National park Plitvice Lakes

Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the most famous and most visited natural areas in Croatia and beyond.

This park is located in central Croatia, in the area of Lika, and covers an area of 296.85 km².
It consists of 16 crystal clear lakes that are interconnected by numerous waterfalls and cascades and surrounded by dense forests, rocky cliffs and mountains.
The park is included in the UNESCO world heritage and is one of the oldest national parks in Southeast Europe.

The Plitvice Lakes were created approximately 10,000 years ago, and since 1949 they have been a National Park.
The park consists of a lower and an upper part, with the lower part open to visitors throughout the year, while the upper part is closed during the winter due to large amounts of snow.

The park is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including more than 120 species of birds, 50 species of mammals and 20 species of fish.
Some of the most important mammal species in the park are bears, wolves, wild boars and roe deer.
Also, in the park you can find endemic species such as frogs and fish that live only in the Plitvice Lakes.
Visitors to the park can enjoy several different activities. The most popular activity is walking along lakes and waterfalls and visiting various viewpoints and picnic spots.
There is also a network of over 18 km of trails for walking and hiking, and the park offers opportunities for cycling, fishing, and skiing and sledding in the winter. The park has three large restaurants, several cafes and souvenir shops, and a tourist office.
It is also possible to organize various activities such as boat rides and various tours, and book accommodation in one of the many hotels or private apartments.


Visitors can enjoy walking and hiking, as well as other activities such as cycling, fishing, skiing and sledding in the winter months.
In addition, the park is home to a variety of flora and fauna, and offers numerous activities for visitors, such as organized tours, boat rides, and the possibility of accommodation in nearby hotels or private apartments.

Visitors to the park can choose from several different walking routes, from shorter trails to longer and more demanding ones. The trails pass through beautiful natural landscapes, and visitors can admire crystal clear lakes, waterfalls and cascades, and enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds them.
One of the most attractive parts of the park are Veliki and Mali Slapovi, which are located at the end of the park.
Veliki Slap is the highest waterfall in the park, it is 78 meters high and represents one of the most beautiful natural beauties in Croatia.

Mali Slapovi are slightly lower, but no less spectacular, with dozens of smaller waterfalls that descend into deep pools. In addition, visitors can take a boat ride across the largest lake in the park, Kozjak, and enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding forests and mountains.

If you want to visit the Plitvice Lakes National Park, you should know that the park is open all year round, but the time of visit depends on your wishes. Summer is the most popular time of the year to visit the park, when the park is the most visited, but it is also the most crowded.

Therefore, if you want to avoid the crowds, we recommend visiting the park in spring or autumn when there are less crowds and nature is still beautiful.
In short, Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the most beautiful natural beauties in Croatia and beyond.
This park offers a beautiful natural landscape, diverse fauna and flora, and numerous activities for visitors such as walking, hiking, boating, fishing, and accommodation in nearby hotels and apartments.

If you are a lover of nature and beautiful landscapes, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is definitely a destination you should not miss.


In short, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is a natural treasure that abounds in beautiful lakes, waterfalls and forests, and represents one of the most visited tourist destinations in Croatia.


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