Set along the Pakra River in western Slavonia on the slopes of Papuk Nature Park, Pakrac is a quiet town that carries deep historical layers — a medieval fortress, an impressive Orthodox monastery, and the grim legacy of being one of the first Croatian towns to see armed conflict in 1991. The rebuilt town is calm and authentic today, a gateway to Papuk Nature Park (Croatia's only geopark) and the thermal spa towns of Lipik and Daruvar nearby.
Set along the Pakra River in western Slavonia on the slopes of Papuk Nature Park, Pakrac is a quiet town that carries deep historical layers — a medieval fortress, an impressive Orthodox monastery, and the grim legacy of being one of the first Croatian towns to see armed conflict in 1991. The rebuilt town is calm and authentic today, a gateway to Papuk Nature Park (Croatia's only geopark) and the thermal spa towns of Lipik and Daruvar nearby. Pakrac is located in Slavonia, Croatia at coordinates 45.4406, 17.1956. Type: City. Best months to visit: plan ahead for peak season July–August when accommodation books up fast. Find real-time weather forecasts, crowd level predictions, and visitor tips for Pakrac on this page.