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ZGORNJE GRUŠKOVJE 19
SI-2285 PODLEHNIK
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About this office
Gruskovje customs office at Zgornje Gruskovje 19 in Podlehnik, a border crossing between Slovenia and Croatia on the route between Maribor and Zagreb. Handles departures, destinations and exports for road freight. Open Monday to Friday 07:30-15:30. Serves commercial traffic on the A4 motorway connecting the Podravje region with northwestern Croatia.
Fun fact
Gruškovje-Macelj is one of the few border crossings within the Schengen area where Slovenia has reintroduced temporary police checks - despite Croatia joining Schengen in January 2023, controls remain in force until 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Although Croatia has been in the Schengen area since 2023, Slovenia reintroduced temporary police checks on the internal border in October 2023. Controls remain in force until at least June 2026.
The reference code for GRUŠKOVJE is SI007075. This code is required when submitting customs declarations through AIS/IMPORT and AES/EXPORT systems and in all official correspondence with customs authorities.
During summer and winter seasons, queues can stretch several kilometres, especially at weekends. Gruškovje is less congested than Obrežje on the A2 but is still one of the busiest crossings.
The crossing connects Slovenia's A4 motorway with Croatia's A2, forming a direct Maribor-Zagreb link. It is the main route for travellers from Austria and eastern Slovenia to Croatia.