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

> Strmol Castle is a castle in Upper Carniola, Slovenia (Jezersko). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. It has articles in 6 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/grad-strmol/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Castle in Upper Carniola, Slovenia · History
- **Where:** Slovenia
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LJU Zgornji Brnik, 4.8 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 46.26482, 14.47899

## What it is and where

Strmol Castle is a castle in Upper Carniola, Slovenia (Jezersko). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Jezersko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/jezersko/), where this site lists 82 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 46.26482, 14.47899; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 4.8 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=46.264823%2C14.478991)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.264823%2C14.478991)

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 Strmol Castle is **April to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 48 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 06 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 36 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 20 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 47 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 34 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 15 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 59 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 39 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 10 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 26 |

In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. 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

- [Frauenstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/grad-kamen-nad-adergasom/): Former castle in Adergas, Slovenia · 1.5 km
- [Krvavec Ski Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/krvavec/): Ski resort in Slovenia · 4.7 km
- [Dom Čemšenik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/dom-cemsenik/): Mountain hut in Slovenia · 5.6 km
- [Turn Castle, Preddvor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/grad-turn/): 14th-century castle in the Municipality of Preddvor · 5.7 km
- [Jakobova pot – Preddvorska veja (var. 2)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/jakobova-pot-preddvorska-veja-var-2/): Hiking · 5.9 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 Strmol Castle?

It is a castle in Upper Carniola, Slovenia. It has articles in 6 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 Strmol Castle?

April to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26.

### How do you get to Strmol Castle?

The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 4.8 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.264823%2C14.478991) 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 [Frauenstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/grad-kamen-nad-adergasom/), [Krvavec Ski Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/krvavec/), [Dom Čemšenik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/dom-cemsenik/). The rest is in [the Slovenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/119907058), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3402549), CC0. More about Strmol Castle on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strmol_Castle). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

