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Things to see in Tetovo (North Macedonia): 43 places and when to go
Tetovo is a city in North Macedonia with around 119,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Nature (28), Mountains (27), Temples (8). The best known are Šarena Mosque, Sharr Mountains National Park and Titov Vrv. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- North Macedonia · 42.0092, 20.9701
- Population
- About 119,000
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (28) · Mountains (27) · Temples (8) · Hiking (4) · History (3) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- SKP Ilinden, 54 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Titov Vrv, at 2,747 m.
What to see in Tetovo
The places in and around Tetovo, 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.
- Šarena MosqueMosque in Tetovo, North Macedonia475 m
- Sharr Mountains National ParkNational park in the northern part of the Sharr mountain range, Kosovo10.0 km
- Titov VrvNature · Mountains14 km
- LjubotenPeak of Šar Mountains25 km
- Velika RudokaHighest peak of Kosovo19 km
- Popova ŠapkaMountain in Republic of Macedonia7.0 km
- Arabati Baba TeḱeBektashi Muslim place of worship (tekḱe) in Tetovo, North Macedonia1.2 km
- Lešok MonasteryMonastery8.0 km
- Maja e zezëNature · Mountains14 km
- Golema VracaMountain in North Macedonia22 km
- KobilicaMountain in North Macedonia12 km
- PeskoviMountain in Kosovo15 km
- Šar Planina National ParkNatural landscape and national park4.1 km
- Tetovo FortressArchaeological site in Macedonia1.4 km
- TrpeznicaMountain in Kosovo and North Macedonia18 km
- BorislavecMountain in Republic of Macedonia16 km
- KaranikolicaMountain in Kosovo17 km
- Maja LivadhMountain in Kosovo and North Macedonia16 km
- Mal TurčinMountain in Republic of Macedonia15 km
- BakardanSummit13 km
- Čelepinski VrvMountain between Kosovo and Macedonia19 km
- Church of the Presentation of the TheotokosTemples28 km
- St. Michael the Archangel ChurchChurch building in Podbrégué, North Macedonia14 km
- Golema PeshtArchaeological site in Macedonia27 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Gradec, Дупен Камен/Guri çamë, Гужбаба / Guzhbaba, Kosten, Kuklaica, Scarpa, Teme, Treskavec, Trnovski Rid, Zalina, Rezervat Strikt i Natyrës "Lumbardhi"
- Temples: Holy Salvation, Mosque Popova Shapka, St. parascheva and St. Domenica
- Mountains: Ljuboten, Smreka
- Snow: Brezovica (Brezovicë)
- Hiking: Kosovo Sweden friendship trail, Sammiana Z2
When to go to Tetovo
The best time to visit Tetovo is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. 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.
- JanBetter not9:16
- FebBetter not10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulPossible14:46
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecBetter not8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. In September, 42 of the 43 places are at their best.
When to go to North Macedonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tetovo
The nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP, Ilinden), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around North Macedonia (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
And all of North Macedonia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tetovo?
The best known: Šarena Mosque, Sharr Mountains National Park, Titov Vrv, Ljuboten, Velika Rudoka. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tetovo?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.
How do you get to Tetovo?
The nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP), 54 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tetovo as the destination and these 43 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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