Pungert

The area at the tip of the rock on which the old town of Kranj stands is called Pungert. The name comes from the German Baumgarten and indicates that the orchards of the townspeople were located here.

At Pungert, you will find the only completely preserved medieval defense tower in its renovated form from the 16th century. It was rebuilt when it was used as a city dungeon and later even for apartments. In the immediate vicinity of the tower, a Gothic church was built in the 15th century and dedicated to St. Sebastian, Fabian and Rochus, the saints that were believed to give protection against the plague.

Pungert is a popular place for families and fans of good music. Children like to attend events in the Pungert tower and play on the outdoor playground in the immediate vicinity of the charming bar where their parents can enjoy the jazz rhythms that can be heard live here during the summer months.

Further information about the city walls of Kranj can be found in the leaflet.


Location: Trubarjev trg 6, 4000 Kranj (Google Maps)

Opening hours: /

Entrance fee: /

Contact: /

Related content

VIDEO | Kranj - European Destination of Excellence 2023

VIDEO | Kranj – European Destination of Excellence 2023

Kranj was named European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2023 by the European Commission. As ...

jezersko-1.w462h462c

Jezersko route

Jezersko was the first one in Slovenia to be declared a mountaineering village, and ...

trzic-kolesarjenje.w462h462c

Tržič route

In the surroundings of Tržič there is an abundance of hiking trails and opportunities ...

bled.w462h462c

Bled route

Bled is an image of paradise, as our poet once wrote. This world-class tourist ...

presernov-trg-2.w462h462c

Ljubljana route

Ljubljana is a city that has a lot to offer in any weather or ...

skofja-loka-grad.w462h462c

Škofja loka route

The old town of Škofja Loka is like a painting come to life. From ...

kamnicanka.w462h462c

Kamnik route

This flat cycling route first takes you through the village of Voklo and across ...

Smarjetna-gora_Zan-Varmaz.w680h405c

Šmarjetna gora (hiking trail)

With its 646 meters above sea level, the hill of Šmarjetna Gora rises above ...

sv-mohor.w680h405c

St. Mohor at Kranj

This hill is well suited for a family trip, since the path leads through ...

Jamnik_Foto_Dragan-Gavranovic.w680h405c

Nemilje – Jamnik

There are quite a few paths to the hill of Jamnik, but the trail ...