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.
Wondering what to do in Kranj in December 2025? Click here.
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
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
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
April 2025
Food & Drinks: Ivan Restaurant
This restaurant is the newest culinary addition to the city centre. Chef Anže Skvarč put together a varied menu that includes everything from local cured meats and cheeses served on a wooden board to local pasta called žlikrofi, Carniolan sausage, trout, pork cheeks, deer goulash, while having people who love plant-based flavours in mind as well.
Table reservations are required at +386 40 383 387 or anze@popina.si. The restaurant is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 12 noon and 10pm, and on Sundays between 12 noon and 5pm. Lunch menu is served between 12 noon and 3pm.
Shopping: Bronn & Co. pet shop
At the Bronn & Co. pet shop you will find everything you need to care for your pet – from food, equipment, toys to natural treats. At No. 2 Tavčarjeva Street, their doors are open Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 12 noon.
Tip for a trip: Flower of Cycling Routes around Kranj
The days are getting longer and warmer and the roads are already calling cyclists to open the new season. If you are looking for an idea for your next cycling tour, we recommend the Flower of Cycling Routes around Kranj. It consists of six scenic routes to nearby towns such as Kamnik, Ljubljana, Škofja Loka, Bled, Tržič and Jezersko.
The routes are ideal training for anyone thinking of entering L’Étape Slovenia this year. The event will be connected to the Tour de France and will take place in Kranj on 6 and 7 September. Registration is now open!
Event: Climbing Days of Kranj
On Saturday and Sunday, 12 and 13 April, the 19th Climbing Days of Kranj will be taking place in the Zlato Polje Sports Hall.
These exciting national championship competitions for all age categories will also have many stalls with products made by various companies, with food and drinks, sports activities for children and adults, a children’s corner, a demonstration of a highline (high slackline), lectures and much more. Entrance is free.
Not to be missed: The opening of the Boulder Scene in Kranj
From 12 April onwards, you will be able to practice your climbing skills in the Tuš Planet Kranj building on 18 Jaka Platiša Street, from Monday to Sunday between 9am and 10:30pm.
The opening of the Kranj branch of Bolder scena will take place on Saturday, 12 April, and will be accompanied by a varied programme:
→ 9am: Morning NLP League Qualifiers
→ 2pm: Afternoon NLP League Qualifiers
→ 6.30pm: Conclusion of the Qualifiers
→ 7pm: Official Opening of the Centre
→ 7.30pm: Welcome party with food and drinks
→ 8.30pm: Finale NLP lige
→ 11pm: Concert Leopold I.
→ 12 midnight: After after party… until the wee hours of the morning!
Independent climbing will not be possible on Saturday but the centre will be open from 3pm on Sunday 13 April and admission will be free for all visitors on that day.
PHOTO: Visit Kranj archive, Jošt Gantar, Plezalni dnevi Kranja, Bolder scena
May 2025
Food & drinks: Fine cuisine in and around Kranj
From 9 to 25 May, 17 restaurants from Kranj, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Tržič, Preddvor and Naklo will take part in the 3rd Fine Cuisine in and around Kranj. Seasonal menus at a single price of €29 will be prepared by the following restaurants:
→ Firbc okn
→ Hiša Aleš
→ Hotel Oskar – Zaplata
→ Gostilna Ivan
→ Gostilna Krištof
→ Gostilna Lakner
→ Gostilna Marinšek
→ Gostilna Pod Krvavcem
→ Gostilna Pri Bajdu
→ Gostilna Pr’ Bizjak
→ Gostilna Pr’ Matičku
→ Karavla 297
→ Pr’ Končovc
→ Restavracija Bolero
→ Restavracija Elegans hotela Brdo
→ Restavracija in kavarna Brioni
→ Restavracija Tabor
You can book your table online at the restaurant of your choice.
Shopping: Presentation of the book The Travelling Cat Chronicles
On Thursday 8 May, a presentation Hiro Arikawa’s book will take place at Layer House at 6 pm. The book will be discussed in the company of cats from Mestni mačjak by Svetlana Slapšak, anthropologist and doctor of Sciences of Antiquity, and Hana B. Kokot, head of literary events and the Layer publishing house.
