Things to do in Kranj in 2025

We’ve put together a guide with monthly suggestions on what to do in Kranj – where to eat, drink, shop, the most interesting events to attend and trips to take, and what not to miss!

We’ll be updating the guide with new suggestions every month, so be sure to remember this page and check back later.

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January 2025

Food & Drinks: Kraljevi Mignon pastry shop

Whoever says January is not the right time to be enjoying some sweets is lying. Especially if you have the chance to visit Kraljevi Mignon, or the “House of Delicious Cakes”, as the patisserie is known to the locals.

The cakes and other confectionery that come from the hands of Nataša Mohar Mustafa, her husband Zaid and the team are royal, as this is the meaning of “kraljevi”, that is of high quality, fresh, natural and made to order for special occasions or just because.

At this patisserie, they are happy to accommodate requests and so they make excellent cakes for those who, for one reason or another, cannot or do not want to eat certain ingredients.

In addition to the cakes made to order, you can try a wide selection of pastries and a warm cup of tea, coffee or a drink of your choice. We definitely recommend the original Arabic baklava!

Shopping: Yoga in Everyday Life Association & Prana joga center

The Yoga in Everyday Life Association and Prana Yoga Centre offer a chance to start building your strength, balance and flexibility through yoga.

The former is located in Maister Square and has been organising yoga classes for more than 30 years. In their premises they offer exercise at 8 levels and programmes such as yoga for a healthy spine, yoga for stress relief, yoga for mature years and free sessions in the park during the summer months.

At the Prana Yoga Centre, you will learn about the Iyengar method of yoga, which emphasises precise body alignment and requires longer postures than other styles of yoga.

This method is characterised by a sequence of postures that develop strength, flexibility, endurance, concentration and body alignment.

Tip for a trip: Krvavec ski resort

While Kranj is attractive for locals and visitors due to its wide range of cultural and social activities, the Krvavec ski resort, 20 minutes away, is inviting for all skiers, snowboarders and lovers of other winter activities.

The ski resort, which has been awarded the title of “Best Ski Resort in Slovenia” for the 9th year in a row, has 30 kilometres of well-maintained ski slopes stretching between 1450 and 1971 metres above sea level.

In addition to skiing and snowboarding on the slopes, visitors can also enjoy ski touring, ski jumps in the Snow Park or night sledding.

Event: Saturday matinees at the Prešeren Theatre

Every Saturday at 10am, the Prešeren Theatre and the Federation of Creative Associations organise Saturday matinees for the youngest audience members. Don’t miss the following ones in January:

→ The Girl and the Elephant (Bufeto Institute), 4 January: Based on the short story The Elephant by the Russian classic writer Alexander Kuprin, this production is filled with love for children and care for what they dream of. This is the story of a girl who overcomes her numbness and fears with the help of her imagination and those closest to her.

→ How to give a Hedgehog a Hug (Miss Basilica), 11 January: This show invites us into the workshop of Miss Basilica, which is always a source of miraculous stories, but we have never had the chance to peek inside. This time we are allowed to. And a world opens up before us, where recycled objects and materials are used to create puppets right before our eyes, which then they come to life and invite us into their world. Basilica’s workshop is a place of unlimited imagination. From discarded objects and workshop tools, the world of the hedgehog’s story emerges. The workshop becomes a forest, the tools and objects turn into an elephant, a bear, a tortoise, a magpie, a jay bird and a hedgehog.

→ The Wise Chick (Lighthouse Children’s Theatre), 18 January: The story of a hen who is so unlucky to hatch a clever chick. The incident upsets the whole henhouse, as it has never happened before that a chick knows more than a hen. The chick is unlike anyone else, and since it also makes strange noises, the cockerel demands that it be got rid of. Everyone agrees, except the hen who is willing to suffer just so that the chick will have a mother. But then an owl appears, looking for its chick. Of course she recognises it in the wise chick.

→ Cecilia and the Dragon (Maša Jazbec and Andrej Fon), 25 January: Have you ever met a real dragon, or do you fantasise about how to lure one with all sorts of tricks? Cecilia doesn’t hesitate and sets off on an adventure as a fearless knight, where she confronts and tricks a dragon. In its musical and playful form, the show playfully explores the theme of the roles of women and men in contemporary society and breaks down stereotypical divisions between male and female roles in a direct, engaging way. Instead of male knights we have female knights, bloodthirsty dragons become blunt-headed lizards and former helpless victims are now adventurous girls who try to meet dragons by any means necessary.

Not to be missed: Charity campaign “In Kranj we think well in our hearts”

Until 22 January, you can participate, to the best of your ability, in the humanitarian project “In Kranj we think well in our hearts”. The project is now in its 6th year and aims to bring the local community together to help families and individuals who are facing difficult life situations.

