Plitvice Lakes.
A watery wonderland of 16 terraced lakes connected by cascading waterfalls and limestone canyons.
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Hotels in Plitvice Lakes
Find the perfect stay from historic boutique hotels in the city center to modern budget suites.
Stay near the Old Centre for walking access.
Flights to Plitvice Lakes
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Local Transport
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Guided Tours
Explore hidden corners with expert-led walking tours, food tastings, and day trips.
Free walking tours are a great first-day activity.
48 Hours in Plitvice Lakes.
Day 1: Lower Lakes & Big Waterfall
Veliki Slap
Witness the largest waterfall in Croatia at the start of your journey.
Lower Lakes Boardwalks
Walk through the turquoise waters on the iconic wooden paths.
Lake Kozjak Boat Ride
Take the electric boat across the park's largest lake.
Day 2: Upper Lakes & Forests
Upper Lakes Exploration
Hike the more forested and intimate section of the park with smaller cascades.
Panoramic Train
Use the park shuttle to get to the highest points for stunning overlooks.
Lika Dinner
Enjoy local trout and "peka" (slow-cooked meat) in a nearby village.
Where to Stay?
Entrance 1
DramaticThe best access to the Big Waterfall and Lower Lakes.
Entrance 2
CentralCloser to the hotels and the boat terminal.
Mukinje
LocalA nearby village with guesthouses and a small ski slope.
Local Secrets
The Cave Shortcut
The ล upljara Cave allows you to climb from the lakes directly to the upper canyon viewpoints.
Arrive at Dawn
The park is most magical (and quietest) in the first hour after opening at 7 AM.
Winter Magic
The lakes are stunning in winter when the waterfalls freeze into blue ice sculptures.
Escapes from Plitvice Lakes.
Rastoke
A village known as "the small Plitvice" with mills and waterfalls.
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