Slovenia
Places to visit near Šenčur
Šenčur is a town in Slovenia, home to about 3,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit — 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 11 museums. The must-see places are Grad Kamen Nad Adergasom (6 km), Prešernov Gaj (6 km) and Grad Strmol (6 km).
Šenčur at a glance
- Location
- Slovenia
- Population
- about 3,152
- Coordinates
- 46.2456° N, 14.4197° E
- Places within 50 km
- 191 (191 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 Šenčur
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Šenčur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Grad Kamen Nad AdergasomFortsMust-see
- Prešernov GajParksMust-see
- Grad StrmolFortsMust-see
- Castle KhislsteinFortsMust-see
- Lake TrbojeLakes & DamsMust-see
- Šmarjetna GoraHillsMust-see
- Grad TurnFortsMust-see
- Potoška GoraHillsMust-see
- Stari Grad (Smledniški Hrib)FortsMust-see
- Uršulinski Samostan Sv. DuhFortsMust-see
- KrvavecHillsMust-see
- Arneševa LuknjaCavesMust-see
More places near Šenčur
- Storžič · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
- Tolsti Vrh · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
- Starološki Grad · fort · ~15 km · Must-see
- Škofjeloški Grad · fort · ~16 km · Must-see
- Hrastnik · viewpoint · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kalški Greben · viewpoint · ~17 km · Must-see
- Šmarna Gora · viewpoint · ~17 km · Must-see
- Stahovica - Kamniški Vrh · trek · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kriška Gora · viewpoint · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kayak Course · lake · ~18 km · Must-see
- Lubnik · viewpoint · ~18 km · Must-see
- Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja · church · ~18 km · Must-see
Things to see near Šenčur, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Šenčur
131 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Šenčur. The closest is Šmarjetna Gora (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Šmarjetna Gora · viewpoint · ~8 km · Must-see
- Potoška Gora · viewpoint · ~10 km · Must-see
- Krvavec · viewpoint · ~14 km · Must-see
- Storžič · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
- Tolsti Vrh · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
- Hrastnik · viewpoint · ~16 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Šenčur
61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Šenčur. The closest is Grad Kamen Nad Adergasom (6 km). Best time: october to february.
- Grad Kamen Nad Adergasom · fort · ~6 km · Must-see
- Grad Strmol · fort · ~6 km · Must-see
- Castle Khislstein · fort · ~6 km · Must-see
- Grad Turn · fort · ~8 km · Must-see
- Stari Grad (Smledniški Hrib) · fort · ~11 km · Must-see
- Uršulinski Samostan Sv. Duh · fort · ~12 km · Must-see
Churches near Šenčur
27 churches within 100 km of Šenčur. The closest is Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja (18 km). Best time: year-round.
- Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja · church · ~18 km · Must-see
- Sveta Marjeta · church · ~19 km · Must-see
- Podružnična Cerkev Sv. Trojice · church · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sveti Ožbolt · church · ~19 km · Must-see
- Cerkev Sv. Primoža in Felicijana · church · ~20 km · Must-see
- Bazilika Marije Pomagaj · church · ~21 km · Must-see
Museums near Šenčur
19 museums within 100 km of Šenčur. The closest is Jenkova Kasarna (25 km). Best time: year-round.
- Jenkova Kasarna · museum · ~25 km · Must-see
- Slovenian Railway Museum · museum · ~27 km · Must-see
- Museum of Post and Telecommunications · museum · ~27 km · Must-see
- Municipal and Beekeeping Museum · museum · ~27 km · Must-see
- National Museum of Contemporary History · museum · ~27 km · Must-see
- Museum of Modern Art · museum · ~28 km · Must-see
Waterfalls near Šenčur
11 waterfalls within 100 km of Šenčur. The closest is Slap Orličje (Orglice) (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Slap Orličje (Orglice) · waterfall · ~23 km · Must-see
- Logarska Dolina - Okrešelj · waterfall · ~24 km · Must-see
- Rinka Falls · waterfall · ~24 km · Must-see
- Gasteiner Wasserfall · waterfall · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~27 km · Must-see
- Tscheppaschlucht · waterfall · Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land · ~36 km · Must-see
- Vintgar Gorge · waterfall · ~38 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Šenčur
10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Šenčur. The closest is Arboretum Volčji Potok (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Arboretum Volčji Potok · sanctuary · ~20 km · Must-see
- Ljubljana ZOO · sanctuary · ~27 km · Must-see
- Ljubljana Botanical Garden · sanctuary · ~30 km · Must-see
- Ljubljana Marsh Nature Park · sanctuary · ~38 km · Must-see
- Höfleinmoor · sanctuary · Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land · ~46 km · Must-see
- Naturschutzgebiet Sablatnigmoor · sanctuary · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~49 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Šenčur
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.
