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Lanišće

Istria, Croatia · Europe

About Lanišće

Lanišće is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lupoglav, 30km from Škocjan Caves.

Lanišće is a town located in Istria, Croatia. With a population of 68, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lanišće 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 Lanišće to your route.

About Lanišće

Lanišće (Italian: Lanischie) is a village and municipality in the mountainous Ćićarija area, Istria, Croatia. In 2011, the population of the village itself was 88, with a total of 329 residents in the municipality. Over 92.40% of the population are Croats. There are fourteen settlements in the municipality: Brest,

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Lanišće is located in Istria, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.4072 latitude, 14.1164 longitude.

What is the population of Lanišće?

Lanišće has a population of approximately 68 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
68
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Istria
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
45.4072, 14.1164

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 Lanišće

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Motovun

A captivating hilltop medieval town in Istria surrounded by truffle-rich forests and vineyards, known for its annual film festival.

24 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Škocjan Caves

A UNESCO-listed cave system featuring one of the largest underground river canyons in the world at 146 meters deep.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Grožnjan

A once-abandoned Istrian hill town repopulated by artists in the 1960s: now some 20 galleries and studios fill its Venetian stone lanes, with a summer jazz festival and views over vineyards to the sea.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Lipica Stud Farm

The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.

36 km · about 40 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Risnjak National Park

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

41 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Postojna Cave

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

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Lanišće

  • Right hereUčka 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.
  • 40 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.
  • 73 kmSolkan BridgeThe world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.

Driving in Croatia

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lanišće.

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Pobri

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Cerovlje

🇭🇷 Croatia

17 km awayPop. 197

Opatija

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17 km awayPop. 5,701

Matulji

🇭🇷 Croatia

17 km awayPop. 3,566

Lovran

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