The talk will be followed by a presentation and tour of the cat quarters. By purchasing books at the event, you will be supporting the work of the Mestni mačjak.
Tip for a trip: Karavanke Cycling Loops
Embark on a mountain bike adventure on the slopes of the Karawanks mountain chain! The cycle routes take you through Jezersko, Jesenice, Kranjska Gora, Kranj, Preddvor, Tržič and Žirovnica. Stages 1 and 2 are located in the area of Kranj.
→ Route 1: Kranj–Rupa–Predoslje–Suha pri Predosljah–Hotemaže–Tupaliče–Breg ob Kokri–Preddvor–Srednja Bela–Spodnja Bela–Kokrica–Kranj (27,2 km)
This circular route takes you out of the city centre and into the rural areas.
→ Route 2: Kranj–Zlato polje–Polica–Naklo–Cegelnica–Udin boršt–Mlaka pri Kranju–Kokrica–Rupa–Kranj (15,8 km)
This easy cycling tour takes you out of the city through part of the mysterious Udin Forest.
Event: “It’s already Friday big time!”
The summer season of encounters at the fountain opens with a special edition of the event “It’s Friday already!”. “It’s already Friday big time!” (23 May, 12 am–10 pm) brings the most extensive variety of food and drinks.
These 7 food trucks will arrive on the main square with delicious food and refreshments:
→ Pizza Lab (Neapolitan pizzas)
→ Mangoop burgers (burgers)
→ Mango tree (Thai cuisine)
→ Crazy chicken (breaded chicken and fries)
→ Beer Bulli (beers)
→ Brincelj cocktail van (cocktails)
→ Prikola Experimetn art&craft (coffee and desserts)
Not to be missed: Scott’s bike race to the top of the Jost hill
The 5 km race with 450 metres of elevation gain, in which the first and last kilometre are known as the ‘torture chamber for cyclists’ due to their difficulty, takes place on 11 May at 10 am.
The joint start will take place in the car park below Jošt. If you would like to test your cycling skills, you can register by 9 am on the day of the event. The entry fee is €25 and €20 for pre-registration (until 7 May).
PHOTO: Archive of the Layer House, Jošt Gantar
June 2025
Food & drinks: Café Khislstein 12.56
Café Khislstein 12.56 has one of the most beautiful locations in the city center, in the courtyard of Khislstein Castle, with an atmosphere of peacefulness and privacy. The mighty lime tree in front of the castle provides refreshing shade on hot summer days.
You can also cool off with delicious ice cream by Heaven Gelato, which is made in Kranj. The ice creams are free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives and have a high fruit content. Vegan and gluten-free gelato varieties are also available, as well as special flavors such as LCHF gelato, protein gelato and alcohol gelato.
The café sells also Napolitana pizzas and rolls by Pizzeria Šmonca, made with carefully fermented dough, high-quality ingredients and authentic Napoletana sauce. The café is open from Tuesday to Saturday between 10am and 6pm.
Shopping: Kranfix – electric scooter rental
Kranfix in Prešeren Street 18 offers electric bicycles, scooters and motorcycles for rent and they can also be delivered to your address if you don’t wisch to pick them up in the city center.
Electric bikes can be rented with a child seat and a backpack and also for several days, which is ideal for those who want to explore Kranj and the surrounding area in a sustainable and easy way. The rental shop is located at Prešernova ulica 18 and is open daily between 8am and 8pm.
Tip for a trip: the 16th Walk through the Land of the Mammoth
On Saturday, 7 June, at 9am, don’t miss the 16th Hike through Mammoth Land, starting in front of the Mercator supermarket in Kokrica. The hike is organised by the Kokrica Tourist Board and includes a longer (15 km) and shorter (5 km) route.
In 1953, the skeleton of a 40-year-old female ice-age mammoth, which lived around 180 000 years ago and sunk into the then swampy lake, was found in the area where the hike takes place. Hence the name of the hike. If you cannot make it, we encourage you to do it on your own at any time of the year. You can see the route here.
