Nightlife · 8 of the best in Skopje
The Kej by night
Summer nights by the Vardar

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Image courtesy of © kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Kej by night
On summer nights, the Kej 13 Noemvri promenade along the Vardar fills with people strolling between bars and terraces, with the lit-up bridges and the fortress above.
Why it's on our list
- Riverside terraces
- Busy in summer
- Near the square
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Kej by night before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Kej by night are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Kej 13-ti Noemvri200 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Mirče Acev200 m3 min walk
Key sights
- Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Stone Bridge300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Macedonia Square300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa350 mWalk 5 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Church of the Holy Saviour600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Old Bazaar600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Kale Fortress650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Museum of the City of Skopje700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- City Park2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Vodno cable car4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
Getting around
- Transport Centre (trains & buses)1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Skopje International Airport16 kmCar or taxi 51 min