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Brinje

Lika-Senj, Croatia · Europe

About Brinje

Brinje is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Otočac, 28km from Northern Velebit National Park.

Brinje is a town located in Lika-Senj, Croatia. With a population of 1,250, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About Brinje

The Brinje Tunnel is a four-lane tunnel in Croatia, an integral part of the A1 motorway located between Brinje and Žuta Lokva interchanges. The Brinje Tunnel is located immediately to the south of the Mala Kapela Tunnel, the longest tunnel in Croatia. The tunnel is tolled within the A1 motorway closed toll collection

Read more system, and there are no separate toll plazas related to the tunnel use.

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Brinje 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 Brinje located?

Brinje is located in Lika-Senj, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.0025 latitude, 15.1339 longitude.

What is the population of Brinje?

Brinje has a population of approximately 1,250 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,250
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Lika-Senj
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
45.0025, 15.1339

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Brinje

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Northern Velebit National Park

Karst pinnacles and the Premužić trail thread Croatia's wildest mountain range with sweeping Adriatic views.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Plitvice Lakes

Breathtaking series of 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls set in a lush forested national park.

38 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Rastoke

A watermill hamlet at Slunj where the Slunjčica river splits into dozens of travertine cascades tumbling between wooden houses: a miniature Plitvice most tourists drive straight past on the way to the lakes.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Plitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)

A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Zavratnica

A narrow fjord-like inlet below the Velebit mountains near Jablanac, ringed by a stone promenade with a sunken WWII German freighter visible from the shore. Reached by a short path from Jablanac off the coastal Magistrala.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Plitvice Upper Lakes Viewpoint

A boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.

40 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Krk Bridge

Twin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Brinje

  • 39 kmPlitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.
  • 40 kmPlitvice Upper Lakes ViewpointA boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.
  • 52 kmKrk BridgeTwin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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