Hum
Hum, Croatia
A hilltop hamlet in central Istria, often called the smallest town in the world, with a ring of stone walls and one main street. Stop for a short walk along the lanes and look out over the fields from the town gate.
Hum stands at 349 m above sea level in the interior of Istria and belongs to the municipality of Buzet. The settlement is first mentioned in 1102 as “Cholm”; the bell and clock tower dates from 1552 and the parish Church of the Assumption of Mary from 1802. To the west the village is enclosed by a wall, while on the other sides the houses are built into the defensive walls. The 2021 census counted 52 residents, which is why some people rank Hum among the smallest towns in the world.
Hum also preserves Glagolitic wall inscriptions from the second half of the 12th century, an early testimony to Croatian written culture. A stroll through the lanes takes about an hour. Go early in the day or in the late afternoon, when fewer coaches are around, and leave your vehicle outside the village centre.
- Nearest town
- Hum, Croatia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.2386, 13.9333
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Croatia: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Vita MiaCampsite2 km from HumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Motovun CampingCampsite14 km from Hum · 12 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Vela Stina CampingCampsite19 km from HumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Natura Camp KarliCampsite20 km from HumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Camp RomantikCampsite22 km from HumTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Autocamp DragaCampsite25 km from HumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Croatia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Hum?
Hum is in Hum, Croatia, at GPS 45.2386, 13.9333. It is about 14 km from Motovun.
Can you camp near Hum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vita Mia, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Hum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Motovun (14 km), Vojak, Učka (21 km), Grožnjan (23 km) and Euphrasian Basilica (27 km).
When is the best time to visit Hum?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)