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Things to see in Raka (Slovenia): 17 places and when to go
Raka is a town in Slovenia, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Temples (3), Hiking (3). The best known are Kostanjeviška jama, Grad Raka and Pleterje. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovenia · 45.9279, 15.3855
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Temples (3) · Hiking (3) · Nature (2) · Food and drink (2) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 79 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jurkova koča na Lisci, at 928 m.
What to see in Raka
The places in and around Raka, 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.
- Kostanjeviška jamaNature11 km
- Grad RakaCastle7 m
- PleterjeTemples13 km
- Grad SevnicaCastle10 km
- Štrajbarski TurnCastle7.1 km
- Bazilika Lurške Matere BožjeTemples10 km
- Grad Brestanica - RajhenburgCastle9.3 km
- Ajdovski gradec, VranjeArchaeological site13 km
- muzej na prostem pleterjeMuseum13 km
- Župnijska cerkev Vstalega OdrešenikaTemples12 km
- Hiša FrankinjeWinery7.2 km
- Izvir Klevevške topliceHot springs12 km
- Jurkova koča na LisciMountains · Hiking17 km
- Krakovski pragozdProtected area5.9 km
- Sevniška planinska potHiking13 km
- Tončkov dom na LisciMountains · Hiking17 km
- Vinska klet MastnakWinery15 km
When to go to Raka
The best time to visit Raka 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.
- JanPossible8:50
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:31
- JulBest time15:12
- AugBest time13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. In April, 17 of the 17 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 Raka
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 79 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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- Šentrupert20 places23 km
- Jesenice na Dolenjskem11 places24 km
- Metlika16 places31 km
- Podčetrtek26 places31 km
- Celje37 places33 km
And all of Slovenia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Raka?
The best known: Kostanjeviška jama, Grad Raka, Pleterje, Grad Sevnica, Štrajbarski Turn. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Raka?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Raka?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 79 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Raka as the destination and these 17 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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