Brdo Golf Course: A Green Jewel Beneath the Mountains
The Brdo Golf Course lies in the heart of Gorenjska region, in close proximity to Brnik Airport and just a stone's throw from the city of Kranj. Surrounded by the majestic mountain background of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Karavanke range, it offers an unforgettable golfing experience embraced by an exceptional natural setting.
Location
and Accessibility
The course is located on the estate of the protocol facility Brdo pri Kranju, approximately seven kilometers from the center of Kranj, twenty-five kilometers from Ljubljana, and ten kilometers from Jože Pučnik Airport. Excellent transport links provide easy access from the Ljubljana-Jesenice highway, placing the course in an ideal location for both domestic and foreign golfers.
Course Characteristics
Brdo pri Kranju Golf Course features nine playing fields with a total length of approximately 2,000 meters. The varied terrain configuration presents a real challenge for golfers. The course also includes a driving range for beginners and practice. It is designed to challenge experienced players while remaining accessible and friendly to golfers with less experience.
Natural Environment
The course's greatest asset is its exceptional natural setting. Nestled among vast estates with centuries-old trees, the landscape is enriched by sparkling lakes and winding streams that enhance the area's biodiversity. Carefully maintained fairways blend seamlessly with the surrounding forest edge, creating a truly magnificent environment.
Players are treated to breathtaking views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps throughout their round. What truly sets this course apart is its remarkable biodiversity—numerous bird species and wildlife inhabit these green expanses, contributing to the unique natural atmosphere that makes playing here such a memorable experience.
Additional Offerings
In addition to the course itself, Golf Brdo offers a modern clubhouse with locker rooms and a restaurant with a rich culinary selection. Visitors can purchase necessary golf equipment, rent golf carts and clubs. Individual and group golf lessons are available for those who want to learn the sport or improve their skills. Organizers regularly prepare tournaments and special events that attract golfers from Slovenia and abroad.
History and Significance
The course is part of the wider Brdo pri Kranju complex, which has a rich historical heritage. Once the estate of the Habsburgs and later the Zois family, today a protocol facility of the Republic of Slovenia, Brdo has been an important point of Slovenian cultural and social life for centuries. The golf course represents an important part of the region's tourist offering, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. Its location near the capital and international airport makes it one of the more accessible courses in Slovenia.
Golf season and
Special Features
The golf season at Brdo typically lasts from late spring to early autumn, depending on weather conditions. The mild climate allows for a relatively long season, while the location provides pleasant refreshment even in the summer months. Morning times are especially popular when mist rises over the course and the sun gradually illuminates the surrounding peaks, creating an almost fairy-tale atmosphere for play.
Brdo Golf Course is not just a sports facility, but a complete experience that combines sporting challenge, natural beauty, and a relaxing environment. Whether as an experienced golfer or beginner, as a local or tourist – Brdo offers an unforgettable golfing experience under the magnificent Alpine horizon. Its placement in the culturally and historically rich environment and natural beauty of the Gorenjska region make this golf destination one of the most beautiful in Slovenia and the wider region.
