Plitvice Lakes National Park t
Nacionalni Park Plitvička Jezera
The picturesque Plitvice Lakes National Park, in the
heart of Croatia, was founded in 1949. This area of
300 sq km (115 sq miles), covered in lakes and forest,
has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Site since
- It is particularly known for its spectacular water-
falls. There are 16 lakes within the park, each offering
eye-catching scenery; visitors can explore by following
the paths along the shores or by using footbridges.
There are no towns or villages in the reserve,
only hotels. Electric buses take people to
the starting points of the trails and to
the hotels. The largest lake can be
toured by electric boat.
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For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp502–505 and pp506–507
Footbridges and Boats
Numerous footbridges and
environment-friendly electric boats,
that serve the largest lake in the region,
enable visitors to move from one
lakeshore to another and are a lovely
way to explore the lush green fir,
pine and beech forests.
Dense Forests
The forests alongside the waters are
home to some of the largest European
species of animal, including wolves,
lynx, foxes, wild boars, bears, roebucks,
wild cats, otters and badgers.A charming shepherd’s hut located
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