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Borovnica

Municipality of Borovnica, Slovenia · Europe

About Borovnica

Borovnica works well as a base: 10 minutes from Verd, 19km from Postojna Cave.

Borovnica is a town located in Municipality of Borovnica, Slovenia. With a population of 2,162, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Borovnica sits in Slovenia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Ljubljana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Borovnica to your route.

About Borovnica

The Borovnica Viaduct (Slovene: Borovniški viadukt, German: Franzdorfer Viadukt) is a former railroad viaduct in Borovnica, Slovenia.

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Borovnica offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Borovnica located?

Borovnica is located in Municipality of Borovnica, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.9175 latitude, 14.3644 longitude.

What is the population of Borovnica?

Borovnica has a population of approximately 2,162 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,162
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Borovnica
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
45.9175, 14.3644

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovenia

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required.

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Worth the detour from Borovnica

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Ljubljana Castle

A medieval hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Ljubljana's pastel-colored old town with the Julian Alps on the horizon.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Postojna Cave

A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana

An iconic Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four dramatic copper dragon statues, a beloved symbol of Slovenia's charming capital.

19 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Predjama Castle

A remarkable Renaissance castle built into the mouth of a cave in a cliff face, holding the Guinness record for the largest cave castle.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Škocjan Caves

A UNESCO-listed cave system featuring one of the largest underground river canyons in the world at 146 meters deep.

40 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Jamnik Church

The lone church of Sts. Primus and Felician on a grassy ridge above Kranj, framed by the Kamnik-Savinja Alps: one of Slovenia's most photographed sunrise spots, especially above autumn fog seas.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Lipica Stud Farm

The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.

47 km · about 55 min drive

photogenic

Velika Planina

High karst plateau above Kamnik dotted with one of Europe's last herders' settlements: oval shingle-roofed huts still used by dairymen each summer. Reachable by cable car or a mountain road to nearby trailheads.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Borovnica

  • 54 kmMala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.
  • 56 kmSolkan BridgeThe world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.
  • 56 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
  • 59 kmLjubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.
  • 61 kmSolčava Panoramic RoadA high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.
  • 66 kmUčka TunnelA 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.

Driving in Slovenia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Borovnica.

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Vnanje Gorice

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