Plitvice Lakes

Croatia

In Croatia's mountainous interior between Zagreb and the coast, Croatia's oldest and largest national park harbors 16 cascading lakes connected by spectacular waterfalls. The emerald to azure lakes are accessible via wooden boardwalks winding through dense beech forest.

What awaits you

HikingNature

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 26°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (6°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature

4°

Jan

7°

Feb

9°

Mar

12°

Apr

17°

May

22°

Jun

26°

Jul

25°

Aug

19°

Sep

17°

Oct

9°

Nov

6°

Dec

Sunshine hours

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

10h

May

12h

Jun

13h

Jul

12h

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Rain days

14d

Jan

11d

Feb

12d

Mar

15d

Apr

20d

May

16d

Jun

10d

Jul

12d

Aug

15d

Sep

10d

Oct

14d

Nov

13d

Dec

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Plitvice Lakes as a Vacation Destination

Plitvice Lakes is an excellent choice for hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes.

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