Gornja Švica
District of Burić Klanac
in Ličko-Senjska Županija, Croatia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
44.880 and 15.181 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 44° 52' 48" and E 15° 10' 50"
Currency and Currency Code:
Kuna - HRK
Spoken languages:
Croatian, Serbian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 05:00 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/Zagreb
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:29 am and 8:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Croatia in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Croatia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Croatia. Last Update: 2024-05-14 08:25:02

Delve into Gornja Švica

The district Gornja Švica of Burić Klanac in Ličko-Senjska Županija is a district located in Croatia about 75 mi south-west of Zagreb, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Otocac, Brinje, Vrhovine, Plaski and Senj. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Park Exclusive

Address
2,9 mi
Kralja Zvonimira 33
53220 Otocac
Croatia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mirni Kutak

Address
3,7 mi
Gornja Dubrava 63
53220 Otocac
Croatia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Prueba de Bentley Continental GTC en Croacia

Published: February 19, 2012
Length: 17:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mario Fajt

Bentley ha decidido probar su ultimo modelo Continental GTC en Croacia. Prueba de nuevo Bentley en Croacia http://www.sobrecroacia.com.


Hagelstorm in Kroatie

Published: August 16, 2010
Length: 18:30 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Ollebollegijsie

Een verschrikkelijke hagelstorm waarin wessel en zijn reisgezellin annelou verstrikt in zijn geraakt. Bekijk dit filmpje welk vol zit met spanning en sensatie!


Vožnja Lipovlje 15.08.2013. 1.dio

Published: August 26, 2013
Length: 19:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Josip Krznaric


Croatian region Lika (03. passing through Otočac town and up to highway A1)

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 25:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NlhadH

Journey through Croatia, along the state road D-52, in Lika region. [read more below] This video begins at the at the entrance into Otočac town from southeast. Then it goes through Otočac...


KUD Brinje Brinje - Otočac 2012

Published: March 26, 2015
Length: 14:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gacka Prozor - Lika

KUD Brinje - Otočac 2012. Nastup na smotri folklora Ličko-Senjske županije u Otočcu, 19.05.2012. Preko Brinja pružila se grana, To je grana, Zrinskih Frankopana.


Bears in Kuterevo

Published: September 13, 2012
Length: 14:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel Devčić

Bear sanctuary in Kuterevo, Croatia 15.8.2012.


KUD Korana Slunj - Kukunješće

Published: February 08, 2015
Length: 55:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gacka Prozor - Lika

Smotra folklora Ličko-Senjske županije, Otočac, 19.05.2012.


KUD Lipa Sinac - Otočac 2012

Published: March 26, 2015
Length: 15:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gacka Prozor - Lika

KUD Lipa Sinac - Otočac 2012. KUD "Lipa" Sinac nastalo je 1923. godine pod imenom "Hrvatski tamburaški zbor Lipa Sinac". Nastup na smotri folklora Ličko-Senjske županije u Otočcu, 19.05.2012.


Motorijada 2013.g. Otočac

Published: July 13, 2013
Length: 04:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Verica Dasovic


Mladi Tamburaši - Otočac

Published: March 25, 2015
Length: 43:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gacka Prozor - Lika

Mladi Tamburaši - Otočac.


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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.

Lika

Lika is a geographic region in Mountainous Croatia macroregion of Croatia, roughly bound by the Velebit mountain from the southwest and the Plješevica mountain from the northeast. On the north-west end Lika is bounded by Ogulin-Plaški basin, and on the south-east by the Malovan pass. Today most of the territory of Lika is part of Lika-Senj County. Josipdol, Plaški and Saborsko are part of Karlovac County and Gračac is part of Zadar County.

Located at 44.747, 15.242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Regions of Croatia, Historical regions in Croatia, Lika

Otočac

Otočac is a town in Lika, Croatia. It lies in the northwestern part of Lika, in the Gacka river valley. The population of the town is 4,354 as of 2001, with a total of 10,411 people within the municipality at large, the majority of whom are Croats (91%).

Located at 44.8667, 15.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities and towns in Croatia, Populated places in Lika-Senj County

Plasina Tunnel

The Plasina Tunnel is located between Žuta Lokva and Ličko Lešće. It is located between Otočac and Perušić interchanges of the Croatian A1 motorway. Both tunnel tubes, 2,300 metres long, were completed simultaneously. The northern portal of the tunnel is located at 532 m.a.s.l. , while the southern one is at 547 m.a.s.l.. Excavation of the tunnel had been completed by January 2004. In 2006, the tunnel was declared to be among the top three safest tunnels in Europe by EuroTAP.

Located at 44.8156, 15.2847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels in Croatia, Lika-Senj County, Tunnels completed in 2004

Brinje Tunnel

The Brinje Tunnel is a four-lane tunnel in Croatia, an integral part of the A1 motorway located between Brinje and Žuta Lokva interchanges. The Brinje Tunnel is located immediately to the south of the Mala Kapela Tunnel the longest tunnel in Croatia. The tunnel is tolled within the A1 motorway closed toll collection system, and there are no separate toll plazas related to the tunnel use.

