Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj now have the Green Key sustainability label

The Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj have been awarded the Green Key eco label for their sustainability. This is confirmation of our efforts to develop responsible tourism and a sustainable attitude towards the environment.

The Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj, managed by the Kranj Tourism and Culture Board, have undergone a number of changes in the last two years. These concern both the technical layout and appearance of the tunnels, as well as changes in their content.

As the tunnels are an important technical heritage of Kranj and have a climate similar to natural caves, care has been taken throughout the renovation process to limit the impact on this landmark.

In cooperation with the Municipality of Kranj, we decided to test our sustainability efforts and applied for Green Key certification for the Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj. This is an international label for ecological tourism, so it recognises efforts to operate in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. The programme promotes responsible management of natural resources, reducing energy and water consumption and limiting environmental impact.

The Green Key is an international ecological certificate that recognises efforts towards environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.

With the renovation of the Tunnels, this was achieved in several aspects. The new toilet facilities contribute to a better user experience for our visitors. At the same time, we have reduced water consumption by using sensors on the taps. For our new tourism product, the self-guided tour of the Tunnels with automated entry, we have also modernized the electrical wiring in the Tunnels, with integrated sensors to help reduce electricity consumption.

We do not have any single-use plastics at the events we organise in the Tunnels. Visitors are encouraged to travel in a sustainable way to get to Kranj and visit the Tunnels.

Last but not least, the Tunnels are also home to the SOS Proteus Information Centre, whose contents encourage reflection on a sustainable attitude towards the natural world, especially with regard to drinking-quality groundwater.

The Green Key confirms our efforts to develop responsible tourism and environmental sustainability.

We are very pleased to announce that the Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj, with the above-mentioned contents and technical specifications, has become a recipient of the Green Key environmental label for sustainable tourism. This confirms our commitment to develop responsible tourism and sustainable attitude towards the environment.

We are proud to be part of the drive towards a sustainable future and remain committed to continuously improving our behaviour towards the environment. Receiving this label also gives Kranj greater visibility as a destination that cares for nature and the environment and is committed to sustainable development.

We would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to visit the Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj. Four different tours are available. Or you can visit the Tunnels on the occasion of various events.

Tours through the Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj:

→ Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj
→ Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj – self-guided tour
→ Digital Tour of the Tunnels of Kranj
→ SOS Proteus Information Centre

PHOTO GALLERY (Tunnels under the Old Town of Kranj)