Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Central Croatia, Croatia

1. 5.0 Konjicki Klub Rakovica (51 reviews)
   - Prvi put na konju
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Horseback riding/trail riding with a guide in a beautiful countryside of Plitvice valleys, with the possibility of visiting the Barac caves( Braceve spilje) on a horse. We also have riding school lessons and short walks (10,20,...mins) for everyone who's interested in trying out horsebackriding. Experienced and inexperienced riders are welcome. Feel free to just visit our place to enjoy beautiful countryside and our animals. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Gavanovac Lake (46 reviews) from $13.74
   - This is the "money shot" for Plitvice NP.
   Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water
   
   
   STUNNING when looking down on Gavanovac Lake with its serpentine boardwalks & fascinated trekkers tootling around. Words are not going to do justice to the overall impression - this is a visual masterpiece. To note; we walked in misty rain & wore anoraks & didn't need more to stay perfectly dry! Umbrellas ... you've got to be joking on the narrow boardwalks... IT'S SINGLE FILE IF YOU ARE CONSIDERATE. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Tennis Holidays Croatia (44 reviews)
   - 5* Tennis Training in Beautiful Surroundings.
   Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Sports Camps & Clinics
   
   
   Tennis Holidays Croatia provides you highest quality bespoke tennis coaching holidays. Tennis coaching by the sea, exciting activities, leisure time - you choose what you want, how and when you want it. Our proven track record is backed by our clients outstanding reviews. That makes us confident in saying we give you the best in class tennis holidays in Europe. Practice tennis. Enjoy the beach. Explore Croatia. All on your terms. Magical Croatian coast is the most magnificent place to improve your tennis skills. With us you can enjoy a full range of tennis coaching holidays. Tennis holidays for singles, families or couples. Social tennis. Tennis lessons for beginners, amateurs or professionals. All ages, levels or group sizes. Our tennis coaches have extensive international experience as competitive players and professional coaches. Our approach is individual and we focus on your needs. We strive to give you a perfect tennis coaching holiday. Nothing less than what you deserve. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Pevalekovi Slapovi (29 reviews) from $13.74
   - Beautiful transparent water....many falls
   Spent < 1 hour Waterfalls
   
   
   Worth a trip. Park costs $15-18pp but includes free bus to top lake. Many falls, long hike suggest starting in middle as best lakes are at bottom. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Franciscan Museum Karlovac (27 reviews)
   - Franciscan Museum - nice place to visit
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Museums • History Museums
   
   
   Opened in 2008 at the 350th anniversary of Franciscan arrival to Karlovac, it represents one of the best preserved collections in the city with numerous artefacts dating centuries back. Located in the heart of the old town, offering a very interesting leap into the history of Karlovac with a good price - value ratio. It's possible to arrange a visit even outside of the work hours via email or by phone (both are listed). *NOTE - CREDIT CARD not accepted/cash only. :) See more..
   
6. 5.0 Galovac Lake (25 reviews) from $13.74
   - Less congested
   Bodies of Water
   
   
   Beautiful lake and somewhat less touristy (or at least it seemed that way) than other parts of the park. Easiest to access from Gate 2 (and then after a short ferry ride). Part of the Plitvice Jezera NP experience, so it's sort of a must-see in that regard, but it's also a slightly quieter part of the park as well. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Vinska Kuća Hažić (23 reviews)
   - Hazic makes you happy
   Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
   
   
   We visit Hazic's every year when we go to Sveti Martin na Muri forrelax time in the Golfer hotel. We enjoy their apple juice and always bring couple of bottles back home and apple chips. They also have great white vines. The whole family is very friendly and hospitable. We feel wellcomed as friends. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Museum of Hangovers (83 reviews)
   - Great staff, great drinks, amazing experience
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
   
   
   The First Museum of Hangovers in the world is a fun place where you can experience the best hangover/drunk stories. You can also enjoy our interactivity, playing drunk darts, simulator of drunk driving, drunk walking, and more. The concept of the museum is made as a way of returning drunk home from a night out. The price is 8€ for adults and 6.5€ for students See more..
   
