Medvednica, Zagreb

Name: Medvednica
Address: Zagreb, Croatia

#69 among attractions in Zagreb

Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction

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Facts and practical information

Medvednica is a mountain in central Croatia, just north of Zagreb, and marking the southern border of the historic region of Zagorje. The highest peak, at 1,035 m is Sljeme. Most of the area of Medvednica is a nature park, a type of preservation lesser than a national park. The area of the park is 228.26 km² and about 63% is covered with forest. During Miocene and Pliocene, the mountain was an island within the Pannonian Sea. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°55'55"N, 16°3'26"E

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Grad Zagreb (Gornja Dubrava)Zagreb Croatia

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Day trips

Medvednica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zagreb TV Tower, Dvorac Oršić, Aquapark Adamovec, Experience Nature Park Medvednica.

5.7 miSW
Tower
Zagreb TV Tower, Zagreb
147 min walk • Rising above the cityscape of Croatia's capital, the Zagreb TV Tower stands as a modern sentinel, marking the city's commitment to contemporary architecture and communication. This imposing structure is not just a functional facility for telecommunications; it is a...
4.1 miNW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Dvorac Oršić
106 min walk • Oršić Castle is a baroque castle in the Municipality of Gornja Stubica, Krapina-Zagorje County, northwestern Croatia.
5.4 miE
45°54'9"N • 16°9'43"E
Aquapark Adamovec, Zagreb
139 min walk • Amusement, Outdoor activities, Spa
5.7 miSW
45°52'9"N • 15°58'44"E
Experience Nature Park Medvednica, Zagreb
147 min walk • Park
3.5 miNW
45°58'24"N • 16°0'49"E
Gupčeva lipa
91 min walk • Tree
4.1 miNW
45°59'5"N • 16°0'60"E
Seljačka buna
106 min walk • Museum
6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Podsljeme, Zagreb
154 min walk • Podsljeme is a city district situated in the foothills of Zagreb's mountain Medvednica and its name stands for "under Sljeme". It has the status of četvrt and as such has an elected council. It is located about 5km north of central Zagreb.
5.3 miNW
Town
Donja Stubica
136 min walk • Donja Stubica is a town in Croatia, about 40 kilometres northeast of Zagreb on the northern slope of Medvednica. It is connected by the state road D307 and L202 railway.

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How to get to Medvednica by public transport?

The nearest stations to Medvednica:

Bus

Planina Gornja • Lines: 263 (31 min walk)