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Naklo

Municipality of Naklo, Slovenia · Europe

About Naklo

Naklo works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kranj, 20km from Lake Bled.

Naklo is a town located in Municipality of Naklo, Slovenia. With a population of 1,716, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Naklo 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 Naklo to your route.

About Naklo

Naklo (pronounced [ˈnaːklɔ]; German: Naklas) is the largest town and the seat of the Municipality of Naklo in Slovenia. In addition to the main settlement, formerly known as Veliko Naklo (German: Großnaklas), it includes the hamlets of Malo Naklo (German: Kleinnaklas), Pivka (German: Piuka), and Podreber.

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Where is Naklo located?

Naklo is located in Municipality of Naklo, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2735 latitude, 14.3173 longitude.

What is the population of Naklo?

Naklo has a population of approximately 1,716 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,716
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Naklo
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
46.2735, 14.3173

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 Naklo

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Ljubelj 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.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Bled

A fairy-tale glacial lake with a church-topped island, a cliffside medieval castle, and the Julian Alps as a spectacular backdrop.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mala 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Vintgar Gorge

A spectacular 1.6-kilometer gorge carved by the Radovna River, walkable via wooden platforms past rapids, pools, and a 13-meter waterfall.

22 km · about 25 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Naklo

  • 19 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.
  • 20 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.
  • 27 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
  • 33 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.
  • 40 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.
  • 47 kmLake JasnaA mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.

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 Naklo.

Mlaka pri Kranju

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Kokrica

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🇸🇮 Slovenia

5 km awayPop. 37,966

Britof

🇸🇮 Slovenia

6 km awayPop. 1,908

Zgornje Bitnje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

6 km awayPop. 1,480

Golnik

🇸🇮 Slovenia

7 km awayPop. 1,063

Šenčur

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8 km awayPop. 3,152

Preddvor

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