- Start in Šenčur
- 6 km Grad Strmol · heritage site
- 2 km Grad Kamen Nad Adergasom · heritage site
- 11 km Prešernov Gaj · park
- 1 km Castle Khislstein · heritage site
- 8 km Lake Trboje · lake
- 7 km Back to Šenčur
Plan a longer trip from Šenčur — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Šenčur
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How to reach Šenčur
All places near Šenčur by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Jezerska Kočna · viewpoint · ~19 km · Must-see
- Small Castle · fort · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sveta Marjeta · church · ~19 km · Must-see
- Podružnična Cerkev Sv. Trojice · church · ~19 km · Must-see
- Grintovec · viewpoint · ~19 km · Must-see
- Stari Grad · fort · ~19 km · Must-see
- Grad Jable · fort · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sveti Ožbolt · church · ~19 km · Must-see
- Grad Neuhaus · fort · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kamniška Bistrica · viewpoint · ~20 km · Must-see
- Jeterbenk · viewpoint · ~20 km · Must-see
- Cerkev Sv. Primoža in Felicijana · church · ~20 km · Must-see
- Arboretum Volčji Potok · sanctuary · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dolgi Hrbet · viewpoint · ~20 km · Must-see
- Jamnik - Grob Heroja Lojzeta Kebeta-štefana · fort · ~21 km · Must-see
- Dovžanova Soteska · viewpoint · ~21 km · Must-see
- Skuta · viewpoint · ~21 km · Must-see
- Bazilika Marije Pomagaj · church · ~21 km · Must-see
- Ledenik Pod Skuto · viewpoint · ~21 km · Must-see
- The Parish Church of Our Lady of Kropa · church · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kranjska Rinka · viewpoint · ~22 km · Must-see
- Koroška Rinka · viewpoint · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mala Rinka · viewpoint · ~22 km · Must-see
- Brana · viewpoint · ~22 km · Must-see
- Ledinski Vrh · viewpoint · ~22 km · Must-see
- Slap Orličje (Orglice) · waterfall · ~23 km · Must-see
- Tošč · viewpoint · ~23 km · Must-see
- Velika Baba · viewpoint · ~23 km · Must-see
- Church of Christ Incarnate · church · ~23 km · Must-see
- Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe · viewpoint · ~23 km · Must-see
- Planšarsko Jezero · lake · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mrzla Gora · viewpoint · ~24 km · Must-see
- Logarska Dolina - Okrešelj · waterfall · ~24 km · Must-see
- Rinka Falls · waterfall · ~24 km · Must-see
- Planjava - Vzhodni Vrh · viewpoint · ~24 km · Must-see
- Rakove Ravni - Velika Planina · viewpoint · ~24 km · Must-see
- Cerkev Sv. Janeza Krstnika · church · ~25 km · Must-see
- Jenkova Kasarna · museum · ~25 km · Must-see
- Pot Ob Žici KT-3: Bežigrad · fort · ~25 km · Must-see
- Koseški Bajer · lake · ~25 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Debela Peč · viewpoint · ~51 km · Must-see
- Schloss Grafenstein · fort · Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land · ~51 km · Must-see
- Anthony's Shaft · museum · ~51 km · Must-see
- Rosenkogel / Hruški Vrh · viewpoint · ~51 km · Must-see
- Church of St. John the Baptist · church · ~51 km · Must-see
- Grad Gewerkenegg · fort · ~51 km · Must-see
- Gradišnica · cave · ~52 km · Must-see
- Gracarca · viewpoint · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~52 km · Must-see
- Divje Babe · cave · ~52 km · Must-see
- Grad Bogenšperk · fort · ~52 km · Must-see
- Viševnik · viewpoint · ~52 km · Must-see
- Robert Musil Museum · museum · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~53 km · Must-see
- Wild Lake · lake · ~53 km · Must-see
- Voje · viewpoint · ~53 km · Must-see
- Georgiberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~53 km · Must-see
- Eboardmuseum · museum · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~53 km · Must-see
- Dovška Baba / Frauenkogel · viewpoint · ~53 km · Must-see
- Krma · viewpoint · ~53 km · Must-see
