If you are lucky enough to enjoy an extended weekend this week, you must have thought about where to go and take a break from your daily routine. A rest in nature is always a good idea, and especially so now, right before the long-awaited arrival of summer. Here are a few reasons to spend the weekend in the heart of Plitvice Lakes National Park that should appeal to anyone who would not mind resting among turquoise lakes and waterfalls hugged by a forest.
Hotel accommodation inside the National Park
Jezero Hotel, in the immediate vicinity of the largest lake in Plitvice – Kozjak Lake – is the ideal starting point for exploring the wonders waiting in the Park. In addition to its unique location and proximity to natural attractions, the hotel also offers numerous facilities for relaxation and recreation. Guests of Jezero Hotel can relax in the wellness area featuring a hydromassage pool, Finnish sauna and Turkish steam bath, as well as use the fitness zone. Whether you are traveling as a couple, with family or friends, you will have a pleasant and relaxing stay in the hotel.
Until the end of June 2025, you can use the promo code JUNE20 for the spring package to get a 20% discount on your stay in the Standard double room, park side, at Jezero Hotel. The price includes a ticket for the National Park during your entire stay.
Camping near Plitvice Lakes
All camping enthusiasts can stay at the Korana and Borje campsites, located on the outskirts of the Park.
Every visitor can hide away in their own quiet corner of Korana Campsite, one of the most beautiful campsites in continental Croatia with an area of 35 hectares, and enjoy a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Guests have access to a shop and a restaurant serving local dishes at an attractive location above the Korana River canyon.
Borje Campsite is located in a pine forest, which provides natural shade during hot summer days. In addition to spacious camping spots, perfect for guests looking for a simple but comfortable stay outdoors, the campsite also features a restaurant, a children’s playground, and various sports facilities.
There is organized transport to the Park and back for campers who decide to stay at the Korana and Borje campsites, as well as an additional benefit for all those who stay for two or more nights – an extended ticket for the National Park.
Gastronomic experience
You can enjoy the diverse gastronomic offer in the Park, whether you prefer à la carte specialties or fast food. The Lička kuća Restaurant, with a tradition spanning over 50 years, definitely deserves a mention with its combination of authentic Lika flavors and a unique rustic atmosphere. Be sure to visit the Black River Restaurant – Steak & Pasta House, at Entrance 2 to the National Park, and discover its innovative menu and relaxing lounge atmosphere.
Both have been featured in Gault & Millau Croatia 2025, an international restaurant guide – a testament to their exceptional quality. The Park’s offer grew in 2025 with the opening of the Kozjak Café, where you can take a break, drink some coffee and enjoy a dessert,
Active vacation – hiking and rowing
In addition to the usual tour of the Park along hiking trails, by a panoramic vehicle and an electric boat, visitors can enjoy other activities as well, such as trekking and rowing, and experience Plitvice Lakes from a different perspective. Hiking trails wind through forested areas providing pleasant shade, and you can take a shorter or – if you are physically ready for it – a longer trail. The clearly marked trails connect the main Park locations.
Did you know you can explore Lake Kozjak on a rowing boat? Visitors can go to the boat dock P1, near Entrance 2 to the National Park, and take a wooden boat for a relaxing exploration of the lake at their own pace.
Discover the surrounding areas of the Park with discounts
There are several ways to get discounts on various activities in Plitvice Lakes National Park in 2025. The special accommodation offers for Hotel Jezero or Korana Campsite include discounts on massages and tourist attractions in the surrounding areas, depending on the length of your stay.
Even if you are not staying at the accommodation, you can use your ticket for Plitvice Lakes National Park to get discounts at 7 attractive locations in the Lika destination until the end of the year. This way, you can enjoy the Plitvice Lakes waterfalls, as well as discover other Lika attractions at a more affordable ticket price, as early as this extended weekend. You can find out more at the link.
“Come for the lakes, stay for nature and adventure” is more than the slogan of Plitvice Lakes National Park – it is the experience you will have if you take this offer.
