Plitvice Lakes

7:00:00 AM Out And About Global 22 Comments

Plitvice is one of Europe's most spectacular natural wonders. Lush valleys and terraced lakes are laced together with waterfalls and walking paths. It is a fantastically beautiful land and it only took us 3 attempts to get there. Our first attempt was thwarted when our packed car blew an important engine part stranding us one mile into our journey.  On our second attempt we were turned back at the border because I had forgotten my passport--you can imagine my dismay and Bob's frustration! So, with only one month to go before leaving Germany, we made the trip to the Plitvice Lakes our last European family vacation. 
2 hours from Zagreb, Plitvice is best reached by a car. If you are wanting to hit the trails early (and I suggest you do) it is advisable to stay the night nearby. There are 3 different trails offering 2, 4 or 6 hour hikes.  We spent the entire day in the park and loved every water fall minute of it.













22 comments:

  1. likeschocolateDecember 14, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Totally spectacular! Another item for the bucket list!

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  2. OhmydearestsDecember 14, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    It looks really beautiful! At least you got there in the end!

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  3. Tamar SBDecember 14, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    WOW!! What an amazingly GORGEOUS place!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 14, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Wow! That looks fabulous!!!!! I'd love to go there!

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  5. solosophieDecember 14, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Woah, the pictures are incredible!!

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  6. Jas @ All that's JasDecember 14, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    The best place on Earth (maybe I'm bias as it used to be my home, lol) Where in Germany did you live? I spent 6 years in Nordrhein-Westfalen area.

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    1. Out And About GlobalDecember 14, 2015 at 10:10 PM

      Hi Jas, you can be biased, it really was one of the most beautiful days we've ever spent hiking. Never made it to Nordhein area, but there is a lot we didn't get to. We spent our time mostly in Bavaria and trekking around the rest of EU. We were in Munich for 5 years.

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  7. MersadDecember 14, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Amazing place. I must go out there next summer. My friend visited recently.

    Thanks so much for linking in with "Through My Lens"

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  8. Photo CacheDecember 14, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Wow this is spectacular. Can you stay overnight here? Are there cabins inside the park for rent?

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    1. Out And About GlobalDecember 14, 2015 at 10:02 PM

      You can stay in a hotel just inside the park or like us, you can stay at one of the many house/apartments in the area. We stayed with family (them in basement and us in upstairs rental). Very, very friendly, the daughter spoke great English and they were very accommodating.

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  9. Out And About GlobalDecember 14, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Apartments Smirnov Drežnik Grad 101, 47245 Drežnik Grad, Croatia
    This is where we stayed.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 14, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    Wow, all these waterfalls so close to each other - stunning! Never heard of this place - thanks for sharing! Happy week to you:)

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  11. betty-NZDecember 15, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Wow, what an amazing place! Waterfalls are just fabulous!

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  12. Suburban GirlDecember 15, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    That is some stunning scenery!

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  13. elizabethDecember 15, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    So beautiful!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 15, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Wow, we don't get waterfalls like that here. Wow.

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  15. KlaraDecember 15, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    wonderful place and gorgeous shots. I am glad you made it.

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  16. Tanya BreeseDecember 15, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    what a beautiful place!

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  17. RuthDecember 16, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Oh wow! I cannot stop looking at your photos. So much beauty! Will love to visit this place (and many other in Croatia).

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  18. Stephanie 139aDecember 17, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Stunning photos - love the one with the reflections. Gorgeous. #LTTL

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  19. lisaDecember 18, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Spectacular doesn't even begin to describe these photos! I agree, the one of the reflection is stunning. Wonderful captures. I can understand why you love the area. #LTTL

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  20. AnonymousDecember 21, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Oh my goodness, that is one awesome place. WOW, I wish we had known about it to go visit while we lived in Europe. So fun!! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! Lisa #LTTL

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