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Kočevje

Municipality of Kočevje, Slovenia · Europe

About Kočevje

Kočevje is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Ribnica, 29km from Risnjak National Park.

Kočevje is a town located in Municipality of Kočevje, Slovenia. With a population of 8,113, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kočevje 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 Kočevje to your route.

About Kočevje

Kočevje (pronounced [kɔˈtʃéːwjɛ] ; German: Gottschee; Göttscheab or Gətscheab in the local Gottscheerish dialect; Italian: Cocevie) is a town and the seat of Municipality of Kočevje in southern Slovenia.

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Where is Kočevje located?

Kočevje is located in Municipality of Kočevje, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.6432 latitude, 14.8604 longitude.

What is the population of Kočevje?

Kočevje has a population of approximately 8,113 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
8,113
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Kočevje
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
45.6432, 14.8604

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 Kočevje

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Risnjak National Park

Dense beech-fir forests and the Kupa river spring crown the Gorski Kotar highlands above Rijeka.

29 km · about 35 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Postojna Cave

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

53 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Kočevje

  • 49 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.
  • 63 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 Kočevje.

Ribnica

🇸🇮 Slovenia

15 km awayPop. 3,604

Naglići

🇭🇷 Croatia

15 km awayPop. 1

Kostel

🇸🇮 Slovenia

15 km awayPop. 637

Doluš

🇭🇷 Croatia

16 km awayPop. 5

Čabar

🇭🇷 Croatia

17 km awayPop. 325

Osilnica

🇸🇮 Slovenia

18 km awayPop. 87

Klepeće Selo

🇭🇷 Croatia

18 km awayPop. 1

Dolenjske Toplice

🇸🇮 Slovenia

20 km awayPop. 882

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