Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb

A café-loving capital with a red-roofed upper town.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Zagreb

Day 1

  1. MorningRide the short funicular to the upper town and see St. Mark's Church with its tiled roof.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Museum of Broken Relationships, then browse the Dolac market under red umbrellas.
  3. EveningJoin the café and bar terraces on Tkalčićeva street.

Day 2

Day-trip to Plitvice Lakes or the hilltop Trakošćan castle.

What to eat

Štrukli, baked cheese dumplings, and a glass of Graševina.

Local tips

Make the most of Zagreb

Beat the crowds

Zagreb is relaxed all year. Visit the Upper Town in the morning; in December the Advent market brings lots of visitors in the evenings.

Best photo spot

The colourful roof of St. Mark's Church and the view from the Lotrščak Tower terrace over the Lower Town.

Getting there

The centre is small: walk, or use the trams. The tiny funicular from Ilica street saves you the climb to the Upper Town.

Don't miss nearby

Samobor, a pretty small town 30 minutes away, known for its cream cake and green hills.

Good to know

The cannon in the Lotrščak Tower fires every day at noon, so don't be surprised. Dolac market is at its best in the morning.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Zagreb

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Plan your visit

Getting to Zagreb

Getting there

  • Zagreb Airport (ZAG)10 km away
  • Ljubljana Airport (LJU)125 km away
  • Ljubljana115 km away
  • Rijeka130 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryCroatia

Questions

Zagreb: good to know

Is Zagreb worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A café-loving capital with a red-roofed upper town.

How many days do you need in Zagreb?

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

When is the best time to visit Zagreb?

You can visit all year. Zagreb is relaxed all year. Visit the Upper Town in the morning; in December the Advent market brings lots of visitors in the evenings.

How do you get to Zagreb?

The nearest airport is Zagreb Airport (ZAG), about 10 km away. The centre is small: walk, or use the trams. The tiny funicular from Ilica street saves you the climb to the Upper Town.

What is there to see near Zagreb?

Nearby hidden places include Plitvice Lakes (110 km), Ljubljana (117 km) and Rijeka (132 km).

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