64 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Croatia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Croatia

Komiža, Croatia

Blue Cave of Bisevo

An ethereal glowing blue ocean cave in Croatia.

Plitvička Jezera, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

Sea Organ

A musical instrument played by the sea.

Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb's Museum of Broken Relationships

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

Froggyland

A wonderfully strange collection of 500+ stuffed frogs doing people things.

Željava, Croatia

Zeljava Airbase

Yugoslavia's biggest underground airport lies in ruins.

Podgarić, Croatia

Podgaric Monument

This stunning, out-of-the-way Croatian monument commemorates a community's uprising against occupying fascist forces.

Šibenik, Croatia

St. Nicholas Fortress

Large, airy hallways hide within an impenetrable fortress that beckons urban explorers.

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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Croatia

UNESCO-Protected SPAR Supermarket

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

Drače, Croatia

Edivo Vina Winery

Dive for drinks at Croatia's first and only underwater winery.

Zagreb, Croatia

Muzej Mamurluka (Museum of Hangovers)

A peculiar museum that includes many drunken tales, a drunk driving simulator, and much more.

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