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The vast majority of tourists visit Plitvice Lakes in July and June. Then you can expect huge crowds and long lines at the ticket offices. Therefore, it is worth considering another date. May and June may be an excellent choice, when the park area will be filled with juicy, green colors. Another interesting option may be a visit in October . Then the leafy trees growing in the park turn shades of yellow and red. An unforgettable aesthetic experience guaranteed. Additionally, visiting the park outside the season will have an additional advantage - cheaper entrance tickets. <figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/chorwacja/plitwickie-jeziora/plitwickie-jeziora-1.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Plitvice Lakes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Plitvice Lakes, Croatia - © Brate</figcaption></figure><h2> How to get to Plitvice Lakes?</h2> The easiest and fastest way to get to Plitvice Lakes is by your own means of transport . Road No. 1 runs through the park, connecting Karlovac with Knin. Coming from the coast, you can choose to take roads no. 25 or 52. There is also public transport to Plitvice Lakes. Most large cities (e.g. Zagreb, Zadar) maintain permanent connections with the national park area. Some only in high season, some all year round. The third option may be to buy an organized trip . Virtually every tourist agency in Croatia offers one-day trips to Plitvice Lakes.

When to visit Plitvice?

The Plitvice Lakes actually consist of 16 lakes - 12 upper and 4 lower. They are separated by limestone steps, overgrown with lush vegetation. However, the park area does not include the lakes themselves, but mainly the surrounding hills covered with forests. They are a haven for numerous animal species.<h3> Lower Lakes </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/chorwacja/plitwickie-jeziora/plitwickie-jeziora-6.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Plitvice Lakes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Lower Lakes, Plitvice Lakes, Croatia - © Brate</figcaption></figure> If you decide to start the tour from entrance No. 1 (from the north), you first get to Dolne Jezior . It consists of Lake Milanovac, Gavanovac, Kaluđerovac and Novakovića Brod . They are spread out in a narrow valley. There are wooden footbridges between and along them, which allow you to cross either to Lake Kozjak or to the Veliki Slap waterfall.<h3> Veliki Slap </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/chorwacja/plitwickie-jeziora/plitwickie-veliki-slap.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Veliki Slap" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Veliki Slap, Plitvice Lakes, Croatia - © Brate</figcaption></figure> Veliki Slap is not only the largest waterfall in the park, but also the largest waterfall in Croatia . It is 78 m high and is located in close proximity to the last of the Lower Lakes, Novakovića Brod . In front of the waterfall there is a platform from which you can admire it in all its glory.<h3> Lake Kozjak </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/chorwacja/plitwickie-jeziora/plitwickie-kozjak.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Kozjak, Plitvice Lakes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Kozjak, Plitvice Lakes, Croatia - © Brate</figcaption></figure> Wandering from the Lower Lakes to the Upper Lakes, you first come to Lake Kozjak . Cruise ships run along it (the cruise is included in the ticket price), which take you to the second entrance to the park. Kozjak is the largest and deepest lake in Plitvice. It covers an area of 82 ha and reaches a depth of up to 48 m. It is 2.35 km long and 135-670 m wide.<h3> Upper Lakes </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/chorwacja/plitwickie-jeziora/plitwickie-jeziora-9.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Plitvice Lakes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Galovac, Plitvice Lakes, Croatia - © Brate</figcaption></figure> In addition to the above-mentioned Lake Kozjak, the Upper Lakes include: Prošćansko jezero, Ciginovac, Okrugljak, Batinovac, Veliko jezero, Malo jezero, Vir, Galovac, Milino jezero, Gradinsko jezero, Burgeti. The hike among them is a bit more varied than in the case of the Lower Lakes. Here, too, the route is marked by wooden footbridges. There are also several trail variants that allow you to make a quite pleasant loop around this part of the park.

Plitvice Lakes are a peculiar phenomenon among <a href="https://brate.com/europe/croatia/national-parks-in-croatia/">Croatian attractions</a> . First of all, although they are not located on the coast, they attract crowds of tourists. Probably everyone who visits Croatia must visit the Plitvice Lakes National Park. <figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/chorwacja/plitwickie-jeziora/plitwickie-jeziora-7.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Plitvice Lakes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Plitvice lakes, Croatia - © Brate</figcaption></figure> Secondly, the place is characterized by amazing landscapes and wonderful nature with 16 lakes , cascades and waterfalls , as well as rich flora and fauna. Due to the great biodiversity, Plitvice Lakes were entered on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List as early as 1979.<h2> For whom?</h2> If you value beautiful nature and great views , you must visit Plitvice Lakes. The downside of this national park is the huge crowds and the lack of swimming in the lakes. Which can be a bit frustrating on hot summer days in particular.

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Hotel Jezero is located above Lake Kozjak. Thanks to this, you can be in the Plitvice Lakes National Park in just a few minutes. Unfortunately, hotel accommodation costs a lot. I decided on one night plus two days of exploring the park. The hotel itself, apart from its great location, also offers excellent, quite luxurious conditions.

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Ethno Houses Plitvica Selo are located directly in the park, above the Veliki Slap waterfall. For me, the biggest advantage was the ability to purchase entrance tickets to the park directly at the facility. The entire complex has a slightly rustic character, is clean and spacious. There is a nice restaurant on site.

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