SUMMER IN KRANJ 2025
Slovenia’s No. 3 city, 30+ ideas for a visit
Welcome to Kranj, where Alpine air meets city flair.
Between the Alps and the capital Ljubljana, between festivals and sport climbing, between city studios and the mysterious underworld – this is where Slovenia’s No. 3 city lives. Discover your favourite Kranj trio of experiences and embrace the festive summer.
Check out the programme of the Summer Festival in Kranj. From May to September, Kranj becomes a stage below the Alps hosting more than 150 concerts and other outdoor events.
Top 3 in the city
Discover 3 reasons why summer in Kranj is something special. Views of the Slovenian Alps, a cave salamander in tunnels under the old town, and the studio of a pioneering photographer await you in Slovenia’s No. 3 city.
More than 200 concerts, festivals and summer evenings
Kranj is Slovenia’s most festive summer city. From concerts and festivals to mixing with locals in the city’s squares. Kranj’s festive summer includes 9 festivals and more than 200 events. From the world-famous Slovene avant-garde musical group Laibach to the renowned Milan Symphony Orchestra. Choose your favourite evening. View the full programme of Festive Summer.
3 directions: City, Alps, Central Slovenia
Kranj is the urban centre of Alpine Slovenia, where there is something to explore in every direction. From cycling to a stroll through the gorge of the river Kokra below the city, a plunge into nearby Alpine lakes or a multi-day hiking expedition. Explore the Alps and the Gorenjska region and enjoy outdoor experiences a stone’s throw from the city. Plan your green escape in Kranj.
30+ ideas for a visit
Ne zamudite najboljših kuharskih mojstrov in lokalnih kulinaričnih specialitet. Kranjska dolga miza na gradu Khislstein ponuja najboljše iz Kranja.
City break
1. Bell tower of St Cantianus’s Church – for the best views of all three of Slovenia’s Alpine ranges.
2. Tunnels under Old Kranj – a 1,300-metre maze of tunnels under the town dating from WW2.
3. Janez Puhar’s photographic studio – a glass-plate photography pioneer and the inventor of the selfie.
4. SOS Proteus Information Centre – the first olm sanctuary and the protection of subterranean waters.
5. Khislstein – a castle housing the Gorenjska Museum and the most popular open-air summer theatre.
6. Prešeren House – where the great Slovene poet France Prešeren lived and practised law.
7. Gorenjska Museum – a regional museum with several collections and exhibitions dedicated to regional history and culture.
8. Layer House – a creative centre with an art gallery, a popular café, artist residencies and events.
9. Medieval town centre – one of the most charming old town centres in Slovenia, perched on a 30-metre high rock.
10. Glavni Trg – the main square and heart of the old town, where you can drink pure water from the fountain and mingle with the locals at concerts.
Festive Summer: More than 200 events
11. Khislstein Summer Theatre – Kranj’s main open-air summer venue, with a big stage and concerts ranging from Laibach to the Milan Symphony Orchestra.
12. Kranfest – Kranj’s main summer festival for locals and visitors alike, with music, street performances and food stalls.
13. It’s already Friday! – Friday evening event with street food, DJs, concerts and a relaxed atmosphere by the fountain in Kranj’s main square.
14. BIEN 2025 – this year’s edition of the Textile Art Biennial takes place under the auspices of the European Capital of Culture in locations from Gorenjska to Nova Gorica/Gorizia.
15. KRAFFT – the Kranj Actors Film Festival, featuring international names.
16. Concerts under the Linden Tree – intimate musical experiences in the inner courtyard of Khislstein Castle.
17. Jazz Camp Kranj – one of the biggest jazz festivals in Slovenia with workshops, jam sessions and street jazz concerts.
18. Beer and Sausage Festival – a celebration of the traditional Carniolan sausage and local beers in the heart of the Gorenjska region.
19. Caravan of Flavours – a travelling food festival with street food from all over the world.
20. L’Étape Slovenia – a cycling challenge in the spirit of the Tour de France, linking Kranj to picturesque routes and views of Gorenjska.
Outdoor activities
21. River Kokra Gorge – the second deepest urban river gorge in Europe, below Kranj’s old town.
22. Flower of Cycling Routes – six themed cycling routes running from the centre of Kranj to historic towns and Alpine centres.
23. Šmarjetna Gora – an easy hiking trail offering a wonderful view of the city and all three of Slovenia’s Alpine ranges.
24. Paths along the Sava – peaceful paths for enjoying nature, meditative angling and Alpine views.
25. Trboje Lake – ideal for fishing and birdwatching.
26. Brdo Park – the magnificent park of Brdo Castle, Slovenia’s principal venue for state functions and ceremonies and the headquarters of national sports federations.
27. Krvavec – in winter a popular ski resort, in summer a hiking destination that can be reached on foot or by cable car.
28. Jamnik – stunning views and a famous church dedicated to the holy martyrs Primus and Felician, a setting for romantic photographs and getaways.
29. Jošt – a hiking destination popular with locals that also serves excellent food – unrivalled by any other mountain hut.
30. Fishing – fly-fishing in pristine Alpine rivers, where grayling, nase and chub swim in the waters of the Sava and the Kokra.
Visit Slovenia’s No. 3 city, where Alpine air meets city flair. Discover 30+ summer ideas and create your own favourite Kranj trio.
Rezervirajte nočitev v trajnostni rezidenci v starem mestnem jedru, kjer je nekoč ustvarjal slavni slovenski pesnik in pisatelj Simon Jenko.
Controller of personal data: Tourism and Culture Board Kranj, Glavni trg 2, 4000 Kranj, tel: +386 4 238 04 50, e-mail: info@visitkranj.si.
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