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Opština Šavnik, Montenegro · Europe

About Šavnik

Šavnik works well as a base: 25 minutes from Žabljak, 20km from Durmitor National Park.

Šavnik is a town located in Opština Šavnik, Montenegro. With a population of 633, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Šavnik 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 Šavnik to your route.

About Šavnik

Šavnik (Cyrillic: Шавник, pronounced [ʃǎv̞niːk]) is a town in Montenegro in the northern region and administrative center of the Šavnik Municipality. It is located at the confluence of three rivers - the Bukovica, Bijela and Šavnik, at an altitude of 840 meters. It is the lowest lying settlement in the municipality.

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Where is Šavnik located?

Šavnik is located in Opština Šavnik, Montenegro, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9569 latitude, 19.0961 longitude.

What is the population of Šavnik?

Šavnik has a population of approximately 633 people, making it a town in Montenegro.

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Quick Information

Population
633
Continent
Europe
Country
Montenegro
Region
Opština Šavnik
Timezone
Europe/Podgorica
Coordinates
42.9569, 19.0961

Emergency & Services

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

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Durmitor National Park

A UNESCO-listed massif of limestone peaks and glacial lakes around Žabljak, crossed by the P14 mountain road over Sedlo pass.

20 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Durmitor National Park (Black Lake)

A UNESCO mountain park featuring the stunning Black Lake, dramatic canyon scenery, and the deepest canyon in Europe carved by the Tara River.

21 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Sedlo Pass

The highest paved pass in Montenegro at about 1,907 metres, on the narrow P14 between Žabljak and Plužine through Durmitor.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Tara River Canyon

The deepest canyon in Europe at 1,300 meters, a UNESCO site offering world-class whitewater rafting through pristine wilderness.

25 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Đurđevića Tara Bridge

A 1940s concrete arch soaring 150m above Europe's deepest canyon, a launchpad for zip-lining the Tara gorge.

27 km · about 30 min 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Šavnik

  • 17 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.
  • 21 kmSedlo PassThe highest paved pass in Montenegro at about 1,907 metres, on the narrow P14 between Žabljak and Plužine through Durmitor.
  • 27 kmĐurđevića Tara BridgeA 1940s concrete arch soaring 150m above Europe's deepest canyon, a launchpad for zip-lining the Tara gorge.
  • 34 kmPiva CanyonA reservoir canyon north of Plužine followed by a road with dozens of short rock tunnels cut into the cliff face.
  • 62 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.
  • 64 kmGrlo Sokolovo'Falcon's Throat': a railed viewpoint on the Kučka Korita plateau hanging over a 1,000 m sheer drop into the Cijevna river canyon, with Prokletije peaks behind. A scenic mountain road from Podgorica ends a 15-minute walk away.

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