Last Updated on December 9, 2025 by Sam
Krka National Park’s stunning scenery and incredible nature make it a must-visit on any Croatia itinerary. Home to the iconic Skradinski Buk waterfall, it’s the second most visited national park in Croatia, after the enchanting Plitvice Lakes National Park. It’s undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spots we visited in the country, and when deciding between Krka or Plitvice, we’re so glad we visited both. Although you can no longer swim at Skradinski Buk, the park still has plenty to offer, including several lesser-visited spots like the powerful Manojlovacki Slap waterfall. Find out everything you need to know before you go with this ultimate guide to visiting Krka National Park.
Krka National Park Information
Opening Times
Krka National Park is open 365 days a year, but some sections of the park are closed between November and March. Fortunately, it’s possible to visit Skradinski Buk (the park’s most famous waterfall) all year round.
Opening times vary throughout the year, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM during the summer to 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM during the winter. You can find up-to-date opening times on the official park website.
Entrances
There are four official entrances to Krka National Park:
Lozovac entrance: The park’s main entrance, and the closest one to the famous Skradinski Buk waterfall. The Lozovac entrance has plenty of parking facilities, and between April and October, shuttle buses take visitors to the start of the Skradinski buk trail. Outside of these months, guests are allowed to drive to the beginning of the trail in their own cars.
Skradin entrance: The second closest entrance to Skradinski Buk. Between April 1 and October 31, you can take a boat trip from the Skradin entrance of Krka National Park up to the waterfall at no extra cost.
If you’re visiting outside these months or would prefer a walk, there’s also a 3.4-kilometre hiking path from Skradin Bridge to the falls. Parking at the Skradin entrance is slightly more complicated as spaces are very limited.
Roški Slap entrance: Parking at the Roški Slap entrance is quite limited, but there should be enough spaces, as most guests visit the area via the park’s boats.
Burnum/Puljane entrance: Despite being one of the park’s lesser-visited sites, there is an official entrance at the Roman ruins of Burnum.
Entrance Fee
As of 2026, the Krka National Park entrance fee ranges from €7 in the low season to €40 during the peak summer months (June to September). Tickets can be bought at any of the four National Park entrances.
The cost of entry at Krka typically increases every year, so it’s best to visit the official website for the latest pricing information.
Wildlife
Krka National Park is home to some fascinating wildlife. A number of snakes can be found, including the Balkan whip snake and the venomous nose-horned viper. Although a bite from the latter can be fatal to humans, they’re unlikely to bite unless provoked, and your chances of seeing one are slim, as they are generally very shy.
Other animals of note include wolves, terrapins, and the endangered European otter. Some of the park’s most notable birds include the golden eagle, peregrine falcon, and Bonelli’s eagle.
How To Get to Krka National Park
Krka National Park Tours
One of the most popular ways to visit Krka National Park is on a tour, with plenty of options from places like Split and Trogir. Due to Krka’s popularity, these tours often sell out, so we recommend booking as far in advance as possible.
Tours typically include stops at the famous Skradinski Buk waterfall, as well as Roški Slap, the beautiful Visovac Island viewpoint and the city of Sibenik on Croatia’s Adriatic Coast.
Click here to browse amazing tours of Krka on the Get Your Guide website!
Driving
The best way to get to Krka National Park is to rent a car and drive yourself. Some parts of the park are only accessible by road, and without a car, you’ll miss out on spots like the impressive Manojlovacki slap.
The park has a number of entrances, but we recommend that you start your visit at the main Lozovac entrance and visit Skradinski buk early in the day to avoid the crowds.
It’s easy enough to visit Krka National Park on a day trip from places like Split and Sibenik, but it’s too far from Dubrovnik to do in a day. The park itself is located in central Dalmatia in the Sibenik-Knin county.
Renting a car is quite affordable in Croatia, particularly if you book via the Discover Cars website as they compare between several operators to get you the best price! Click here to find the best car rental deals for your trip with Discover Cars!
Bus
It’s also possible to visit Krka National Park by bus. To reach Krka, it’s easiest to catch a bus to Skradin, where buses stop just a short walk from the national park entrance.
Buses run to Skradin from a number of cities across Croatia including Zagreb, Split and Zadar. For up to date schedule information and to buy tickets online, we recommend using the 12Go website.
If you’re staying in Sibenik, you can reach the Lozovac entrance of Krka using regional buses. The timetable for these services can be found in Sibenik’s bus station.
Best Time To Visit Krka National Park
The weather is best during the summer months, but as the park gets extremely crowded during July and August, the best months to visit Krka National Park are May, June, September, and October.
Visiting during these months means the park is less busy, and if you opt for either May or October, you won’t have to pay the higher entrance fee charged during peak season.
If you visit during the winter months, you’ll get to see Krka’s waterfalls at their most powerful, but be prepared for average temperatures as low as 4°C (39°F).
Things To Do When Visiting Krka National Park
Skradinski Buk
One of the best things to do in Krka National Park is to visit the majestic Skradinski Buk falls. This series of 17 waterfalls is spread out over a length of 800 metres and has a total drop of 45 metres.
To truly appreciate Skradinski Buk’s beauty, we recommend making it your first stop in the park. It becomes extremely busy as the day goes on, but if you arrive early, you’ll have the falls to yourself for a short time.
Arrive at the Lozovac entrance just before opening time, and then either walk downhill over a distance of 875 metres or take a free shuttle bus to the start of the trail. The shuttle bus only runs between April and October.
