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Kostel

Municipality of Kostel, Slovenia · Europe

About Kostel

Kostel is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Klepeće Selo, 22km from Risnjak National Park.

Kostel is a town located in Municipality of Kostel, Slovenia. With a population of 637, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kostel 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 Kostel to your route.

About Kostel

Kostel Castle (Slovene: Grad Kostel) is a castle above the settlement of Kostel in southeastern Slovenia. It is located on a steep hill above the Kolpa River, not far from the Croatian border.

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Where is Kostel located?

Kostel is located in Municipality of Kostel, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.5084 latitude, 14.9092 longitude.

What is the population of Kostel?

Kostel has a population of approximately 637 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
637
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Kostel
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
45.5084, 14.9092

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 Kostel

3 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

tunnel

Učka Tunnel

A 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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Kostel

  • 39 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.
  • 60 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 Kostel.

Doluš

🇭🇷 Croatia

1 km awayPop. 5

Naglići

🇭🇷 Croatia

1 km awayPop. 1

Klepeće Selo

🇭🇷 Croatia

4 km awayPop. 1

Brod Moravice

🇭🇷 Croatia

7 km awayPop. 270

Pucak

🇭🇷 Croatia

7 km awayPop. 1

Skrad

🇭🇷 Croatia

9 km awayPop. 568

Veliko Selce

🇭🇷 Croatia

9 km awayPop. 70

Delnice

🇭🇷 Croatia

15 km awayPop. 3,861

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