Book your tickets for the Plitvice Lakes in advance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Since visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park is extremely popular, it is wise (especially in the summer months) to book your tickets in advance<\/a>. They only allow a limited number of people per time slot. Once you’re inside, you can stay as long as you want. The park is open 365 days a year between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note<\/em> the park has two different entrances: entrance 1 and entrance 2. Your ticket is valid for one of these entrances. It doesn’t really matter which entrance you start at, although it may be a little quieter at entrance 2. In any case, when you explore the park and visit all the highlights, you probably pass both entrances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you taking the chance and want to buy a ticket on the spot? That is possible until 3 pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The park has different entrance fees throughout the year. For example, it is a lot more expensive to visit the park in the summer than in the winter. These are the prices for adults in 2021:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are discounts for children, students, and groups. On this page<\/a>, you will find the latest version of the price list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can visit Plitvice Lakes by car, bus, or an organized tour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plitvice Lakes National Park is located in central Croatia and is therefore easily accessible by car from various places. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a very good chance that you will pass one or more toll roads when you’re driving to Plitvice Lakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Croatia has a pretty good network when it comes to long-distance buses. Several buses stop daily at Plitvice Lakes National Park. If you come from Zagreb, Zadar, or Split, it is very easy to visit the Plitvice Lakes by bus. Check Flixbus<\/a> or Busbud<\/a> for timetables and to buy a ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t feel like arranging it all yourself and would you like to learn more about the lakes with the help of a guide? Organized tours to the Plitvice Lakes are also offered from various places. You can book these via Get Your Guide<\/a>. A few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which places should you definitely see during your visit to the beautiful Plitvice Lakes? A few highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Velikik Slap is the largest waterfall in the park. It is 78 meters tall, making it the tallest waterfall in all of Croatia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The park consists of two parts, the upper lakes, and the lower lakes. The upper lakes have a more jungle-like vibe, lots of greenery, and lots of waterfalls. It feels very adventurous to walk around here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lower you go, the bluer the lakes seem to get. Especially at the lower lakes, you see bright blue lakes like in this picture. It is so beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not far from the Veliki Slap you will find the Supljara cave. You can walk through this cave and even climb a bit (make sure you have sturdy footwear, it can be very slippery). From the cave, you have a beautiful view of the lower lakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n East of the lower lakes is the Cliffwalk, which runs from P3 in the middle of the park to Veliki Slap. Along this hiking trail, you will find several beautiful views. Not many people follow this trail, so this is also a perfect hike if you are looking for some peace and quiet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To make it easy for the visitor, seven different routes have been set out in the park. From both entrances, you can choose four fixed routes. One of the routes is the same at both entrances, so there are seven in total. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The routes from entrance 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The routes from entrance 2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The routes are very easy to follow by following the colored letters. Of course, you are free to deviate from the routes, but it is a great start when you’re visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park for the first time. Check this page<\/a> to see maps of the different routes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Croatia and it can get very crowded. Avoiding the crowds completely is almost impossible, but these tips definitely help to have a more relaxed experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you want to get the most out of your visit? Then it is highly recommended to stay one or more nights near the Plitvice Lakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many guesthouses and hotels in the vicinity of Plitvice Lakes National Park. There are several villages that are within walking distance of one of the entrances and therefore it is useful to look for accommodation there. These are Rastova\u010da (entrance 1), Plitvi\u010dka Jezera (entrance 2), and Jezerce (entrance 2, from here it is a little further walk than Plitvi\u010dka Jezera, but the accommodations are also a lot cheaper here). <\/p>\n\n\n\n These are a few nice accommodations:<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow much are tickets to the Plitvice Lakes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to get to the Plitvice Lakes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Organized tours to Plitvice Lakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What to see in Plitvice Lakes National Park?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Veliki Slap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"Veliki](\"https:\/\/www.opreismetco.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Veliki-Slap-in-Plitvice-min.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe waterfalls at the upper lakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"Jungle](\"https:\/\/www.opreismetco.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Jungle-vibes-bij-de-bovenmeren-1-min.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a><\/figure><\/li>![\"Jungle](\"https:\/\/www.opreismetco.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Jungle-vibes-bij-de-bovenmeren-2-min.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFind the bluest lakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSupljara cave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"Supljara](\"https:\/\/www.opreismetco.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Supljara-grot-in-Plitvice-min-683x1024.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCheck out the views from the Cliffwalk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFixed routes in the park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li>![\"Routes](\"https:\/\/www.opreismetco.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Routes-in-Nationaal-Park-Plitvicemeren-2-min.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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Where to stay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Guesthouse or hotel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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