As the shuttle only runs when full, we recommend walking down, as you’ll probably get to the bottom first. If you’re visiting between November and March, you can drive down to the start of the trail yourself.
Once you’ve reached the bottom, one of the park’s walking trails will lead you on a 1,900 metre loop through forest and down to the enchanting Skradinski buk falls.
As of 2021, swimming at Skradinski Buk is no longer allowed in order to protect Krka’s delicate nature. There’s also a limit of 10,000 visitors at Skrdainski Buk at any one time.
Manojlovacki Slap
With a total drop of around 60 metres, Manojlovacki Slap is the tallest waterfall in Krka National Park. Its picturesque location in the midst of a canyon makes it one of the most beautiful spots in the entire park.
Located close to the Burnum entrance to the park, Manojlovacki slap is around a 45 kilometre drive from the Lozovac entrance. Due to the distance from the more famous Krka waterfalls, many people actually miss out this spot.
Unfortunately, the park has no transport to Manojlovacki slap, so you have no other option but to make your own way. If you’ve rented a car, we think it’s definitely worth the extra time to visit this secluded waterfall.
During some of the warmer months of the year, the waterfall can run dry, so it can be worth checking the latest Google reviews to see if this is the case. We visited in September and saw the waterfall in full flow, so it’s still possible for it to be running during warmer parts of the year.
Krka Monastery
Around 4 kilometres from the village of Kistanje, the Krka Monastery sits in a peaceful location beside the Krka River. The monastery is regarded as one of the most important Serbian Orthodox sites, with its history dating back to 1345.
As the monastery is still in use, guides are mandatory and it’s only possible to visit the orthodox church and the ancient Roman catacombs found beneath it. It’s also possible to walk through the grounds down to the Krka River.
The Krka Monastery can be reached by road all year round or by boat from Roški slap between the months of April and October.
Visovac
Another of the park’s most scenic spots is the tiny island of Visovac. Located in the middle of the Krka River, the island is home to a monastery first established in 1445.
Visovac is best appreciated from a viewpoint by the monument to Croatian King Petar Svačić.
For those wanting to visit the island as well, you can do so by a 5-minute boat ride from either Stinice or Remetic for €10 (as of 2026). It’s also possible to visit from Skradinski Buk, but the disadvantage of doing it this way is that you won’t get to appreciate Visovac and its surroundings from the viewpoint above.
Burnum Amphitheatre
The ruins of the Roman military camp Burnum are one of Krka National Park’s less-visited spots. Home to an amphitheatre, which it’s believed held around 8,000 spectators, the site is still undergoing excavation.
Burnum Amphitheatre is very close to Manojlovacki slap, so it’s worth a quick look if you’re in the area or are particularly interested in Roman history.
Roški Slap
The Roški slap waterfall is made up of two sections: the main falls and the ‘necklace’. In comparison to Skradinski Buk and Manojlovacki Slap, the main falls are somewhat average in our opinion.
There’s a relatively pleasant circular trail around the cascades known as the necklace, but we think your time is better spent elsewhere in the park.
For a better viewpoint of the necklace you can visit Oziđana Pećina Cave or climb a steep hiking trail. While the area has some lovely nature, we didn’t feel it was as special as other parts of the park.
You can reach Roški Slap either by car or pay for a boat ride from Skradinski Buk.
Getting Around Krka National Park
The easiest ways to get between the different things to do within Krka National Park are to drive yourself, or make use of transport offered by the park. There are also some hiking trails within the park for those with more time to spend in Krka.
Car
We recommend renting a car and driving around the park in order to see as much as possible. While the boats provided by the park are generally the more popular way to get around, there are a number of places in the park that are only accessible by road.
By driving, you give yourself full flexibility in terms of exploring Krka National Park, and you aren’t limited as to where you can go.
Boat
Krka National Park offers several boat excursions. While the ride from the entrance at Skradin to Skradinski Buk is included in the price of the ticket, other routes require an additional cost.
Where To Stay Near Krka National Park
There are a number of great accommodation options in close proximity to Krka National Park. Whatever your budget is, there are a range of stunning hotels, apartments and guesthouses available near the park on Booking.com.
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The historic city of Sibenik is conveniently located around 10 kilometres away from Krka, making it a great base to visit the park. Below are two of the best options of where to stay in the city. Or, for more tips on where to stay near Krka National Park, make sure to read our guide to the best places to stay in Sibenik.
Mid-Range
The Medulić Palace Rooms & Apartments are a great mid-range option near Krka National Park. Located in the heart of Sibenik Old Town, the comfortable rooms are fitted with air conditioning, which is much needed during the warm summer days.
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Treat Yourself!
One of the best luxury hotels near Krka National Park is the wonderful D-Resort Sibenik, which boasts a pool, gym, and spa on site. Located three kilometres outside of Sibenik Old Town, the hotel has wonderful views of the marina and the surrounding area.
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Tips for Visiting Krka National Park
Arrive early to Skradinski buk: We’ve said it a few times already, but it’s one of the things we cannot stress enough if you want to enjoy the area without crowds. We were the first ones at Skradinski Buk when we visited and had around half an hour of virtually undisturbed time before other people arrived.
Rent a car: The easiest and cheapest way to get around Krka National Park is to drive yourself. There are a number of spots within the park that are only accessible by road, so if you don’t have a car, you won’t be able to see them.
Bring suncream in summer: Make sure you’re well protected during hot summer days!
Bring lunch and water: Although some places in the park sell food, it depends on the location. It’s cheaper to bring your own lunch, so we’d recommend doing that as well as making sure you have plenty of water for the day.
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