Major city · 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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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Best months
- May–September (check)
- avoid Winter snow may close mountain roads (check)
- Airport
- TIA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Albania ↗Albania is outside the EU and the Schengen area and sets its own entry rules; check the official requirements for your passport before you book.
- Albania ↗If you drive, carry your licence, rental papers and insurance proof, and expect unlit mountain roads and livestock after dark.
- Albania ↗Land borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece are used by buses; allow for queues in summer and check that your rental contract allows crossing.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Fierzë112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fierzë, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Albanian lek (ALL).Albania-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone and One sell tourist SIMs at the airport and in shops; passport required.Albania-wide
- Tap waterTap water is not reliably drinkable in all towns; bottled water is cheap and standard.Albania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Albania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Albania-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch mountain road conditions and keep valuables secure in unattended rooms.
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- RestroomsCafés for customers; ruins and beaches have basic facilities.Albania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 127 ambulance · 128 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBeach businesses close October–May; some museums close on Monday.Albania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTIA Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (Then bus or furgon to Shkodër (about 2 h), then minibus to Koman and ferry to Fierzë).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; for reservoir or trailheads use a car or local transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomALL 2,500
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomALL 4,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomALL 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ALL 2,000 · Mid ALL 4,000 · High ALL 7,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TIA Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (Then bus or furgon to Shkodër (about 2 h), then minibus to Koman and ferry to Fierzë)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fierzë: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; for reservoir or trailheads use a car or local transport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Komani Lake boat ride
goDoor to door: About 30 min total
Take a boat from Aliaj Tours (near the reservoir) – arrange on site
Scenic ride around the reservoir; limited seats, arrive early.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ALL 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ALL 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- ALL 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ALL 4,000 | ALL 4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ALL 4,000 | ALL 8,000 |
| Ferry Shkodër → Fierzë (round trip)2 × ALL 800 | ALL 1,600 |
| Boat tour on Komani Lake2 × ALL 1,200 | ALL 2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ALL 1,600 |
| Trip total≈ ALL 8,800 per person per day, bed included | ALL 17,600 |
2026 estimate in Albanian lek; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 127
- Fire
- 128
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance127
- Fire128
Embassy
Albanian emergency number 112 works nationwide; nearest foreign embassy is in Tirana.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shkodër → Koman minibus: about 500 ALL, 1 h 40 min (check)
- Koman → Fierzë ferry: about 800 ALL, 2 h 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Më falni — Excuse me / Sorry (mə ˈfalni)
- Faleminderit — Thank you (faˈle.mindɛˈrit)
- Sa kushton? — How much is it? (sa ˈkuʃton)
- Më jepni menunë — Can I have the menu? (mə ˈjɛpni ˈmenunə)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fierzë. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September (check) · avoid Winter snow may close mountain roads (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car rental for flexible access to trailheads.
- Include a guided hike to nearby mountain viewpoints.
Sources
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