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Lavrica

Municipality of Škofljica, Slovenia · Europe

About Lavrica

Lavrica is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Šmarje–Sap, 36km from Postojna Cave.

Lavrica is a town located in Municipality of Škofljica, Slovenia. With a population of 2,438, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lavrica 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 Lavrica to your route.

About Lavrica

Lavrica (pronounced [ˈlaːu̯ɾitsa], in older sources also Laverca) is a settlement in central Slovenia. It lies southeast of the capital Ljubljana in the Municipality of Škofljica.

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Where is Lavrica located?

Lavrica is located in Municipality of Škofljica, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0000 latitude, 14.5573 longitude.

What is the population of Lavrica?

Lavrica has a population of approximately 2,438 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,438
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Škofljica
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
46.0000, 14.5573

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 Lavrica

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 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.

7 km · about 10 min drive

photogenic

Velika Planina

High karst plateau above Kamnik dotted with one of Europe's last herders' settlements: oval shingle-roofed huts still used by dairymen each summer. Reachable by cable car or a mountain road to nearby trailheads.

34 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Postojna Cave

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

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Predjama Castle

A remarkable Renaissance castle built into the mouth of a cave in a cliff face, holding the Guinness record for the largest cave castle.

39 km · about 45 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Logar Valley

Glacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.

43 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Solčava Panoramic Road

A high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Lavrica

  • 43 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
  • 48 kmSolčava Panoramic RoadA high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.
  • 54 kmMala 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.
  • 54 kmLjubelj 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.
  • 70 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.
  • 75 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.

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 Lavrica.

Škofljica

🇸🇮 Slovenia

2 km awayPop. 2,209

Šmarje–Sap

🇸🇮 Slovenia

5 km awayPop. 1,492

Ig

🇸🇮 Slovenia

5 km awayPop. 2,262

Ljubljana

🇸🇮 Slovenia

7 km awayPop. 272,220

Grosuplje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

9 km awayPop. 7,098

Dol pri Ljubljani

🇸🇮 Slovenia

10 km awayPop. 241

Vnanje Gorice

🇸🇮 Slovenia

10 km awayPop. 2,195

Brezovica pri Ljubljani

🇸🇮 Slovenia

11 km awayPop. 3,221

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