Kranjska Gora is situated in the area of the Zgornjesavska valley, sometimes spelt Gornjesavska dolina, and also known as Dolina, this is without doubt one of the most picturesque Alpine valleys.

Located at the far north east of Slovenia where the borders of Slovenia, Austria and Italy meet, the valley is embraced on the north and south by the towering peaks of the Kravanke Mountains and the Julian Alps. In the east its border runs just below the town of Jesenice where the valley opens up towards the Radovljiska valley, extending in the west along the water-stretch between the Sava and the Zilja rivers, just west of Ratece.

The Zgornjesavska valley enjoys an Alpine climate with its long, snow-abundant winters and shorter summers with moderate temperatures, easterly winds and sufficient rain to maintain the valley’s greenery.

The winter usually stays in the valley for between four and five months, and the blanket of snow usually covers the valley for just around four months. The lowest daytime temperature in January sometimes reaches –8 ^oC, while on average it usually warms up during the day to just over freezing point. The average temperature in the hottest summer months is 10 ^oC in the morning, rising up to around 23 ^oC during the day.

In winter there are large differences between the sunny and shady slopes embracing the valley. The sunny slopes are ideal for trips and strolls in the beautiful sunshine while the shady slopes keep the cold and help to retain that snow blanket loved by all skiing enthusiasts.