# Piran Aquarium, Slovenia: what it is and when to go

> Piran Aquarium is a public aquarium in Piran, Slovenia (Koper / Capodistria). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/aquarium-piran/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Public aquarium in Piran, Slovenia · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** Slovenia
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LJU Zgornji Brnik, 104 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
- **Website:** [aquariumpiran.si](https://aquariumpiran.si/)
- **Coordinates:** 45.52796, 13.56725

## What it is and where

Piran Aquarium is a public aquarium in Piran, Slovenia (Koper / Capodistria). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Koper / Capodistria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/koper-capodistria/), where this site lists 40 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 45.52796, 13.56725; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 104 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.527957%2C13.567251)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.527957%2C13.567251)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/fauna/) places in Slovenia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Piran Aquarium is **April to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 53 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 09 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 18 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 42 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 28 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 09 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 56 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 41 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 14 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 32 |

In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Piran Aquarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Slovenia

To enter Slovenia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Slovenia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum Piran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/pomorski-muzej-piran-palaca-gabrielli/): Museum · 74 m
- [St. Peter's Church, Piran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/st-peter-church/): Church building in Piran Municipality, Slovenia · 152 m
- [St. George's Parish Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/st-george/): Slovenian catholic church · 207 m
- [Our Lady of Health Church, Piran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/marija-zdravja-madonna-della-salute/): Church building in Piran Municipality, Slovenia · 389 m
- [Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Church in Portorož](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/holy-mary-of-rosary/): Temples · 2.3 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Slovenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/).

## More in Slovenia: With kids

- [Ljubljana Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/ljubljana-zoo/): zoo in Ljubljana, Slovenia
- [Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/alpine-botanical-garden-juliana/)
- [Terme Snovik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/terme-snovik/): spa in Slovenia
- [Akvarij - terarij Maribor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/akvarij-terarij-maribor/)
- [Aquapark & Wellness Bohinj](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/aquapark-wellness-bohinj/)
- [Dinopark Bled-Radovljica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/dinopark-bled-radovljica/)

Every Slovenia place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Piran Aquarium?

It is a public aquarium in Piran, Slovenia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Piran Aquarium?

April to October. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32.

### How do you get to Piran Aquarium?

The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 104 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.527957%2C13.567251) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum Piran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/pomorski-muzej-piran-palaca-gabrielli/), [St. Peter's Church, Piran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/st-peter-church/), [St. George's Parish Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/st-george/). The rest is in [the Slovenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/831902186), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121296332), CC0. More about Piran Aquarium on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piran_Aquarium). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).