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Krka National Park can get packed. But you can avoid the tourist crowds. And you can visit without a car too. We show you how in this guide.
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Why is Krka National Park so popular? popular? Why is Krka National Park so Designated natural heritage since 1985 at just over 100 square kilometres in size Easy to get to. It’s a short 30 minutes’ drive from Šibenik and less than 1 1/2 hours from Split. The park is also a resting point for birds on their twice-annual migration between Europe and Africa and home to medieval monasteries and fortresses, and archaeological sites that date back to Roman times.
Which National Park is better – Krka or Plitvice Lakes? You can bathe at Krka National Park in a designated area at Skradinski Buk. Krka is more versatile than Plitvice Lakes. It has gorgeous waterfalls (of course), tranquil boat rides through deep river canyons, hiking and mountain bike trails, medieval monasteries and fortresses, even Roman archaeological sites if that’s your thing. More difficult to explore Krka without a car and you need more time. We recommend visiting Krka first and then Plitvice Lakes National Park. Which National Park is better – Krka or Plitvice Lakes?
Recommended Visiting Times Recommended Visiting Times Recommended Visiting Times WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT KRKA NATIONAL PARK? Visit during the shoulder months April/May or October
How to get to Krka National Park (without a car)? Krka National Park is located about half-way between Zadar and Split. The park has entrances at five locations. The most important ones for independent travellers are Skradin, Lozovac, Roški Slap (near the settlement of Laškovica) . Buses to the various Krka National Park entrances depart from Šibenik (30 minutes) Zadar (60 minutes) Split (90 minutes) and Plitvice Lakes (3 hours). How to get to Krka National Park (without a car)?
How to get to Skradinski Buk? How to get to Skradinski Buk Walk from Lozovac (1.5km) Walk or cycle from Skradin (4.5km) From April to October, there is a shuttle bus and boat shuttle service – the return journey is included in your entry ticket.
How to get to Roški Slap? How to get to Roški Slap To explore more of the park, you need to bring your own mode of transport (a mountain bike, for example) or join one of the boat excursions that connect Skradinski Buk with Visovac Monastery, Roški Slap and Oziđana Pećina Cave; and Roški Slap with Krka Monastery, and the medieval fortresses of Nečven and Trošenj. The boat excursions are not included in your entry ticket.
Do I have to pay to enter the Krka National Park? Do I have to pay to enter the Krka National Park? CROATIA’S NATURAL HERITAGE REQUIRES PROTECTION, AND PROTECTION NEEDS FUNDING. SO YES, THERE ARE ENTRANCE FEES.
Is there an entrance fee? How does ticketing work? You have the choice between a single entry ticket that allows you to visit the park for the day, or a multi-day ticket. The multi-day ticket allows you to visit the park on 3 days over a 7 day period – perfect if you’re planning to spend a week in the area but don’t want to be in the park every day. Is there an entrance fee? How does ticketing work?
Where to stay at Krka National Park (without a car)? The two settlements closest to Skradinski Buk are Lozovac and Skradin. From Lozovac, you can reach Skradinski Buk by walking ~1.5km or taking the bus shuttle (which operates between April and October). To reach Skradinski Buk from Skradin requires a 30 minute boat ride (between April and October) or 4.5km bike ride/walk. Where to stay at Krka National Park (without a car)?
Where do I eat at Krka National Park (without a car)? Hotel Roški Slap has lunch options in its tranquil beer garden. The hotel is only reachable by car (or mountain bike). At Skradinski Buk, there is a great variety of food stalls dotted around a large beer garden on the side of the falls where the boat from/to Skradin docks. There is also a restaurant with views over the falls on the Lozovac side of the falls, though we can’t comment on the food quality/prices. Where do I eat at Krka National Park (without a car)?
Changes to Krka National Park in 2020 Changes to Krka National Park in 2020 A major project is currently underway that will (further) improve Krka National Park’s tourism infrastructure: improved footpaths electrification of the boats new presentation and interpretation facilities, and improving the park’s content and visitor management systems. The project is expected to be completed by May 2020. So, if you’re visiting next Spring you may already benefit from these new facilities.
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