Kranjska Gora - Slovenia
- Sal Schmidt
- Jun 15
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 4
Slovenia, you are hard to describe! You truly captured our hearts; you are now among our most beautiful visited countries.
We drove from Koper, where we hired the car, as it was only 20 km from Trieste, where we finished our Italian travels. It was interesting as we crossed the border, and the infrastructure was impressive, with the country well-connected throughout. This provided well-built access to navigate the small country easily.
Slovenia is a nature paradise; you have a sense of wonderment as the world around you unveils itself. The mountains, the everlasting views, the lush green meadows, and the villages, all home to an enchanting chapel as the centrepiece, there are constant 'wow' moments!
Kranjska Gora was where we began our love affair with Slovenia, thanks to a fabulous Airbnb we found, which would make the perfect hideaway to nest and catch up; it did not disappoint.
We have all felt this way before, an instant vibe of belonging, and this place just gave you all those chills and a sense of tranquillity.
We spent the first three nights in our Airbnb, soaking up the Julian Alps, peeking through the surrounding nature over sunsets and wine, of course!
On our final day, we emerged from our peaceful abode and explored the beautiful village of Kranjska Gora, which offered all the perks of a ski winter village but was also a quaint and pristine summer village, perfect for hiking enthusiasts. You were spoiled for choice with dining options, too.
On our final night, we stayed at Jasna Chalet Resort, another tranquil haven on Jasna Lake. It is here that our jaws dropped upon arrival, and the 24 hours we spent enjoying this magical corner of Slovenia were so inspiring.
It truly is one of the most beautiful pockets of nature we have seen, even more so than Banff. The untouched presence of tourists was enlightening, and just a scattering of local tourists due to the end of summer.
The chalet is committed to complete sustainability, and the apartments are fully equipped, modernly designed and very comfortable. We had a ground stay and loved being so close to the lake with the incredible mountainscape towering above us.
We enjoyed a slow lunch at Restaurant Jasna and strolled around the crystal turquoise bodies of water, soaking up the sunset and views, and enjoying being at one with nature.
Jasna Resort also holds a little history, as it was a favourite spot of one of Slovenia's kings, who chose it for one of his homes. The lakes served as his backyard swimming pools, with a picturesque view as a backdrop. We soon felt why he chose Jezero Jasna (Lake Jasna), and you will be mesmerised by its raw beauty, too.
Kranjska Gora, you are located in an extraordinary part of Slovenia; the nature and views surrounding you are truly breathtaking. You were the perfect introduction to our 73rd country, Slovenia, as we made our way to our dear friends further south for the weekend.
Date visited: 28 September 2023
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