Attractions in Croatia
The finest attractions in Croatia at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.
Culture & History
Plitvice Lakes
UNESCO national park with 16 lakes and travertine waterfalls.
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Risnjak National Park
A mountain park in the Dinaric Alps with rich wildlife.
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Dubrovnik Walls
About 2 km of medieval walls around the old town.
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Brijuni National Park
An island group with dinosaur tracks and Tito history.
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Trogir Old Town
A small UNESCO island town protected since 1997.
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Kornati National Park
Adriatic archipelago with 89 islands and islets.
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Krka National Park
A national park along the Krka River, known for its waterfalls and natural landscapes.
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Hvar
A Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, known as a summer resort.
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Blue Cave of Biševo
This sea cave on Biševo island is famous for its glowing blue light.
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Elafiti Islands
An archipelago of 13 islands northwest of Dubrovnik, of which only three are inhabited.
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Varaždin Castle
Varaždin Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress that evolved into a Renaissance and Baroque palace.
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Rector's Palace
The Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik served as the seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa and now houses the Cultural History Museum.
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Lovrijenac Fortress
Lovrijenac Fortress is a majestic stronghold in Dubrovnik, perched on a 37-meter-high cliff outside the city walls.
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Stiniva Cove
This small cove on the southern side of Vis island is surrounded by high, narrow cliffs.
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Tulove Grede
Tulove Grede is a distinctive limestone rock formation in southern Velebit.
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Stone Gate
The Stone Gate is the only surviving city gate of old Zagreb.
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Green Whirlpool
A spectacular 70-meter high waterfall plunges over a cave opening into an emerald green lake.
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Rastoke
Rastoke is the historic center of Slunj, where the SlunjÄica River flows into the Korana over cascades.
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Trogir Historic Center
Located on a small island, the old town of Trogir preserves its medieval layout and architecture from Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance periods.
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St. Nicholas Fortress
This sea fortress at the entrance to St.
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Ston City Walls
A 5.5 km long defensive system connecting Ston and Mali Ston.
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Mirogoj Cemetery
Mirogoj is considered one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Europe.
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Zlatni Rat
The Golden Horn is a distinct white pebble spit on BraÄ island.
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Osor Walls
Osor is located at the narrow link between the islands of Cres and Lošinj.
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Greeting to the Sun
The Greeting to the Sun is a 22-meter circular light installation on the Zadar waterfront that collects solar energy by day and, after sunset, plays …
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Prokurative (Republic Square)
This spacious square in Split is surrounded by buildings with red facades and distinctive arches.
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Velebit
Velebit is the major mountain range along the Croatian coast and a strong symbol of wild mountain scenery.
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Učka Nature Park
The Učka range separates Istria from the Kvarner Gulf, creating a specific microclimate.
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Paklenica National Park
Located on the southern slopes of Velebit, this park encompasses two massive canyons, Velika and Mala Paklenica.
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Žumberak-Samoborsko gorje Nature Park
This hilly and mountainous area near the Slovenian border features a harmonious cultural landscape.
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Northern Velebit National Park
Croatia's youngest national park protects the most striking karst formations of the Velebit range.
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Mljet National Park
The national park covers the western part of Mljet, often called the greenest island in Croatia.
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Telašćica Nature Park
Located on the southern tip of Dugi Otok island, this park encompasses one of the safest bays in the Adriatic.
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Biokovo Nature Park
Rising steeply above the Makarska Riviera, this mountain range features extreme biodiversity.
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Velebit Nature Park
The largest protected area in Croatia covers the entire Velebit mountain range.
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Arboretum Opeka
Located near Varaždin, Opeka is one of Central Europe's most valuable arboretums.
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Bijele and Samarske Rocks
This strict nature reserve in Gorski Kotar is famous for its spectacular white karst rocks.
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Zagreb Botanical Garden
Part of the University of Zagreb, this garden is a monument of landscape architecture.
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Arboretum Trsteno
One of the world's oldest arboretums was established in the late 15th century by a noble family.
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Lastovo Archipelago Nature Park
The park consists of 44 islands and reefs in the southern Adriatic, far from the mainland.
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Papuk Nature Park
Papuk is the most prominent mountain in Slavonia and a certified UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Medvednica Nature Park
Located right above Zagreb, this forested mountain serves as a vital natural escape for the city.
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Vransko Jezero Nature Park
Vransko Jezero is the largest natural lake in Croatia and a significant ornithological reserve.
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Lonjsko Polje
The largest protected wetland in Croatia is located in the Sava River valley.
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Vrana Lake (Cres)
This vast freshwater lake on the island of Cres is an extraordinary natural phenomenon.
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Baćina Lakes
The Baćina Lakes consist of seven interconnected karst lakes near PloÄe.
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KopaÄki Rit
One of Europe's largest wetlands is located at the confluence of the Drava and Danube rivers.
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Lim Channel
This 10-kilometer-long bay in Istria resembles a Scandinavian fjord and is a protected marine reserve.
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Medvednica
This mountain range is located north of Zagreb.
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Kuterevo Bear Sanctuary
Located in a remote village on the Velebit slopes, this sanctuary cares for orphaned brown bear cubs.
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What are the top attractions in Croatia?
Among the most popular are Velebit, Plitvice Lakes, Risnjak National Park, Dubrovnik Walls, Brijuni National Park and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.
When is the best time to visit Croatia?
May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.