World Tourism Day, celebrated on September 27, is observed globally, including in Croatia. This date marks a pivotal moment for tourism as it coincides with the adoption of the Statutes of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1970. Each year, World Tourism Day features a specific theme that reflects the global challenges and goals of the tourism sector, and this year’s theme, ‘Tourism and Peace,’ carries special significance.
This year, Plitvice Lakes National Park is joining the celebration of World Tourism Day with a series of events and activities at Entrance 1. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy free guided tours in multiple languages, interact with our mascot Medo, receive informative materials from our presenters, and sample local products such as Lika cheese, bacon, fritters, and brandy.
CELEBRATING THE WORLD TOURISM DAY
On 27 September, a variety of activities await you at Entrance 1 to the National Park:
- Free guided tours for individual visitors, departing from Entrance 1. Two separate tours will be available at different departure times (10 a.m. and 11 a.m.) until the maximum number of visitors per guide has been reached. The bear mascot will take group photos with visitors at the viewpoint overlooking the Great Waterfall.
- Groups may mingle with the bear mascot from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Park Information officers and Park Interpreters will distribute leaflets and inform the visitors about the activities.
- while the tasting of local products (the Lika platter with cheese, bacon, authentic “uštipak” fritters and “rakija” fruit brandy) awaits visitors from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Note for guided tours:
* The number of visitors is limited. Guests will be able to sign up for guided tours by obtaining their reservation number at the information point.
