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National parks near Bakar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar

The closest national park to Bakar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar is Risnjak National Park — about 15.5 km (9.6 mi) away, or roughly 26 min of driving.

6 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Risnjak, Northern Velebit, Brijuni, Plitvice Lakes, Paklenica, and Triglav.

National parks near Bakar

Parks ranked by distance from Bakar
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Risnjak National Park15.5 km (9.6 mi)26 minRight on your doorstep
Northern Velebit National Park75.2 km (46.8 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park75.2 km (46.8 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park93.6 km (58.2 mi)1 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
Paklenica National Park131 km (81.1 mi)2 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Triglav National Park132 km (82.2 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park178 km (110 mi)3 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Krka National Park195 km (121 mi)3 hr 19 minBest as a weekend
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park217 km (135 mi)3 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park275 km (171 mi)4 hr 30 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Bakar

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Bakar?

Risnjak National Park, about 15.5 km (9.6 mi) away and roughly 26 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Bakar in a day?

Risnjak National Park, Northern Velebit National Park, Brijuni National Park, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Paklenica National Park, and Triglav National Park — all within about three hours' drive.