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Things to see in Metlika (Slovenia): 16 places and when to go
Metlika is a town in Slovenia, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Hot springs (7), History (4), Nature (2). The best known are Sveta Gera, Metlika Castle and castle Gradac. 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 · 45.6512, 15.3234
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hot springs (7) · History (4) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Food and drink (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 92 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sveta Gera, at 1,178 m.
What to see in Metlika
The places in and around Metlika, 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.
- Sveta GeraPeak in Croatia and Slovenia12 km
- Metlika Castle15th-century castle at Metlika, Slovenia453 m
- castle GradacCastle in Slovenia7.3 km
- Rožanec MithraeumMithraeum in Slovenia14 km
- Trdina Peak Primeval forestProtected area12 km
- St. Gertrude's Church (Gabrje)Church12 km
- GribljeHot spring bath8.6 km
- KrasinecHot spring bath7.0 km
- OtokHot spring bath4.8 km
- Otok–ParadižHot spring bath3.9 km
- PečaričWinery686 m
- Planinski dom na Mirni goriMountains · Hiking17 km
- PodzemeljHot spring bath6.4 km
- PrimostekHot spring bath3.1 km
- VinotekaWinery684 m
- ZemeljHot spring bath5.7 km
When to go to Metlika
The best time to visit Metlika 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, 16 of the 16 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 Metlika
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 92 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
- Novo mesto13 places21 km
- Vinica5 places22 km
- Raka17 places31 km
- Kočevje19 places35 km
- Jesenice na Dolenjskem11 places36 km
- Šentrupert20 places41 km
And all of Slovenia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Metlika?
The best known: Sveta Gera, Metlika Castle, castle Gradac, Rožanec Mithraeum, Trdina Peak Primeval forest. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Metlika?
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 Metlika?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 92 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Metlika as the destination and these 16 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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