--- title: "Queue at Macelj — Gruškovje" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_452" lang: "en" ppid: "id_452" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [🇭🇷→🇸🇮](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_453) # Queue at Macelj — Gruškovje - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 95 min -0% - **Status:** Busier than usual Updated: 17.07.2026 08:09 - **Cars in queue:** 5 - **Weather:** 26°C Database working Moving [All queues at Slovenia — Croatia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Busier than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **4 cars** Peak load: **6 cars (~1 h 39 min)** Shortest queue: **3 cars (~1 h 24 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.28x How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Macelj today 15:00↓63%−63% 21:00↓63%−63% 22:00↓81%−81% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 08:09, at Macelj checkpoint there are 5 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Macelj border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Macelj border crossing. EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data. [Learn more about EES](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees) Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure. ### Nearby Services [Hotels Nearby Book accommodation near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/matsel-hrushkovie/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/matsel-hrushkovie/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/matsel-hrushkovie/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/matsel-hrushkovie/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/matsel-hrushkovie/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/matsel-hrushkovie/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Macelj in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Macelj. 17.07.2026 08:00:03 ## Free flow 40 km/h 1 min ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 40 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Croatia) 26.5 km Road works (image: Flag of Croatia) 27.5 km Closure (image: Flag of Croatia) 27.6 km Closure (image: Flag of Croatia) 27.7 km Road works (image: Flag of Croatia) 27.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=46.270740&lng=15.867260&zoom=10) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ##### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_452/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Macelj - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 16.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Macelj - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 10:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 16.07.2026 — 2 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 16.07.2026 — 2 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 16.07.2026 — 2 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 16.07.2026 — 2 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Macelj - passenger car checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between :00 and 1:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays. Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Macelj - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Macelj ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Spar) Spar Spar, Videm pri Ptuju 43A, 2284 Videm, Slovenija 11.3 km 17 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.27074,15.86726/46.36981,15.9016) - [(image: Spar) Spar Spar, Breg 13, 2322 Majšperk, Slovenija 12.5 km 19 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.27074,15.86726/46.3384,15.73746) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, Ulica Frana Galovića 7A, HR-49000 Krapina, Hrvatska 12.7 km 19 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.27074,15.86726/46.15633,15.87422) - [(image: Hofer) Hofer Hofer, Zagrebška cesta 40, 2250 Ptuj, Slovenija 15.3 km 23 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.27074,15.86726/46.40798,15.86495) - [(image: Aldi Süd) Aldi Süd Ulica Borisa Kraigherja 25, Kidričevo 16 km 24 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.27074,15.86726/46.405511,15.795223) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ## For passenger cars To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the [necessary set of documents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules). ### Driver's documents: - Biometric passport - International driving license - Medical insurance ### Vehicle documents: - Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport) - Mandatory insurance policy [Green Card](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) ### Equipment: - First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest ### Customs Rules: What You Can Transport ALLOWED (with limits) Alcohol (for adults 18+) - Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+) - Up to 2 liters of wine - Up to 4 liters of beer - Or proportional combination Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits Tobacco products (for adults 18+) - 200 cigarettes - 100 cigarillos - 50 cigars - 250g tobacco **Package must be sealed!** Food products - Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK) - Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed) - Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg - Honey, jam: no limits Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED! Cash - Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed - Over €10,000 — MUST declare Personal belongings - Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount) - Cosmetics (for personal use) - Electronics (one laptop, one phone) - Medicine (with prescription) PROHIBITED **Weapons & Ammunition** - ANY weapon (even non-functional) - Ammunition - Knives with blade >12 cm **Drugs** - ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED - Prescription medicine — only with prescription **Cultural valuables** - Archaeological artifacts (without permits) - Paintings, icons from old churches **Animal products (without certificates)** - RAW meat - Unpasteurized milk - Eggs If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide. ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Macelj Transport Type: automobile Working Hours: 24/7 | Day of Week | Working Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 24 Hours a Day | | Tuesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Wednesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Thursday | 24 Hours a Day | | Friday | 24 Hours a Day | | Saturday | 24 Hours a Day | | Sunday | 24 Hours a Day | ### Amenities: Room for Mother and Child: Data not found; Toilets: Data not found; Food Facilities: Data not found; Duty-Free Shops: Data not found; Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators); Wi-Fi Access: Data not found; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found; Crossing with Pets: Data not found; ### Checkpoint Controls: Phytosanitary: Data not found Veterinary: Data not found Ecological: Data not found Sanitary: Data not found Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found International Road_transport Control: Data not found Total number of lanes: Slovenia: Data not found Total number of lanes: Croatia: Data not found Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Macelj Weather now: **22°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Macelj, 0.0 ☆☆☆☆☆ No opinions yet All Positive Negative This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu. ## Contacts & Map ## Contacts and address of checkpoint Macelj Address: Slovenia, Border Crossing Macelj GPS Coordinates: 46.27074, 15.86726 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/si-hr#id_452) ### How to get there Macelj border crossing is located on the border between Slovenia and Croatia. ##### Nearest border checkpoints - [Bregana](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_450) – 49.9 км - [Rupa](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_456) – 150.6 км - [Pasjak](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_454) – 154.5 км - [Kaštel](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_458) – 193.7 км ## News ## Filtered News Important news is absent [View all news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [Compare queues at all crossings → 5](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16) ## Useful Information for Border Crossing [Documents for border crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) [Customs rules & import limits →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs) [Green Card car insurance →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) [EES system — what you need to know →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees/what-is-the-entry-exit-system) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/explore) [Find Fastest Crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/best-crossing) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp)