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National parks near Vir, Zadar

The closest national park to Vir, Zadar is Paklenica National Park — about 30.7 km (19.1 mi) away, or roughly 45 min of driving.

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

National parks near Vir

Parks ranked by distance from Vir
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Paklenica National Park30.7 km (19.1 mi)45 minRight on your doorstep
Northern Velebit National Park44.7 km (27.7 mi)1 hrDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park59.3 km (36.8 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park73.9 km (45.9 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Krka National Park86.1 km (53.5 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park125 km (77.5 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Risnjak National Park130 km (80.9 mi)2 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park215 km (134 mi)3 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park238 km (148 mi)3 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Mljet National Park250 km (155 mi)4 hr 8 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Vir

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Vir?

Paklenica National Park, about 30.7 km (19.1 mi) away and roughly 45 min of driving.

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

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