July 17, 2020 – What happens when you bring the magic of Croatia’s capital city and the divine nature around it into one place? Meet Around Zagreb, a new platform which seriously enhances Zagreb’s tourism attractiveness.
Imagine an EU capital that was not long ago named Lonely Planet’s Number 1 destination in Europe. A city of culture (with more museums per capita than any other), of parks, cycling routes, a relaxed cafe culture, with arguably the best lifestyle in Europe. A city that is a rising star on the tourism scene with an incredibly diverse offer – for families, foodies, culture junkies and nature lovers. Imagine an EU capital that was not long ago named Lonely Planet’s Number 1 destination in Europe. A city of culture (with more museums per capita than any other), of parks, cycling routes, a relaxed cafe culture, with arguably the best lifestyle in Europe. A city that is a rising star on the tourism scene with an incredibly diverse offer – for families, foodies, culture junkies and nature lovers.
(Maksimir Park – Photo credit D. Rostuhar)
Now surround that city with a giant circle of green, with a wealth of authentic, natural and unique experiences, with something for each and every visitor. In these trying times of social distancing, escape the crowds and inhale the healthy lifestyle and nature that is combined in a visit to Zagreb and its surroundings.
Meet Around Zagreb, a new initiative from the tourist boards of the City of Zagreb and Zagreb County, which offers perhaps the most exciting – and undiscovered – tourism offer in Croatia today.
(Photo credit – M. Gasparovic)
Around Zagreb, Close to the City, Close to the Heart, opens up the Croatian capital to an array of unforgettable experiences right on the city’s doorstep. And with a wealth of healthy outdoor options already in the city, Around Zagreb is an ideal family holiday and city break.
Leave the magic of the city in search of authentic experiences. Have you ever been truffle hunting, or tasted the excellent sparkling wines from the Plesivica region? Take a cooking tour and learn how to make irresistible štrukli, but keep some room for the legendary kremšnita from Samobor. Choose from a number of rustic eateries serving their customers with authentic local dishes from fresh local produce that have been prepared the same way for centuries.
(Photo credit J. Duval)
Want to try some of these products yourself? Get down to the famous Dolac market in central Zagreb to experience fresh produce shopping the traditional way, with no supermarket in sight. Explore Zagreb’s thriving craft beer scene, and do not leave before sampling – and becoming addicted to – Zagreb’s coffee culture in its abundant outdoor cafes, the very heartbeat of city life.
(Photo credit – J. Duval)
Zagreb is like a Living Room in the Open with those amazing cafes for that relaxed lifestyle. Its numerous parks, the Botanical Gardens, Zagreb Zoo and the lakes of Jarun and Bundek are a delight, but now let’s go beyond the living room and see what other outdoor treasures await around Zagreb.
Hike in the majestic hills of Sljeme and enjoy the best views of the city in pristine nature, take romantic walks through the numeous forests (with or without those truffles), cycle the routes of this green ring of continental Croatia, or get lost in the tranquillity and beauty of Žumberak Nature Park. Visit the Savica Lakes for some exceptional bird watching at the edge of the city.
Breathe.
(Photo credit – M. Vrdoljak)
Or get active. A round of golf, perhaps, or some family horse-riding, cycling tours, fishing, hiking or adrenaline activities for the kids. With such diversity of things do see and do, as well as endless nature without the crowds, there are different activities for everyone, and all the ingredients for a happy and healthy family holiday.
(Photo credit – J. Duval)
In order to help you choose, Around Zagreb has come up with some suggested 3-day itineraries depending on your interest, giving several options of perfect city breaks. ‘Three Days of Zagreb and Surroundings’ has quality suggested itineraries for foodies, for families, for nature lovers, for history lovers, and for art lovers.
Tourism has changed, perhaps forever, due to coronavirus. The new focuses are safety, health, lifestyle, nature and authentic experiences. All of these can be found in every corner of Zagreb and around Zagreb. Welcome to a new approach to tourism – Zagreb and Around – your safe, authentic, healthy lifestyle destination.
(Photo credit J. Duval)
For more details of the exceptional tourism offer of Zagreb city and county, meet the new Around Zagreb website.
