Slovenia

Places to visit near Kranj

Kranj is a town in Slovenia, home to about 36,874 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 13 museums. The must-see places are Castle Khislstein (1 km), Prešernov Gaj (1 km) and Šmarjetna Gora (2 km).

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Kranj, Slovenia
Kranj, Slovenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kranj at a glance

Location
Slovenia
Population
about 36,874
Coordinates
46.2389° N, 14.3556° E
Places within 50 km
204 (204 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Kranj

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kranj: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Kranj, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Kranj

140 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kranj. The closest is Šmarjetna Gora (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kranj

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kranj. The closest is Castle Khislstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kranj

27 churches within 100 km of Kranj. The closest is Cerkev Sv. Primoža in Felicijana (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kranj

19 museums within 100 km of Kranj. The closest is Municipal and Beekeeping Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kranj

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Kranj. The closest is Slap Orličje (Orglice) (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kranj

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kranj. The closest is Arboretum Volčji Potok (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kranj

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kranj
  2. 1 km Castle Khislstein · heritage site
  3. 8 km Lake Trboje · lake
  4. 8 km Uršulinski Samostan Sv. Duh · heritage site
  5. 8 km Šmarjetna Gora · viewpoint
  6. 2 km Prešernov Gaj · park
  7. 1 km Back to Kranj

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From travellers near Kranj

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How to reach Kranj

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kranj by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints93140Šmarjetna Gora (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3653Castle Khislstein (1 km)
    Churches2227Cerkev Sv. Primoža in Felicijana (15 km)
    Museums1319Municipal and Beekeeping Museum (22 km)
    Waterfalls911Slap Orličje (Orglice) (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Arboretum Volčji Potok (26 km)
    Caves68Arneševa Luknja (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Lake Trboje (8 km)
    Treks57Stahovica - Kamniški Vrh (23 km)
    Parks34Prešernov Gaj (1 km)
    Other attractions33Prešernov Trg (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Ljubljanska Džamija (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Mali Graben (30 km)

    Kranj: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kranj?

    Castle Khislstein (heritage site, about 1 km), Prešernov Gaj (park, about 1 km), Šmarjetna Gora (viewpoint, about 2 km), Uršulinski Samostan Sv. Duh (heritage site, about 8 km), Lake Trboje (lake, about 8 km), Hrastnik (viewpoint, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kranj?

    204 places on Spotwander: 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 13 museums, 9 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kranj?

    Šmarjetna Gora, about 2 km by road; Hrastnik (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kranj?

    Castle Khislstein, about 1 km by road; Uršulinski Samostan Sv. Duh (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kranj?

    Cerkev Sv. Primoža in Felicijana, about 15 km by road; The Parish Church of Our Lady of Kropa (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kranj?

    Start in Kranj, visit Castle Khislstein, then Lake Trboje, then Uršulinski Samostan Sv. Duh, then Šmarjetna Gora, then Prešernov Gaj, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kranj?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Kranj

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kranj’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kranj on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.