Things to do & places to visit in Zagreb, Central Croatia, Croatia

Zagreb got its start as two medieval fortress towns atop hills overlooking the Sava River, and was reborn in the Baroque period as center of business, perfectly located on routes connecting Central Europe to the Adriatic Sea. These days, Zagreb is the heart of contemporary Croatia’s culture, art, sports, and academics, but its history is not forgotten. The unique blend of medieval towers, 19th century palaces, open-air markets, and ancient cathedrals, make Zagreb the perfect city to explore.

Zagreb city in , Croatia. Timezone: Europe/Zagreb, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 7:04.

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General weather summary in May

69°F - 49°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Moderately chilly with a gentle breeze

Feels like

35%

Chance of rain

167.0 millimeters

Amount

10.3 mph

Wind speed

69%

Humidity

14.9

Daylight length

5:25 AM

Sunrise

8:19 PM

Sunset

47%

Cloud cover

Sweater

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Top things to do (25)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 The Old Lock Up Escape Room Zagreb (1.304 reviews)
- Bailiff
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

The Old Lock Up escape rooms are the first ONLY horror / thriller themed escape rooms in Croatia. 60 minutes of pure adrenaline in all our adventures! Try and escape from the serial killer's basement in KIDNAPPED, or, if you are extra brave, from the demons of a long time dead family in our HAUNTED HOTEL, or maybe you wish to attempt to free yourselves from the ancient coffins of THE CRYPT! You can even try escaping an abandoned MORGUE or face the justice in THE BAILIFF (inspired by SAW movies)! HAUNTED HOTEL is the first escape room in Zagreb with LIVE INTERACTION and due to its popularity, MORGUE followed in 2020 and even scarier THE BAILIFF in September 2021! An experience you will not easily forget! We guarantee you will be talking about your experience with us long after you make your attempt to escape! See more..
5.0 Escape room Fox in a box (1.277 reviews)
- Great experience, looking forward to our next game
Sunday: 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Fox in a box is a world-renowned escape room game that opened their door in Zagreb in 2014. From then to now it's been a place of fun, adventure and laughter for families, friends, tourists and team buildings. It's located in central Zagreb and well known for professional personnel, well designed games and it is the only escape game in Zagreb with Tripadvisor Certificates of Excellence for 2016 and 2017. They have two available rooms: Bank robbery and Zombie laboratory. See more..
5.0 Tennis Holidays Croatia (44 reviews)
- 5* Tennis Training in Beautiful Surroundings.
Sunday: 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 St. Mark's Church (2.648 reviews)
- One of the most unique Churches I’ve seen
Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

This 19-century church replaced an original one from the 13th century and includes many works of Ivan Mestrovic, Croatia's most famous sculptor. See more..
4.5 Upper Town (Gornji Grad) (2.238 reviews)
- Charming and Exciting
Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas

The upper town is full of charm and it is a lot of Zagreb points of interest, St. Mark Church, Stone Gate, Kaptol and Museum of Broken Relationships. The upper town is exciting and calm at the same time. It is like a sleeping beauty offering its charms and stopping time to let you enjoy its beauty and wealth. See more..
4.5 Cathedral of Zagreb (1.906 reviews)
- Symbol of the city of Zagreb
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

Symbol of the city of Zagreb. Whenever I come to Zagreb, I go to visit it. I light a candle and pray. SeIt is located on Kaptol and it is the first most important Gothic building in Croatia. The largest sacral building and one of the most valuable monuments of Croatian heritage. The full name is the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed. The Virgin Mary and Saints Stephen and Ladislav. Just beautiful. See more..
4.5 Tkalčićeva Street (1.874 reviews)
- Great to people watch
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This street was right by our apartment just across the road. Really busy day and night full of bars cafe's and restaurants. Old buildings line both sides of the street feels very safe and just a good atmosphere impressed See more..
4.5 Mirogoj Cemetery (1.390 reviews)
- Second to only one
Cemeteries

This cemetery contains world-class artwork and atmosphere. See more..
4.5 Lower Town (748 reviews)
- City Center
Neighborhoods

