Plitvice Lakes National Park links a chain of lakes, waterfalls, forest paths and wooden boardwalks. Entrance 1 is the northern gateway and a practical starting point, but your chosen programme and trail conditions determine how much of the lake system you see.
A park ticket is required, while entrances, parking, ticket windows and programme availability change by season. Check the official information before travelling and allow time for wet surfaces, steps and busy sections.
Before you go
Useful information
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate depending on the selected programme.
- Opening hours
- Opening times and ticket windows vary by season; check the official park website.
- Accessibility
- Boardwalks, steps and terrain vary; choose a programme appropriate to your mobility.
- Seasonal notes
- Weather, water levels, maintenance and crowd levels affect routes and access.
- Visitor access
- Visitors follow marked paths and wooden boardwalks through the lake system.
- Recommended season
- Spring and autumn offer varied water and foliage conditions; summer is busiest.
- Address
- Entrance 1, RastovaÃÂa, northern entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- Parking
- Parking is available at the park entrances; use the official entrance information.
- Admission
- A valid park ticket is required; ticket availability and prices are seasonal.
- Trail characteristics
- Lakes, waterfalls, forest paths and wooden boardwalks; some sections include steps.
- Visit tips
- Reserve or buy tickets through the official park channels and arrive within the stated entry time.