Destination
Can you imagine a better destination to visit for summer school?
The Republic of Croatia is a Central European and Mediterranean country that has about 1200 islands. It is considered one of the most beautiful countries in the Mediterranean and in the world and it attracts many tourists. There is also a rich touristic tradition on the mainland.
One of the most popular destinations is the capital city Zagreb – the political, cultural, scientific, and economic center of the Republic of Croatia.
Zagreb
It is not common for a city to have its own nature park. Medvednica is near the city center and is a favorite resort of many domestic and foreign tourists. Furthermore, the streets and squares of the city are filled with green parks and gardens.
On the Strossmayer promenade in the Gornji grad you can enjoy the most romantic panorama of the city. The city is also characterized by Lenucci’s “green horseshoe”, a series of eight green squares.
The most popular among green squares is Zrinjevac. Nearby is another place to escape from the city noise – the Botanical Garden. It has one of the richest collections of plants in Europe with about 10,000 plant species.
In the eastern part of the city is the spacious Maksimir Park, the largest park in Zagreb.
Medvednica
The densely forested slopes of Medvednica can be reached by a short tram drive from the city center. Visitors can choose which of the many marked paths they will take to one of the mountain lodges that offer cheap, freshly prepared traditional dishes. It is a true holiday in nature.
Gornja Stubica
Trakošćan Castle is like a fairytale castle located in Zagreb. It is surrounded by greenery and its high white towers and ramparts reflect in the lake. It is truly a magnificent scene.
Trakošćan
Trakošćan Castle is like a fairytale castle located in Zagreb. It is surrounded by greenery and its high white towers and ramparts reflect in the lake. It is truly a magnificent scene.
Samobor
Located at the foot of green hills along the always rippling river Gradna, Samobor is one of the best-preserved towns in northern Croatia. Many visitors like to sit on the main Samobor square and enjoy the famous Samobor cream puffs.
Samoborsko gorje, National park
West of Samobor are the Samobor Mountains, a small mountain range rich in dense forests and glades. It is an ideal destination for day trips. The highest point of the Samobor mountains is the 879 m high Japetić, which is a two-hour walk from Šoić’s house, a favorite excursion restaurant with recreational facilities.
Andautonija
The small village of Ščitarjevo rests on the remains of ancient Andautonia, a Roman city that emerged in the first century AD at the intersection of trade routes in the Sava River Valley. Today, this archeological site is an attractive archeological park open to the public. It offers a walk through the paved Roman streets or a view of the underfloor heating system in the building of the former public baths.
Lonjsko polje
Lonjsko polje is the largest protected natural swamps area in Croatia. It extends along the eastern bank of the Sava River as a series of meadows, swamps and tributaries. It is the perfect place for cycling trips with a large selection of traditional wooden guesthouses where cyclists are welcome to bed and breakfast.
Karlovac
The city of Karlovac, located on four rivers, was founded at the end of the 16th century by Archduke Karlo Štajerski. It was designed as a fortress that would defend Central Europe from the invasion of the Ottoman army. Although the defensive walls have long time ago been torn down, the outlines of the city’s star shape can still be recognized in the city park.
Slunj
If you are traveling by road from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes you can stop in Slunj, a small town located on a slope high above the river Korana. Along the river, there is Rastoke, a small place where fast tributaries of the river Slunjčica move a whole series of mills. – https://slunj-rastoke.hr/en/homepage-en/
Plitvička jezera, National park
The largest protected nature area in Croatia, and a favorite tourist destination. Plitvice Lakes National Park offers visitors a walk through a landscape of unique and unforgettable beauty. The heart of the National Park consists of low turquoise lakes and beautiful waterfalls.
Krapina
At the foot of a nice group of hills is the town of Krapina, the center of the region. It is famous as the ancient homeland of Krapina’s prehistoric man, a neanderthal who lived and hunted wild animals thirty thousand years ago.
Veliki Tabor
Veliki Tabor Castle is one of the biggest sights of Hrvatsko Zagorje. It has large semicircular towers that rise high towards the sky above the greenery at the top of the hill.
Baraćeve špilje
East of Plitvice Lakes is a karst area full of caves. Among those available are Barać’s Caves, which offer a 40-minute tour accompanied by a guide through stalagmites and stalactites formed in the underground world.
