Jamshed V Rajan 
The 16 Lakes of Plitvice: A Complete Guide Plitvice Lakes National Park contains 16 named lakes divided into two groups: 12 Upper Lakes (Gornja jezera) and 4 Lower Lakes (Donja jezera). The Upper Lakes were formed on impermeable dolomite rock and include Prošćansko jezero, Ciginovac, Okrugljak, Batinovac, Veliko jezero, Malo jezero, Vir, Galovac, Milino jezero, … Read more
Lake Kozjak: The Largest Lake at Plitvice Lake Kozjak is the largest lake in Plitvice Lakes National Park at approximately 81.5 hectares, and the only lake in the park that visitors cross by boat. It divides the Upper Lakes (12 lakes above it) from the Lower Lakes (4 lakes below it). The electric boat crossing … Read more
Gradinsko Lake at Plitvice: The Upper Lakes’ Mirror Gradinsko jezero (Gradinsko Lake) is one of the Upper Lakes at Plitvice Lakes National Park, located between Galovac Lake above and Burgeti below. It covers approximately 8.1 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 10 metres. Gradinsko is notable for its calm, mirror-still surface — which produces … Read more
Plitvice Lakes Electric Boat & Panoramic Train: What to Expect The electric boat and panoramic train at Plitvice Lakes National Park are both included in the standard admission ticket at no additional cost. The electric boat crosses Lake Kozjak — the park’s largest lake — in approximately 10–15 minutes, connecting the Upper and Lower Lakes … Read more
Plitvice Lakes Boardwalks: What to Expect The wooden boardwalks at Plitvice Lakes National Park are narrow timber walkways built directly above the lake surfaces and beside cascading waterfalls. The full boardwalk network within the lake system spans approximately 18 km. Most sections have no railings, creating full immersion in the landscape. The boards are treated … Read more
Best Viewpoints at Plitvice Lakes The best viewpoints at Plitvice Lakes are: the elevated platform approximately 50 metres from Entrance 1 (the “postcard view” over the Lower Lakes and Veliki Slap); the hidden cliff-top viewpoint above Veliki Slap accessible via Šupljara Cave; the Gradinsko jezero area in the Upper Lakes for forest reflections; the view … Read more
Plitvice Lakes Tours from Zagreb Plitvice Lakes is approximately 130 km from Zagreb — a drive of around 2 hours via the A1 motorway to Karlovac and south on the D1 national road. Guided day tours from Zagreb take approximately 10 hours in total and typically depart between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. Most include round-trip … Read more
Plitvice Lakes Tours from Zadar Zadar is the closest major Croatian city to Plitvice Lakes, at approximately 120 km by road — a journey of 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Guided day tours from Zadar take around 10 hours in total and typically depart at 7:30 AM, with an optional afternoon departure at … Read more
Plitvice Lakes Tours from Split Split is approximately 260 km from Plitvice Lakes — a drive of 3 to 3.5 hours each way. Guided day tours from Split take around 12 hours in total and depart between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. Most tours include round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle, a live English-speaking guide, park entry … Read more
Plitvice Lakes Tours from Dubrovnik Dubrovnik is approximately 430 km from Plitvice Lakes — a drive of 4 to 5 hours each way. A Plitvice day trip from Dubrovnik is possible, typically running 14 to 15 hours in total. Most tours depart between 5:00 and 6:00 AM and return late evening. The journey passes through … Read more
