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Novo Mesto

Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto, Slovenia · Europe

About Novo Mesto

Novo Mesto sits on the route: 15 minutes from Straža, 58km from Risnjak National Park.

Novo Mesto is a town located in Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto, Slovenia. With a population of 24,446, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Novo Mesto 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 Novo Mesto to your route.

About Novo Mesto

Novo Mesto (pronounced [ˈnɔ̀ːʋɔ ˈmèːstɔ] ; Slovene: Novo mesto; also known by alternative names) is the seventh-largest city of Slovenia. It is the economic and cultural centre of the traditional region of Lower Carniola (southeastern Slovenia) and the seat of the City Municipality of Novo Mesto. It lies on a bend of

Read more the Krka River, close to the border with Croatia.

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Where is Novo Mesto located?

Novo Mesto is located in Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8040 latitude, 15.1689 longitude.

What is the population of Novo Mesto?

Novo Mesto has a population of approximately 24,446 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
24,446
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
45.8040, 15.1689

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 Novo Mesto

3 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.

58 km · about 65 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Risnjak National Park

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

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Novo Mesto

  • 77 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.
  • 77 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
  • 78 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.

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 Novo Mesto.

Straža

🇸🇮 Slovenia

8 km awayPop. 1,996

Mirna Peč

🇸🇮 Slovenia

9 km awayPop. 990

Dolenjske Toplice

🇸🇮 Slovenia

10 km awayPop. 882

Šmarjeta

🇸🇮 Slovenia

11 km awayPop. 326

Šentjernej

🇸🇮 Slovenia

13 km awayPop. 1,434

Škocjan

🇸🇮 Slovenia

15 km awayPop. 246

Mokronog

🇸🇮 Slovenia

15 km awayPop. 637

Trebnje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

16 km awayPop. 3,477

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