You can help by making an SMS donation – send a text with the message KRANJ5 to 1919 and donate €5 (mobile users of Telekom Slovenije, A1, Telemach and T2 can do this). Or make a voluntary contribution to:

→ Bank account number of the Slovenian Friends of Youth Association (Zveza prijateljev mladine Slovenije): SI56 6100 0000 3512 232, at Delavska hranilnica, d. d., with reference SI00 07-245017, purpose code: CHAR, description: V KR DOBRO V SRCU MISLIMO

→ Bank account number of the Friends of Youth Society Kranj (Društvo prijateljev mladine Kranj): SI56 6100 0000 5487 540, at Delavska hranilnica d. d. Ljubljana, reference: SI00 500-15112023, purpose code: CHAR, description: V KR DOBRO V SRCU MISLIMO

PHOTOS: Črt Piksi, photo archive of the Prana yoga centre, photo archive of the Krvavec ski resort

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February 2025

Food & Drinks: Figa Delicatessen

Figa Delicatessen on Prešeren Street offers only the best from Slovenia, Italy, France and Spain. They are happy to help you choose the right meats, cheeses, wines and other ingredients for a true gourmet experience.

They can prepare everything you need for the most delicious banquets at social and business events.

→ Opening hours:
Mon–Fri.: 9am–7pm
Sat: 8am–1pm

Shopping: Mačica shop

Located in the adjacent Tavčarjeva Street, the Mačica shop is the place to go if you like cats, humour and products that walk the line between fun and horror. On their shelves you’ll find everything from stickers, clothes and jewellery.

→ Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 10am–6pm
Sat: 9am–12pm

Tip for a trip: Kranj – Tržič

The almost 29-kilometre-long trail from Kranj to Tržič is a real hiking adventure and is part of the Karavanke Long Distance Hiking Trail. It is the longest stage of the route, characterised by rugged terrain and natural diversity.

The trail starts in the old town centre of Kranj and continues to the Brdo estate, from where it takes you past the Bobovek Lakes into the heart of the Udin Borst forest. The trail continues to Golnik and on to the village of Gozd beneath the Kriška Gora mountain. After that, you will have a pleasant descent into the valley of Tržič.

Event: Prešeren Fair

The Prešeren Fair is the largest event in Kranj, honouring the memory of the poet Dr. Frace Prešeren, who spent the last years of his life right here in Kranj.

You can listen to recitals of his poems, watch performances by folklore groups, stroll through the arts and crafts fair, have something to eat at the Prešerna kuhna street food stalls and much more. See the full programme here.

Not to be missed: Kranček’s Carnival

On Saturday of the Carnival, when Kranj’s town centre hosts Cheerful (Kranček’s) Carnival, will be on 1 March, so February is the perfect time to create your most original costume that will make you the star of the outdoor party.

We’ll bring spring to life together with a carnival party for all generations and treat ourselves to delicious doughnuts.

PHOTOS: Delikatesa Figa, Jošt Gantar, Primož Pičulin

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March 2025

Food & Drinks: Restaurant Week

The restaurants Gostilna Krištof, Gostilna pr’ Matičku, Pr’ Končovc and Brioni will be taking part in this spring’s Restaurant Week from 21 to 30 March.

All four are preparing two different menus in this week dedicated to gourmet cuisine. Reservations are required and further information can be found here.

Shopping: Tickets for the concerts at the Khislstein Open-Air Stage are on sale now!

We are still a few months away from the hot summer days and even hotter concerts at the Khislstein open-air stage, but the programme has become known already now. This year, the amphitheatre of Kranj will bring you these unforgettable evenings:

June
→ 22 June (9pm): Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali >> TICKETS

July
→ 11 July (9pm): Laibach>> TICKETS
→ 18 July (9pm): Perpetuum Jazzile >> TICKETS

August
→ 7 August (9pm): W. A. Mozart: Don Giovanni >> TICKETS
→ 8 August (9pm): Mrfy in Kokosy
→ 15 August (9pm): Vlado Kreslin in Mali bogovi >> TICKETS
→ 22 August (9pm): Prljavo kazalište >> TICKETS
→ 29 August (9pm): Jan Plestenjak >> TICKETS

Tip for a trip: a walk in the forests around Kranj

Forests are our allies every day, providing us with clean air, drinking water, wood, forest fruits and a pleasant place for relaxation and recreation. On the International Day of Forests, you can thank them by attending a guided walk led by a forester from the Slovenian Forest Service, where you will discover the importance of the city’s green surroundings and their diversity for the well-being of us all.

You will learn about interesting forest topics, the life of trees and the importance of nature conservation. The event will take place on Friday, 21 March at 15:00. The exact location will be announced later on the Eco Week website.

Event: Week of Slovenian Drama

The main festival of theatre productions based on Slovenian plays will take place this year from 27 March to 12 April. There will be 12 performances in the competition and accompanying programme, plus 4 performances aimed at young audiences and 4 performances as part of the international DoSEL programme.

The additional programme includes 12 events, such as a concert, days dedicated to the nominees, readings, thematic talks, two live radio plays and the premiere of the new production by the Prešeren Theatre, The Lords of Stupidity.

Tickets for the performances are available € 10 at the Prešeren Theatre box office. Admission to the events in the additional programme is free until places are taken. The full programme can be found here.

Not to be missed: EKO Week

The festival focusing on sustainable practices and environmental awareness will take place in Kranj from 15 to 23 March. The main event is the traditional outdoors clean-up Let’s clean up Kranj – Kranj is no longer dirty.

In addition to the clean-up campaign, the event will also include excursions, lectures, workshops, sustainability exchanges and round tables. All events are free of charge. You can see the full programme here.

PHOTO: archive ZTKK, Primož Pičulin, Jošt Gantar, Črt Piksi