National Park · Croatia
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park is a national park in Croatia, covering 73,219 acres (29,631 ha), established in 1949.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Croatia |
| Area | 73,219 acres (29,631 ha) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Coordinates | 44.8804° N, 15.6160° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, for its outstanding and picturesque series of tufa lakes, caves, and connected waterfalls. The national park was founded in 1949 and is in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia, at the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The important north–south road that passes through the national park area connects the Croatian inland with the Adriatic coastal region. The protected area extends over 296.85 km2 (114.61 sq mi).
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 — mild weather, strong waterfalls, fewer crowds
What to do
Famous trails
- Route A — 1.4 miles (2.3 km)
- Route B — 2.4 miles (3.9 km)
- Route C — 2.5 miles (4.1 km)
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Zadar Airport (ZAD) · Zadar, Croatia · 55.7 miles away
- Rijeka Airport (RJK) · Rijeka(Omišalj), Croatia · 56.1 miles away
- Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) · Velika Gorica, Croatia · 63.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Croatia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Plitvice Lakes National Park is in Croatia (44.8804° N, 15.6160° E).
When was Plitvice Lakes National Park established?
Plitvice Lakes National Park was established in 1949, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Plitvice Lakes National Park covers 73,219 acres (29,631 ha).
When is the best time to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park?
May, June, September and October — mild weather, strong waterfalls, fewer crowds.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q189849 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plitvice_Lakes_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tour-of-croatia.com/national-park-plitvice-lake/ — Best time to visit, as stated by the source.
- https://community.vacation-properties.eu/plitvice-lakes-national-park-guide/ — Named trails, as stated by the source.