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Things to see in Rijeka (Croatia): 63 places and when to go
Rijeka is a city in Croatia with around 171,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 63 places in and around it, mainly Nature (26), Mountains (21), Hiking (14). The best known are Risnjak National Park, Krk Bridge and Risnjak. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Croatia · 45.33, 14.45
- Population
- About 171,000
- Places
- 63 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (26) · Mountains (21) · Hiking (14) · History (10) · Temples (5) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- March to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- PUY Pula, 64 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Risnjak, at 1,528 m.
What to see in Rijeka
The places in and around Rijeka, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Risnjak National ParkNational park in Croatia21 km
- Krk BridgeDeck arch bridge13 km
- RisnjakMountain in Croatia18 km
- Rijeka CathedralRoman Catholic cathedral in Rijeka, Croatia499 m
- Church of St. Nicholas, RijekaOrthodox church in Rijeka, Croatia727 m
- Bay of BakarNature9.4 km
- Palace ModelloManor house708 m
- Port of RijekaNature1.7 km
- BiserujkaKarst cave on island Krk in Croatia20 km
- Church of Our Lady of TrsatRoman Catholic church in Rijeka, Croatia575 m
- Rijeka BayBay in Croatia12 km
- TuhobićMountain in Gorski Kotar, Croatia15 km
- Nature park UčkaPark in Croatia21 km
- BitorajMountain in Gorski Kotar, Croatia27 km
- ViševicaMountain in Croatia29 km
- VojakHighest summit of Učka massif in Istria, Croatia20 km
- Rijeka MosqueMosque in Croatia4.5 km
- SnježnikMountain in Gorski Kotar, Croatia16 km
- Vrtare MaleCave in Croatia with remnants of prehistoric animals22 km
- Rijeka City TowerClock tower in Rijeka, Croatia665 m
- Grižane CastleCastle25 km
- Astronomical Center RijekaObservatory in Rijeka, Croatia2.6 km
- Hreljin CastleFortress near Hreljin, Croatia13 km
- Lipa Remembers Memorial CentreMuseums and art19 km
And the other 39, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Mrtvi kanal, Veliki Planik, Soline Bay, American gardens, Opatija, Brgud, Jelenc, Obruč, Omišalj gulf, Radeševo, Šija, Trstenik, Veli vrh, Zagradski vrh
- Food and drink: Great Market Hall in Rijeka
- History: Drivenik Castle, Christ Church, Posert Castle, Villa Münz, Botel Marina
- Architecture: Bajer Bridge
- Beaches: Slatina Beach
- Diving: DC MIHURIC, Grotta, Kap Jablanac
- Hiking: Fužine - Mrkopalj, Goranski planinarski put, Gornje Jelenje - Fužine, Opatijska Planinarska Obilaznica, Riječka planinarska obilaznica (RPO), Tršće - Sveta gora - Source of Kupa - Crni Lug, Via Adriatica #2: Poklon => Plase
- With kids: Izletište "Šumska bajka"
- Mountains: Mountain hut Frbežari, Planinarski dom Hahlić, Planinarski dom "Sušak", Planinski dom Lisina, Schlosserov dom, Veliki dom "Platak"
- Stargazing: Rijeka/Omisalj
When to go to Rijeka
The best time to visit Rijeka is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:55
- FebBetter not10:09
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:17
- MayBest time14:41
- JunBest time15:27
- JulBest time15:08
- AugBest time13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:16
- DecBetter not8:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. In June, 61 of the 63 places are at their best.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rijeka
The nearest main airport is Pula Airport (PUY, Pula), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Školska ulica bb14 places36 km
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- Vinica7 places65 km
- Brtonigla30 places65 km
And all of Croatia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rijeka?
The best known: Risnjak National Park, Krk Bridge, Risnjak, Rijeka Cathedral, Church of St. Nicholas, Rijeka. In all, 63 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rijeka?
May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33.
How do you get to Rijeka?
The nearest main airport is Pula Airport (PUY), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rijeka as the destination and these 63 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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