Krka (Skradin), Croatia

Krka Skradin

A river town at the entrance to Krka National Park's waterfalls.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Krka

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the boat from Skradin up to Skradinski Buk, the biggest waterfall; swimming is no longer allowed.
  2. AfternoonWalk the boardwalk loop past cascades and visit the old watermills that still grind grain.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Skradin's small yacht harbour.

Day 2

Take the boat to the island monastery of Visovac and the Roški Slap falls.

What to eat

Skradin risotto, slow-cooked for hours, and a glass of Babić wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Krka

Beat the crowds

Come at opening time or late in the afternoon. Midday in July and August is very busy at Skradinski buk, the big waterfall.

Best photo spot

Walk the full loop around Skradinski buk; the bridge at the bottom gives the best view of the falls. Roški slap further upstream is quieter and just as pretty.

Getting there

Park in Skradin and take the park boat up the river, or drive to the Lozovac entrance with a shuttle bus down to the falls. Both are about an hour from Split.

Don't miss nearby

The old town of Šibenik with its stone stairs and fortresses, 20 minutes away and much calmer than Split.

Good to know

Swimming at the waterfalls is no longer allowed. Tickets are cheaper outside July and August, and some parts of the park close in winter.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Krka

Getting there

  • Split Airport (SPU)45 km away
  • Zadar Airport (ZAD)55 km away
  • Split55 km away
  • Zadar65 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryCroatia

Questions

Krka: good to know

Is Krka worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A river town at the entrance to Krka National Park's waterfalls.

How many days do you need in Krka?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Krka?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Come at opening time or late in the afternoon. Midday in July and August is very busy at Skradinski buk, the big waterfall.

How do you get to Krka?

The nearest airport is Split Airport (SPU), about 45 km away. Park in Skradin and take the park boat up the river, or drive to the Lozovac entrance with a shuttle bus down to the falls. Both are about an hour from Split.

What is there to see near Krka?

Nearby hidden places include Split (54 km), Zadar (65 km) and Cetina River (Omiš) (74 km).

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