CroatiaZagreb ( ZAH-greb; Croatian: [zǎːɡreb] ) is the capital and largest city of Croatia. It is in the north of the country, along the Sava River, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb stands near the international border between Croatia and Slovenia at an elevation of approximately 158 m (518 ft) above sea level. At the 2021 census, the city itself had a population of 767,131, while the population of the Zagreb metropolitan area is 1,086,528.
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Climate in Zagreb
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Zagreb
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Zagreb; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripMaribor
Slovenia
87 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Day tripLjubljana
Slovenia
117 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Long day or overnightRijeka
Croatia
131 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightGraz
Austria
146 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightBanja Luka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
150 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Long day or overnightKlagenfurt
Austria
157 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Long day or overnightSzombathely
Hungary
165 km≈ 2 h 35 min
Long day or overnightTrieste
Italy
172 km≈ 2 h 40 min
From Zagreb you can reach Maribor (87 km), Ljubljana (117 km), Rijeka (131 km), Graz (146 km) and Banja Luka (150 km) in about 1 h 40 min to 2 h 20 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Zagreb
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°C in November.
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You can fly into Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport, Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.