"Zagreb - Croatia's lively capital" Zagreb by HORSCHECK

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I visited Zagreb twice; the first time in August 2004 at the beginning of a two weeks trip through Mediterranean Europe. My second visit of Zagreb was a one night stay in September 2012 when we were travelling from Bihac (Bosnia and Herzegovina) to Ljubljana (Slovenia).

The Croatian capital has almost 800.000 inhabitans and is located in the north of the country. Zagreb is well worth more than just a daytrip from the Croatian coastline.

Zagreb offers many architectural interesting buildings and squares as well as picturesque open air markets and beautiful green parks.

Croatia and especially Zagreb has a very active VT scene. So on both of my trips I met some local VT members, who made my stays special and unforgettable.


"To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world."
--- Freya Stark ---

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Interesting sights; only few tourists.
  • Cons:Can be very hot in summer.
  • In a nutshell:Croatia's lively capital.
  • Last visit to Zagreb: Sep 2012
  • Intro Updated May 17, 2013
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  • yumyum's Profile Photo
    May 20, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Great new tips and photos!

  • german_eagle's Profile Photo
    May 20, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Excellent updates here since my last visit almost ten years ago. These old Tatra tram still seem to run pretty well :-) Also, seems they have made *some* progress at least with the restoration of the cathedral.

  • CatherineReichardt's Profile Photo
    Jan 1, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Yet another of your wonderfully useable pages, Holger! And anotehr place to add to The List!
    Wishing you a peaceful, fulfilling and travel-filled year!
    Regards
    Cathy

  • balhannah's Profile Photo
    Oct 17, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    An interesting page and lovely photos!

  • dplesko's Profile Photo
    Feb 15, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Hello from Zagreb Holger. Nice pages! Regards, Damir

  • Maurizioago's Profile Photo
    Jan 14, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Here's another place I have to go soon. Ciao!

  • Mikebb's Profile Photo
    Oct 4, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Holger, I enjoyed your page, brought back memories of our visit, the Upper Town Cathedral and other buildings. We only had an overnight stay as our flight home was next morning. Makes me want to return.

  • Yaqui's Profile Photo
    Aug 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    What a fabulous country and city! The city is so rich with history and the buildings are so beautiful. I think it is wonderful you get to see so many wonderful places and share those places for folks like myself get to enjoy. Thanks, excellent page.

  • TheWanderingCamel's Profile Photo
    Mar 29, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Paying our first visit to Zagreb in May, just one day en route from Vienna to Brac but better than nothing. MrL's going to love those Kremsnita!

  • mariayusrina's Profile Photo
    Jan 30, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    nice sharing about zagreb..thanks...

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