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Omišalj

Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia · Europe

About Omišalj

Omišalj is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Jadranovo, 25km from Risnjak National Park.

Omišalj is a town located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia. With a population of 1,877, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About Omišalj

Omišalj is a coastal municipality in the north-west of the island of Krk in Croatia. The population of Omišalj itself is 1,887 (2021), while the municipality also includes the nearby village of Njivice, bringing the total population to 2,992. Omišalj is best known in modern times for hosting the Krk Bridge, the Rijeka

Read more Airport as well as Port of Rijeka oil terminal.

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Where is Omišalj located?

Omišalj is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.2113 latitude, 14.5549 longitude.

What is the population of Omišalj?

Omišalj has a population of approximately 1,877 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,877
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
45.2113, 14.5549

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Omišalj

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Krk Bridge

Twin 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.

4 km · about 10 min drive

national park

Risnjak National Park

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

25 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Učka Tunnel

A 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.

33 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Lubenice

A 4,000-year-old fortified hamlet perched 378 m directly above the sea on Cres island, its stone lanes ending at a cliff-edge view over Sv. Ivan cove. Summer evenings bring open-air concerts on the tiny square.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Motovun

A captivating hilltop medieval town in Istria surrounded by truffle-rich forests and vineyards, known for its annual film festival.

58 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Northern Velebit National Park

Karst pinnacles and the Premužić trail thread Croatia's wildest mountain range with sweeping Adriatic views.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Omišalj

  • Right hereKrk 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.
  • 33 kmUčka TunnelA 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Omišalj.

Jadranovo

🇭🇷 Croatia

5 km awayPop. 1,077

Njivice

🇭🇷 Croatia

6 km awayPop. 1,115

Kraljevica

🇭🇷 Croatia

7 km awayPop. 2,415

Hreljin

🇭🇷 Croatia

9 km awayPop. 2,139

Dramalj

🇭🇷 Croatia

9 km awayPop. 1,366

Dobrinj

🇭🇷 Croatia

10 km awayPop. 89

Malinska

🇭🇷 Croatia

10 km awayPop. 816

Kostrena

🇭🇷 Croatia

11 km awayPop. 4,398

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