Krka National Park

Krka National Park is the most-visited destination in our area – about 50 minutes by car from Poljica. The draw is the waterfall cascades of the Krka River, above all Skradinski Buk: a chain of 17 steps dropping the water around 45 meters (150 ft) over about 400 meters (1,300 ft) of travertine ledges. Wooden boardwalks guide you through the scene, across bridges and between reeds and alder trees – the main loop takes about an hour and works fine with kids.

Before you go – things worth knowing

• Swimming: swimming below Skradinski Buk has been banned since 2021 (protection of the calcite formations and delicate flora). Plan for it. You can admire the water, but not cool off in it.
• High-season crowds: July and August get very busy. Go at opening time (usually 8 am) or late afternoon, or better, visit off-season – April, May, or September/October are excellent.
• Entrance fees: vary significantly by season – summer is much more expensive than winter. Kids, students, seniors discounted. Current prices and hours on the official site npkrka.hr.
• Two main entrances: Skradin (you take a park-operated boat from the town up to the falls – the more scenic arrival) and Lozovac (parking then shuttle bus or walk down). Skradin is slightly farther from Poljica but the nicer approach.

What to see

• Skradinski Buk – the main cascade, boardwalk loop. The iconic image on every Krka brochure.
• Boat tour to Visovac – river island with a 15th-century Franciscan monastery. Often bookable as an add-on. Calm, pretty, worthwhile.
• Roški Slap – second major cascade further upriver, less crowded, with restored watermills.
• Ethno-village at Skradinski Buk – restored water mills, fulling mills, smithies, period costumes and objects. Not a must-see highlight, but informative if you’re already there.

What to bring

• Sturdy shoes – the boardwalks are often wet and slippery.
• Water and sun protection – exposed boardwalks get hot in summer.
• No need for swim gear (see above).
• A picnic for shadier spots along the upper river if you stay longer.
• Book tickets online in advance – skips the line in peak season.

Getting there

• By car: 50 min from Poljica, mostly via the A1 autobahn toward Šibenik, exit Skradin. The coastal road adds a lot of time.
• By bus: via Šibenik; doable but not ideal.
• Organized day tours run from Split and Trogir – often the easiest option for guests without a rental car.

Krka National Park – Official site: npkrka.hr Skradin Tourist Board: Trg Male Gospe 3, 22222 Skradin, Tel: +385 (0)22 771 329