Irresistible wonderland of Gorski Kotar ｜Croatia ｜

Описание: The irresistible Gorski kotar in Croatia embodies pure untouched nature in its origin, just a 20-minute drive to the seaside.

Whether you are looking for almost meditative peace, an active vacation, an unforgettable adventure, or pleasant fresh evenings during summer you are at the right place.

If you want to get to know the rich cultural heritage and authentic natural landscape, Gorski kotar will surprise you. Gorski kotar is interwoven with a rich, diverse tradition and cultural values that are evident through all pores of the destination, from gastronomy to magnificent natural architecture.
Breathtaking landscapes, magical canyons, mysterious rivers, lakes, spectacular mountains with a view that reaches the Adriatic Sea, ancient forests, a secret underground world, monumental National Park Risnjak are just a fragment of this radiant wonderland.

The richness of wildlife, magnificent plants, mysterious animals, birds, butterflies, and wild beasts will captivate you. Enjoy the fascinating colors, breath in the fresh air, visit the most mesmerizing castles, stay in magical houses, taste unique, authentic cuisine inspired by nature itself, and much more. You can explore it by foot or bike on more than 400 km of marked trails that connect natural beauty and cultural sights. Experience the irresistible dream world of Gorski kotar and allow yourself to feel the profound hug of Nature.


Must see and experience in Gorski kotar:
• magical source of River Kupa with a turquoise lake
• canyon Kamačnik where two beautiful rivers, Dobra and Kamačnik, create amazing harmony
• Vražji prolaz (The Devil's passage) canyon with the Zeleni vir (Green whirlpool) spring and a beautiful waterfall
• Risnjak National Park with the Valley of the Butterflies and beautiful mountain massifs from which the view reaches to the Adriatic Sea
• lakes Bajer or Lokve where you can swim, take a boat ride, or just enjoy walking or chilling
• mesmerizing caves Vrelo and Lokve with the breathtaking underground world
• Bijele i Samarske stijene (The White and Samarske Rocks), a strict nature reserve, where nature played an incredible game by creating amazing shapes of rocks
• Roswell Village that will teleport you to the land of the Wild West, the time of Cowboys and Indians
• overcome one of the mountain tops in Gorski kotar, like Kavranova i Orlova stijena (Kavranova and Orlova Rock), Preradović, Perić, Petehovac… and enjoy the incredible view and take the most memorable selfie
• experience the nurturing power of ancient, deep forests like park forest Golubinjak or Japlenški vrh (Japlenski top)
• visit Stara Sušica Castle, Croatian "Hogwarts" from the Harry Potter movie and become magician in the School of Magic
• enjoy bear watching or birdwatching with the guide or feeding the baby deer
• Large Carnivores Visitor Center in Stara Sušica will tell you the inside story of the magnificent wildlife and fascinating European wild beasts bear, wolf, and lynx
• explore enchanting Zrinski Castle in Brod na Kupi with museum exhibitions Wilderness overlooking the sea and an interpretation center Roads of Frankopan, a Croatian noble family
• and much more…