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Voykit pocket guide · Albania

Fierzë

Visit Fierzë for a half‑day to see the Fierza Reservoir and river scenery; stay one night only if you need a base for hikes.

Fierzë is a small village on the Drin River in northeastern Albania, best known for the Fierza Reservoir. It is reachable by bus‑ferry from Shkodër or by a 3‑hour mountain drive. Most attractions are outdoors, so a short stay (half‑day to one night) is enough unless you plan extensive hiking.

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Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Albania
Best months
May–September (check)
Avoid
Winter snow may close mountain roads (check)
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
ALL
Money
Currency is the Albanian lek (ALL). Cards work in hotels and larger restaurants in Tirana and resorts; guesthouses, furgons, markets and small cafés are cash.
Daily spend
Budget ALL 1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ALL 2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High ALL 4,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Vodafone and One sell tourist SIMs at the airport and in shops; passport required.
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 127 · Fire 128
Plugs
Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin.
Tipping
Café: Round up.; Restaurant: About 10%.; Guide: 1,000–2,000 lek per person for a day.
Water
Tap water is not reliably drinkable in all towns; bottled water is cheap and standard.
Toilets
Cafés for customers; ruins and beaches have basic facilities.

Get in

By air

TIA · Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
Then bus or furgon to Shkodër (about 2 h), then minibus to Koman and ferry to Fierzë

Typical fares

Shkodër → Koman minibus
about 500 ALL, 1 h 40 min (check)
Koman → Fierzë ferry
about 800 ALL, 2 h 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

The village is walkable; for reservoir or trailheads use a car or local transport.

See and do

Known for

  • Fierza Reservoir
  • Drin River

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Komani Lake boat rideTake a boat from Aliaj Tours (near the reservoir) – arrange on siteAbout 30 min total

Sleep

Guest House Aprripe Guri
Family‑run, views of Fierza Lake
Guest House Artjoni
Garden, river views
Guest House Florini
Simple rooms near the river
Hotel‑Restaurant Alpin
Basic hotel with meals, quiet area

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryMë falnimə ˈfalni
Thank youFaleminderitfaˈle.mindɛˈrit
How much is it?Sa kushton?sa ˈkuʃton
Can I have the menu?Më jepni menunëmə ˈjɛpni ˈmenunə

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake; 'tungjatjeta'; avoid: Ignoring elders at a gathering
  • Gestures: Confirm yes/no in words; avoid: Assuming a nod means yes
  • Hospitality: Accept coffee or raki; eat what is offered; avoid: Refusing everything
  • Besa: Keep your word and appointments; avoid: Promising what you cannot do
  • Conversation: Ask about family, food, the diaspora; avoid: Jokes about the communist era or 'mafia' clichés

Scams and watch-outs

  • Mountain roads are winding and can be icy in winter; drive with care.
  • Limited food and accommodation options; book ahead.
  • Ferry schedule may vary; check times before travel.

Generally safe for tourists; watch mountain road conditions and keep valuables secure in unattended rooms.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Fierzë yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Fierza Reservoir
  • Drin River

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Fierzë

Këtu, ju lutem

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

Albanian emergency number 112 works nationwide; nearest foreign embassy is in Tirana.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/fierze). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.