Krka National Park Tickets
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Book your Krka National Park tickets at least a week in advance, especially if you are visiting during the peak season. Due to its popularity, the park has a cap on visitor numbers, with only 10,000 people allowed in per day.
To avoid crowds and have a more peaceful experience, visit Krka National Park on weekday mornings rather than weekends. On weekdays, it’s best to visit closer to the opening time (at 8am from April to mid-October, or 9am from mid-October to March).
Consider exploring the park with a guided tour. A knowledgeable local guide will take you around the best spots in the park, including the cultural and heritage sites like the watermills and the ethno village, and share interesting stories about the park’s history.
Regardless of when you visit the park, check the weather conditions and pack sufficient rain and sun protection. The weather can turn unexpectedly, and it’s best to be prepared with umbrellas, rain jackets, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and a change of clothes, especially if you’re planning to swim, to ensure a comfortable visit.
Explore the park’s more remote attractions. While the Skradinski Buk waterfall is the main draw, the park also has other gems like Roški Slap and Manojlovac waterfalls, the Visovac and Krka monasteries, and Oziđana Pećina cave, where evidence of Stone Age settlements has been found. Some of these are located farther away from the main areas, but you will not regret the detour to visit them.
Stay hydrated while visiting the park, especially during the summer, as temperatures can get quite high and there is a lot of walking to do. Carry a large reusable water bottle with you, so that you can refill it at the attractions you visit.
Carry packed snacks and lunch. Food is not easily available at the park, and it is cheaper and more convenient to carry your own.
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About Krka National Park
One of Croatia’s top attractions, Krka National Park covers 109 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. Explore its 7 waterfalls, ancient monasteries, blue-green waters, and the dramatic Krka River canyon. Located in central Dalmatia, just off the coast of the Adriatic Sea, the park attracts about 1 million visitors each year.
Krka National Park was specifically created to protect the natural landscape, unique biodiversity, and cultural heritage of the Krka River and the surrounding region.
The areas surrounding the waterfalls in the national park have one of the densest concentrations of natural lavender in Europe. As a result, the area has a proportionally high concentration of bees and wasps as well.
The Krka River is not the only river within the national park. A portion of the Čikola River, a tributary of the Krka, is also located within the park’s boundaries.
Why visit Krka National Park?
Highlights
Skradinski Buk
Krka National Park’s most popular attraction, the Skradinski Buk waterfall is a magnificent set of 17 cascades and pools falling from a height of 45 metres. It is also formed on the longest travertine barrier in Europe. You can hike to the falls via the trails and use the wooden walkways to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Roški Slap
The Roški Slap waterfalls are located in a particularly picturesque area of the park. This 650-meter-long series of cascades is locally known as “the Necklaces” for its beauty. Depending on the time of the day and the light, the water here reflects a variety of blue and green shades, from turquoise to emerald to teal.
Visovac monastery
Set on a small island in the middle of Krka lake, Visovac is a Franciscan monastery built in 1445. Comprising a church, a library, and a museum, the monastery complex holds many important Christian relics. Accessible by boat, it is steeped in history and natural beauty.
Manojlovac waterfall
Manojlovac is not only Krka National Park’s tallest waterfall, it is also one of its more secluded attractions. Accessible via hiking trails, these remote 59-meter cascades offer a pristine environment abundant with natural beauty, perfect for capturing amazing photographs.
Krka Monastery
Built in the 15th century, Krka Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located on the banks of the Krka River. The complex, which includes a Byzantine church and an 18th-century bell tower, is said to be built on top of ancient Roman catacombs. It houses many historical manuscripts and rare books related to the Christian Orthodox church.
Krka Hydroelectric Power Plant
In 1895, Europe’s first hydroelectric power station was built on the Krka River. No longer in use today, the Krka hydroelectric power plant played a huge role in the region’s industrialization, providing electricity to the nearby city of Sibenik. Today, it remains an important historical monument which has been preserved as a cultural asset.
Burnum archaeological site & amphitheatre
In the 1st century AD, the Krka region was part of the Roman Empire. The Romans built a military base at Burnum to house its legions, the remnants of which are visible today as a large archaeological site within the national park. It includes a partially restored amphitheatre among other buildings. Findings from the site have been displayed as part of the collection at Krka Eco Campus at Puljane.
Plan your visit
Lozovac
This is the main entrance to Krka National Park, and the most used by both individual visitors as well as tour groups. From April to October, shuttle buses are available to transport visitors to Skradinski Buk waterfall, or they can hike the scenic 875-meter trail to get there. In winter, visitors can enter with their own vehicles. Free parking is available year-round near this entrance.
Skradin
This is the second most popular entrance to the national park. Boats to the Skradinski Buk waterfall as well as boat tours of the park depart from this entrance. Hiking and bicycle trails also begin from here to the falls and other parts of the park. Do keep in mind that boat transportation to Skradinski Buk and back is available from April to October and closed from November to March. Limited parking facilities are available here.
Roški slap waterfall/Laškovica
This is the closest road entrance to the Roški slap waterfall. From here, you can also take boat tours to Krka Monastery and Visovac Island from April to October. Bus services from Laškovica to Roški slap and the locality of Stinice operate from June to September. Parking is limited but most visitors access the falls by boat, so it is not difficult to find a spot.
Burnum/Puljane
This is the closest entrance to the Burnum archaeological site as well as the Eco Campus in Puljane, where the Burnum archaeological collection is displayed. Keep in mind that while the archaeological collection at the Eco Campus is open all year round, the Burnum amphitheatre is closed from November to February. Visitor parking is available at this entrance.
Kistanje/Krka monastery
This entrance allows you to access the national park through the Krka Monastery, which is located close to Kistanje. You can take boat tours to visit the Roški slap waterfall and a couple of nearby medieval fortresses of Nečven and Trošenj. You can also take the 30-minute educational trail which covers the flora and fauna of the surrounding areas. Parking is available at Krka Monastery.
Visitors need to pay to use most of the restrooms inside the national park. However, free visitor toilets are available near the Ethno village and at the Imperial Viewpoint.
Free parking is available at the Lozovac, Roški slap waterfall/Laškovica, Burnum/Puljane, and Kistanje/Krka monastery entrances.
Paid parking is available for visitors at the Skradin entrance.
Shuttle buses and boat tours are available inside the park from April to October.
The national park is partially accessible by wheelchair. These trails and walkways are clearly marked with signposts. The boats and shuttle buses used in the park also accommodate wheelchairs. However, the steep and uneven walking paths are not wheelchair friendly.
Dogs are allowed inside the national park but must be on the leash and accompanied by their owners at all times. Dogs are not permitted on Visovac Island or inside Krka monastery.
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