Let me take you to Croatia’s second most popular national park! Our itinerary includes two boat trips, a two-hour walk at Skradinski Buk, a visit to Visovac Island, and a walk around the cascading waterfalls at Roški Slap.
As mentioned in the videos, I have compiled all the essential information for visiting Krka National Park here.
About Krka National Park
With 650,000 yearly visitors, Krka National Park Waterfalls is the third most visited paid attraction in Croatia. (No.1 is Plitvice Lakes, No. 2 Dubrovnik Walls)
The park covers an area of 109 km² and follows the Krka River for approximately 50 km.
Krka National Park is home to seven waterfalls, with a total drop of about 240 meters.
The fauna of Krka National Park is unparalleled in the region, featuring several endemic species among its inhabitants.
Visiting National Park Krka
The national park can be visited throughout the Year, but its busiest periods are July and August.
As I mentioned in my videos, Krka National Park is quite big, so it takes at least two full days to see the majority of it. However, most visitors focus on the following parts of the park.
Skradinski Buk:
Skradinski Buk is the most visited part of Krka National Park, chosen by more than 90% of visitors.
The Skradinski Buk area has two entrances:
- Lozovac Entrance – Located above the waterfall area.
- Skradin Entrance – Located below the waterfall area (requires a boat trip).
At Skradinski Buk, there is a 1.5 to 2-hour walking trail around the waterfalls. If you enter through Lozovac, you can complete the full trip in 3 to 3.5 hours. If you enter through Skradin, you will need 4 to 4.5 hours. This is the tour I did in this video.
Lozovac Entrance
- Only relevant if you arrive by car.
- Large free parking area.
- Free bus from the parking lot to the Ethno Village and walking trail.
Skradin Entrance
- Includes a scenic 20-minute boat trip.
- Accessible by bus from Zagreb, Split, Zadar, and Šibenik.
I almost always choose the Skradin Entrance when visiting Krka National Park simply because I enjoy the boat trip.
In the summer, a park bus operates between the entrances, allowing you to enter the park e.g., at Skradin, take the boat, walk half of the trails, exit at Lozovac, and then take the park bus back to Skradin.
This is a photo of Skradinski Buk that I took while making the video I mentioned above.
This is a photo from one of my previous visits, taken from almost the same spot. Notice the difference in the water level (rainy season vs. non-rainy season).
Visovac Monastery
The Visovac Monastery is located on a small island called Visovac, situated on Lake Visovac along the Krka River.
You can visit the Visovac Monastery year-round.
- During the summer season, a boat from Skradinski Buk takes you to Visovac. The round trip lasts two hours. There is also a four-hour trip that includes a stop at Roški Slap.
- In the winter, a boat operates from Stinici (the one I took in the video). The boat ride lasts five minutes, and depending on the time of year, you have 25 to 50 minutes to explore the island before the boat returns.
- Additionally, in winter, there is a five-minute boat ride from Remetić, located on the opposite shore of the Krka River.
At Visovac Island, you can explore a beautiful garden, a museum, a church, and a Lapidarium (I had to look up the meaning of Lapidarium after my visit—turns out it’s a museum collection of stones, stone sculptures, monuments, and architectural fragments). 🤔
Price for Visiting Visovac
In addition to the general ticket for Krka National Park, you must pay separately for the boat trips:
- Return boat trip from Stinici or Remetić – €10
- Two-hour boat excursion from Skradinski Buk or Roški Slap to Visovac Monastery – €15
- Four-hour boat excursion from Skradinski Buk (including Roški Slap) – €20
All prices above are for adult tickets. Discounts apply for children and groups.
Roški Slap
Roški Slap is the next waterfall area in Krka National Park when moving up the Krka River. It can be visited year-round by car.
- During the summer season, an electric boat offers a four-hour trip from Skradinski Buk, stopping at Visovac before reaching Roški Slap.
- At Roški Slap, there is a large waterfall, which can be seen from the boat.
However, I think the most interesting part is the walk around the “Necklaces”, a series of small cascading waterfalls. The trail is 1.4 km long.
