Secret Zagreb Walks (Kamenita 1, 10000 Zagreb) – this group conducts walking tours with visitors, showing them the hidden, unknown side of the medieval city of Zagreb. Such tours take place after dark to maximize the effects of the storytelling done here. Among the distinct tours offered are Zagrebarium (a steampunkish search for incredible events […]
Paklenica – located 265 km. south of Zagreb (within the Zadar area) is its greatest natural jewel: Paklenica National Park, which covers the most attractive parts of the southern Velebit, concentrated in a mere 96 square km. Its most striking features are two forbidding gorges – Velika and Mala Paklenica. Among activities pursued here are […]
Medvednica Mountain (north of Zagreb)— Medvednica Mountain (or “Bear Mountain” in Croatian) is covered with dense beech, oak, chestnut and fir forest and it certainly is favorite excursion destination for the Zagreb citizens and their guests. The mountain is criss-crossed by numerous paths and trails, less demanding ones that are fitted with benches and information […]
Maksimir Zoo (Maksimirski perivoj bb, 10000 Zagreb) – located within the huge Maksimir Park, this zoo is home to over 2,200 animals representing 275 species (ranging from snow leopards, to red panda okapis, addax, North China leopards, chimpanzees, Diana Monkey, Pygmy Hippopotamus, and Bactrian Camels, among others. Hours vary – see the zoo’s website for […]
Krka National Park (Trg Ivana Pavla II, br. 5, 22000 Šibenik) – located 3 hours via car south of Zagreb (near the Mediterranean), Krka National Park lies within Šibenik-Knin County, and covers a total area of 109 square km of the loveliest sections of the Krka River, and the lower course of the Čikola River. […]
Hideout Festival (Zrce Beach, Novalja, Island of Pag) – located 225 km. southwest of Zagreb, at the Island of Pag (which faces the Adriatic Sea), this one-week Summer event combines carefully chosen electronic stars – selected by scene-shaping labels and promoters – with beautiful beaches, crystalline waters and a trendy partying crowd. This event’s attendees […]
Golf Klub Ban Jelacic (Aleja Dure Jelaceca bb, 10290 Zapresic) – this golf club was oponed in 2004, and offers golfers a special charm of playing under floodlights. It also offers excellent facilities for practicing, playing and relaxing after the game: There’s also a club house with an outdoor terrace, reception, golf shop, restaurants, and […]
Golf & Country Club Zagreb (Jadranska Avenija 6, 10020 Zagreb) – this golf club, designed by renowned international golf architect, Howard Swan (UK) as an English styled course, welcomes both beginners and experienced players — operating on a spacious driving range with 40 bays and a chipping green. When the weather is bad or at […]
Funicular Railway (Tomić Street, Zagreb) – operated by the city’s transit authority (ZET), this hilly two-car cable car service is just 217 feet/66 meters (less than a football field) – making this one of the shortest funicular in the world, connecting Ilica Street to Strossmayerovo šetalište (Strossmayer promenade). It has been in use since 1893 […]
For Festival (Sumica bb, 21450 Hvar) – located 470 km south of Zagreb (located on the Mediterranean island of Hvar), this event (held in late July) hosts live musical events at the Veneranda (a converted monastery) – with regional and international acts (previous pop & rock appearances included Neneh Cherry, Tame Impala, and others). In […]