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Kosel

Ohrid, North Macedonia · Europe

About Kosel

Kosel works well as a base: 15 minutes from Ohrid, 21km from Galičica National Park.

Kosel is a town located in Ohrid, North Macedonia. With a population of 1,281, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About Kosel

Gorno Lakočerej (Macedonian: Горно Лакочереј) is a village in the municipality of Ohrid, North Macedonia.

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What are the best things to do in Kosel?

Kosel 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 Kosel located?

Kosel is located in Ohrid, North Macedonia, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1744 latitude, 20.8356 longitude.

What is the population of Kosel?

Kosel has a population of approximately 1,281 people, making it a town in North Macedonia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,281
Continent
Europe
Country
North Macedonia
Region
Ohrid
Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Coordinates
41.1744, 20.8356

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in North Macedonia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Kosel

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ohrid

UNESCO dual heritage site combining one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes with a town of 365 churches and ancient ruins.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Ohrid Old Town

A UNESCO-listed lakeside town of churches and Ottoman houses below a hilltop fortress, the main destination on Lake Ohrid's eastern shore.

7 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Samuel's Fortress

A restored medieval fortress crowning the hill above Ohrid, offering walls to walk and wide views over the lake and old town.

7 km · about 15 min drive

cathedral

Church of St. John at Kaneo

A 13th-century Byzantine church on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, the most photographed viewpoint on the lake, a short walk from Ohrid.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Lin

A fishing village on a peninsula jutting into Lake Ohrid on the Albanian shore, its lanes hung with drying fishnets and vines; a hilltop early-Christian basilica keeps 6th-century floor mosaics. Part of the lake's UNESCO listing.

20 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Galičica National Park

A mountain park on the ridge between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, crossed by a paved road with viewpoints over both lakes at once.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Vevčani Springs

A series of karst springs and waterfalls in a wooded gorge above the village of Vevčani, with walkways and parking at the village edge.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Galičica Pass Road

A serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Kosel

  • 25 kmGaličica Pass RoadA serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kosel.

Ohrid

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

7 km awayPop. 42,033

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9 km awayPop. 2,452

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia

11 km awayPop. 1,988

Struga

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13 km awayPop. 37,387

Delogožda

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

13 km awayPop. 8,413

Belčišta

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

14 km awayPop. 2,804

Jankovec

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

16 km awayPop. 1,291

Resen

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

17 km awayPop. 16,539

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