  • 25 kmMala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.
  • 27 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
  • 33 kmSolčava Panoramic RoadA high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.
  • 44 kmPyramidenkogel TowerThe world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.
  • 51 kmLake JasnaA mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.

Driving in Slovenia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kranj.

Zgornje Bitnje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

3 km awayPop. 1,480

Kokrica

🇸🇮 Slovenia

4 km awayPop. 1,646

Britof

🇸🇮 Slovenia

4 km awayPop. 1,908

Hrastje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

4 km awayPop. 1,051

Naklo

🇸🇮 Slovenia

5 km awayPop. 1,716

Mlaka pri Kranju

🇸🇮 Slovenia

5 km awayPop. 1,566

Šenčur

🇸🇮 Slovenia

5 km awayPop. 3,152

Sveti Duh

🇸🇮 Slovenia

6 km awayPop. 1,066

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