Donji Grad part of town is now considered as a center of business, shopping, at, museums and spacious green park. The elegant Viennese influences is visible in Lower Town. Take a walk through the city's streets and notice the magnificent Austro-Hungarian buildings, facades in secession style that embellished the city in the early 20th century. See more..
4.5 Croatian Museum of Naive Art (690 reviews)
- GEM
Art Museums

This little four room museum is exceptional and worth the visit. The artists are all Naive (self taught) Croatians from the beginning of the 1900's--1930's-1940's to be exact and their work will delight you. I was very surprised by the quality of this little gem and would highly recommend it. The visit takes less than an hour and worth every penny! See more..
4.5 Maksimir Park (Maksimirirski perivoj) (564 reviews)
- A must visit
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Zoos • Parks

This 18th-century, 18 hectare park also houses the city zoo. See more..
4.5 Lotrščak Tower (555 reviews)
- Scenic view + Cannon = Must-visit
Observation Decks & Towers

A 13th-century defense tower from which a cannon is shot every day to mark noon. See more..
4.5 Zrinjevac (524 reviews)
- Welcoming place
Parks

Zagreb has one of the best Christmas markets ever! It is located in this park Zrinjevac. What a beautiful compound of music, christmas lights, little stands with food and drinks and a big big crowd of kind people. In all of that you have ice skating area which completes the whole story. Really something worth visiting! See more..
4.5 Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb (426 reviews)
- Impressive Building
Architectural Buildings • Theaters

This centrally located theater seats only 850 people. See more..
4.5 King Tomislav Square (419 reviews)
- Very pretty
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

King Tomislav Square represents the very center of the town. Its vibrant atmosphere attracts both locals and tourists to enjoy sitting on the terraces with a coffee, cream cakes and open views. All the buildings on the square are listed as heritage buildings. See more..
4.5 Jarun Lake (370 reviews)
- A beautiful day
Bodies of Water • Sports Complexes • Nature & Wildlife Areas

We visited Jarun lake on Aug 15 th when Zagreb was very hot (35°C). In the park is possibile to swim in clear and luke warm waters. The beaches are very nice and also there is a specific area for naturists . You can practice summer sports and find many places where to eat and drink. There are also very usefull free toilettes and showers all around the lake. But above all you can take there your DOGS without any restrictions. See more..
4.5 Zagreb 80's Museum (282 reviews)
- Interesting Concept
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

A new kind of museum at the heart of Zagreb. It occupies the first floor of an old building in the historical part of the city, surrounded by famous touristic sights. The ZAGREB 80's is dedicated to present past in a new way. Its space is a reconstruction of everyday life in the former Yugoslavia in a unique and interactive way that intersects past & future, way of life & heritage, memories & emotions. There is no guide, no fence, no velvet ropes, no glass in our place. Exhibition introduces lively decade in fun and enlightening way. You are invited to make a step into the apartment where everything remains the golden 80's. ZAGREB 80's encourages visitors to touch, feel and interact with exposition to recall sweet moments, evoke nostalgia and find out the way of life in recent past. One day at the weekend we have a party at the museum along with a musical journey through the 80's. See more..
4.5 Medvednica mountain (Sljeme) (247 reviews)
- Fabulous cable car must see
Mountains • Parks

Stupendous cable car construction, base facilities and comfort. This is a must see ride if you visit Zagreb. Easily accessible by tram from anywhere in Zagreb. Wonderful views. At the top are the ski runs. See more..
4.5 Radićeva (183 reviews)
- Restaurant Row!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We absolutely loved going up and down this quaint long street from Uptown to Lower Town. There are so many little cafés, shops, and restaurants to choose from. We enjoyed just sitting on the outdoor terraces, and soaking in the atmosphere! See more..
4.5 Arena Centar (119 reviews)
- Zagreb Shopping Area
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls

