Croatia's oldest and most visited national park, Plitvice Lakes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls, set amid thick forest. Wooden walkways and hiking trails wind through the park, offering views of emerald-green and turquoise waters. The Upper Lakes are surrounded by dolomite valleys with dense forests, while the Lower Lakes are smaller and shallower, carved through limestone canyons.
Croatia's oldest and most visited national park, Plitvice Lakes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls, set amid thick forest. Wooden walkways and hiking trails wind through the park, offering views of emerald-green and turquoise waters. The Upper Lakes are surrounded by dolomite valleys with dense forests, while the Lower Lakes are smaller and shallower, carved through limestone canyons. Entrance fee: adults from €10 to €40. Best months: April, May, September, October. Highlights: 16 terraced lakes, 90+ waterfalls, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veliki Slap (78m), brown bears, boat ride on Lake Kozjak.