Event: BIEN 2025 – Biennial of Textile Art
On 31 May, BIEN, the biennial of textile art, opened in Kranj. It is taking place every two years in various locations in Gorenjska and Goriška regions.
The BIEN includes an exhibition of contemporary textile art, as well as an experiential and professional programme exploring the beneficial effect of of textile creativity on individuals and the community. BIEN 2025 under the overarching theme of “air” will take place until 14 August 2025 in Kranj, Škofja Loka, Idrija, Nova Gorica, Gorizia, Tržič and Jesenice. See the full programme here.
Not to be missed: Kranjsko – market of local delicacies
On Tuesday, 10 June, a market of local delicacies will take place on Slovenski trg between 11am and 5pm. Local producers will be serving seasonal delicacies such as cherries, strawberries, apricots, asparagus, peas, lettuce, new potatoes, Slovenian spirulina, honey, various dairy products, flour, cereals, pasta, fresh baked goods, wine, oil and many other quality products from the countryside.
Komunala Kranj and the Vincenc Draksler Foundation are organising a clothing exchange. In case of rain, the market will be moved to the lobby of the Municipality of Kranj.
PHOTO: Primož Pičulin, Maša Pirc
August 2025
Food & drinks: Kranj Long Table
August is the last chance to secure your place at the Long Table of Kranj. It will take more than 100 guests on a culinary journey on 4 September 2025.
This is a green culinary event that emphasises sustainable gastronomy, short supply chains and self-sufficiency. Top chefs will prepare a 5-course meat or vegan menu with matching wines. Tickets are available here.
Shopping: Fragmenti – Institute for the Promotion of Literature
Fragmenti is like being enthusiastic about beauty. It is a space that combines a bookshop, an antiques shop and a café, but they say that it is a place for anyone who is interested in culture, nature, cultural heritage and meaningful living.
August is a particularly lively month for them, as the Fragmenti Festival takes place between 14 and 27 August. It is a boutique summer festival, partly happening in the street, that celebrates creativity and culture with high-quality events. You can take a look at its programme here.
Tip for a trip: Cycling across the Sora Field to Škofja Loka
Take a bike tour across the fields between the Sava and the Sora rivers all the way to Škofja Loka. The cycling route is suitable for a family trip and runs past pastures, fields and railway tracks.
It is a flat route, 24 kilometres long, which will take you about 2 hours. See the full description of the route here.
Event: Jazz Kamp Kranj
The 22nd Jazz Kamp Kranj will take place between 13 and 23 August 2025. Over the years, the festival has hosted over 1000 performers and 10,000 visitors.
This year’s programme will once again feature a diverse mix of local and foreign musicians, who will create a true jazz extravaganza over the 11 days of the festival. The full programme can be found here.
Not to be missed: Kranj Grand Prix
The last weekend in August, 30th and 31st, will be dedicated to cycling, as the Kranj Grand Prix will take place in Kranj.
This traditional cycling festival will feature races for licensed cyclists of all ages and races for children who are not yet training in cycling, a night criterium, a concert by Andrej Šifrer, and the highlight of the event will be the 57th Kranj Grand Prix/GP Kranj I feel Slovenia – Slovenia’s oldest international race under the auspices of the UCI.
PHOTO: Matej Povše, Jošt Gantar, Vid Ponikvar
September 2025
Food & drinks: Gluten-free home cooking
For anyone who does not eat gluten for whatever reason, Gluten-free home cooking is the place to go for delicious meals. You can choose from weekly lunch menus, stews and desserts.
Best of all, the dishes you order will be delivered to your home or workplace. All these dishes are gluten-free and pork-free.
Shopping: ECO Festival
On Saturday, 20 September, between 8am and 1pm, the ECO Festival will take place in front of the Prešeren Theater. The purpose of this event is to present high-quality food made by local producers and to provide important information about the advantages of this method of food production.
At the market stalls, visitors will be able to find a wide selection of organic vegetables, fruit, cold-pressed oils, herbs, preserves, cheese, dairy products, dried meat products, ice cream, juices, wine, beer, seeds, cosmetics, cleaning products, fertilizers and more.
