The 10 Best Bodies of Water in Central Croatia, Croatia

April 27, 2022 Madelene Haan

Croatia proper is not an official subdivision of the Republic of Croatia, it is a historical region.
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1. The Lower Lakes

Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia +385 53 751 015 http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 529 reviews

The Lower Lakes

Reviewed By gcx10 - Bushey, United Kingdom

Visited over two days and did trail B and trail E. Both excellent and breathtaking views. Start as early as you can as it just gets busier. Terrain nice and easy and nota problem.

2. Galovac Lake

Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia http://www.plitvice-lakes.info/lakes/lake-galovac/
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Galovac Lake

Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States

Beautiful lake and somewhat less touristy (or at least it seemed that way) than other parts of the park. Easiest to access from Gate 2 (and then after a short ferry ride). Part of the Plitvice Jezera NP experience, so it's sort of a must-see in that regard, but it's also a slightly quieter part of the park as well.

3. Burgeti Lakes

Plitvica, Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia
Excellent
93%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 15 reviews

Burgeti Lakes

Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States

Located just across Kozjak Lake from Entrance 2, Burgeti Lakes will be the first lakes you come across in the Upper Lakes area of the park (if you're using Entrance 2 as your starting point). Beautiful clear (yet also blue--not sure about the chemistry on that one but I reckon it has something to do with algea?) water, as you'll see with all the lakes.

4. Okrugljak Lake

Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia
Excellent
100%
Good
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Okrugljak Lake

5. Gavanovac Lake

Plitvica, Plitvice Lakes National Park 53231 Croatia
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Gavanovac Lake

Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States

Another beauty, just like the rest of the lakes in Plitvice Jezera NP. Gavanovac Lake is in the Lower Lakes section, so it's most easily (quickly) accessed from Gate 1. Clean, clear, turquoise water through which you can see a fair few fish.

6. Kaluderovac Lake

Plitvica, Plitvice Lakes National Park 53231 Croatia
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 6 reviews

Kaluderovac Lake

7. Novakovica Brod Lake

Plitvica, Plitvice Lakes National Park 53231 Croatia
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

Novakovica Brod Lake

Reviewed By fiamma11 - Vienna, United States

Although the lowest and one of the smallest lakes in this system, it is gorgeous. With the waterfalls flowing both into and out of the lake, it is lovely and not to be missed.

8. Smit's Lake

Ogulin Croatia +385 47 532 278 [email protected] http://www.tz-grada-ogulina.hr/en/fairytales-homeland/fairytale-nature/smits-lake/
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Smit's Lake

A small, albeit picturesque natural lake characterized by untouched nature and its deep green color. The lake is connected with the legend about a girl who was saved from a dragon by St. George, and the print of a horse’s hoof has been preserved in stone beside the lake.

9. Jarun Lake

Zagreb Croatia http://www.jarun.hr
Excellent
53%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 356 reviews

Jarun Lake

Reviewed By IsabellaSRome - Rome, Italy

Jarun Lake is perfect place in a large city to go running,cycling and as well stop to have a coffee.Around the lake there is an excellent road, the length is about 7 km.This is a nice place to relax with a few cocktails and some friends. Jarun is beautiful and clean. Amazing at night for couples.

10. Gradinsko Lake

Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 173 reviews

Gradinsko Lake

Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States

If you're entering at Gate 2--and taking the short ferry across to the Upper Lakes area--this will be your second lake. Just as pretty and clear as the rest in the park, though the boardwalk can get a bit congested here depending on what time you go (midday and afternoon).

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