Aerial view of Fužine village and lake in Gorski Kotar, Croatia

Gorski Kotar

Fužine

Lake village in Gorski Kotar with walks around Lake Bajer, a show cave and cool mountain air.

Region

Gorski Kotar

Best time to visit

May–October; snow in winter

Ideal trip length

1–2 days

Main highlights

Lake Bajer, Vrelo cave, forest walks

Fužine is a village in the green hills of Gorski Kotar, about 30 minutes inland from Rijeka. It sits on the shore of Lake Bajer, with forested hills all around and cool air even in summer.

Why visit

You can walk or cycle around the lake, rent a boat or paddle board, and visit Vrelo cave in the village. Lokvarsko Lake and other mountain lakes are close by.

It is an easy escape from the coast and a good stop on the way between Zagreb and the Kvarner coast.

Where to stay

Fužine has small hotels, guesthouses and holiday houses, many of them close to the lake.

Getting there and around

Fužine is just off the A6 motorway between Rijeka and Zagreb. A car is the easiest way to get here.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Fužine from Rijeka?

About 30 km, roughly half an hour by car.

What is there to do in Fužine?

Walks around Lake Bajer, boating, Vrelo cave and hikes in the surrounding forests.

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