Slovenia

Places to visit near Golnik

Golnik is a town in Slovenia, home to about 1,063 people. Within 50 km by road there are 252 places to visit — 117 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 17 museums. The must-see places are Kriška Gora (3 km), Tolsti Vrh (4 km) and Grad Neuhaus (5 km).

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Golnik, Slovenia
Golnik, Slovenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Golnik at a glance

Location
Slovenia
Population
about 1,063
Coordinates
46.3333° N, 14.3333° E
Places within 50 km
252 (252 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Golnik

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Golnik: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Golnik

139 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Golnik. The closest is Kriška Gora (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Golnik

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Golnik. The closest is Grad Neuhaus (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Golnik

30 churches within 100 km of Golnik. The closest is Bazilika Marije Pomagaj (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Golnik

17 museums within 100 km of Golnik. The closest is Municipal and Beekeeping Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Golnik

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Golnik. The closest is Tscheppaschlucht (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Golnik

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Golnik. The closest is Arboretum Volčji Potok (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Golnik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Golnik
  2. 4 km Tolsti Vrh · viewpoint
  3. 6 km Dovžanova Soteska · viewpoint
  4. 3 km Grad Neuhaus · heritage site
  5. 3 km Kriška Gora · viewpoint
  6. 7 km Arneševa Luknja · cave
  7. 5 km Back to Golnik

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From travellers near Golnik

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How to reach Golnik

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Golnik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints117139Kriška Gora (3 km)
    Forts & heritage5157Grad Neuhaus (5 km)
    Churches2530Bazilika Marije Pomagaj (10 km)
    Museums1717Municipal and Beekeeping Museum (15 km)
    Waterfalls1011Tscheppaschlucht (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Arboretum Volčji Potok (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Planšarsko Jezero (20 km)
    Treks56Stahovica - Kamniški Vrh (26 km)
    Caves34Arneševa Luknja (5 km)
    Parks44Prešernov Gaj (13 km)
    Other attractions33Prešernov Trg (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Jesenice Mosque (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Mali Graben (43 km)

    Golnik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Golnik?

    Kriška Gora (viewpoint, about 3 km), Tolsti Vrh (viewpoint, about 4 km), Grad Neuhaus (heritage site, about 5 km), Arneševa Luknja (cave, about 5 km), Dovžanova Soteska (viewpoint, about 7 km), Storžič (viewpoint, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Golnik?

    252 places on Spotwander: 117 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 17 museums, 10 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Golnik?

    Kriška Gora, about 3 km by road; Tolsti Vrh (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Golnik?

    Grad Neuhaus, about 5 km by road; Grad Turn (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Golnik?

    Bazilika Marije Pomagaj, about 10 km by road; Cerkev Sv. Janeza Krstnika (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Golnik?

    Start in Golnik, visit Tolsti Vrh, then Dovžanova Soteska, then Grad Neuhaus, then Kriška Gora, then Arneševa Luknja, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Golnik?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Golnik

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Golnik’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Golnik on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.