ACCOMMODATION
We stayed for a week at Rozle Apartments in apartment 5, which had a nice view of the neighbouring mountain and chairlift. The apartment is compact but reasonably well appointed. Mirienna at reception was very friendly and helpful. Cooking facilities were okay, small dining table for two, wardrobe and chest of drawers and bed. The mattress was okay but the pillows were very soft and did not give much support. No power point beside the bed for toaster and kettle. The loo is an usual design, won't go into detail, just keep the fan on! Had self-service breakfast one morning which was fine, fruit juices, cereal, tea/coffee, yoghurts, ham, cheeses, tuna fish, and lovely fresh rolls.
RESTAURANTS AND BARS/CAFES
We would definitely recommend Pino Pizzeria, part of the Hotel Kotnik, the bright yellow hotel in the town square. Traditional wood-fired pizza oven, good atmosphere, friendly, courteous staff and delicious food. Regular and lovely vegan nosh, choice of balsamic vinegar, chilli and garlic oils, and good range of dishes, including haricot bean salad (substantial and tasty), veggie pizzas, green salad (yellow pepper, tomatoes, cucumber and green olives), rice and vegetables, good quality local beers, schnapps (try the borovnicevec, blueberry) and coffees. The only Chinese restaurant, the Sang Hai is situated in the shopping centre and is worth a visit. Good food, including an appetising veggie selection, friendly, pleasant staff and traditional decor with some beautiful emroideries. Good range of bars/cafes. I would recommend Cafe Sportspoint, smart, clean and modern, serving good coffee, with a great choice of teas, desserts, pastries and licquers. Bar Enka is worth checking out, coffee not as nice as Sportspoint but tasty local wines, magazines and papers to read (some English, owner from UK), tv showing Eurosport and other channels, popular with locals. Did not get a warm reception from the barmaid at Bar Vopa (Bat Bar), insisted I "speak English" when I was trying to practise my Slovenian and was generally unfriendly.
THINGS TO DO
Great walking and cycling, did a couple of walks, including No 8, by the Velika river up to Koca V Krnici for some cold, stream-chilled beers. Lovely walk to Planica Ski Jump through pastures with wild flowers. Try walking to the top for a hair-raising view, it's definitely worth it! (Map of the walks available if anyone would like one) Cycle ride to Lake Bled was excellent, about 25 miles with a lift back to the town included in the price (Julijana agency), tennis at Hotel Lek was enjoyable and reasonably priced. Did a coach tour of the Julian Alps, very interesting, informative guide, insight into local history, establishment of the national park, WW1 stories, and how people worked and lived. Although I rarely play, I had a brief flutter in the casino. Register with your passports at reception then try your luck and skill on the electronic and regular roulette, slots and Blackjack tables. I set my limit and enjoyed several hands, getting up to 30 Euros, before I called it a night after losing 20 Euros.
Most people speak very good English but I picked up a basic phrase card from our reception and enjoyed using the basics as appropriate like hello, good and thank you.
Kranjska Gora has a lot to offer in terms of outdoor pursuits. However, if the weather is bad (we had rain almost continually in the last 36 hours), you are limited apart from using the various hotel's swimming/sauna facilities and bar hopping!
Overall, an enjoyable holiday in a pretty village with spectacular scenery.
