Zagreb Cathedral rises above the city centre as streetlights glow at dusk.

Zagreb & Central Croatia

Zagreb

Café culture, the Upper Town, Dolac market and a popular Advent season.

Region

Zagreb & Central Croatia

Best time to visit

April–June, December

Ideal trip length

2 days

Main highlights

Upper Town, Dolac, museums

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Why visit

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Things to do

Things to do in Zagreb

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Eat & Drink

Eat & drink in Zagreb

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Experiences

Experiences in Zagreb

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Where to stay

Which areas suit which travellers – old town for atmosphere, seafront for swimming, countryside for quiet – with walking distances and the parking situation. See also where to stay in Croatia.

Getting around

How to arrive (nearest airport, bus station, ferry port, motorway exit) and how to move around: walking, cycling, local buses, taxis.

Parking

Where the main car parks are, which zones apply, typical summer prices and whether the old town is closed to cars.

Day trips

Nearby destinations

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    Hrvatsko Zagorje

    Green hills north of Zagreb with castles, spas, pilgrimage churches and vineyards.

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    Karlovac

    Star-shaped fortress town on four rivers, halfway between Zagreb and the coast.

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    Samobor

    Small town west of Zagreb known for its cream cake, old centre and hiking hills.

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    Varaždin

    Baroque town in northern Croatia, once the country’s capital, with a castle and a famous street…

Travel guides

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit?

June and September offer warm sea, long days and fewer crowds than July and August.

Do I need a car?

Not in town, but a car makes it much easier to explore beaches and villages nearby.

Is it expensive?

Prices are moderate outside July and August. Eating in konobas away from the seafront saves money.

Photo gallery

Zagreb in photos

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  • Equestrian statue of Ban Josip Jelačić in Zagreb's main square, framed by ornate historic buildings.
  • A blue tram passes pedestrians and historic buildings in Zagreb city centre.
  • A blue tram crosses Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb, surrounded by ornate city buildings and pedestrians.
  • A broad park path runs between leafy trees, benches and traditional lampposts, with a few people walking in the distance.
  • A pond in a leafy woodland park, with autumn leaves scattered beneath the trees
  • Several turtles bask on a fallen log in a pond scattered with autumn leaves.
  • Turtles rest on a fallen log in a pond scattered with autumn leaves in Croatia.
  • A crocodile rests on a sandy bank beside water in a rocky indoor enclosure.
  • A large yellow-and-black patterned snake rests among rocks and wood in an indoor enclosure in Croatia.

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Places in Zagreb

  • A vintage blue car, yellow tram, aircraft and boats displayed inside a transport museum in Croatia

    Zagreb & Central Croatia

    Nikola Tesla Technical Museum

    Zagreb’s big hands-on museum of transport, energy and science, with aircraft, trams, fire engines and Tesla…

  • A broad park path runs between leafy trees, benches and traditional lampposts, with a few people walking in the distance.

    Zagreb & Central Croatia

    Zagreb Zoo

    Croatia’s largest zoo, set among the lakes and woods of Maksimir Park in eastern Zagreb.

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