The event will be accompanied by a varied programme of a round table discussion, lectures, a children’s corner, quizzes, prize games, music and tastings.
Tip for a trip: Hill of St. Mohor
These warm autumn days are perfect for a trip to the countryside. If you would like to avoid the crowds of hikers that often walk up to the Šmarjetna gora or to the hill of St. Jost, we recommend climbing the Mohor hill named after Saint Hermagoras. The ascent is not too demanding and is suitable for families.
The hike takes about an hour and a half and goes through the woods and wide gravel paths that gently climb uphill. You can check out the route description here.
Event: Kranj Foto Fest
Until 27 September, you can still visit exhibitions at various locations in Kranj as part of the Kranj Foto Fest. The festival strives to exhibit, promote, support, and develop the work of Slovenian and international photographers.
The central theme of this year’s edition of the festival is Collective Response, which is particularly relevant in the current situation and holds up a much-needed mirror to us.
Exhibitions:
→ Town Hall: Balázs Turós (HU), winner of the Kranj Foto Fest 2025 public competition, The Nature of Things
→ Škrlovec Tower: Pasha Kritchko (BY), winner of the Kranj Foto Fest 2025 public competition, Map of Memories
→ Main Square in front of the Prešeren Theatre: Matic Zorman (SI), invited artist of the Kranj Foto Fest 2025, Letters from Gaza
→ Layer House: Sara Meneses Cuapio (MX), invited artist of the Kranj Foto Fest 2025, Raízhambre
→ Tunnels under Old Town of Kranj: Emilia Martin (PL), special mention at the Kranj Foto Fest 2025 public competition, Instead of apples and pears, I saw a tree that had stones for fruits
→ Kranjska hiša Gallery: Marcia Beltrão (BR), When the Seeds Fall
→ Khislstein Castle Garden: Simon Chang (TW), Short Biography: There Isn’t Enough Paper in the World for the Whole Story
→ Layer House: Joseph Ladrón de Guevara Coca (PE), If the sun were to darken – and no longer shine
→ Cellar of the Town Hall: Mohamed Hassan (EG), Our Secret Room
→ Atrium of the LON Savings Bank: Marcin Kruk (PL), How Much More Can I Take?
→ SubArt Street Gallery: Ludovica Limido (IT), The Neighbour’s Puppet
→ Mergentaler Street Gallery, Layer House, and the TAM-TAM Institute: Chrystel Mukeba (BE), I Never Saw My Father Cry
→ Poštna Street, bridge over the Kokra River: Alejandra Orosco (PE), Dreams in Blue
→ Plečnik’s Arches: Laura Pannack (UK), The Way Home from School
→ Kranj Railway Station: Luuk van Raamsdonk (NL), My Dear Elora
→ Maister Square: Zsófia Sivák (HU), No Chance
→ Kokra River Canyon: Marianne (FR) & Katarzyna Wasowska (PL), Waiting for Snow
→ Fragmenti book shop, Indija Koromandija, Cukrarna Hostel, Khislstein Café 12.56, Mitnica Bar, Kavka Bar: Exhibition “Local Communities in a Connected World”, the result of a 5-month mentoring program led by Jošt Frank: Matevž Čebašek, Manja Finžgar, Lara Frelih, Nal Kocjan, Luka Kostanjevec, Maša Pirc
→ Kranj City Library: Exhibition about Janez Puhar
Not to be missed: An eventful day at the Stanko Mlakar Stadium
On Friday, September 19, three events will take place at the Stanko Mlakar Stadium: the Run for Kranj – Vincenc Draksler Memorial race, the Sports Market, and the Mobility Festival.
Between 10am and 2pm, visitors to the Sports Market will be able to watch presentations of sports disciplines, clubs, and programs, as well as dance performances. Between 3pm and 8pm, the Mobility Festival will be taking place, where visitors will be able to try their hand at riding bicycles, scooters, and rollerblades, test various obstacle courses, have their bicycles inspected free of charge, participate in health measurements and workshops, commemorate the day in the #AktivniKranj photo corner, and obtain all the necessary information about sustainable transport.
