National parks near Đurđevac, Koprivnica-Križevci
Đurđevac sits inside the Koprivnica area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Koprivnica for the full write-up.
Plitvice Lakes National Park is the closest national park to Đurđevac, Koprivnica-Križevci — 175 km (109 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 1 min behind the wheel.
Plitvice Lakes, Risnjak, Northern Velebit, Paklenica, Triglav, Krka, Kornati, Brijuni, Berchtesgaden, and Mljet are better with a night booked nearby.
Đurđevac has a population of about 5,834.
National parks near Đurđevac
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 200 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 220 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Paklenica National Park | 229 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 252 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Krka National Park | 257 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 284 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 286 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 354 km (220 mi) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mljet National Park | 363 km (226 mi) | 5 hr 48 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 Đurđevac 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 |
| Risnjak → Northern Velebit | 86 km (53.4 mi) | 1 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Đurđevac
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.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Đurđevac?
Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is about 175 km (109 mi) from Đurđevac, roughly 3 hr 1 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Đurđevac?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Đurđevac?
10 parks are within reach of Đurđevac, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Đurđevac?
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.