One-Week Croatia Road Trip from Zagreb to Lika-Senj County, Grad Krapina, and Slavonski Brod

Zagreb has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,945 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 8-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 Park Maksimir. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,174 visitors.

Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,528 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Technical Museum. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,180 visitors.

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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!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lika-Senj County. You’ll stay in Lika-Senj County for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Zagreb’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Zagreb, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ban Josip Jelačić Statue. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,613 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Lotrščak Tower. This fortified tower and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,480 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Stone Gate to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Stone Gate is a city gate that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,601 visitors.

The lovely Zagreb Cathedral is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 16,381 visitors have left this catholic cathedral average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Bundek. This attraction is a lake rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 15,180 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Zagreb has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lika-Senj County. Lika-Senj County offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Bistro & Pizzeria Tomislav. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,954 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lika-Senj County, the fantastic The Highlanders pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 928 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lika-Senj County, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Lika-Senj County.

Today you'll explore the city of Zadar. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Narodni trg. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,549 visitors.

Market Zadar is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Zadar. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,601 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Zadar is Sea organ. This amazing attraction is a tide organ and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 56,635 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Roman Forum. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,627 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Church of St. Donatus. This church building is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,633 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 Lika-Senj County.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lika-Senj County, Bistro @ izletište Travel. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 175 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip through Croatia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Grad Krapina for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Grad Krapina is the amazing The birth house of Josip Broz Tito. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,949 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible municipality of croatia, Kumrovec. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,832 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Grad Krapina is the outstanding Museum of Neandertals in Krapina. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,565 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Pizzeria Picikato, one of the best restaurants in the city of Grad Krapina. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 784 customers.

After dinner, visit AUTOTRANSPORTI KUNŠTEK BRANKO, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Grad Krapina. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 127 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kramberger PUB & Restoran. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Slavonski Brod. You’ll stay in Slavonski Brod for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Grad Varaždin’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Grad Varaždin, start your day with a visit to the amazing Trakošćan Castle. This much-appreciated château and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,575 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Old Town, Varaždin. This castle and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,650 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin is a cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 698 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Grad Varaždin has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Slavonski Brod. Slavonski Brod offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restoran Gurman. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 564 reviews.

The remarkable Restoran i pizzeria Uno is another top restaurant in Slavonski Brod we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,758 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restoran Oroz is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 770 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Slavonski Brod, the fantastic Navigator. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 695 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Prohibition bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 579 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Pipabar. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 137 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Croatia. Today, you'll wake up in Slavonski Brod and embark on a scenic drive to Zagreb, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Slavonski Brod before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Slavonski Brod. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,776 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Korzo. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,944 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Slavonski Brod is the stunning Ranč Ramarin. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,320 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Park prirode Lonjsko polje. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,582 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,156 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Submarine Burger Frankopanska. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,795 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Valhalla beer bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Zagreb, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,010 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Roots - juice & cocktail bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Roots - juice & cocktail bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 800 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Croatia, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 8 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.

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!