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Jesenice

Municipality of Jesenice, Slovenia · Europe

About Jesenice

Jesenice works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hrušica, 5km from Vintgar Gorge.

Jesenice is a town located in Municipality of Jesenice, Slovenia. With a population of 13,255, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Jesenice 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 Jesenice to your route.

About Jesenice

Jesenice (Slovene: [jɛsɛˈnìːtsɛ] , German: Aßling) is the tenth-largest town in Slovenia, located in the traditional province of Upper Carniola. It is the seat of the Municipality of Jesenice spanning the southern side of the Karawanks, along Slovenia's border with Austria to the north. Renowned as a mining town, its

Read more ironworks and metallurgy industries being the driving force of the town's historical development.

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Jesenice 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 Jesenice located?

Jesenice is located in Municipality of Jesenice, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.4324 latitude, 14.0623 longitude.

What is the population of Jesenice?

Jesenice has a population of approximately 13,255 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
13,255
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Jesenice
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
46.4324, 14.0623

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 Jesenice

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Vintgar Gorge

A spectacular 1.6-kilometer gorge carved by the Radovna River, walkable via wooden platforms past rapids, pools, and a 13-meter waterfall.

5 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Bled

A fairy-tale glacial lake with a church-topped island, a cliffside medieval castle, and the Julian Alps as a spectacular backdrop.

8 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mala 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

waterfall

Peričnik Falls

A 52 m waterfall in the Vrata Valley below Triglav that you can walk fully behind: the overhanging rock lets the path pass between cliff and cascade. Ten minutes on foot from the roadside Koča pri Peričniku hut.

13 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Ljubelj 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Triglav National Park

Slovenia's only national park centered on Mount Triglav, with alpine lakes, gorges, and the Julian Alps.

19 km · about 20 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pyramidenkogel Tower

The world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.

21 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Jesenice

  • Right hereMala 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.
  • Right hereLjubelj 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.
  • 21 kmPyramidenkogel TowerThe world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.
  • 22 kmLake JasnaA mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.
  • 24 kmVršič PassSlovenia's highest pass at 1611m with 50 numbered cobblestone hairpins, built by Russian POWs in WWI and now a popular Julian Alps motorcycle route.
  • 32 kmMangart Saddle RoadSlovenia's highest-reaching road at 2055m, a narrow single-track shelf road with no guardrails climbing to a dramatic saddle beneath the Mangart peak.

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 Jesenice.

Slovenski Javornik

🇸🇮 Slovenia

2 km awayPop. 2,002

Hrušica

🇸🇮 Slovenia

4 km awayPop. 1,722

Koroška Bela

🇸🇮 Slovenia

4 km awayPop. 2,160

Zasip

🇸🇮 Slovenia

6 km awayPop. 1,019

Zgornje Gorje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

6 km awayPop. 500

Bled

🇸🇮 Slovenia

8 km awayPop. 5,181

Breznica

🇸🇮 Slovenia

8 km awayPop. 470

Lesce

🇸🇮 Slovenia

11 km awayPop. 2,835

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