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What to do in Zagreb

Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia. It’s one of those classic European cities that boasts of old world architecture with medieval looking buildings and cobbled streets. Zagreb is also chockers full of museums, galleries, cafes, and photogenic places.  So it really will be easy for you to find reasons to come back here.

Start wandering Zagreb at Gonji Grad (Upper Town). See the iconic Zagreb Cathedral, St Mark’s Square, St Catherine’s Church, and Old Town Gate. After that, spend some time relaxing at Ribnjak Park.

Catch the bus to Klovićevi Dvori Gallery. Then experience something new when you visit the Museum of Broken Relationships.

Donji Grad (Lower Town) also has plenty of museums for you. There’s the magnificent Mimara Museum, Modern Gallery, Art Pavilion, Technical Museum, and the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb. Add the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Croatian Museum of Naïve Art in Novi Zagreb to your travel itinerary too.

Kick back with a drink and relax at Jarun Lake. In Northern Zagreb, you can also spend an arvo just chilling around Maksimir Park, which is the biggest one in the city. The park also has the City Zoo, which you should definitely check out too.

Grab your wallet next and enjoy shopping like a local at Radiceva Street and Dolac Market. But for the authentic Zagreb experience, you need to join the city’s celebrations, such as the Festival of New Circus, Zagreb International Folklore Festival, Zagreb Film Festival, and Animafest Zagreb.

Get the most out of your trip to this gorgeous city, and get the best travel tips and ideas from the ultimate Zagreb travel guide.

When to visit Zagreb

This Croatian city is always a great time to visit, but the best time to visit Zagreb is during spring (March-April) when the weather is cooler, the city is less crowded, and you can enjoy lower rates. Book your flights for November if you want to save on airfare, because it’s the cheapest time to fly to Zagreb.

Start packing now, because you and other Australians can fly to Croatia and visit Zagreb visa-free for up to 90 days. Make sure you passport is valid for at least six months on your date of return to Australia. Don’t forget to visit Smartraveller for more travel info.

Travelling to and around Zagreb

Your flight will be bound for Zagreb International Airport, where you can reach the city via bus, taxi, and booking an airport transfer. Start wandering around the city of Zagreb by tram, bus, rail, train, taxi, bicycle, and on foot.

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