City of Zagreb district, Croatia

Places to visit near Zagreb

Zagreb is a city in City of Zagreb district, Croatia, home to about 698,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 museums. The must-see places are Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary (1 km), Kapela Ranjenog Isusa (1 km) and Crkva Svetog Franje Asiškog (1 km).

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Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb, City of Zagreb district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zagreb at a glance

Location
City of Zagreb district, Croatia
Population
about 698,966
Coordinates
45.8144° N, 15.9780° E
Places within 50 km
122 (91 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Zagreb

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zagreb: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Zagreb

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zagreb. The closest is Ban Josip Jelačić 1801-1859 (1 km); the best-known is George and the Dragon (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Zagreb

55 churches within 100 km of Zagreb. The closest is Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zagreb

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zagreb. The closest is Grmoščica (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Grmoščica · viewpoint · City of Zagreb · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Sljeme · viewpoint · Zagreb County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Plešivica · viewpoint · Zagreb County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Oštrc · viewpoint · Zagreb County · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Japetić · viewpoint · Zagreb County · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Ivanščica · viewpoint · Varaždin County · ~53 km · Must-see

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Museums near Zagreb

18 museums within 100 km of Zagreb. The closest is Mushroom Museum (1 km); the best-known is Galerija Klovićevi Dvori (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zagreb

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zagreb. The closest is Manduševac (1 km); the best-known is Plaža Bundek (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Plaža Bundek · lake · City of Zagreb · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Jarun · lake · City of Zagreb · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Manduševac · lake · City of Zagreb · ~0 km
  • Gljiva · lake · City of Zagreb · ~0 km
  • Šumbar Lake · lake · Zagreb County · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Jezero Trakošćan · lake · Varaždin County · ~62 km · Must-see

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Parks near Zagreb

7 parks within 100 km of Zagreb. The closest is International Recognition of Croatia Park (1 km); the best-known is Bundek (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Zagreb

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zagreb
  2. 1 km Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary · church, City of Zagreb
  3. 1 km Crkva Svetog Franje Asiškog · church, City of Zagreb
  4. 1 km George and the Dragon · heritage site, City of Zagreb
  5. 1 km Galerija Klovićevi Dvori · museum, City of Zagreb
  6. 1 km Kapela Ranjenog Isusa · church, City of Zagreb
  7. 0 km Back to Zagreb

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From travellers near Zagreb

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How to reach Zagreb

    All places near Zagreb by distance

    Within 15 km of Zagreb

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zagreb by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3786Ban Josip Jelačić 1801-1859 (1 km)
    Churches4255Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints523Grmoščica (6 km)
    Museums1518Mushroom Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions69Ribar S Zmijom (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Manduševac (1 km)
    Parks67International Recognition of Croatia Park (1 km)
    Caves36Veternica (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Zagreb Botanical Garden (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Zagreb Mosque (5 km)
    Buddhist sites01Pravoslavni Manastir Lepavina (78 km)

    Zagreb: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zagreb?

    Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary (church, about 1 km), Kapela Ranjenog Isusa (church, about 1 km), Crkva Svetog Franje Asiškog (church, about 1 km), George and the Dragon (heritage site, about 1 km), Galerija Klovićevi Dvori (museum, about 1 km), Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria (church, about 1 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zagreb?

    Ban Josip Jelačić 1801-1859, about 1 km by road; Nadbiskupski Dvor (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Zagreb?

    Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, about 1 km by road; Kapela Ranjenog Isusa (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zagreb?

    Grmoščica, about 6 km by road; Sljeme (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zagreb?

    Start in Zagreb, visit Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, then Crkva Svetog Franje Asiškog, then George and the Dragon, then Galerija Klovićevi Dvori, then Kapela Ranjenog Isusa, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zagreb?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Zagreb

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Zagreb’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Zagreb on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.