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Straža

Municipality of Straža, Slovenia · Europe

About Straža

Straža sits on the route: 15 minutes from Novo Mesto, 52km from Risnjak National Park.

Straža is a town located in Municipality of Straža, Slovenia. With a population of 1,996, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Straža 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 Straža to your route.

About Straža

Vavta Vas (pronounced [ˈʋaːu̯ta ˈʋaːs]; Slovene: Vavta vas, in older sources also Valta vas; German: Waltendorf) is a village on the right bank of the Krka River in the Municipality of Straža in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the

Read more Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region. The Dular Mill in the village is represented on the municipal coat of arms.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Where is Straža located?

Straža is located in Municipality of Straža, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7811 latitude, 15.0757 longitude.

What is the population of Straža?

Straža has a population of approximately 1,996 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,996
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Straža
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
45.7811, 15.0757

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 Straža

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Risnjak National Park

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

52 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Straža

  • 71 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.
  • 75 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
  • 77 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 Straža.

Dolenjske Toplice

🇸🇮 Slovenia

3 km awayPop. 882

Novo Mesto

🇸🇮 Slovenia

8 km awayPop. 24,446

Mirna Peč

🇸🇮 Slovenia

9 km awayPop. 990

Žužemberk

🇸🇮 Slovenia

13 km awayPop. 1,053

Trebnje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

14 km awayPop. 3,477

Semič

🇸🇮 Slovenia

17 km awayPop. 2,000

Šmarjeta

🇸🇮 Slovenia

18 km awayPop. 326

Mokronog

🇸🇮 Slovenia

18 km awayPop. 637

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