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Zagreb travel guide

Café culture, quirky museums and a famous Christmas market

Zagreb Cathedral and the Upper Town. Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2h 15mflight from London
ZAGnearest main airport
23° in Julwarmest month
-1° in Jancoolest month

Zagreb is Croatia's capital, a relaxed city of Austro-Hungarian buildings, cafés and parks. The medieval Upper Town has St Mark's Church with its tiled roof.

Its Advent Christmas market is regularly named one of Europe's best.

Good forCity breaksChristmas marketsFoodMuseums

What Zagreb is known for

  • St Mark's Church

    A roof tiled with coats of arms.

  • Advent

    Award-winning Christmas markets.

  • Quirky museums

    The Museum of Broken Relationships.

  • Café culture

    Coffee on the terraces of Tkalčićeva.

Top things to do in Zagreb

  1. 1

    The Upper Town

    St Mark's Church and the funicular.

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  2. 2

    Museum of Broken Relationships

    Objects left behind by ended loves.

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  3. 3

    Dolac Market

    The colourful main market.

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  4. 4

    Tkalčićeva Street

    Cafés and bars in the old town.

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Where to stay in Zagreb

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Best time to visit Zagreb

Best value: Mar–Oct. May, June and September for café life; late November to early January for Advent.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 2h 15m from London to ZAG, and flights from most UK airports.

Trams cover the city. The centre is walkable.

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Good to know

  • Advent gets very busy at weekends.
  • Zagreb is a good start for Plitvice.
  • Try štrukli, a cheese pastry.
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Zagreb FAQ

Is Zagreb worth visiting?

Yes, especially for a weekend or Advent.

How far is the coast?

Split is about four hours by car.

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