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Litija

Municipality of Litija, Slovenia · Europe

About Litija

Litija is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Moravče, 41km from Solčava Panoramic Road.

Litija is a town located in Municipality of Litija, Slovenia. With a population of 6,505, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Litija 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 Litija to your route.

About Litija

Litija (pronounced [liˈtíːja] ; German: Littai) is a town in the Litija Basin in central Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Litija. It is located in the valley of the Sava River, east of the capital Ljubljana, on the border of Upper Carniola and Lower Carniola traditional regions. The entire municipality

Read more is now included in the Central Sava Statistical Region; until January 2014 it was part of the Central Slovenia Statistical Region. The town is home to about 6,500 people.

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Litija 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 Litija located?

Litija is located in Municipality of Litija, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0604 latitude, 14.8218 longitude.

What is the population of Litija?

Litija has a population of approximately 6,505 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,505
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Litija
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
46.0604, 14.8218

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 Litija

7 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

39 km · about 45 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.

41 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Postojna Cave

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

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Litija

  • 39 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
  • 41 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.
  • 61 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.
  • 66 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.

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 Litija.

Šmartno pri Litiji

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Ivančna Gorica

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14 km awayPop. 2,205

Kisovec

🇸🇮 Slovenia

14 km awayPop. 1,838

Izlake

🇸🇮 Slovenia

14 km awayPop. 1,181

Zagorje ob Savi

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16 km awayPop. 6,439

Lukovica pri Domžalah

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16 km awayPop. 419

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