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Plitvice Lakes

Croatia travel guide

What to see in the Plitvice Lakes

Sixteen turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls in a forest: Croatia’s most famous park.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: OrionCro · CC BY-SA 4.0

Plitvice Lakes highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Lower Lakes

    With the Great Waterfall, the tallest in the park.

  2. Upper Lakes

    Quieter, among forests and small waterfalls.

  3. Wooden boardwalks

    Paths over the water that run through the whole park.

  4. Lake Kozjak boat

    An electric boat that crosses the largest lake.

  5. Rastoke

    A village of mills over waterfalls, half an hour away.

Day trips from the Plitvice Lakes

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Plitvice Lakes

Any time of year is good to travel to the Plitvice Lakes: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the konoba (tavern). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Croatia guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Plitvice Lakes

What to see in the Plitvice Lakes?

Lower Lakes, Upper Lakes, Wooden boardwalks, Lake Kozjak boat and Rastoke.

What to see in the Plitvice Lakes in one day?

Don’t miss Lower Lakes, Upper Lakes, Wooden boardwalks, Lake Kozjak boat and Rastoke. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Plitvice Lakes?

Any time of year is good to travel to the Plitvice Lakes: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from the Plitvice Lakes?

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.