Runners who have registered for the Run for Kranj will compete in 2.5 and 5 kilometre races at 6pm.
PHOTO: Kranj Foto Fest archives, Tek za Kranj archives
October 2025
Food & drinks: Chestnut picnic in Besnica
On 12 and 19 October, the wooden village beneath the hill of Rovnik will have many market stalls offering local products, produce, delicious food and hot beverages. Home-made goulash, bograč stew and mushroom soup will be cooked in cauldrons, and there will also be cabbage with buckwheat žganci and pečenice fried sausages, trout with potatoes, and “kajla” slices with minced lard or mushroom pâté.
For dessert, there will be autumn-flavoured sweets and roasted chestnuts. A free bus from Kranj and back will be organized.
Shopping: Walking to the hill of Jamnik at full moon
The night walking tour to Jamnik has become a tradition, as it has been organised for several years now by the Kranj Tourism and Culture Board in cooperation with the Podblica community and the Kranj Mountaineering Association.
This year’s tour will take place on Tuesday, 7 October, with participants gathering in front of the Na Razpokah restaurant in Nemilje at 5.30pm. The route from Nemilje to the famous little Gothic church will take you through pleasant, undulating forest terrain that is not too demanding.
The view from the top is truly something special, as the full moon will shine on the Škofja Loka hills, the Karavanke mountains, and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Make sure you have appropriate hiking clothes and footwear, as well as equipment for night hiking (headlamp, hiking poles, spare clothes).
The trail is suitable for all age groups, but adequate physical fitness is required. The estimated time for the walk uphill is one hour. The participation fee is €6 and includes a guide, a hot drink and snacks, and a photo at the top. To facilitate organisation, advance registration is recommended. Each participant takes part in the walking tour at their own risk.
Tip for a trip: Days and a walk along the Jeprca Teacher’s Trail
As part of the Jenko Days, honouring the memory of the poet Simon Jenko and taking place between 18 and 27 October this year, you can take part in a walking tour along the Jeprca Teacher’s Trail. It will take place on Saturday, 25 October, starting at 9am in Praše.
Event: Halloween
October attracts witches into the Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj to provide entertainment for all generations. Children will enjoy themselves on 17 and 18 October and between 24 and 26 October, while adults will test their courage on 30 and 31 October.
In the kingdom of witches, children will meet:
→ a hunchback who frightens people with soap bubbles
→ witches who know how to brew potions for courage and laughter
→ wizards who will teach you little tricks
→ and the secrets of the tunnels, where history and imagination intertwine.
For adults, the underground world of murders will be solving new riddles this year. The year is 1943. In occupied Europe, in Kranj, a group of people – soldiers, rebels, collaborators and civilians – meet in a villa owned by a famous doctor and designed by Plečnik. The villa was chosen as a secret meeting place where decisions about the future and freedom would be made. But before the meeting can begin, one of them dies under suspicious circumstances. No one is allowed to leave the estate until they can all together find out who the murderer is – and what secret is hidden in the villa itself. A series of extremely strange murders follows, which must be solved to get to the bottom of the mystery!
→ Tickets for Children’s Halloween >> HERE
→ Tickets for Adult Halloween >> HERE
Not to be missed: International Festival of Fine Arts
Between 2 October and 1 November 2025, Kranj will once again become the venue for the largest fine arts festival in Slovenia. Artists from various fields, such as painting, sculpture, graphic art, visual communication design, photography, video, architecture and new practices, will exhibit works on the theme of Eroticism, the Art of Longing.
The accompanying programme, guided tours and workshops for this year’s festival can be found HERE.
PHOTO: KS Besnica archives, Primož Pičulin
November 2025
Food & drinks: Pr’ Matičku Restaurant
A visit to the restaurant Pr’ Matičku is highly recommended to anyone who appreciates local ingredients and wants to support local production.
Chef Matjaž Erzar is an expert on local cuisine, growing most of the vegetables himself. As a hunter, he is also well versed in game cuisine, which is the star on their menu. He also makes his own sausages, salamis, jams, and syrups.