Located at 44.9819, 15.0936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels in Croatia, Lika-Senj County, Tunnels completed in 2004

Gacka

Gacka is a river located in the Lika region in central Croatia. Because for a large part of its course it is a subterranean river, estimates on its length vary. The overground part has undergone substantial human intervention - before it was 32 kilometers long, now it is only 11 km. It has been regulated by man to flow into an aquaduct in Gusić polje (known as Tunel Gacka-Gusić Jezero) and then into the Adriatic Sea through a hydroelectric installation HE Senj near Sveti Juraj.

Located at 44.8981, 15.1019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Croatia

Kosinjski Bakovac

Kosinjski Bakovac is a village north of Perušić within the municipality of Perušić in Lika-Senj County, Croatia.

Located at 44.711, 15.209 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lika-Senj County

Jezerane

Jezerane is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D23 highway.

Located at 45.05, 15.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lika-Senj County

Čovići

Čovići is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D50 highway.

Located at 44.8281, 15.3011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lika-Senj County

Ličko Lešće

Ličko Lešće is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D50 highway.

Located at 44.8, 15.3167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lika-Senj County

Gacka Bridge

The Gacka Bridge is located between Žuta Lokva and Ličko Lešće. It is 466 metres long, and it comprises four traffic lanes and two emergency lanes. Speed limit enforced on the bridge is 130 km/h. The bridge construction costs were estimated at 115 million Croatian kuna. The bridge spans Gacka River, one of few remaining rivers in Croatia that is considered as readily potable water, along its entire length.

Located at 44.8632, 15.2095 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Box girder bridges, Bridges in Croatia, Bridges completed in 2004, Toll bridges, Lika-Senj County

Žuta Lokva

Žuta Lokva is a village in Croatia.

Located at 44.9667, 15.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lika-Senj County

Jezerane Viaduct

The Jezerane Vidauct is located between the Ogulin and Brinje interchanges of the A1 motorway in Croatia, just to the south of the Mala Kapela Tunnel. It is 661 metres long. At this location the motorway route follows a horizontal curve of 900 metres radius. The viaduct is a beam structure across a series of spans averaging 36.1 metres . The main span is 40 metres long.

Located at 45.0538, 15.1971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Box girder bridges, Bridges in Croatia, Bridges completed in 2004, Toll bridges, Viaducts, Karlovac County

Grič Tunnel

The Grič Tunnel is a four-lane tunnel in Lika region of Croatia, an integral part of the A1 motorway located between Otočac and Ličko Lešće interchanges. The Grič Tunnel is located to the south of Plasina Tunnel. The tunnel is tolled within the A1 motorway closed toll collection system, and there are no separate toll plazas related to the tunnel use. The tunnel consists of two tubes, excavated in 2003 and opened for traffic in 2004.

Located at 44.7794, 15.3431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels in Croatia, Lika-Senj County, Tunnels completed in 2004

Lika (river)

The Lika is a river in Croatia which gives its name to the Lika region. It is 77 kilometres long and it has a basin with an area of 1,014 square kilometres . Its average discharge at the measurement station in Bilaj (covering 225 km of the basin) is 7.33 m/s, and it can go completely dry. It is known as a sinking river because at the end of its course, it flows into a series of ponors or swallow-holes and disappears from the surface.

Located at 44.7667, 15.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Croatia, Lika-Senj County

Kosinj Bridge

Kosinj Bridge is a stone bridge, seventy feet long in Lika, Croatia. It connects the Upper and Lower Kosinj. It was designed in the 19th century designer Milivoj Frković, and was modelled on the old Croatian bridge building technique "uklinjenjem stone. " The bridge is unique in the arched openings with water-shedding function of the wave, the attack on the bridge. The construction of the bridge began in 1929. in, 1936. released into circulation.

Located at 44.7364, 15.2767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Croatia, Bridges completed in 1936, Lika-Senj County

Kosinj

Kosinj, also the Kosinj Valley, is a hilly region near Perušić, Croatia, and Lipovo Polje, that contains 2 areas: Upper Kosinj and Lower Kosinj, which are connected by the Kosinj Bridge on the Lika river. The population is 1,692, excluding Kosinjski Bakovac.

Located at 44.7364, 15.2767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lika-Senj County, Regions of Croatia

Krš, Croatia

Krš is a village in Perušić, Croatia. The 2011 population was 31.

Located at 44.7494, 15.3458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lika-Senj County

Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Gornji Kosinj

The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua (Croatian: Crkva svetog Antuna Padovanskog) is a Roman Catholic church in Gornji Kosinj, Croatia. It has polygonal sanctuary, sacristy and bell tower along the main facade.

Located at 44.7158, 15.2769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Croatia