Vrbnik
A medieval walled village on the island of Krk, Croatia, set on a limestone outcrop above the Adriatic and known for its local white wine, Vrbnička žlahtina. With a history stretching back some 900 years, Vrbnik served as a Frankopan stronghold and a centre of Glagolitic culture. The village has a notable concentration of churches for its size, a handful of cafés and restaurants, and views across the Vinodol Channel toward the Croatian mainland.
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- Population887
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Vrbnik: quick answers
Where is Vrbnik?
Vrbnik is in Croatia, about 33 km21 miles in a straight line from Rijeka.
How do you get to Vrbnik?
The nearest airport is Rijeka(Omišalj) (RJK), about 36 min away by road. The nearest train station is Plase, about 53 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Vrbnik?
The warmest month is July, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C40°F. The wettest month is November, with about 216 mm8.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Vrbnik?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 9 restaurants, 1 café and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.