Croatia National Parks: The Complete Guide (2026)

The complete guide to all 8 Croatian national parks — Plitvice Lakes, Krka, Kornati, Mljet, Paklenica, Risnjak, Brijuni, and Sjeverni Velebit. Entry fees, best times to visit, how to get there, and everything you need to plan an unforgettable nature trip.

The complete guide to all 8 Croatian national parks — Plitvice Lakes, Krka, Kornati, Mljet, Paklenica, Risnjak, Brijuni, and Sjeverni Velebit. Entry fees, best times to visit, how to get there, and everything you need to plan an unforgettable nature trip. Croatia's 8 National Parks: An Overview: Croatia is home to eight national parks, each protecting a distinct and irreplaceable natural ecosystem. Together they cover mountains, canyon rivers, island archipelagos, karst waterfalls, primeval f Plitvice Lakes National Park: Croatia's Crown Jewel: Plitvice Lakes (Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera) is Croatia's oldest and most visited national park, established in 1949 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. It covers 296.85 km² of f Krka National Park: Waterfalls You Can Swim In: Krka National Park protects the lower course of the Krka River in northern Dalmatia, near the city of Šibenik. Established in 1985, the park covers 142 km² of karst river canyon, dramatic waterfalls,