Zagreb itinerary: 1 to 3 days
Plans for one to three days in Zagreb, day by day: the Croatian National Theatre, Zrinski Square, the Cathedral area of Kaptol and the Museum of Broken Relationships first, then Bundek, Zagreb Zoo, the Upper Town and Medvedgrad, and Jarun lake and Mount Medvednica as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 3 days
Zagreb in 1 day
Day 1
Mimara Museum
Art museum on Roosevelt Square displaying the varied collection of Ante Topić Mimara, from antiquities and glass to European paintings.
Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb Must see
Neo-baroque theatre of 1895 by Fellner and Helmer on Republic of Croatia Square, home to the national opera, ballet and drama.
Nikola Šubic Zrinski Square Must see
Park square in the Lower Town with a music pavilion, fountains and plane trees, part of the green Lenuci Horseshoe.
Ban Jelačić Square
Zagreb's main square, with the equestrian statue of Ban Josip Jelačić, a meeting point between the Upper Town and the lower city.
Dolac Market
Main farmers' market of Zagreb above Ban Jelačić Square, with red-umbrella stalls of fruit and vegetables outside and a covered hall below.
Zagreb Cathedral Must see
Gothic cathedral on Kaptol with twin spires, the tallest church building in Croatia and the seat of the archbishop of Zagreb.
Tkalčićeva Street
Lively pedestrian street running north from Ban Jelačić Square below the Upper Town, lined with cafes, bars and restaurants.
St. Mark's Church
Medieval parish church of the Upper Town, known for its colourful tiled roof showing the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb.
Lotrščak Tower and the funicular
13th-century tower that guarded the Gradec gate, where a cannon fires at noon, next to one of the shortest funiculars in the world.
Museum of Broken Relationships Must see
Upper Town museum of objects donated by people around the world, each with the story of a relationship that ended.
Zagreb in 2 days
Day 1
Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb Must see
Neo-baroque theatre of 1895 by Fellner and Helmer on Republic of Croatia Square, home to the national opera, ballet and drama.
Nikola Šubic Zrinski Square Must see
Park square in the Lower Town with a music pavilion, fountains and plane trees, part of the green Lenuci Horseshoe.
Ban Jelačić Square
Zagreb's main square, with the equestrian statue of Ban Josip Jelačić, a meeting point between the Upper Town and the lower city.
Dolac Market
Main farmers' market of Zagreb above Ban Jelačić Square, with red-umbrella stalls of fruit and vegetables outside and a covered hall below.
Zagreb Cathedral Must see
Gothic cathedral on Kaptol with twin spires, the tallest church building in Croatia and the seat of the archbishop of Zagreb.
Tkalčićeva Street
Lively pedestrian street running north from Ban Jelačić Square below the Upper Town, lined with cafes, bars and restaurants.
St. Mark's Church
Medieval parish church of the Upper Town, known for its colourful tiled roof showing the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb.
Lotrščak Tower and the funicular
13th-century tower that guarded the Gradec gate, where a cannon fires at noon, next to one of the shortest funiculars in the world.
Museum of Broken Relationships Must see
Upper Town museum of objects donated by people around the world, each with the story of a relationship that ended.
Day 2
Medvedgrad Must see
Restored 13th-century fortress on the slopes of Mount Medvednica, with the Altar of the Homeland and views over Zagreb.
Mirogoj Cemetery
Park cemetery north of the centre with long arcades, domes and green walks, holding graves of all faiths and many notable Croatians.
Zagreb Zoo Must see
City zoo inside Maksimir Park, Zagreb's largest historic park, with over 2,000 animals and woodland walks nearby.
Bundek Must see
Lake and park in Novi Zagreb south of the Sava, with paths, playgrounds and summer swimming.
Zagreb in 3 days
Day 1
Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb Must see
Neo-baroque theatre of 1895 by Fellner and Helmer on Republic of Croatia Square, home to the national opera, ballet and drama.
Nikola Šubic Zrinski Square Must see
Park square in the Lower Town with a music pavilion, fountains and plane trees, part of the green Lenuci Horseshoe.
Ban Jelačić Square
Zagreb's main square, with the equestrian statue of Ban Josip Jelačić, a meeting point between the Upper Town and the lower city.
Dolac Market
Main farmers' market of Zagreb above Ban Jelačić Square, with red-umbrella stalls of fruit and vegetables outside and a covered hall below.
Zagreb Cathedral Must see
Gothic cathedral on Kaptol with twin spires, the tallest church building in Croatia and the seat of the archbishop of Zagreb.
Tkalčićeva Street
Lively pedestrian street running north from Ban Jelačić Square below the Upper Town, lined with cafes, bars and restaurants.
St. Mark's Church
Medieval parish church of the Upper Town, known for its colourful tiled roof showing the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb.
Lotrščak Tower and the funicular
13th-century tower that guarded the Gradec gate, where a cannon fires at noon, next to one of the shortest funiculars in the world.
Museum of Broken Relationships Must see
Upper Town museum of objects donated by people around the world, each with the story of a relationship that ended.
Day 2
Mirogoj Cemetery
Park cemetery north of the centre with long arcades, domes and green walks, holding graves of all faiths and many notable Croatians.
Zagreb Zoo Must see
City zoo inside Maksimir Park, Zagreb's largest historic park, with over 2,000 animals and woodland walks nearby.
Bundek Must see
Lake and park in Novi Zagreb south of the Sava, with paths, playgrounds and summer swimming.
Day 3
Medvedgrad Must see
Restored 13th-century fortress on the slopes of Mount Medvednica, with the Altar of the Homeland and views over Zagreb.
Mimara Museum
Art museum on Roosevelt Square displaying the varied collection of Ante Topić Mimara, from antiquities and glass to European paintings.
Jarun
Recreation lake in southwest Zagreb with beaches, rowing courses, cycle paths and bars, busy in summer.
Watch: Zagreb
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Zagreb
April to June and September to October are the best months in Zagreb, with mild weather for walking the Upper Town. July and August are hot, and many locals head to the coast, so the city is quieter. Winter is cold, but Advent in Zagreb, from late November to early January, fills the squares with markets, lights and concerts.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Zagreb on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Zagreb on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Zagreb on GetYourGuide
- From the airport: a private transfer in Zagreb with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Croatia from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Zagreb with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Zagreb
- The funicular from Ilica up to the Upper Town is one of the shortest in the world and runs every ten minutes; it is covered by a ZET ticket.
- A cannon is fired from the Lotrščak Tower every day at noon; be nearby for it, or climb the tower for a view over the city.
- Zagreb Cathedral has been under repair since the 2020 earthquake; check whether the interior is open before planning around it.
- Dolac market below the cathedral is busiest and best in the morning; most stalls pack up by early afternoon.
- The Sljeme cable car runs from the end of tram line 14 up Mount Medvednica, a quicker way to the mountain than the road.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Ban Jelačić Square: Roberta F., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bundek: Daniel Nikolić, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb: Stryn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dolac Market: Rilegator, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jarun: Suradnik13, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lotrščak Tower and the funicular: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Medvedgrad: Miroslav.vajdic, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mimara Museum: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mirogoj Cemetery: Fred Romero from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0
- Museum of Broken Relationships: Waerfelu, CC BY 3.0
- Nikola Šubic Zrinski Square: unknown author, GPL
- St. Mark's Church: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0
- Tkalčićeva Street: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0
- Zagreb Cathedral: Jorge Láscar from Australia, CC BY 2.0
- Zagreb Zoo: Vojtěch Dočkal, CC BY-SA 4.0
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