This place has everything you want to buy from household to branded. There is food court with variety of selection and it is beside Zagreb basketball arena. Would recommend anyone to go and you will probably spend a lot of time in here due to different shops. See more..
4.5 Museum of Hangovers (83 reviews)
- Great staff, great drinks, amazing experience
Sunday: 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..
4.0 Museum of Broken Relationships (4.354 reviews)
- Great quirky museum!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Museum of Broken Relationships is a physical and virtual public space created with the sole purpose of treasuring and sharing your heartbreak stories and symbolic possessions. It is a museum about you, about us, about the ways we love and lose. At its core, the Museum is an ever-growing collection of items, each a memento of a relationship past, accompanied by a personal, yet anonymous story of its contributor. Unlike ‘destructive’ self-help instructions for recovery from grief and loss, the Museum offers the chance to overcome an emotional collapse through creativity - by contributing to its universal collection. See more..
4.0 Ban Josip Jelačić Square (1.118 reviews)
- Central Square
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This city center is dominated by a statue of the 19th-century governor of Croatia, which was removed by Tito in 1947 but restored in 1990 as an act of defiance. See more..
4.0 Museum of Illusions (949 reviews)
- Fun for all ages
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Children's Museums

Welcome to our fascinating world of illusions. Thrilled yet bewildered you will enter a world that will blow your mind but also give you an opportunity to learn all sorts of things... come and visit us! It is sure to be an amazing and unimaginable experience because whatever you see, especially here in the Museum of Illusions, is not what it appears to be. Are you ready for an adventure? We offer an in intriguing, visual, sensual and educational experience. It's a social and entertaining tour into the world of illusions which has delighted all generations. It's a perfect place for new experiences and fun with friends and family and it's unique in this part of Europe. Not only is it a place for children who adore coming, but also a place for parents, couples, grandmothers and grandfathers. See more..
4.0 Funicular Railway (874 reviews)
- Very Short Ride
Sunday: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Public Transportation Systems

The funicular connects the Lower and Upper parts of the old city. It is around three quarters of a mile on foot north of the main railway station. The journey lasts about a minute but saves a lot of energy particularly if you are on your way up. The cost is 5 kuna. See more..
4.0 Porta di Pietra (Kamenita Vrata) (711 reviews)
- As Unique as Anything I've seen
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

This was such a cool random thing that we happen to stumble upon while walking uptown to see St Mark's church. It's a little sanctuary where people pray and ask for favors, while peacefully sitting on the small benches. The uniqueness comes from that it is located under a building, and like a small tunnel. Really neat place! See more..
4.0 Dolac Market (671 reviews)
- Fresh produce market
Spent < 1 hour Farmers Markets

Right in the center of Zagreb, a few steps away from the cathedral and the main square – Trg bana Josipa Jelačića, you will find the local farmers’ market – Dolac. This is the best place to buy fresh food from the local producers and even if the prices might be a bit higher it is still worth paying extra for the quality of the products. The Dolac market has been part of the city’s scenery since 1930 and over the year it has become the major trading point in Zagreb where farmers from the surrounding villages came to sell their products. In the upper, open-air part you can find fruits, vegetables or flowers and in the lower one, there’s meat, fish, or dairy products. See more..
4.0 Ban Josip Jelacic Monument (502 reviews)
- Great location - iconic square
Monuments & Statues

This statue marks one of two main squares in Zagreb, the other being in front of the railway station. I understand Jelacic is a well respected Croatian figure and he is certainly popular for having your photo taken below. The square really marks the junction between upper and lower town. It is also a major crossover for the tram system. So look out for the statue. See more..
4.0 Botanical Garden (489 reviews)
- Really worth to see
Gardens

I loved it. Everything was in blossom and the entree price was very cheap for the park. Every flower, tree, bush etc. had a lable to say what it is. Be ware of mosquitoes though, me and my husband got bitten a lot. See more..
4.0 Zagreb Zoo (443 reviews)
- Underwhelmed
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos

Visited during an afternoon during the week. There was not a lot of customers at this time. The price for adults was 30 Kuna per person. The zoo was mostly half under construction and a lot of the animals were not out due to the weather of the cold months. Some of the animals we did see were the 4 lions, red panda, sea lion, chimpanzees, zebras, komdo dragon and lots of snakes and birds. I personally wouldn’t say there is a lot to see and I don’t think the park is really maintained either. Zagreb Zoo (Croatian: Zoološki vrt Grada Zagreba) was opened in 1925, it is 7-hectare (17-acre) zoo located within Maksimir Park in Zagreb, Croatia and is across the street from Zagreb's Maksimir Stadium. It is one of three zoo parks in the country. Zagreb Zoo is a member of both the European and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a participant in the European Endangered Species Programme. See more..