# Boštanj Castle, Slovenia: what it is and when to go

> Boštanj Castle is a castle in Slovenia (Ivančna Gorica). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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/bostanjski-grad/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Castle · History
- **Where:** Slovenia
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LJU Zgornji Brnik, 36 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 45.93466, 14.67863

## What it is and where

Boštanj Castle is a castle in Slovenia (Ivančna Gorica). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Ivančna Gorica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/ivancna-gorica/), where this site lists 13 more places to see, 9.9 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 45.93466, 14.67863; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 36 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=45.934657%2C14.678629)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.934657%2C14.678629)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/historia/) 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 Boštanj Castle is **April to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 50 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 07 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 19 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 45 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 31 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 12 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 57 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 28 |

In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. 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.

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

- [Kopanj](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/kopanj/): Summit · 3.0 km
- [Limberk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/limberk/): Mountain in Slovenia; GeoNames ID = 3196561 · 4.6 km
- [Kucelj](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/kucelj/): Hill in Slovenia · 7.9 km
- [Turjak Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/grad-turjak/): Castle in Slovenia · 8.5 km
- [Krka Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/krska-jama/): Cave in Slovenia · 8.7 km

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

## More in Slovenia: History

- [Triglav National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/triglav-national-park/): national park in Slovenia
- [Predjama Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/predjama-castle/): Castle
- [Ljubljana Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/castillo-de-liubliana/): castle in Slovenia
- [Bled Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/bled-castle/): medieval castle in Bled, Slovenia
- [Triple Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/puente-triple/): stone arch bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia
- [Emona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/emona/): ancient city in Roman Italia, now Ljubljana

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Boštanj Castle?

It is a castle in Slovenia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Boštanj Castle?

April to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.

### How do you get to Boštanj Castle?

The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 36 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.934657%2C14.678629) 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 [Kopanj](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/kopanj/), [Limberk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/limberk/), [Kucelj](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/kucelj/). The rest is in [the Slovenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/166770310), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12790216), CC0. More about Boštanj Castle on [Wikipedia](https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grad_Bo%C5%A1tanj_(Weissenstein)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

