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Plitvice Lakes National Park

Practical guide to Plitvice Lakes National Park: trails, ticket prices, opening hours, transport, parking, and online reservations.

About the Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park (Plitvička Jezera) is one of the oldest and most beautiful national parks in Europe, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Croatia, it covers an area of 296.85 km². The park features 16 karst lakes interconnected by over 90 waterfalls. The largest waterfall – Veliki slap – is 78 meters high. The deepest lake, Kozjak, is around 46 meters deep.

Trails and Transport

The park offers several walking trails of various lengths and difficulty levels – from short, flat strolls to longer hikes with ascents. Electric boats operate on Lake Kozjak, and eco-friendly tourist trains serve several points across the park. A boat ride takes about 15 minutes, while the train ride varies from a few to several minutes depending on the route.

You can start and end your visit at the same point – for example, beginning at Entrance 1 and returning there using the boat and train. Each boat can carry approximately 100 passengers.

Opening Hours and Tickets

The park is open during the high season (May–September) from 07:00 to 20:00. The ticket includes access to walking trails, the boat ride, and the train ride.

Ticket Prices (season):

Adults: €23 (1 day) / €39 (2 days)
Students: €14 / €20
Children (7–18 years): €6 / €10
Children under 7: FREE

Reservations and Tickets

It is best to reserve tickets online in advance – you must select a specific entrance time. You can also come without a reservation, but entry is usually only possible later in the day. You can check the number of available last-minute tickets online. There is a ticket machine on-site and 1–2 open ticket counters (the machine is often out of order).

Book tickets online
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Parking

A large parking lot is available next to Entrance 1, with hourly or full-day fees – the full-day cost is €15 (also for camper vans).

Address of Entrance 1:
Josipa Jovića 19, 53231 Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
Parking: next to Entrance 1, marked as "Parking Entrance 1"

Posted on: 2025-05-01 📅
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