Place to visit
Idrija War Museum, Slovenia: what it is and when to go
Idrija War Museum is a museum (Vojni muzej Idrija) in Slovenia (Žiri). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · Museums and art
- Local name
- Vojni muzej Idrija
- Where
- Slovenia · Trg Sv. Ahacija 4
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 42 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 10:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00
- Price
- 3 EUR
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 46.0004, 14.02187
What it is and where
Idrija War Museum is a museum (Vojni muzej Idrija) in Slovenia (Žiri). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Žiri, where this site lists 35 more places to see, 7.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.0004, 14.02187; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in Slovenia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Idrija War Museum is April to October.
- JanPossible8:50
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:32
- JulBest time15:13
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:11
- DecPossible8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovenia
To enter Slovenia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovenia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Antonijev rovEntrance shaft to the Idrija quicksilver mine100 m
- Gewerkenegg CastleBuilding in Idrija, Slovenia249 m
- St. Joseph's Parish Church in IdrijaTemples609 m
- Koča na Hleviški planiniMountain hut near Idrija, Slovenia2.5 km
- Hleviška planinaSummit2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovenia guide.
More in Slovenia: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Slovenia: art museum in Ljubljana
- National Museum of Slovenia: Slovenian museum
- Maribor Synagogue: former synagogue and current museum in Maribor, Slovenia
- Snežnik Castle: medieval Slovenian castle
- Velenje Castle: castle in Slovenia
- Koper Regional Museum: Museum in Koper, Slovenia
Every Slovenia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Idrija War Museum?
It is a museum (Vojni muzej Idrija in the local language) in Slovenia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Idrija War Museum?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Idrija War Museum?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 42 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Antonijev rov, Gewerkenegg Castle, St. Joseph's Parish Church in Idrija. The rest is in the Slovenia guide.
Keep reading
- Žiri35 places to see in and around Žiri, Slovenia: Franja Partisan Hospital, Blegoš, Vojko's Plaque. Best time: April to October.
- Museums and art59 places for museums and art in Slovenia, from National Gallery of Slovenia to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by alti
- SloveniaBefore travelling to Slovenia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.