Zagreb is one of the most underrated European capitals, but it has a lot to offer to those who decide to visit it. It doesn’t take long to explore the city itself, so you’ll have just enough time to embark on a fun road trip—and these three allow you to kill two birds with one stone.
Plitvice Lakes + Rastoke
Located just two hours away from Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes is one of Croatia’s biggest natural wonders and you shouldn’t miss them for the world while in this country. You should also consider checking out the nearby Rastoke village, often referred to as “the small lakes of Plitvice”.
Varazdin + Trakoscan Castle
Varazdin is one of Croatia’s most popular baroque cities, and it’s a heaven on Earth for architecture lovers. On your way back to Zagreb, you should also make sure to check out the nearby Trakoscan Castle, dating all the way back to the late 13th century.
Ljubljana + Bled Lake
If you want to get out of Croatia altogether and check out another European capital near Zagreb, you’ll be happy to learn that Ljubljana is located in its close proximity. If you carefully plan your trip, you’ll explore the streets of the Slovenian capital pretty quickly and have just enough time to visit the nearby Bled Lake.
