AlbaniaShkodër ( SHKOH-dər, Albanian: [ˈʃkɔdəɾ]; Albanian definite form: Shkodra; historically known as Scodra or Scutari) is the fourth-most-populous city of Albania and the seat of Shkodër County and Shkodër Municipality. Shkodër has been continuously inhabited since the Early Bronze Age (c. 2250–2000 BC), and has roughly 2,200 years of recorded history. The city sprawls across the Plain of Mbishkodra between the southern part of Lake Shkodër and the foothills of the Albanian Alps on the banks of the Buna, Drin and Kir rivers.
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Climate in Shkoder
Best time to visit: May–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Day trips and nearby cities from Shkoder
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Shkoder; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripPodgorica
Montenegro
46 km≈ 55 min
Day tripDurres
Albania
84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripTirana
Albania
86 km≈ 1 h 40 min
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Prizren
Kosovo
102 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripElbasan
Albania
116 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Long day or overnightTetovo
North Macedonia
121 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightPristina
Kosovo
151 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Long day or overnightSkopje
North Macedonia
159 km≈ 2 h 30 min
From Shkoder you can reach Podgorica (46 km), Durres (84 km), Tirana (86 km), Prizren (102 km) and Elbasan (116 km) in about 55 min to 1 h 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are May to Jun, Sep to Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 11°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.