Shopping: Market in Stražišče
Every second Friday of the month, you can buy local produce and products at Baragov Trg. This time, the Stražišče Market will take place on November 14 between 5pm and 7pm.
Among other things, there you will find milled products, grains, seeds for food and for the garden, seedlings, fruit, dried fruit, vegetables, preserves, oils, nuts, honey and bee products, local pasta, baked goods, milk and dairy products, meat and charcuterie, beverages, spices, herbs, teas, essential oils, hydrolats, natural cosmetics, natural cleaning products, natural fertilizers, gardening tools, dietary supplements, and gift packages.
Tip for a trip: Šum Waterfall – visit with a tourist guide
Šum Waterfall is one of the lesser-known attractions of Kranj, which makes it even more wonderful. The waterfall is located in the village of Zgornja Besnica.
An easy forest path leads to it, descending steeply towards its end. At the end of this trail, a magnificent view of a 25-meter-high waterfall will await you.
The Kranj Adult Education Center is organizing a guided tour of the waterfall on Thursday, 13 November, at 4pm. The meeting point is in the parking lot in front of the former Tekstilindus factory (Gorenjesavska cesta 11). Reservations are required.
Event: Wine Route in the Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj
The Wine Route in the Tunnels under the Old Town is a 1300-meter-long underground experience featuring winemakers from all Slovenian wine-growing regions, as well as cheese makers, butchers, oil producers, and makers of sweet and savoury delicacies.
This year, the Wine Route will be even richer, bringing several new features that will make for a more comfortable and responsible visit. We pay special attention to the well-being of visitors, as we believe in the principle of “as much wine as water” to maintain a balance between wine tasting and well-being, so there will be more water stations along the route.
For the first time, a breathalyser will be available at the exit, allowing visitors to check their fitness to drive. A special feature of this year’s program is a mini sommelier course, offering an insight into the culture of wine tasting and basic knowledge of wine service.
Another big novelty this year is the new Sunday date, which is intended for a quieter, longer, and more personal experience. Sundays will be ideal for true wine lovers, couples, and small groups who want to chat with winemakers and calmly explore flavours.
This year, purchased products can be picked up after the event so that visitors don’t have to carry them all the time that they spend in the tunnels. Tickets are available at all Eventim points of sale and online.
Not to be missed: Art EXPO Ljubljana
The largest art fair in the region will take place between 20 and 23 November at the Brdo Congress Center.
Over four days, numerous domestic and international artists will be presented with exhibitions, performances and lectures. The event combines visual art, music, performances and professional meetings, creating a unique space for the exchange of ideas and inspiration.
ART Expo Ljubljana is a multicultural experience intended for art lovers and anyone who wishes to experience an abundant life of culture.
PHOTOS: Nejc Vurnik, ZTKK archives, Sandi Fišer, Art EXPO Ljubljana archives
December 2025
Food & drinks: Delicious snacks at the Christmas market
When you visit the old part of the city, stop by Poštna Street, where you can get some warming and festive delicacies from Friday to Sunday between 4pm and 9pm (and also on December 25) and on Saturdays also in the morning between 8am and 12pm. The following market stalls will there:
→ NADA BUČAR S.P.
kaiserschmarrn and frittellas
→ NJAMI
pancakes
→ WAFFLE 2 TO GO
waffles, roasted almonds, lollipops
→ CHILDREN’S FUN AREA
popcorn, balloons, lights, cotton candy
→ CHEERFUL DRINKS
hot and cold drinks, mulled wine, mulled gin, hot jägermeister, jack daniel’s, williams pear schnapps
Shopping: presents for Christmas and New Year’s from local producers
Have you considered doing all your Christmas and New Year shopping exclusively from local artists, artisans, and producers this year? A wide selection awaits you in the city centre of Kranj at two different locations – on Poštna Street and at Glavni trg 15. On Poštna Street, in addition to the aforementioned food and drinks, you will also find the following people greeting you from their charming Christmas huts:
→ SONJA MAČEK S.P.
