Lika, Velebit and Plitvice Lakes

Lika, Velebit, Plitvice Lakes, forests, waterfalls, mountains, karst landscapes, bears, hiking and Croatia’s wild inland corridor.

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Lika, Velebit and Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes: Croatia’s classic world of waterfalls and turquoise water

Plitvice Lakes are one of Croatia’s most beautiful natural sights, with wooden boardwalks, cascades, lakes and waterfalls far from the usual Adriatic beach route.

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Average temperatures

Language: Čeština

19 °C

scattered clouds

Spring

Air8-16 °C

Summer

Air20-27 °C

Autumn

Air8-17 °C

Winter

Air-5-4 °C

General information

Lika, Velebit and Plitvice Lakes show Croatia’s rugged inland side, with mountains, forests, waterfalls, karst plateaus and a much quieter rhythm than the coast.

Trips and nature

Plitvice Lakes are the famous highlight, but Velebit adds dramatic mountains, forests, karst, viewpoints and hiking routes between inland Croatia and the Adriatic.

Food and atmosphere

The region is more rural and sparsely populated, with mountain villages, frontier history and strong nature-based identity.

Transport and stay

A car is highly useful. Plitvice is popular and best visited early or outside peak season, while Velebit requires more mountain planning.