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Features of a holiday on the Plitvice Lakes
The lakes themselves are very beautiful, interconnected by a large number of waterfalls and cascades. The lake cascade includes sixteen large reservoirs and a few smaller ones. The colour of the water in the lakes is especially attractive—it often changes depending on the lighting, the microorganisms in the water, and also the concentration of minerals in it.
On the territory of the Plitvice Lakes there are several caves, of which only about one hundred have been explored. The longest cave here is Golubnjača, 165 metres long. The deepest cave is Čudinka (203 metres).
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Guide to the Plitvice Lakes
What are the Plitvice Lakes? Surely, you have heard or read about them many times and, in the end, these are not just reservoirs like the ones we are used to in our settlements, but a true national park. And, by the way, the Plitvice Lakes are the oldest and the largest National Park in the entire territory of Croatia.
The Plitvice Lakes are located at a distance of about one hundred kilometers from Zagreb. Most of the park is covered with forests, which are home to deer, wild boars, wolves, bears, as well as some rare bird species. As for the lakes, they actually occupy only one percent of the entire territory of the National Park.
The places we are telling you about stand out for their exceptional, unique beauty, which is why in 1949 they were officially turned into Croatia’s National Park. Today it is known all over the world. Over one million tourists come here every year.
The lakes themselves are very beautiful, interconnected by a large number of waterfalls and cascades. The lake cascade includes sixteen large reservoirs and a few smaller ones. The color of the water in the lakes is especially attractive — it often changes depending on lighting, microorganisms in the water, and also on the concentration of minerals in it.
On the territory of the Plitvice Lakes there are several caves, of which only about a hundred have been explored. The longest cave here is the Golubnjača cave, it is 165 meters long. The deepest cave is Čudinka (203 meters).
Arriving in the park, travelers are amazed by the sound of falling water in these places. This is not just the murmuring or splashing that all of us are used to, but real thunder! And the water falls with such force that it creates in the air a mist made of tiny drops. This is truly an amazing sight!
Within the National Park, several hiking routes have been set up — they are presented as wooden paths adapted for walking. You can also travel around the Plitvice Lakes by ferries and boats, and even by train.
Experienced tourists recommend setting aside at least two days to visit the Plitvice Lakes, so you have time to walk through the park and explore its most remote and interesting places. During this time, you can stay at any hotel — there are enough within the park. It is believed that the best time to visit the Plitvice Lakes is the months of June - August, although in spring and autumn there are fewer visitors and you can walk more freely.
The National Park is open year-round, but depending on the season, the schedule may change. Usually, it is open from seven in the morning until seven or eight in the evening. And don’t forget to bring your camera — believe us, you have never captured images like these!
