Jesenice is a town located in the traditional province of Upper Carniola in Slovenia. It serves as the seat of the Municipality of Jesenice and is situated on the southern side of the Karawanks, along the border with Austria to the north. It ranks as the tenth-largest town in Slovenia.
The town is historically renowned as a mining center. Its development was primarily driven by its ironworks and metallurgy industries, which remain its most notable characteristics.