Discover Inland Croatia

In 2025, Croatia was voted Best Country to Visit in Europe by travellers from around the world, recognising its remarkable diversity of landscapes and authentic experiences, all within just a few hours' drive. With 8 national parks, 12 nature parks and many UNESCO sites, Croatia ranks among Europe's best-preserved natural and cultural destinations. The homeland of Nikola Tesla, the necktie (cravata), the mechanical pencil and the Dalmatian dog, Croatia has carefully preserved its remarkable natural and cultural heritage for generations. Located at the crossroads of Central Europe and the Mediterranean, Croatia is much more than its world-famous Adriatic coast. Beyond the coast with a thousand islands lies a world of spectacular mountains, hidden valleys, medieval forests, dramatic canyons, waterfalls, vineyards and picturesque villages that reveal the country's authentic character. With Inlandia.com, venture beyond the familiar and discover off-the-beaten-path trails and new experiences in the green heart of Inland Croatia.

  • 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites & 3 UNESCO Global Geoparks
  • Adventure cycling routes through heritage landscapes
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park - the UNESCO-listed natural wonder
  • Lonjsko Polje & Kopacki Rit - undiscovered birdwatching paradise
  • Great white water rafting trips & 8,000 km of marked hiking trails
  • Istria - one of Europe's premier gastronomic destinations
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Secret Escapes in Inland Croatia

Rastoke – 'Little Plitvice' Photo: MariaK / inlandia.com

Rastoke – 'Little Plitvice'

This picturesque 300-year-old watermills village (30 km from UNESCO site Plitvice Lakes), nicknamed „Little Plitvice“, was built on the Slunjcica river which runs over a series of travertine barriers, thus creating many small lakes and waterfalls. The village represents an ideal symbiosis between nature's fantastic creations and centuries-old human technical achievements. In addition to milling, watermills were also used for washing the laundry, innovative at a certain time in history as the first primitive washing machines powered by running water. Due to this architectural and natural harmony and ethnographic heritage, Rastoke was declared a national cultural monument in 1969.

Kopački rit - birdwatching paradise Photo: Hrvoje Domazetovic / JUPP Kopacki rit

Kopački rit - birdwatching paradise

Kopački Rit Nature Park in Eastern Croatia - Baranja region, is one of the largest wetlands in Europe, ornithological significant area (293 species of birds) and the largest freshwater fish hatchery in the Danube region (about 60 species). Situated between the rivers Drava and Danube it stretches across the area of 177 km2. A great biodiversity of 2.000 biological species reflects the rich flora and fauna of the park. Due to the exceptional natural values Kopački rit is included in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance and also in the List of Important Bird Areas (IBA).

Plešivica Wine Region Photo: MariaK / Inlandia

Plešivica Wine Region

Explore hidden villages, scenic vineyards and local wineries along the Plešivica Wine Route, situated on the southeast side of the Samobor Highlands, near Zagreb. The sun-kissed southern slopes of the Plešivica hills are renowned for their terraced vineyards, which provide ideal conditions for producing exceptional wines. The history of grape growing in Plešivica goes back more than 2,000 years. Grape cultivation arrived with the ancient Illyrians and was significantly developed under the Romans. The Plešivica Wine Route brings together around 30 local wine producers who proudly showcase the winemaking tradition and a wide variety of wines: Graševina, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon.

Festivals & Events

2026. 08.08. - 08.08.

Neretva River Ladja/Boat Marathon #29

Metković – Opuzen – Ploče

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2026. 09.08. - 09.08.

Alka Tournament of Sinj #311

Town of Sinj - Inland Dalmatia

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2026. 20.08. - 23.08.

Renaissance Festival 2026

City of Koprivnica – Northern Croatia

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2026. 21.08. - 30.08.

ŠpancirFest 2026

City of Varaždin - Northern Croatia

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2026. 27.08. - 30.08.

Istria Mindfulness Retreat with Horses

Medulin - Istria

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2026. 01.09. - 06.09.

Highlander Velebit 2026

Mountain Velebit

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2026. 02.09. - 05.09.

VFF - Vukovar Film Festival #20

Vukovar – Eastern Croatia

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2026. 05.09. - 06.09.

Croatian Walking Festival 2026

Otočac - Gospić - Lika County

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2026. 14.09. - 18.09.

Croatia Montenegro Trail Challenge

Dubrovnik

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2026. 18.09. - 29.09.

Varaždin Baroque Evenings #56

Varaždin - Northern Croatia

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2026. 22.09. - 27.09.

CRO Cycling Race 2026

Split-Sinj-Biograd na Moru-Novalja-Gospić-Rijeka-Krk-Labin-Karlovac-Sveta Nedelja-Samobor-Zagreb

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2026. 02.10. - 04.10.

Ivanić Grad Pumpkin Festival 2026

Ivanić Grad - Zagreb County

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2026. 03.10. - 01.11.

Zigante Truffle Days 2026

Livade - Istria Inland

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2026. 11.10. - 11.10.

Zagreb Marathon #34

Zagreb

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2026. 23.10. - 24.10.

Spartan Trail 2026

Dubrovnik

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2026. 09.11. - 15.11.

ZFF - Zagreb Film Festival #24

Zagreb

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2026. 10.11. - 15.11.

Interliber – International Book Fair #48

Zagreb

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2026. 06.12. - 06.12.

Zagreb Advent Run 2026

Zagreb - Krešimir Ćosić Square

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