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Places to visit in Central Croatia

24 towns, cities and natural areas we have written up in Central Croatia, with our picks first.

Zagreb Cathedral and the Virgin Mary column fountain at sunrise

Central Croatia

Zagreb

Croatia’s lively capital with parks, museums, and café culture
Stari grad Varaždin

Central Croatia

Varaždin

Baroque city with castles, palaces, and vibrant festivals
King Tomislav Square in Samobor

Central Croatia

Samobor

Zagorje hill town with castle ruins and pastry traditions
Slunj, park

Central Croatia

Slunj

Riverside town with waterfalls, mills, and adventure sports
47240, Rastoke, Croatia - panoramio (29)

Central Croatia

Rastoke

Watermill village with waterfalls and river confluence
Straßenzug in Krapje 2

Central Croatia

Lonjsko Polje Nature Park

Europe’s largest preserved floodplain and birdwatching haven
Aerial view of a European town with red-roofed buildings, surrounded by green fields and trees under a clear sky.

Central Croatia

Karlovac

Star-shaped city at the confluence of four rivers
Sisak, pevnost II

Central Croatia

Sisak

River confluence city with Roman ruins and fortress
Free Vibrant umbrellas decorate a lively street in Bjelovar, Croatia, creating a festive atmosphere. Stock Photo

Central Croatia

Bjelovar

Central Croatian town with parks, museums, and Barutana memorial
Horses grazing on the oak-lined pastures of Lonjsko polje

Central Croatia

Lonjsko Polje National Park

Croatia’s largest protected floodplain with birdwatching and rural villages
The cable car over the forests of Medvednica above Zagreb

Central Croatia

Medvednica

Zagreb’s forested mountain park with hiking, castles, and caves
The Janković castle in Daruvar

Central Croatia

Daruvar

Historic spa town with castles, parks, and vineyards

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