National parks near Zagreb
There is no national park inside Zagreb, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Plitvice Lakes National Park, about 2 hr 4 min from the middle of the county.
Closest national parks
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | 110 km (68.4 mi) | 2 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Risnjak National Park | 113 km (70.3 mi) | 2 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 146 km (90.7 mi) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Paklenica National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Triglav National Park | 177 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Krka National Park | 217 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 300 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 306 km (190 mi) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
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Common questions
Does Zagreb have a national park?
No. The nearest national parks are Plitvice Lakes National Park, Risnjak National Park, and Northern Velebit National Park.
What is the closest national park to Zagreb?
Plitvice Lakes National Park, roughly 110 km (68.4 mi) out and about 2 hr 4 min of driving from the centre of Zagreb.