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Things to see in Žirovnica (Slovenia): 52 places and when to go
Žirovnica is a town in Slovenia, and this site lists 52 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (27), Hiking (25), Nature (13). The best known are Bled Castle, Stol and Golica. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovenia · 46.4191, 14.179
- Places
- 52 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (27) · Hiking (25) · Nature (13) · History (6) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 31 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Stol, at 2,237 m.
What to see in Žirovnica
The places in and around Žirovnica, 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.
- Bled CastleMedieval castle in Bled, Slovenia8.2 km
- StolMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia1.7 km
- GolicaMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia12 km
- WertatschaMountain in the Karawanks at the border Austria / Slovenia3.5 km
- BegunjščicaMountain chain in the Karawanks in Slovenia3.9 km
- AjdnaMountain in Slovenia3.7 km
- Saint Mary of Help Basilica, BrezjeBasilica in Brezje, Slovenia11 km
- Hrušica PeakMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia15 km
- Košutica / Loibler BabaMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia9.5 km
- Palec / SelenitzaMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia4.1 km
- ZatrnikSnow13 km
- Veliki vrh / Bärentaler KotschnaMountain at border Carinthia / Slovenia7.4 km
- Kamen CastleCastle5.1 km
- Kladivo / HainschturmMountain in the Koschuta at the border Carinthia / Slovenia13 km
- St. Martin's Parish ChurchChurch in Bled, Slovenia7.9 km
- Assumption of Mary ChurchChurch in Bled, Slovenia9.3 km
- Prešeren Lodge at StolMountain lodge in Slovenia1.4 km
- Lipnica CastleCastle10 km
- Roblek Lodge on BegunjščicaMountain hut in Slovenia2.6 km
- Stara SavaPlace in Upper Carniola, Slovenia9.5 km
- DobrčaMountain in Slovenia7.1 km
- Finžgar HouseHouse in Žirovnica, Slovenia3.1 km
- Golica LodgeMountain lodge in Slovenia12 km
- Koča na Kriški goriMountain lodge in Slovenia14 km
And the other 28, by what you come to do:
- Mountains: Planinski dom na Zelenici, Valvasorjev dom pod Stolom, Lodge at well of Završnica, Dom Pristava v Javorniškem Rovtu, Goška ravan, Koča na Dobrči, Koča na planini Preval, Lovska koča Talež, Partisan Lodge on Vodiška planina, Tomčeva koča, Zavetišče v Gozdu
- Nature: Babji zob, Jama pod Babjim zobom
- Temples: St. Leonard's Church, Sts. Ingenuin and Albuin Church
- Museums and art: Birthplace of Matija Čop
- With kids: Dinopark Bled-Radovljica
- Hiking: JK08, JK09, Juliana Trail - stage 2: Mojstrana - Jesenice, Panoramaweg Südalpen 05, Via Alpina Purple A4, Via Alpina Purple A5, Via Alpina Purple A6, Via Alpina Purple A7, Via Alpina Purple A7 alternative, Zaka - Šport hotel Pokljuka
- History: Site of Nazi concentration camp Loibl Nord
When to go to Žirovnica
The best time to visit Žirovnica 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.
- JanPossible8:47
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:35
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:09
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In July, 51 of the 52 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 Žirovnica
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 31 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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And all of Slovenia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Žirovnica?
The best known: Bled Castle, Stol, Golica, Wertatscha, Begunjščica. In all, 52 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Žirovnica?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Žirovnica?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 31 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Žirovnica as the destination and these 52 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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