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Trakošćan Castle and lake
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Varaždin and Trakošćan, private tour

Croatia's Zagorje region in a day: a Baroque town and the country's most photographed castle.

Car from €180 per car, 1–4 people

Duration
7–8 h
Distance
about 120 km
Driving
1 h 45 min
Coordinates
46.31°N 16.34°E

At a glance

Distance
about 120 km from Zagreb, roughly 1 h 45 min of driving each way
Departure
Zagreb, from a pick-up point of your choice
Vehicle
Car (estate) with driver
Who it is for
Private, just your party

Distances and driving times are approximate and depend on traffic, border crossings and breaks.

Varaždin is about an hour from Zagreb on the motorway. The old town, its promenade and Baroque palaces can be explored on foot in two to three hours.

Trakošćan is a castle on a hill above a lake, about forty minutes further on. A footpath runs round the lake.

The day · approximate

Itinerary

Times are approximate. We agree the exact schedule with you, based on the date and what your group wants to do.

  1. approx. 09:00

    Pick-up from your address

    In Zagreb.

  2. approx. 10:15

    Varaždin

    The Old Town castle, the promenade, the cathedral and, if you wish, the town cemetery.

  3. approx. 12:45

    Drive to Trakošćan

    About 45 minutes through the Zagorje hills.

  4. approx. 13:30

    Trakošćan

    A visit to the castle and a walk round the lake.

  5. approx. 16:45

    Drop-off at your address

    In Zagreb, in the afternoon.

  • Varaždin Old Town (Stari grad)
    Varaždin Old Town (Stari grad)

Included

  • Car with a driver just for you
  • Fuel
  • Motorway tolls and vignettes
  • Car parking
  • Driver waits for you as planned

Not included / on request

  • Entry tickets to sights
  • Tour guide or group escort
  • Meals and drinks

Good to know

  • Entry to Varaždin's Old Town castle and Trakošćan Castle is paid on site.

Frequently asked questions

Can we add lunch at a country inn in Zagorje?

Yes. Mention it in your enquiry and we will fit the stop into the day.

How many people can come?

One car takes one to four people. For a larger party, send an enquiry and we will suggest two cars or another option.

Can we change the programme?

Yes. This is a suggested day. We adjust the departure time, stops and order to suit you, and confirm the price in the quote.

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Photos: Trakošćan Castle and lake: Miroslav.vajdic, CC BY-SA 4.0; Varaždin Old Town (Stari grad): Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0; King Tomislav Square, Samobor: Perun at German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0; Rastoke, Slunj: Neoneo13, Public domain; Triple Bridge, Ljubljana: Valerio2468, CC BY-SA 4.0