The Plitvice Lakes is the oldest and the largest national park in the Republic of Croatia. The exceptional natural beauty of this area has always attracted nature lovers. As a result of that, it was declared the first national park of the Republic of Croatia as early as 8 April 1949.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, for its outstanding and picturesque series of tufa lakes, caves, and connected waterfalls.

Welcome to the official website of Plitvice Lakes National Park! With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park.

Established in 1949, it is Croatia’s oldest and largest national park, covering approximately 115 square miles (297 sq km). The park protects an extraordinary landscape of forested mountains, rivers, caves, waterfalls, and a celebrated system of 16 interconnected lakes.

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia's largest national park covering almost 30,000 hectares, is situated in the lower elevations of the Dinarides in the central part of the country.

Welcome to Plitvice Lakes National Park! Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia’s best-known national park, listed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage sites. It is a popular visiting destination all year round, and must-see for every visitor to Croatia.

Plitvice (Croatian: Plitvička jezera) was declared a national park in 1949 and added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 - one of the first natural sites on the list. It covers roughly 300 square kilometres of karst hills, beech-and-fir forest and water, in the Lika region of central Croatia. The thing that makes it unique is the geology.

Not many places and national parks can rival the beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park. 16 lakes, 30 waterfalls, forests, meadows, and caves of Plitvice Lakes in Croatia are a must-see in a lifetime!

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is an incredible blend of breath-taking natural beauties. Located at the heart of untouched nature, the park charms the visitors with its crystal-clear lakes, spectacular waterfalls and lush greenery. Sixteen lakes, grouped into two zones, the Upper and the Lower Lakes, represent a true oasis of peace and beauty.

Due to its special geographical location and specific climate characteristics, this unique place is the scene of many natural phenomena and an incredible abundance of biodiversity.