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Valbonë

Kukës County, Albania · Europe

About Valbonë

Valbonë works well as a base: 25 minutes from Gusinje, 2km from Valbona Valley National Park.

Valbonë is a town located in Kukës County, Albania. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About Valbonë

Valbonë (Albanian definite form: Valbona) is a village in the Kukës County, northern Albania. It is part of the former municipality Margegaj and situated in the valley of the river Valbonë, south of the mountain, Maja e Thatë. Following the 2015 local government reform, it became part of the municipality of Tropojë.

Read more As one of the main settlements in Valbonë Valley National Park, the village offers suitable accommodation for visitors and tourists, primarily in traditional alpine houses or inns (Albanian: hane).

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Where is Valbonë located?

Valbonë is located in Kukës County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 42.4514 latitude, 19.8917 longitude.

What is the population of Valbonë?

Valbonë has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Kukës County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
42.4514, 19.8917

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Albania

Police
129
Ambulance
127
Fire
128
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Valbonë

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Valbona Valley National Park

A glacial valley in the northern Albanian Alps reached by road from Bajram Curri, the usual base for the Theth crossing.

2 km · about 5 min drive

national park

Theth National Park

A remote Alpine valley in the Accursed Mountains with a dramatic waterfall, a stone church, and the Lock-In Tower of Albanian legend.

12 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Valbona Valley

A breathtaking glacial valley in the Albanian Alps connected to Theth by a legendary mountain hiking trail through the Accursed Mountains.

13 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Prokletije National Park

A rugged border massif in eastern Montenegro reached via Gusinje and Plav, with Grebaje and Ropojana valleys accessible by car.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Grlo 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Visoki Dečani Monastery

A UNESCO-listed 14th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery housing the largest collection of Byzantine-style frescoes in a single building.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Koman

A steep-sided reservoir on the Drin crossed by a car ferry to Fierzë, connecting the road network to the northern Albanian Alps.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Shkodër

The Balkan Peninsula's largest lake shared with Montenegro, surrounded by dramatic mountains and the imposing Rozafa Castle.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Valbonë

  • 28 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.
  • 39 kmLake KomanA steep-sided reservoir on the Drin crossed by a car ferry to Fierzë, connecting the road network to the northern Albanian Alps.
  • 72 kmPavlova Strana ViewpointA roadside viewpoint above a near-complete horseshoe meander of the Crnojević river as it enters Lake Skadar.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Valbonë.

Gusinje

🇲🇪 Montenegro

13 km awayPop. 1,673

Plav

🇲🇪 Montenegro

17 km awayPop. 3,615

Lekbibaj

🇦🇱 Albania

18 km away

Nicaj-Shalë

🇦🇱 Albania

18 km away

Bajram Curri

🇦🇱 Albania

18 km awayPop. 4,113

Bujan

🇦🇱 Albania

21 km awayPop. 2,550

Llugaj

🇦🇱 Albania

22 km away

Fierzë

🇦🇱 Albania

24 km away

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