Zagreb Travel & Vacation Guide
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Description
The town of Zagreb has a lot to offer in its different areas. The thousand-year-old Gornji grad (Upper town) contains the Presidential Palace, the historic church of St. Mark’s, the Croatian parliament, along with museums and galleries. They are all set in romantic cobbled streets, which are lit by gas lamps in the evening. The other extraordinary district is the 19th-century Donji grad (Lower town) with its shops, restaurants, cafés, theatres, parks and spectacular buildings. Zagreb is also a city of green parks and walking paths, with many places to visit in beautiful surroundings. Despite the rapid development of the economy and transportation, it has retained its charm and a relaxed feeling that makes it a genuinely human city.
Useful information
767,131 (2021)
On January 1st 2023, Euro replaced Croatian kuna as the country's official currency.
General emergency: 122
Ambulance: 194
Fire-service: 193
Police: 192
Road Assistance: 987
From 9 am to 8 pm for most shops on weekdays.
Do & See
Archaeological Museum
Get lost in this three-floor archaeological museum and dive into ancient history. The permanent exhibitions feature more than 450,000 artefacts and monuments from ancient Egypt, Greek and Roman antiqu...
Ban Jelačić Square
Ban Jelačić Square is the heart of Zagreb and a popular meeting spot. This pedestrian area is surrounded by buildings of different architectural styles and features the Manduševac fountain. A statue o...
Bundek
Bundek is an oasis where you can experience peace and nature in the very centre of the city. The lake and the big park surrounding it are great places for sunbathing, walking, or having a picnic. Duri...
Croatian School Museum
The Croatian School Museum is an excellent way of getting an insight into the history of the schooling system. The exhibition focuses on the development of education and pedagogy in Croatia in the 19t...
Gornji Grad
Gornji Grad is the upper town area of Zagreb. The main attraction here is the Stone Gate, an old entrance point to the city, now holding a shrine with a 16th-century statue of the Virgin Mary in a gri...
Jarun Lake
Jarun Lake is a lovely place in Zagreb for relaxing and outdoor activities, such as cycling, roller skating, swimming, kayaking, and windsurfing. With its beautiful surrounding, this place gives you t...
Maksimir Park
Maksimir Park is one of the oldest public parks in the world. In its 18 hectares, you will find forests, streams, artificial lakes, abundant wildlife, and some human constructions. It is a great place...
Mimara Museum
One of the most controversial and prestigious buildings in Zagreb, The Mimara Museum was built at the bequest of controversial Croatian art collector and philanthropist, Ante Topić Mimara. The museum ...
Dining
Baltazar 1982
Baltazar is a fine dining restaurant that serves local Croatian cuisine. It is ideally situated only a 5-minute walk from the cathedral and has an enchanting courtyard where you can enjoy your meal.
Batak Grill
Batak Grill is a barbecue restaurant chain with several locations scattered around town. Among other things, you can order chicken fillet and chicken wings, grilled cheese, ćevapčići (a grilled dish o...
Boban
At Boban, they serve Mediterranean food with marked influences from Italian cuisine. Check the chef's daily offer, crafted using the freshest ingredients available. Remember to leave some space for de...
Bulldog
Bulldog is more than just a bar. The venue also has a restaurant and a club downstairs where concerts, parties, acts, and cultural events take place. On the drinks menu, you'll find local beers and wi...
Capuciner
Capuciner is a grill and steakhouse perfect for meat lovers. They serve not only classic burgers and steaks but also lamb chops, duck breasts, stuffed pork, and more. To try a bit of everything, order...
Dubravkin put
Dubravkin put, featured on the Michelin Guide in 2019, serves an excellent selection of Croatian seafood as well as superb meat dishes, all accompanied by carefully-selected wines. Outdoor seating is ...
Gallo
Gallo is a very popular restaurant in the city centre that serves Mediterranean cuisine, both traditional and modern. Fresh seafood dominates the menu and requires to be accompanied by a glass of Croa...
Ginger Sushi
Maki, uramaki, roll, nigri... These words must be familiar for all of those who love sushi and will soon be to all first-timers. At Ginger Sushi, you can order all the delicious sushi you can eat and ...
Cafes
Amélie
Amélie is a lovely cafe close to Jelačić Square where you can indulge in a cup of coffee with a sweet treat. It can be a small macaron or a piece of their delicious homemade cakes like cheesecake, bro...
Booksa
Booksa is a coffee shop and literary club frequented by locals that hosts several cultural events throughout the year, such as talks with Croatian and non-Croatian writers and concerts. They serve hot...
Botaničar
Only a few steps away from the Botanical Garden, Botaničar is a stylish cafe that hosts art exhibitions and cultural events like book presentations. The interior vaguely resembles a greenhouse, with p...
Cafe U Dvoristu
"U Dvoristu" means "in the yard" in Croatian, and this cafe does indeed have a lovely yard where you can sit and enjoy your drink. Their coffee is supplied by the local roasters of Cogito Coffee, and ...
Cogito Coffee Shop
Cogito Coffee is a roasting company based in Zagreb that aims to serve fair-trade, high-quality coffee. They sell their coffee to several cafes around the world, but they also have their own place in ...
