What are the best things to do in Zagreb?
Start with St Mark's Church, Meštrović Atelier, and Grič Tunnel. This guide maps 91 curated places in Zagreb, including sights, activities, food and shopping.
Photo: Jorge Franganillo / CC BY 2.0
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Zagreb travel questions, answered
Quick answers based on 91 curated places and 6 ready-made routes.
Where can I find hidden gems in Zagreb?
The guide currently includes 10 hidden gems in Zagreb. Start with St Mark's Church, Meštrović Atelier, and Grič Tunnel and use the city sections to see each place alongside nearby sights and routes.
Which walking itinerary can I follow in Zagreb?
Choose from Upper Town Secrets, Lower Town Life, Lost Places, Quirky Museums, Medvednica & Nature, and Zagreb on Stage. Each route shows its curated stops in order, so you can plan the walk before using CroVenture on location.
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Zagreb itineraries
Ready-made walking routes with a clear order and curated stops.
7 stops
All Croatia itinerariesUpper Town Secrets
Climb into medieval Zagreb
Plan6 stopsLower Town Life
Markets, squares and café culture
Plan4 stopsLost Places
Forgotten ruins and silent industry
Plan5 stopsQuirky Museums
The city's strangest collections
Plan5 stopsMedvednica & Nature
Forest, cave and riverbank
Plan4 stopsZagreb on Stage
Theatres and galleries beyond the main squares
PlanDon't miss
Hidden gems in Zagreb
Legendary
Sight
St Mark's Church
A medieval church crowned by a famous tiled roof bearing the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb.
Photo: Jorge Franganillo / CC BY 2.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Meštrović Atelier
The home and studio of Croatia's greatest sculptor.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0
Hidden gem
Activity
Grič Tunnel
A WWII shelter tunnel threading under the Upper Town.
Photo: Miroslav Vajdic from Zagreb, Croatia / CC BY-SA 2.0
What's on
Upcoming events in Zagreb
Festivals, concerts and one-off nights worth planning your trip around.
Culture
Strossmartre, summer on Strossmayer
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2026Strossmayer Promenade, ZagrebFree entry
Music
Zrinjevac Dance Nights 2026
7 Aug - 29 Aug 2026Music pavilion, Zrinjevac, Zagreb
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Sights
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Sights
42 Legendary
Sight
St Mark's Church
A medieval church crowned by a famous tiled roof bearing the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb.
Photo: Jorge Franganillo / CC BY 2.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Meštrović Atelier
The home and studio of Croatia's greatest sculptor.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Dotrščina Memorial Park
A forested memorial park to the victims of fascism, with sculptures by Vojin Bakić.
Photo: Plamen at Serbian Wikipedia / Public domain
Hidden gem
Sight
Exit Theatre
An independent Zagreb theatre known for adult-oriented productions.
Photo: Vhorvat (talk · contribs) / CC BY 3.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Komedija Theatre
A Zagreb theatre specialising in musicals.
Photo: Donatus Darko Tepert / CC BY-SA 4.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Lauba
A private contemporary art gallery in Zagreb's Črnomerec district.
Photo: Vanja Jugovac / CC BY-SA 4.0
Plus 36 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Novi ljetnikovac biskupa Haulika
- Ljetnikovac biskupa Haulika
- Mala scena
- Mirogoj Cemetery
- Zagreb Cathedral
- Stone Gate
- Ban Jelačić Square
- Art Pavilion
- Croatian National Theatre
- Strossmayer Promenade
- St Catherine's Church & Terrace
- Ilica Street
- Wall of Pain
- Nikola Tesla Monument
- Croatian Parliament
- Flower Square
- Meštrović Pavilion (Home of Croatian Artists)
- Paromlin Ruins
- Nada Dimić Factory
- Gredelj Railway Works
- Old Gasworks
- Šestine
- