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Visit Krka National Park, Croatia | Timings, Location, Tips, & More

Krka National Park is one of Croatia’s most popular attractions, with around 1 million people visiting every year. This means it can get quite crowded at times. To explore the park without too many people and make the most of your time here, you need to plan ahead. Here’s everything you need to know about how to visit Krka National Park.

Krka National Park | Visitor information at a glance

Krka National Park Plan Your Visit
  • What are the Krka National Park opening times?
    The park’s opening hours differ depending on the month and season. From April to mid-October, the park opens at 8am, and at 9am from mid-October through March. The closing time ranges between 4pm during winter and 8pm in the summer.
  • Where is Krka National Park located?
    The park is located in Croatia’s central Dalmatia region, near the Adriatic coast. The address is: Trg Ivana Pavla II. br. 5, 22000 Šibenik, Croatia. Get directions.
  • How many entrances does Krka National Park have?
    There are 5 Krka National Park entrances: Lozovac, Skradin, Roški slap waterfall/Laškovica, Burnum/Puljane, and Kistanje/Krka Monastery.
  • How many visitors does Krka National Park see every year?
    The national park receives more than 1 million visitors annually.
Krka National Park

What are the Krka National Park opening times?

Skradinski buk, Roški slap, & Krka Eco Campus in Puljane

November to February: 9am to 4pm
March: 9am to 5pm
April: 8am to 6pm
May: 8am to 7pm
June to August: 8am to 8pm
September: 8am to 7pm
1st to 15th October: 8am to 6pm
16th to 31st October: 9am to 5pm

Krka National Park opening hours

Burnum amphitheatre & Krka Monastery/Kistanje

November to February: Closed
April to June: 10am to 6pm
July & August: 8am to 8pm
September to 15th October: 10am to 6pm
16th to 31st October: 10am to 5pm

Special timings, days closed, & other information

  • Special timings:
    24th and 31st December: 9am to 12 noon.
  • Closed on: 25th and 26th December
  • Duration of visit: 5-6 hours
  • Information to note:
    On 1 January, only the Lozovac entrance is open for visitors.
    The Stinice locality is closed for visitors from November to March.

What is the best time to visit Krka National Park?

Weekday vs weekend:
On weekends, Krka National Park tends to be more congested with larger crowds. It is better to visit the park on weekdays when fewer people are getting in the way of your photographs! Try to reach the national park at the opening time so you can begin exploring early before the crowds arrive by late morning and midday.

Peak season vs off-peak season:
The best time of the year to visit Krka National Park is during the off-peak season months of April to June and September to October. These spring and autumn months have clear weather and fewer crowds than the peak summer season.

July and August (the summer months) offer the best weather to explore the park. But this is also the peak tourist season, and the park tends to become extremely crowded despite the daily cap on visitor numbers.

You can visit the park during the low season months from November to March. However, some areas might be inaccessible due to rain and snow during winter. Some of the park’s attractions are also closed for the winter months.

Where is Krka National Park located?

Address: Trg Ivana Pavla II. br. 5, 22000 Šibenik, Croatia

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Spanning 109 square kilometres, Krka National Park is one of Croatia’s most pristine and rich nature reserves. It is located in Croatia’s central Dalmatia region, in the Šibenik-Knin county.

Getting to Krka National Park

How to get to Krka National Park by bus

Krka National Park Plan Your Visit

You can reach Krka National Park by bus from Zadar and Split via the E65 highway, and from Šibenik via the local main road.

From Split:

  • From Split central bus station to Skradin bus stop
    Travel time: 1 hr 20 mins

From Zadar:

  • From Zadar bus terminal to Skradin
    Travel time: 50 mins

From Šibenik:

  • From Šibenik bus terminal to Lozovac bus stop
    Travel time: 20 mins
  • From Šibenik bus terminal to Skradin
    Travel time: 30 mins

How to get to Krka National Park by car

To Lozovac

You can reach Krka National Park’s Lozovac entrance by car via the E65/E71 highway from Zadar, Split, and Trogir, and by the local road from Šibenik.

  • From Zadar:
    Distance from Zadar Airport to Lozovac entrance: 75 km
    Travel time: Approximately 1 hour
  • From Split:
    Distance from Split Airport to Lozovac entrance: 58 km
    Travel time: Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes
  • From Trogir:
    Distance from Trogir to Lozovac entrance: 58 km
    Travel time: Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes
  • From Šibenik:
    Distance from Šibenik to Lozovac entrance: 13 km
    Travel time: 17 to 20 minutes

To Skradin

You can drive to the Skradin entrance via the E65/E71 highway from Zadar, Split, and Trogir, and by the local road from Šibenik.

  • From Zadar:
    Distance from Zadar Airport to Skradin entrance: 65 km
    Travel time: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour
  • From Split:
    Distance from Split Airport to Skradin entrance: 65 km
    Travel time: Approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour
  • From Trogir:
    Distance from Trogir to Skradin entrance: 65 km
    Travel time: Approximately 55 minutes to 1 hour
  • From Šibenik:
    Distance from Šibenik to Skradin entrance: 20 km
    Travel time: 25 minutes

Know before you visit Krka National Park

Krka National Park Plan Your Visit

There are 5 Krka National Park entrances:

  • Lozovac (main entrance)
  • Skradin
  • Roški slap waterfall/Laškovica
  • Burnum/Puljane
  • Kistanje/Krka Monastery

Lozovac and Skradin are the most easily accessible entrances and located closest to the Skradinski buk waterfalls. The Roški slap waterfall/Laškovica, Burnum/Puljane, and Kistanje/Krka Monastery entrances offer access to other areas and attractions in the park.

Krka National Park entrances
Krka National Park Plan Your Visit
  • Information centers
  • Restrooms (free and paid)
  • First aid
  • Gift and souvenir shop
  • Electric bicycle rental (available only with prior notice at the Krka Eco Campus in Puljane)
Krka National Park Plan Your Visit
  • While hiking, don’t walk outside the clearly marked walking trails and visitor areas.
  • Don’t walk on the tufa barriers, or break or damage the travertine in any manner.
  • Don’t swim outside the designated swimming areas.
  • You cannot hunt or fish in the park or disturb the wildlife in any manner. Do not feed the animals.
  • You are not allowed to pick or damage the plants. 
  • Don’t drive your car along roads and trails where it is not allowed.
  • Don’t camp or light fires outside the clearly marked areas.
  • Do not litter at the park.
  • Don’t take photographs and videos for commercial purposes without prior approval. 
  • If you’re bringing your dog to the national park, keep it on the leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed to be off-leash inside the park. 
  • Drones or other unmanned aerial equipment are not permitted inside the national park.
Krka National Park Plan Your Visit
  • Wear comfortable and sturdy footwear as most of your exploration of the national park will be on foot. Waterproof footwear is recommended.
  • Carry drinking water and stay hydrated, especially during the hot summer months. Carry a large reusable water bottle that you can refill.
  • Take packed snacks and lunch with you. Food is not easily available at the park, and it is cheaper and more convenient to bring your own. 
  • Wear sunscreen and carry a hat and sunglasses for sun protection. Bring sunscreen with you, since you will need to reapply throughout the day, especially if you take go swimming in the park.
  • Carry a light jacket in case the weather turns chilly. The region is known to experience cold days every now and then even in the summer months.
  • Note that if you want to go swimming in the national park, there are no changing rooms.
  • Note that many restaurants around Krka National Park don’t accept card payments, so carry some cash with you.
Krka National Park Plan Your Visit

There are few dining options available within Krka National Park, and these primarily offer light snacks rather than full meals. If you want to have a meal, head to one of these restaurants in the vicinity of the park:

  • Alte Mühle Kristijan: Near Roški Slap waterfall, Alte Mühle Kristijan offers a fixed menu of traditional Croatian dishes like prosciutto, cheese, fish, and local wines. The unique experience allows you to dine with your feet in the flowing waterfall.
  • Panorama Roški Slap: Located near Roški Slap waterfall, Panorama Roški Slap restaurant offers stunning views of the Krka River and is famous for its grilled fish, particularly crispy trout, along with fries, salads, and local wine.
  • Zlatne Skoljke: Located in Skradin town, Restaurant Zlatne Skoljke is famous for its seafood and local dishes like Skradin risotto. With its great ambiance and service, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a meal after exploring Krka National Park.

Frequently asked questions about how to visit Krka National Park

You can book your Krka National Park tickets online. Purchasing your tickets online is convenient since you can make your booking in advance, choose your day and time of visit according to your preference, and get guaranteed entry.

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