- Landesmuseum Kärnten · museum · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mali Draški Vrh · viewpoint · ~53 km · Must-see
- Rodica · viewpoint · ~53 km · Must-see
- Domkirche · church · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~53 km · Must-see
- Sankt Ruprecht · church · Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land · ~53 km · Must-see
- Museum Moderner Kunst Kärnten · museum · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~54 km · Must-see
- Jauntal · viewpoint · Bezirk Völkermarkt · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mostnica Waterfall · waterfall · ~54 km · Must-see
- Composing Hut of Gustav Mahler · museum · Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land · ~54 km · Must-see
- Heiligengeistkirche · church · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~54 km · Must-see
- Schloss Welzenegg · fort · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~54 km · Must-see
- Schloss Maria Loretto · fort · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~54 km · Must-see
- Gamberk · fort · ~54 km · Must-see
- Najdena Jama · cave · ~54 km · Must-see
- Reptilienzoo Happ · sanctuary · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~54 km · Must-see
- Bohinj Waterfall · waterfall · ~54 km · Must-see
- Grad Turjak · fort · ~54 km · Must-see
- Europapark · park · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~55 km · Must-see
- Veliki Draški Vrh · viewpoint · ~55 km · Must-see
- Kreuzberglkirche · church · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~55 km · Must-see
- Basilica of The Sorrowful Mother of God · church · ~55 km · Must-see
- Botanischer Garten · sanctuary · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee · ~55 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 85 | 131 | Šmarjetna Gora (8 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 38 | 61 | Grad Kamen Nad Adergasom (6 km) |
| Churches | 21 | 27 | Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja (18 km) |
| Museums | 11 | 19 | Jenkova Kasarna (25 km) |
| Waterfalls | 7 | 11 | Slap Orličje (Orglice) (23 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 6 | 10 | Arboretum Volčji Potok (20 km) |
| Caves | 4 | 9 | Arneševa Luknja (14 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 5 | 7 | Lake Trboje (7 km) |
| Treks | 5 | 6 | Stahovica - Kamniški Vrh (17 km) |
| Parks | 3 | 4 | Prešernov Gaj (6 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 3 | Prešernov Trg (28 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 2 | 2 | Ljubljanska Džamija (27 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 1 | Mali Graben (29 km) |
Šenčur: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Šenčur?
Grad Kamen Nad Adergasom (heritage site, about 6 km), Prešernov Gaj (park, about 6 km), Grad Strmol (heritage site, about 6 km), Castle Khislstein (heritage site, about 6 km), Lake Trboje (lake, about 7 km), Šmarjetna Gora (viewpoint, about 8 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Šenčur?
191 places on Spotwander: 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 11 museums, 7 waterfalls.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Šenčur?
Šmarjetna Gora, about 8 km by road; Potoška Gora (10 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Šenčur?
Grad Kamen Nad Adergasom, about 6 km by road; Grad Strmol (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Šenčur?
Župnijska Cerkev Marijinega Brezmadežnega Spočetja, about 18 km by road; Sveta Marjeta (19 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Šenčur?
Start in Šenčur, visit Grad Strmol, then Grad Kamen Nad Adergasom, then Prešernov Gaj, then Castle Khislstein, then Lake Trboje, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Šenčur?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Šenčur’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Šenčur on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.