Upper Carniola (Gorenjska) is a traditional and mountainous region in Slovenia with a strong cultural identity — the regional folklore and its costume are often representative of the national folklore.
This region has stunning landscapes, from mountains to valleys with lakes and water streams, old styled bridges, panoramic viewpoints and the fairytale Bled Island on Bled Lake — just take a look at the live cams and see for yourself.
Population: around 300,000 inhabitants
Capital: Kranj
Other major cities: Jesenice, Tržič, Škofja Loka
Main attractions: Bled Island and Bled Castle, Visevnik, Savica Falls, Kluze Fortress, Julian Alps, Triglav
Nearest Airports: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU - Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana)