You can also visit Oziđana Pećina Cave, which requires climbing 517 steps from the walking trail. As you can see in this photo, I once made it to the cave! 🤗
NOTE: There is a parking area above the cave, from where you only need to descend 99 steps to reach it.
As you may have seen in my Roški Slap video, I attempted to climb to the viewpoint above Roški Slap but, unfortunately, didn’t make it this time. I’ve done it before, though, and I highly recommend it to experienced hikers—the view is amazing!
At the Ethno Village by the lake, you’ll find an old watermill, a souvenir shop, a coffee bar, and three restaurants. In front of the Ethno Village, there is a boat pier.
Remaining part of the National Park.
In addition to the three locations mentioned above, there are many other places to explore within Krka National Park.
Other Waterfalls in Krka National Park
- Bilušića Waterfall – 16 km from the source | Drop: 22 meters
- Brljan Waterfall – 19 km from the source | Drop: 15.5 meters
- Manojlovački Waterfall – 19.5 km from the source | Drop: 60 meters
- Rošnjak Waterfall – 20.5 km from the source | Drop: 8.5 meters
- Miljacka Slap Waterfall – 21.5 km from the source | Drop: 24 meters
Other Notable Locations
- Krka Monastery – A Serbian Orthodox monastery with historical and cultural significance.
- Krka Eco Campus (Puljane) – A visitor center featuring an archaeological collection with artifacts from the Roman military camp Burnum, a Laboratory of Nature, and various exhibits aimed at educating school children.
- Burnum Roman Military Camp – Features an amphitheater and archaeological excavation sites.
- Scenic Viewpoints – Along the Krka River, there are numerous viewpoints, most of which can be easily accessed by car.
Entrance Prices
A general entrance ticket for Krka National Park allows you to visit any land area within the 109 km² park. The ticket also includes:
- The boat ride from Skradin to Skradinski Buk
- Buses that operate between entrances and remote parking locations
Ticket prices vary depending on the time of year:
Adult Ticket Prices:
- Jan/Feb/Mar/Nov/Dec – €7
- Apr/May/Oct – €20
- Jun/Jul/Aug/Sep – €40
Child Ticket Prices (Ages 7–18):
- Jan/Feb/Mar/Nov/Dec – €4
- Apr/May/Oct – €12
- Jun/Jul/Aug/Sep – €15
Children under 7 can enter the park free of charge.
In addition to the prices above, various discounts are available, such as for groups.
There are also fixed prices for boat trips and guided tours throughout the park.
👉 You can find a full-price list here.
Friends of the Krka Club
If you plan to visit Krka multiple times or simply want to support the national park, consider joining the Friends of the Krka Club.
As a member, you get unlimited visits to the national park for the duration of your membership.
Club Membership Prices (Adult / Child):
- Residents of Šibenik-Knin County – €13 / €6
- Residents of Croatia (outside Šibenik-Knin County) – €50 / €25
- Non-citizens – €60 / €30
You can join the Friends of the Krka Club at any reception desk or branch office of Krka National Park. (Photo identification is required.)
Map Krka National Park
I have created a map highlighting the most important locations within Krka National Park. The map is semi-interactive, allowing you to select specific areas to view key points of interest (POIs).
Other Tips & Useful Information
Here are some personal tips and important information that might be helpful when visiting Krka National Park:
- Bring food and drinks – There are several picnic areas with benches and tables where you can sit and enjoy your meal. (As a family of four, it saves us about €50 by bringing our food!)
- Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash. However, the trails around Skradinski Buk may not be ideal for smaller dogs, as there are many steps and heavy foot traffic.
- Bicycles are not permitted at Skradinski Buk, as mentioned in the video. But don’t worry—there are almost 400 km of bike trails in other parts of the national park.
- If you prefer Hiking there is almost 50 Km of marked hiking trails around the National Park.
- Camping is not allowed within Krka National Park, but there are several small campsites near the Lozovac and Skradin entrances.
Drone flying is prohibited in the national park.