plitvice lakes

  • Plitvice Lakes among TOP 3 national parks in Europe

    TripAdvisor has announced the Traveller’s Choice list of the best national parks in Europe. On the list of the best of the best national parks in Europe was one in Croatia – the UNESCO-protected Plitvice Lakes. The bubbling, turquoise crystalline pools of Plitvice Lakes National Park comprise one of...
  • Wish You Were Here! Vintage Postcards from Plitvice Lakes

    History of the Plitvice Lakes tourism through old postcards Until the second half of the 19th century, Plitvice Lakes was not a well-known destination. It was visited only by few curious explorers and adventurers. Because of the dense vegetation and risky location due to the Ottoman Empire, in the...
  • Happy 3rd birthday to us! New winter issue is out

    Exactly these two words we are using as an introduction this time. That’s right! Our brand, The Plitvice Times, along with this eighth edition, celebrates three years of existence. First of all, we would like to thank you all, the ones who were there for us as well as...
  • Croatian postage stamp wins world award in Italy!

    Last Sunday, on September 20, the awards ceremony of the world philatelic competition “Premio Internazionale d’Arte Filatelica” was held in the Italian city of Asiago. The award for first place in the “Tourism” category was won by the Croatian postage stamp with the motif of Plitvice Lakes. The commemorative...
  • DEEP IN THE FOREST Villa “Izvor” from above

    Villa Izvor – one of Tito’s abandoned former summer residences isn`t a part of tour routes, but many people visit it anyway. It is located deep in the forest above the Plitvice Lakes, at the source of the Plitvica River. Once upon a time, it was a hideaway for...
  • VIDEO FROM 1988 Mass wedding ceremony in Plitvice Lakes National Park

    In these difficult times, we need something to brighten up the day. The video shows a mass wedding ceremony held in Plitvice Lakes National Park in 1988. Enjoy the video, stay at home and stay safe! PHOTO: YouTube...
  • ADVENT IN KORENICA Joyful December programme starts today!

    Once again December in the Plitvice Lakes Municipality is full of activities for all generations because a joyful “Advent in Korenica” is to start. Numerous activities for citizens and visitors are planned until the New Year`s Eve Celebration, and the announced snow in December implies another magic winter month...
  • PLITVICE NIGHT RACE Running after dark in Korenica!

    On Saturday,  September 28 “Plitvice Night Race” will be held in Korenica! For the first time “Plitvice Night Race” will bring the magic of a late summer evening run in the Plitvice Lakes proximity and over 100 people already applied to participate. The participants will compete on 5 and 10 kilometres long...
  • PHOTO The vastness of the falls and the breathtaking scenery!

    Camille, a French Canadian who shortly lived in Zagreb took the time to visit the areas around the Croatian capital to discover the wonders of the country. While researching, she spotted Plitvice on Google, as one of the most popular attractions near Zagreb. “Zagreb is well located and so...