Karlovac, CroatiaGradski Muzej KarlovacCroatian War of Independence MuseumŠumbar LakeCrkva Svetog MartinaCrkva Blažene Djevice Marije SnježneCastle Erdődy
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Karlovac

Karlovac is a town in Karlovac County district, Croatia of about 46,833 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 21 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gradski Muzej Karlovac, Stari Grad Dubovac and Croatian War of Independence Museum.

45.4917° N, 15.5500° EPop. 46,833

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see174
Notable20
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Gradski Muzej Karlovac, museum near Karlovac
Must-see

Gradski Muzej Karlovac

Museum · 1 km

Stari Grad Dubovac, heritage site near Karlovac
Must-see

Stari Grad Dubovac

Heritage site · 2 km

Croatian War of Independence Museum, museum near Karlovac
Must-see

Croatian War of Independence Museum

Museum · 4 km

Places near Karlovac by type

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One day from Karlovac

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:17 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Karlovac
  2. Croatian War of Independence Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Crkva Blažene Djevice Marije Snježnechurch · 30 min
  4. Šumbar Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Castle Erdődyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Crkva Svetog Martinachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Karlovac
Today’s loopKarlovacStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Karlovac?

Gradski Muzej Karlovac (museum, about 1 km), Stari Grad Dubovac (heritage site, about 2 km), Croatian War of Independence Museum (museum, about 4 km), Spomenik Antifašizmu (heritage site, about 1 km), Franjevački Samostan (church, about 1 km), Holy Father Nikolai Church (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Karlovac?

47 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest fort to Karlovac?

Spomenik Antifašizmu, about 1 km by road; Türk Mausoleum (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Karlovac?

Franjevački Samostan, about 1 km by road; Holy Father Nikolai Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karlovac?

Start in Karlovac, visit Croatian War of Independence Museum, then Crkva Blažene Djevice Marije Snježne, then Šumbar Lake, then Castle Erdődy, then Crkva Svetog Martina, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.