Croatia´s largest national park was founded in 1949 and covers an area of ​​297 square kilometers.. Already in 1979, the National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO..

     

16 lakes are connected by cascades and waterfalls.. The highest of the waterfalls is the Veliki slap with a drop of 78 m and is the largest waterfall in Croatia..

Almost 1 million visitors come annually to enjoy this wonderful piece of nature.. The park can be hiked on boardwalks through forests, past the lakes and waterfalls..
The park is open from 8:00 to 18:00.. The entrance fee includes the shuttle bus as well as the electric boat..

         




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