Eli's Caffe
Eli's Caffe is a coffee roastery and coffee shop highly specialised in this hot beverage, as it's the only thing they serve. You can order a regular espresso or something special like a cappuccino wit...
Express Bar
At Express Bar, you'll find a selection of coffee and organic tea from different countries, as well as skilled baristas well-versed in latte art. At this small, modern coffee shop, you can sit in fron...
Korica
Korica is a cafe and artisan bakery where you can get your daily dose of sugar. They're proud of the fact that their bread, pastries, and cakes are all hand-made with traditional methods and contain z...
Bars & Nightlife
Aquarius
Located near Lake Jarun, a bit outside the city centre, you'll find this intimate but popular nightclub. They host DJs almost every Friday and Saturday, and the party goes on all night long. Live band...
Bacchus
Bacchus is the Croatian name for Dionysus, the Greek god of wine. No wonder this jazz bar has a fine selection of Dalmatian wines, then. Jazz or soul sessions usually take place on Fridays or Saturday...
Booze and Blues
Booze and Blues offers exactly what you'd expect, which is good drinks and good music, as rock and blues bands play here quite often. Here they love music so much that they even use a saxophone as a b...
Bulldog
Bulldog is more than just a bar. The venue also has a restaurant and a club downstairs where concerts, parties, acts, and cultural events take place. On the drinks menu, you'll find local beers and wi...
Dežman Bar
One of the newest places in Zagreb, Dežman Bar is already a well-established venue for after-dinner drinks. On the menu, you'll find classic and speciality cocktails, local beers and wines, Italian gr...
Hemingway Lounge Bar
Hemingway is a popular cocktail bar in the city centre of Zagreb. The decor is elegant and modern, and there are some outdoor tables for people-watching. Dress up and order a raspberry Martini, an Ama...
Kino Europa
Kino Europa's bar is a great place for all those who want to go to the cinema and hang out before and after the film. With a focus on independent contemporary cinema and a beautiful classicist setting...
KSET
KSET is the perfect place to meet locals, especially students. This bar is operated by students of the local university and it is one of their favourite places to hang out. Sometimes guest singers or ...
Shopping
Arena Centar
With its over 200 stores, Arena Centar is the largest shopping centre in the city, but it's even more than that, as it has a cinema, a casino, a gaming area, and several dining options. Some stores yo...
Avenue Mall
Avenue Mall is a popular shopping complex featuring over 100 stores of big brands, several international restaurants and cafes, as well as a cinema. Among the stores you'll find there are H&M, Zara, G...
Centar Cvjetni
Centar Cvjetni is a stylish, small shopping venue in the city centre containing some famous stores like H&M, Timberland, Guess, Tommi Hilfiger, Douglas and an Apple Store. Inside, there are also sever...
Centar Kaptol
Close to Ban Jelacic Square, Centar Kaptol gathers some of the most prestigious brands in the world, like Armani Jeans, Burberry, Max & Co. and Tommy Hilfiger. Inside this fashionable shopping centre,...
Croata
Croata is a small shop selling elegant accessories for men and women, like silk scarves and shawls, belts, wallets, and, most importantly, ties and bow ties. After all, the Croatian people invented th...
Dolac Market
Dolac Market is Zagreb's biggest and most popular market. The stalls are organised on two levels and sell local produce like fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, dairy and baked goods. It is the pe...
Hippy Garden
Hippy Garden is a Croatian brand selling mainly women's clothes and accessories designed by Đurđica Vorkapić and manufactured with the help of skilful professionals. The unique and colourful items are...
Hrelić Flea Market
If you happen to be in Zagreb on a Wednesday or a Sunday morning, you might want to check out the Hrelić Flea Market–the biggest second-hand market in the city. Here you can browse through antiquities...
Tourist Information
Best Time to Visit
The best months to visit Zagreb are probably the shoulder months of May and September, when temperatures are warm, days are long enough, and the city is busy, but not too much. June, July and August a...
Passport & Visa
Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Croatia, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Cana...
Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb (ZAG)
Zagreb Airport is situated about 10 kilometres southeast of the city. Every half hour, from 7:30am to 8pm, buses run by Croatian Airways connect the airport to the bus station. A taxi from the airport...
Public transport
The local transport in Zagreb is shared between an efficient system of buses and trams that are run by ZET, the municipal authorities. Trams and buses operate following a daily scheme from 4am until m...
Taxi
These are the three main taxi companies in Zagreb: Taxi Cammeo +385 1 1212 Radio Taxi 1717 radiotaxizagreb.com/en Eko Taxi 1414 www.ekotaxi.hr/en
Electricity
Standard voltage is 230 V, the frequency 50 Hz. Power plugs and sockets are type C or F.
Pharmacy
Below are the addresses of pharmacies open 24 hours: City Pharmacy Av. V. Holjevca 22, Zagreb +385 1 6554 425 City Pharmacy Ilica 301, Zagreb +385 1 3750 321 City Pharmacy Trg bana J. Jelačića 3, Zagr...
Phone
Country code: +385 Area code: (0)1
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