new to the game Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 As we are over 3.5cwt, and will be travelling through Slovenia to Croatia would we need a Go Box etc. (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 We were in Slovenia the year before last, but the latest van is 3.5t, which falls within the "vignette" (sticker) system for Slovenia. Vehicles over 3.5t do not require a vignette, but must pay at pay-stations on the motorway, and not use the vignette lanes at these stations. You should get some info here (and note that it implies that some sections are pre-pay at a station, and some are pay on exit - one would assume that which should be obvious, but if in doubt, stop and ask - English appears very much to be the second language spoken). http://www.dars.si/Dokumenti/Dokumenti/Toll/Methods_of_payment/Vehicles_above_35_t_313.aspx You should only have to pay for motorways, and despite what you may be told, if you go through the Karawanken tunnel you can exit directly at the end, and avoid the motorway from then on. The motorways were very good and a quick way of getting across the country. Depending on your route there, you may also get caught up in the Austrian motorway system, for which you will need a Go-Box. Whilst it would slow your journey (no bad thing in Austria, IMO) there are generally options for getting across Austria without touching toll roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the game Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks for that information, we are also considering travelling from Venice to Rijeka in Croatia via the coastal route and wonder if the route is ok for larger vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 ....that I can't advise on, it's a route I haven't used. One thing I did note on the Slovenian tolls which I forgot to mention is that they no longer appear to take the more common credit cards, so it looks like you'd better have American Express, or carry cash - (Euros will do nicely). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 We went last year, entered through Slovenia and back via Venice and Italian lakes. the roads are fine, were expecting major traffic around Treiste but it was a very easy drive and this was in August (height of season) We are under 3500kg so not a clue re being over..surely a goggle search should tell all? use the site search function, lots of interesting stuff on area. We much prefer the Islands, Not impressed with Istria peninsular, although beautiful towns, it is crowded and has expensive campsites and sea water filthy avoid August as its when the Italians flow in and place is packed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisturx Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Rijeka to Zadar along the coast road is a stunning drive. Superb road with plenty of spots to pull over and very little traffic, albeit we were there in May/June. a few small camp sites along the coast. Recommend an aire style site at Senj called Camping Skyver (10 euro) Parked on a harbour wall with good/cheap restaurant attached and large supermarket nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwyn Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 whisturx - 2012-03-31 9:15 AM Rijeka to Zadar along the coast road is a stunning drive. Superb road with plenty of spots to pull over and very little traffic, albeit we were there in May/June. a few small camp sites along the coast. Recommend an aire style site at Senj called Camping Skyver (10 euro) Parked on a harbour wall with good/cheap restaurant attached and large supermarket nearby. We stayed here last year and would agree with the comments about it. We crossed Slovenia from Austria to Croatia last year off motorway and had a lovely couple of days driving through some gorgeous scenery with very little traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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