Rakitnik
in Postojna, Slovenia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.747 and 14.194 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 44' 48" and E 14° 11' 39"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Slovenian, Serbo-Croatian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:06 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Ljubljana
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:18 am and 4:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Slovenia in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Slovenia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Slovenia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Rakitnik

Rakitnik in Postojna with it's 161 habitants is a town located in Slovenia about 26 mi (or 42 km) south-west of Ljubljana, the country's capital town.

Time in Rakitnik is now 01:06 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Ljubljana with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports closer to Rakitnik, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Slovenia is Portoroz Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Slovenia is Škocjan Caves in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), South-West. We saw 2 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Postojna, Pivka, Logatec, Cerknica and Ilirska Bistrica. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 99%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 29th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Postojna cave railway

Published: October 06, 2009
Length: 51:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: uhi67

A narrow-gauge railway in Postojna cave,Slovenia.


Vožnja na prometno nesrečo (car accident response) PGD Postojna

Published: December 24, 2013
Length: 34:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Timotej Černjač

On monday september 9th, just after 3pm volunteer firedepartment of Postojna was called in to respond to a traffic accident between a lorry and a car on a local road. As you can see in the...


Die Höhle von Postojna

Published: September 11, 2011
Length: 47:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Igor Kolchev

Mit einem besonderen Zug durch die fantastische Landschaft mit spielerischen Kalkskulpturen.


Mehmed MEHDI Odobašić - Igrom i pjesmom iz dijaspore Postojna

Published: October 21, 2014
Length: 02:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Bošnjak izBosne

BOSANSKO SJELO - U SLOVENIJI IGROM I PJESMOM IZ DIJASPORE Bošnjaci u Sloveniji, Postojna 18.10.2014 GOST VEČERI BOSANSKI ESTRADNI UMJETNIK: Mehmed MEHDI Odobašić.


Adelsberger Grotten oder die Höhle von Postojna in Slowenien 2014

Published: September 28, 2014
Length: 36:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alexander Schütze

Danke an: https://www.polster-pohl.de/ http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B6hlen_von_Postojna http://www.postojnska-jama.eu/de/ von: http://alexanderschuetzebusiness.wordpress.com/ [AlexanderS.


ČRNA JAMA (Postojna) 22.04.2012

Published: April 25, 2012
Length: 52:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Borut Olenik

Spominski pohod POSTOJNSKA JAMA - ČRNA JAMA - PIVKA JAMA Organizacija: KO ZZB Postojna Snemal: STUDIOPROTEUS Postojna.


przejazd kolejką - Jaskinia Postojna - 2008

Published: September 11, 2008
Length: 38:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Krzysztof Lewiński

cały przejazd kolejką - Jaskinia Postojna Postojna cave train ride.


Mit dem Zug durch die Postojna Grotte

Published: February 04, 2015
Length: 48:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jürgen Heidorn

Ein einmaliges Erlebnis ist die Größe und Schönheit der Postojna-Grotte in Slowenien. A unique experience is the size and beauty of the Postojna Cave in Slovenia.


Postojna Cave

Published: April 12, 2012
Length: 46:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Calvin Lee


SLOVENIA | Postojna Cave (Slowenien) Sightseeing in Slovenia [HD]

Published: December 06, 2013
Length: 26:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Inventives Worldwide

SLOVENIA | Tropfsteinhöhlen von Postojna (Slowenien) Sightseeing in Slovenia.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave is a 20,570 m long karst cave system near Postojna, Slovenia. It is the second-longest cave system in the country as well as one of its top tourism sites. The caves were created by the Pivka River.

Located at 45.7839, 14.2137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Visitor attractions in Slovenia, Show caves in Slovenia, Limestone caves, Postojna, Caves in Inner Carniola

Postojna railway station

Postojna railway station (Slovene: Železniška postaja Postojna) is a significant railway station in Postojna, Slovenia. It is located on the main railway line between Ljubljana, Slovenia and Trieste, Italy

Located at 45.7731, 14.2211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Slovenia

Ljubljana Gap

Ljubljana Gap is a geographical term referring to the transition area between the Alps and Dinaric Alps passing in SW - NE direction between Trieste and Ljubljana. This "gap" is one of the strategically vital passes in Europe. It is named after the city of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

Located at 45.7599, 14.1943 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain passes of the Alps

capture of the webcam Zalog: A1/E61/E70, Ljubljana − Koper, cestninska postaja Postojna

Zalog: A1/E61/E70, Ljubljana − Koper, cestninska postaja Postojna, Zalog (source)

capture of the webcam Zalog: G1-6, Postojna − Pivka, v Postojni

Zalog: G1-6, Postojna − Pivka, v Postojni, Zalog (source)

capture of the webcam Zalog: G1-6, Postojna − Pivka, v Postojni

Zalog: G1-6, Postojna − Pivka, v Postojni, Zalog (source)

capture of the webcam Zalog: A1/E61/E70, Ljubljana − Koper, cestninska postaja Postojna

Zalog: A1/E61/E70, Ljubljana − Koper, cestninska postaja Postojna, Zalog (source)

capture of the webcam Zalog: A1/E61/E70, Ljubljana − Koper, CP Postojna

Zalog: A1/E61/E70, Ljubljana − Koper, CP Postojna, Zalog (source)

capture of the webcam Zalog: G1-6, Postojna − Pivka, v Postojni

Zalog: G1-6, Postojna − Pivka, v Postojni, Zalog (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Rachiteni, Rakitnik