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Nikšić

Opština Nikšić, Montenegro · Europe

About Nikšić

Nikšić is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Šavnik, 36km from Morača Canyon (Platije).

Nikšić is a town located in Opština Nikšić, Montenegro. With a population of 58,212, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nikšić sits in Montenegro, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Podgorica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nikšić to your route.

About Nikšić

Nikšić (Cyrillic: Никшић, pronounced [nîkʃit͡ɕ]) is Montenegro's second-largest city, with an urban population of 66,700 as of the 2023 census. It lies in the western region of the country, at the heart of the expansive Nikšić field, nestled at the base of Trebjesa Hill. Nikšić serves as the administrative center of

Read more the Nikšić Municipality, which encompasses a population of 65,705 and spans the largest area among all Montenegrin municipalities. By territory, it was also the largest municipality in the former Yugoslavia. The city plays a key role as a hub for industry, education, and culture in the country.

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Where is Nikšić located?

Nikšić is located in Opština Nikšić, Montenegro, Europe. The coordinates are 42.7731 latitude, 18.9445 longitude.

What is the population of Nikšić?

Nikšić has a population of approximately 58,212 people, making it a town in Montenegro.

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Quick Information

Population
58,212
Continent
Europe
Country
Montenegro
Region
Opština Nikšić
Timezone
Europe/Podgorica
Coordinates
42.7731, 18.9445

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Montenegro

Police
122
Ambulance
124
Fire
123
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Nikšić

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ostrog Monastery

A remarkable 17th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery carved directly into a sheer vertical cliff face, a major pilgrimage site for all faiths.

13 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Morača Canyon (Platije)

The Podgorica-Kolašin road clings to ledges hundreds of metres above the Morača river in the Platije gorge, passing the frescoed 13th-century Morača Monastery en route north.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Perast

A tiny baroque gem on the Bay of Kotor with elegant Venetian palaces and two enchanting church islands floating just offshore.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kotor Serpentine Viewpoint

A series of hairpin bends climbing above the Bay of Kotor with each switchback revealing a more breathtaking view of the fjord-like bay.

38 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Sedlo Pass (Durmitor Ring)

The highest point of Montenegro's Durmitor Ring, a lonely 1,907 m pass on the narrow Žabljak-Plužine road weaving beneath Bobotov Kuk through moonscape karst and glacial cirques.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Our Lady of the Rocks

A church on an artificial islet off Perast in the Bay of Kotor, reached by short boat trips from the waterfront car parks.

38 km · about 45 min drive

restaurant

Konoba Ćatovića Mlini

A 200-year-old family watermill in Morinj on the Bay of Kotor turned into Montenegro's most storied konoba: trout streams run between the tables and the menu leans on bay-caught fish and Njeguši prosciutto.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Kotor Old Town

A UNESCO-listed fortified medieval town nestled in a dramatic fjord-like bay, with ancient walls climbing steeply up the mountain behind.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Nikšić

  • 38 kmKotor Serpentine ViewpointA series of hairpin bends climbing above the Bay of Kotor with each switchback revealing a more breathtaking view of the fjord-like bay.
  • 38 kmSedlo Pass (Durmitor Ring)The highest point of Montenegro's Durmitor Ring, a lonely 1,907 m pass on the narrow Žabljak-Plužine road weaving beneath Bobotov Kuk through moonscape karst and glacial cirques.
  • 41 kmKotor Serpentine RoadA stunning series of 25 hairpin bends climbing from the Bay of Kotor to Cetinje with commanding views of Montenegro's fjord.
  • 41 kmSedlo PassThe highest paved pass in Montenegro at about 1,907 metres, on the narrow P14 between Žabljak and Plužine through Durmitor.
  • 42 kmBay of KotorA fjord-like Mediterranean bay ringed by sheer mountains, dotted with stone-roofed Venetian towns.
  • 48 kmPiva CanyonA reservoir canyon north of Plužine followed by a road with dozens of short rock tunnels cut into the cliff face.

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