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National parks near Grad Opatija, Primorje-Gorski Kotar

The closest national park to Grad Opatija, Primorje-Gorski Kotar is Risnjak National Park — about 28.3 km (17.6 mi) away, or roughly 42 min of driving.

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

National parks near Grad Opatija

Parks ranked by distance from Grad Opatija
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Risnjak National Park28.3 km (17.6 mi)42 minRight on your doorstep
Brijuni National Park62.4 km (38.8 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Northern Velebit National Park89.5 km (55.6 mi)1 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park113 km (70.4 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Triglav National Park121 km (75.4 mi)2 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Paklenica National Park146 km (90.6 mi)2 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park189 km (118 mi)3 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park197 km (122 mi)3 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Krka National Park211 km (131 mi)3 hr 33 minBest as a weekend
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park261 km (162 mi)4 hr 17 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Grad Opatija

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Grad Opatija?

Risnjak National Park, about 28.3 km (17.6 mi) away and roughly 42 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Grad Opatija in a day?

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