{"id":1011489,"date":"2026-06-25T07:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitkranj.com\/?post_type=novice&p=1011489"},"modified":"2026-07-03T14:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T12:59:35","slug":"ideas-for-escaping-the-summer-heat","status":"publish","type":"novice","link":"https:\/\/www.visitkranj.com\/en\/news\/ideas-for-escaping-the-summer-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas for escaping the summer heat"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The nature surrounding Kranj offers residents and visitors numerous opportunities to cool off on hot summer days.<\/h3>

You can even find some cool spots in the city centre itself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Kokra River Canyon<\/a><\/h3>

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The 30-meter-deep canyon<\/strong> (google maps<\/a>) carved by the Kokra River<\/strong><\/a> near the city centre is great for a retreat into nature, to a pleasantly cool river just a few steps away from the hustle and bustle of the city.<\/p>

You can cool off in the canyon in several ways \u2013 you can walk along the river, sit on benches, soak your feet in the river or swim<\/strong> in it. Further upstream, you can find quite a few places where the water is deep enough for swimming, the most popular being the one at Kosorep <\/strong>(google maps<\/a>), where you can jump from high boulders into deep pools.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Tunnels under the old town of Kranj<\/a><\/h3>

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Although the tunnels<\/strong><\/a> have been dug by human hands, they now have a climate like a cave, which is a great refuge from the heat in summer.<\/p>

During a heat wave, you can escape to the pleasant 10\u201312 degrees<\/strong> and enjoy one of the many experiences offered by this special landmark:<\/p>

\u2192 Self-guided tour<\/strong><\/a>,
\u2192 Guided tour<\/strong><\/a>,
\u2192 SOS Proteus Information Centre<\/strong><\/a>,
\u2192 Digital walk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Refreshing clouds at the Main Square\u00a0<\/h3>

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At the initiative of the Kranj Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage<\/strong>, participants in several workshops, together with the author of the installation, Tilen Sepi\u010d<\/strong>, the Carnica Institute<\/strong>, the Tourism and Culture Board Kranj<\/strong> and the City of Kranj<\/strong>, renovated the existing cloud, which was cooling this square last year, and created two new ones.<\/p>

As part of the Interreg project Be Ready, this pilot measure called \u201cRain Zone 2.0<\/strong>\u201d has been developed in Kranj as an example of smart urban acupuncture in a culturally protected area.<\/p>

Its creators hope that this interesting installation will successfully contribute to alleviating heat stress in the historic city centre <\/strong>(google maps<\/a>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u0160um Waterfall<\/a><\/h3>

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During the summer heat, the descent to the \u0160um Waterfall<\/strong><\/a> in Zgornja Besnica<\/strong> (google maps<\/a>) is particularly pleasant, as the temperature by the water and in the shade of the trees is much lower than in the city.<\/p>

It is one of the largest waterfalls of a stream in Slovenia. The walk downhill<\/strong> to the waterfall takes about 15 minutes<\/strong> and is not really suitable for preschool children.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sava River<\/h3>

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Along the Sava River you will find numerous beaches that are ideal for hanging out<\/strong> by and in the river. You can access the river from the island in the city<\/strong> (google maps<\/a>) or at Stru\u017eevo<\/strong>, by the lake of Trboje<\/strong> (google maps<\/a>) or at many pebble beaches that can be found along this river.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u010cukova jama<\/a><\/h3>

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\u010cukova jama<\/strong> (google maps<\/a>) is one of the three lakes in Bobovek <\/strong><\/a>(google maps<\/a>), which are protected as a natural monument. It is especially popular among those visitors who appreciate unspoiled nature and uninhabited areas.<\/p>

Wherever you cool off during the summer heat, don’t forget<\/strong>:<\/p>

\u2192<\/span> Use rubbish<\/strong> bins and keep our city and nature<\/strong> clean<\/strong>.
\u2192<\/span> Nature speaks quietly<\/strong> \u2013 let\u2019s listen to it.
\u2192<\/span> Let’s speak calmly<\/strong> and reduce noise<\/strong> to maintain peace in urban and natural areas.
\u2192<\/span> Respect nature and its inhabitants<\/strong>, do not disturb them or destroy their homes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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