9. 4.5 Aquatika Freshwater Aquarium Karlovac (80 reviews)
   - worth a visit
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Aquariums
   
   
   Freshwater aquarium Aquatika presents the flora and fauna of Croatian rivers and lakes, geological history, traditional culture and history of the basin of four Karlovac rivers. Visitors can witness richness of life in rivers and lakes, and more than one hundred freshwater fish species, of which 40 are endemic. This is an EU project financed from European Development Fund. Additional services: Coffee Shop (open 8 am-9 pm), Souvenir shop, children playgrounds See more..
   
10. 4.5 Marija Bistrica Church (49 reviews)
    - Beautiful church
    Religious Sites
    
    
    I believe if you are religious you will love this place. The church is located in the hill with beautiful views to the country side. Inside is very peaceful and calm. I love the way that they have some holy water labeled to take away home. Candles cost 4 kunas The nativity was so beautiful. The architecture is so lovely I did not play attention if you have access for disabled people since the church has lots of stairs to claim See more..
    
11. 4.5 Kozjak Lake (48 reviews) from $13.74
    - Ride across or stroll along
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Kozjak Lake is sort of the bridge between the Upper and Lower lake sections in the park. You can take a 20-minute or so ferry ride across and/or walk alongside it, both of which are nice to do. The ferries are electric, so you can enjoy a quiet ride--if you go early in the morning before the masses. Keep an eye out for cormorants and mallards. All ferry rides are included in the ticket price. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Jasenovac Memorial and Museum (39 reviews)
    - Historical sight of shame.
    History Museums
    
    
    We visited here from Banja Luka after seeing the sights in the Kozara National Park on our way to Kutina. Entering Croatia at the Gradina Donja border crossing, it was just 3 km further to this free 1967 museum. We always feel sadness to experience these sights but also an obligation to educate ourselves, not a place we want to go; but a place we should go. There is a lot to learn here with pictures, signs in English and altogether a very troubling sight, especially to see how extensive it was. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Slapovi Milke Trnine (31 reviews) from $13.74
    - Crazy Falls
    Spent < 1 hour Waterfalls
    
    
    The picture I submitted here is just one of the very nice falls in Plitvice. This one in particular is really crazy with all the outflows See more..
    
14. 4.5 Mreznica River (28 reviews)
    - A paradise for family camping on the river
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    If you are in Croatia and want to go swimming in the river, definitely go to the river Mrežnica. The river is clean, and the best beach in Mrežnicki Brig. Near the beach is a small waterfall. You can swim up to it and sit on it. Next to the beach is one small, but nice and tidy camp, and also restaurant and cafe. Prices in restaurants are very reasonable, for example, the price of a pint of beer is 1.5 euro, coffee costs less than one euro, the meat from the grill about 5 euros. We noticed that many tourists from the Netherlands and Germany visit the camp. It is particularly interesting for families with children. At weekends it is crowded, as locals come here to picnic. Place is pet friendly . See more..
    
15. 4.5 Lonjsko Polje Nature Park (28 reviews)
    - Amazing nature away from everything
    Parks
    
    
    Lonjsko Polje Nature Park is the largest protected wetland area in Croatia with indigenous breeds of horses and pigs, waterfowl, one of the largest fish spawning spots and beautiful nature - popular destination for numerous hikers. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Veliki Prstavac (27 reviews) from $13.74
    - On the Upper Lakes section, looking up into the forest as the water cascades down.
    Spent < 1 hour Geologic Formations • Waterfalls
    
    
    Your first main Lake stop will likely be Burgeti Lake, so then Prstavacki is the first major waterfall & it is beautiful - sending the waters from Galovac Lake downstream. Everywhere words are lost as this place is a visual feast. Great photo op but, hey, remember to stop & enjoy the moment. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Dulin Ponor (21 reviews)
    - Very nice
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    "Đulln ponor" or Đula’s Abyss is very beautiful location to visit in Ogulin. Located in city center. It's cave, river..... See more..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.