"Spectacular and Unique Lakes" Plitvicka Jezera National Park by travelmad478

Plitvicka Jezera National Park Travel Guide: 379 reviews and 1,097 photos

Quite a few people recommended a visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park. We added it to our itinerary, not knowing exactly what we were going to see, but grateful to get a break from wandering around the streets of one medieval town after another on the southern coast! A day in the woods seemed like just the thing.

When we got to the park, I was amazed by a lot of things. First of all, despite the fact that the park itself was a key battleground in the Croatian civil war barely a decade ago, it's been totally restored and the facilities rebuilt to a very high standard. Second, I was quite surprised to see just how many tourists there were at the park, including seemingly hundreds of motorcycle-riding Germans and Austrians who were swarming the picnic areas in huge, leather-clad packs. But most stunning was the park's main attraction, the lakes themselves. I'd be surprised if there were anyplace else in the world like it--water so clear that you can see fish swimming ten feet below the surface, lush green mosses dripping over the edges of waterfalls, and one azure lake spilling into the next down chains of maze-like streams. If you're anywhere in the area, this park is a must-see.

Last visit to Plitvicka Jezera National Park: May 2003
Intro Written Dec 6, 2003
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Hey, lady! Cut that out! - Plitvicka Jezera National Park

Things you can't do at Plitvice Lakes... Warnings and Dangers (1)

As I mentioned elsewhere, the level of organization of this national park is pretty fearsome. The brochure that's handed... more travel advice

Hike around the lakes - Plitvicka Jezera National Park

Hike around the lakes Things to Do (1)

Rather than taking the trams, I highly recommend that you do as much hiking around the lake trails as you can fit in.... more travel advice

Park infrastructure - Plitvicka Jezera National Park

Park infrastructure Favorites (1)

Plitvice Lakes National Park is an extremely popular tourist site, with hotels, plenty of parking, a large visitor... more travel advice

Highway 1 Transportation (1)

Along with several hundred German motorcyclists, we arrived at Plitvice Lakes National Park via Croatia's Highway 1,... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Dining on the deck

Hotels (1)
Private rooms in the Plitvice area

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GentleSpirit Mar 31, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Ive heard so many great things about this park, most impressive the water is so clear!
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Maurizioago Jan 28, 2007 at 2:22 AM

I have to go there one day! Ciao!
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Wierdreamer Sep 21, 2006 at 4:03 AM

You also shouldn't stray of the paths in case you step on a landmine of which the are loads left lying around after the war!
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mtncorg Dec 18, 2003 at 8:16 AM

So what am I supposed to do with my megaphone when I come into the Park? Check it at the front door?
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Nykaenen Dec 17, 2003 at 1:36 AM

You were so lucky to have an Olympus camera! I had to break that last rule as well as I had only Cannon on me ;-)
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ATLC Dec 12, 2003 at 12:43 PM

Excellent, quite unusual page! Is it allowed to stick your toe in the water?