5-Day Croatia road trip from Zagreb to Grad Varaždin and surrounding area

Zagreb has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Park Maksimir. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,174 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb, HERITAGE - Croatian Street Food & Shop. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,369 customers.

Zagreb also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Zagreb is Vintage Industrial Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,500 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Zagreb is Hub Cooltura Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,249 customers.

Locals also enjoy Mr. Fogg. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,233 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Croatia!

You still have 2 nights left in Zagreb.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Zagreb Cathedral. This incredible attraction is a catholic cathedral and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,381 visitors.

Ban Josip Jelačić Statue is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,613 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,528 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Technical Museum. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,180 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Bundek. This lake is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,180 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Croatia to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Zagreb.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb, like Roots - juice & cocktail bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 800 customers.

Restoran Vegehop is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zagreb. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 760 customers.

Locals enjoy Vinodol, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Zagreb. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,410 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zagreb, Swanky Monkey Garden. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,237 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Dubravkin put. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

Cheese Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Zagreb. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Croatia!

Day 3 of your road trip through Croatia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Grad Varaždin for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Zagreb is the amazing Lotrščak Tower. This attraction is a fortified tower that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,480 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Museum of Broken Relationships. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,957 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Zagreb is the outstanding Stone Gate. This popular city gate and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,601 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Croatia. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Grad Varaždin, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bedem, one of the best restaurants in the city of Grad Varaždin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,064 customers.

Locals also recommend Restoran Angelus as one of the best restaurants in the city of Grad Varaždin. Restoran Angelus is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,837 customers.

After dinner, visit Medina Škrinja Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Grad Varaždin. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,374 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Medonja. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 999 customers.

Alternatively, My Way bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Grad Varaždin. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,010 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia!

You’ll stay in Zagreb for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Old Town, Varaždin. This excellent attraction is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,650 visitors.

Around 9,575 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Croatia, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Croatia. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Museum of Neandertals in Krapina for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,565 visitors.

This outstanding municipality of croatia has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,832 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Zagreb.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb, Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,156 customers.

Locals recommend Boban as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb. Boban is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,445 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb is Submarine Burger Frankopanska. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,795 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Zagreb, Valhalla beer bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,010 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Roots - juice & cocktail bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 800 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia with a toast!

Day 5 of your road trip in Croatia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Zagreb before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Zagreb. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,945 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Zagreb and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Croatia.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Zagreb at Harat's Pub before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,602 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Stari Fijaker for your last chance at a meal in the city of Zagreb. The Stari Fijaker restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,114 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Zagreb. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Croatia!