National Park · Croatia
Krka National Park
Krka National Park is a national park in Croatia, covering 27,339 acres (11,064 ha), established in 1985.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Croatia |
| Area | 27,339 acres (11,064 ha) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Coordinates | 43.8019° N, 15.9728° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Krka National Park
Krka National Park (Croatian: Nacionalni park Krka) is one of the Croatian national parks, named after the river Krka (ancient Greek: Kyrikos) that it encloses. It is located along the middle-lower course of the Krka River in central Dalmatia, in Šibenik-Knin county, downstream Miljevci area, and just a few kilometers northeast of the city of Šibenik. It was formed to protect the Krka River and is intended primarily for scientific, cultural, educational, recreational, and tourism activities. It is the seventh national park in Croatia and was proclaimed a national park in 1985.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May, June, September and October — warm weather, full waterfalls, fewer crowds
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Šibenik, Croatia |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 15 km from Šibenik |
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Airports near this park
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- Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) · Split, Croatia · 24.4 miles away
- Zadar Airport (ZAD) · Zadar, Croatia · 36.9 miles away
- Mostar International Airport (OMO) · Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina · 100.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Croatia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Krka National Park?
Krka National Park is in Croatia (43.8019° N, 15.9728° E).
When was Krka National Park established?
Krka National Park was established in 1985, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Krka National Park?
Krka National Park covers 27,339 acres (11,064 ha).
When is the best time to visit Krka National Park?
May, June, September and October — warm weather, full waterfalls, fewer crowds.
How do I get to Krka National Park?
The nearest town is Šibenik, Croatia. about 15 km from Šibenik.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q828155 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krka_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://krkanationalpark.org/ — Best time to visit, as stated by the source.
- https://tour4you.hr/your-guide-to-krka-national-park/ — Activities offered, as stated by the source.
- https://www.travtasy.com/2019/04/krka-national-park-cruise-travel-guide.html — Getting there — nearest town and airport, as stated by the source.