National parks near Bjelovar, Bjelovar-Bilogora
Plitvice Lakes National Park is the closest national park to Bjelovar, Bjelovar-Bilogora — 152 km (94.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 41 min behind the wheel.
Plitvice Lakes makes a full day trip — leave early. Risnjak, Northern Velebit, Paklenica, Krka, Triglav, Kornati, Brijuni, Berchtesgaden, and Mljet are better with a night booked nearby.
Bjelovar has a population of about 24,392.
National parks near Bjelovar
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Risnjak National Park | 179 km (112 mi) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 197 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Paklenica National Park | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Krka National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 238 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 262 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 348 km (216 mi) | 5 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mljet National Park | 349 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Bjelovar are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Plitvice Lakes → Northern Velebit | 49.5 km (30.7 mi) | 1 hr 5 min |
| Northern Velebit → Paklenica | 56.3 km (35 mi) | 1 hr 12 min |
| Plitvice Lakes → Paklenica | 61.3 km (38.1 mi) | 1 hr 18 min |
| Paklenica → Krka | 64.9 km (40.3 mi) | 1 hr 21 min |
Planning a trip from Bjelovar
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Other towns in Grad Bjelovar
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bjelovar?
Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is about 152 km (94.2 mi) from Bjelovar, roughly 2 hr 41 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Bjelovar?
Yes — Plitvice Lakes National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Bjelovar?
10 parks are within reach of Bjelovar, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Bjelovar?
For Plitvice Lakes National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.