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Things to see in Kočevje (Slovenia): 19 places and when to go
Kočevje is a town in Slovenia, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (5), History (4). The best known are Pugled pri Starem Logu, Base 20 and Jelendol partisan hospital. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovenia · 45.6441, 14.8689
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Mountains (5) · History (4) · Temples (3) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 72 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Goteniški Snežnik, at 1,290 m.
What to see in Kočevje
The places in and around Kočevje, 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.
- Pugled pri Starem LoguPlace in Lower Carniola, Slovenia8.6 km
- Base 20Museum15 km
- Jelendol partisan hospitalMuseum15 km
- Fridrihštajn CastleRuins3.7 km
- Ledena jama pri KunčuCave in Slovenia13 km
- Mala GoraMountain in Slovenia6.5 km
- Sts. Peter and Paul Parish ChurchTemples18 km
- Goteniški SnežnikMountain in Slovenia12 km
- Goteniški VrhMountain in Slovenia12 km
- Kraljica RogaNature11 km
- MožMountain in Slovenia15 km
- Željnske jameCave in Slovenia1.8 km
- St. Bartholomew's Parish ChurchChurch in Kočevje, Slovenia829 m
- Camino Gorski KotarHiking14 km
- Glavna plaža JezeroHot spring bath548 m
- Koča pri Jelenovem studencuMountain hut in Slovenia3.2 km
- Pomoli na Rudniškem jezeruHot spring bath277 m
- Roška pešpotHiking7.2 km
- Župnijska cerkev sv. JakobaTemples15 km
When to go to Kočevje
The best time to visit Kočevje is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible8:52
- FebPossible10:08
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:43
- JunBest time15:29
- JulBest time15:10
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kočevje
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of Slovenia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kočevje?
The best known: Pugled pri Starem Logu, Base 20, Jelendol partisan hospital, Fridrihštajn Castle, Ledena jama pri Kunču. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kočevje?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Kočevje?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 72 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kočevje as the destination and these 19 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.
Keep reading
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