# Things to see in Škofja Loka (Slovenia): 24 places and when to go

> Škofja Loka is a town in Slovenia, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (8), Hiking (8), Nature (7). The best known are Kieselstein Castle, Brdo Castle near Kranj and Udin Woods. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/skofja-loka/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Slovenia · 46.1738, 14.2961
- **Places:** 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/montana/) (8) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/senderismo/) (8) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/naturaleza/) (7) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/historia/) (3) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/espiritual/) (3) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** LJU Zgornji Brnik, 14 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Krekova koča na Ratitovcu, at 1,642 m.

## What to see in Škofja Loka

The places in and around Škofja Loka, 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.

- [Kieselstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/castle-khislstein/): Castle in Slovenia · 8.5 km
- [Brdo Castle near Kranj](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/grad-brdo-pri-kranju/): Historic building · 13 km
- [Udin Woods](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/arneseva-luknja/): Protected area in Slovenia · 14 km
- [Polhograjska Grmada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/grmada/): Summit · 10 km
- [Mount Saint Margaret](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/smarjetna-gora/): Summit · 8.4 km
- [Sts. Primus and Felician Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/cerkev-sv-primoza-in-felicijana/): Church in Jamnik, Slovenia · 13 km
- [Jetrbenk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/jeterbenk/): Hill in Slovenia · 11 km
- [Lubnik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/lubnik/): Mountain in Slovenia · 2.7 km
- [Mount Polhov Gradec](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/polhograjska-gora/): Hill in Slovenia · 11 km
- [St. Jacob Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/zupnijska-cerkev-svetega-jakoba/): Church in Škofja Loka, Slovenia · 1.2 km
- [Hrastnik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/hrastnik/): Mountain in Slovenia · 4.8 km
- [Krekova koča na Ratitovcu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/krekova-koca-na-ratitovcu/): Mountain hut in Slovenia · 17 km
- [Museum of Post and Telecommunications](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/museum-of-post-and-telecommunications/): Museum in Poland · 12 km
- [Loka Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/skofjeloski-grad/): Castle · 1.2 km
- [St. Stephen's Parish Church, Sora](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/zupnijska-cerkev-svetega-stefana/): Parish church in Sora, Slovenia · 6.8 km
- [122 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/122-pot-kurirjev-in-vezistov-nov-slovenije/): Hiking · 13 km
- [124 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/124-pot-kurirjev-in-vezistov-nov-slovenije/): Hiking · 14 km
- [Craft Pivovarna Advocatus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/craft-pivovarna-advocatus/): Brewery · 2.4 km
- [Jakobova pot – Gorenjska veja (var. Osolnik)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/jakobova-pot-gorenjska-veja-var-osolnik/): Hiking · 6.1 km
- [Jakobova pot – Preddvorska veja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/jakobova-pot-preddvorska-veja/): Hiking · 10 km
- [Mihelčičev dom na Govejku](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/mihelcicev-dom-na-govejku/): Mountain hut in Slovenia · 7.5 km
- [Pohodni krog Občine Gorenja Vas - Poljane](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/pohodni-krog-obcine-gorenja-vas-poljane/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Stari Vrh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/stari-vrh/): Ski resort · 8.4 km
- [Zoo park Rožman Jože](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/zoo-park-rozman-joze/): With kids · Wildlife · 18 km

## When to go to Škofja Loka

The best time to visit Škofja Loka 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 49 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 06 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 36 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 20 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 46 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 33 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 14 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 39 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 10 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 26 |

In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. In April, 23 of the 24 places are at their best.

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).

## Getting to Škofja Loka

The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 14 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=46.1738%2C14.2961)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.1738%2C14.2961)

## Other towns nearby

- [Ljubljana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/liubliana/): 50 places · 21 km
- [Žiri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/ziri/): 35 places · 22 km
- [Jezersko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/jezersko/): 82 places · 29 km
- [Žirovnica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/zirovnica/): 52 places · 29 km
- [Laze v Tuhinju](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/laze-v-tuhinju/): 23 places · 32 km
- [Bohinjsko jezero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/bohinjsko-jezero/): 107 places · 39 km

And all of Slovenia, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Škofja Loka?

The best known: [Kieselstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/castle-khislstein/), [Brdo Castle near Kranj](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/grad-brdo-pri-kranju/), [Udin Woods](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/arneseva-luknja/), [Polhograjska Grmada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/grmada/), [Mount Saint Margaret](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovenia/smarjetna-gora/). In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Škofja Loka?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26.

### How do you get to Škofja Loka?

The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 14 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.1738%2C14.2961) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Škofja Loka as the destination and these 24 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).