wooden products (nativity scenes, Christmas decorations, candles, jewellery)
→ ROKODELSTVO HUDOBIVNIK
knitted hats and gloves, children’s clothing
→ MATEJ MARKUN S.P.
items made of wood
→ ANAMKARA, MIHA ŠAJN S.P.
candles and candle holders, incense holders, incense, jewellery, mandalas
→ ČEBELARSTVO MITJA SMRDEL
honey, bee products, buckwheat flour, buckwheat
→ PR’ KNAPČ – KONOPLJA KRŽIŠNIK
hemp tea, ointments, liqueurs, buckwheat flour, freeze-dried raspberries, raspberry syrup, jams and marmalades, cookies, buckwheat porridge, corn semolina, sunflower oil
→ ROŽCA, KATJA IGLIČ s.p.
wooden boards of various shapes, wooden Christmas trees, baskets
At Glavni trg 15 (Kranj), Atelje pop up has opened its doors and will remain open until December 23 2025. You can see the opening hours on its Facebook page. The following artists will be presented at the studio:
→ Alja Starc – decorative and functional clay and porcelain products (bowls, cups, lights, Christmas tree decorations, and gifts to place under the Christmas tree),
→ Zunipera – illustrations, graphics, New Year’s greeting cards, calendars
→ Life in colours – symbols like energy mandalas in the form of wooden jewelry, candlesticks, incense stick holders, on natural stones and canvases
→ Umami – butter cookies, pastries, and other sweet treats
→ Nežka Kukec – children’s poetry picture books Tri po mačje, Uganke Pregnanke and Stric poklic
→ Jadranka Završnik – illustrations, New Year’s greeting cards and jewelry
→ Beadhabit – fashionable jewelry
→ Crna – decorative items and jewelry with an emphasis on black
→ KataLonca – unique clothing for babies, children, and adults, natural cosmetics
They will be joined by people who create crocheted products and natural cosmetics.
Tip for a trip: festively decorated tunnels under the old town of Kranj
Not only the city centre is festive for the holidays, but also the tunnels beneath it. Until January 31, they will be illuminated by festive lights and filled with the sounds of Christmas and New Year’s songs by musicians from Slovenia and abroad. The tunnels even feature a small spruce forest, a nativity scene and other Christmas decorations.
Self-guided tours are possible every day between 9am and 5:30pm, except on December 25, when the tunnels will be open between 12pm and 6:30pm, and on January 1 between 12pm and 4:30pm. In December, self-guided tours are available at a special holiday price: €4 for adults and €2 for children, seniors, students and groups of more than five people.
Tickets can be purchased at the Tourist Information Center (Glavni trg 2, 4000 Kranj).
Event: Cheerful December
In December, a visit to the city centre is a must. In addition to great food, local gifts and exploring the beautiful parts of the city, the events of Cheerful December beckon you to the city. Until December 31, the Main Square will host the following events:
→ 12. 12. at 19:00: “I Heard Singing” – meeting of vocal octets
→ 19. 12. at 18:00: Reception for athletes and Šank Rock concert at 19:00
→ 26. 12. at 19:00: ABBA CZ
→ 27. 12. at 19:00: Radio Kranj Party with Kingston and Tilen Lotrič
→ 29. 12. at 19:00: Flirrt
→ 30. 12. at 17:00: Arrival of Father Frost with Pippi Longstocking and a concert by Nina Pušlar, Mayor’s Concert at 19:00
→ 31. 12. at 22:00: Miran Rudan inDesign
Not to be missed: “In Kranj, we think well in our hearts” charity campaign
As Dr. France Prešeren wrote and as one of the illuminated verses in Kranj in reminds us, “we think well in our hearts.” That is why the Municipality of Kranj, the Kranj Tourism and Culture Board, the local and the Slovenian Association of Friends of Youth are organizing a charity campaign under the same name for the seventh year in a row. Until January 28 2026, we can help individuals and families in need by transferring our contribution to a bank account or through an SMS donation.
PHOTO: Primož Pičulin, Atelje pop-up archives
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