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National park in Croatia
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Plitvice Lakes National Park (Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera) in Croatia is one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. Due to its beauty and significance, this system of 16 interlinked lakes and a large forest complex around it were set aside as a national park in 1949. In 1979 the park was inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list. Many Germans will recognize features of the park, as many of the Karl May Westerns were shot here.
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A cave system between Gavanovac lake and Kaluderovac lake. Stairs are carved out into the rocks, allowing visitors to ascend up to the canyon ridges, or descend down to the hiking trails along the waterfront. The stairs are moist and steep, so good walking shoes are required. Not recommended for children.
Rental service for wooden rowing boats. Visitors can explore Kozjak lake and its numerous waterfalls from the water front. Fresh water snakes can often be found sunbathing on tree trunks along the water. Swimming and fishing are not permitted in the national park. Although it is possible to cross Kozjak Lake, the boats must be returned to the pier where they are rented.
In winter, the Ski Center of Mukinje is open, offering skiers 3 slopes with a total length of 1 km. Primarily targeted at beginners, the lift is located in the center of the town. Ski equipment can be rented locally.
Mid-range restaurant in the center of Mukinje, on a 20-minute walk from park entrance 2. Large selection of fresh pizzas for €8-12. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Supermarket selling drinks, energy bars, croissants and local pastries for breakfast or lunch, or bread and a wide variety of toppings. Fair prices. Conveniently located on the shortcut path leading from Mukinje to Entrance 2 of the park.
Rooms can fit up to three people. Breakfast is provided at Hotel Plitvice across the street.
The largest and most luxurious property of the bunch, offering in-house restaurant spa, gym, and even bowling alleys.
A small guest house in the center of Mukinje, next to the skiing facilities and the only bistro of the town.
A small inn, offering mid-range lodging. A bus connection leads to the entrances of the park.
Camp site 10 minutes from the park entrance. A bus stop at the main road takes guests to the park entrance.
Supermarket selling a variety of drinks, cooled and uncooled. The most common bottled water of Croatia is Jana, available as mineral water or in many flavored versions. Around €1-1.50 per bottle.
By bus
Some buses between Zagreb and Zadar or Split take a route along the road which passes by the park entrances. Ask the driver beforehand to make a stop at the either park entrance.
By taxi
Taxi drivers will await near the bus stations, more so entrance 2 than entrance 1, and will offer to drive for the same price of the bus ticket if around 10 persons are willing to take the taxi.
On foot
Paths, mostly made of wooden planks or gravel, will take you through the whole park.
By boat
2 lines of small electric ferries connect far banks of the Jezero Kozjak, a bigger lake close to the entrance #2.
By bus
2 shuttle bus lines run along the lakes (which are useful to take you up hills and to the entrances).
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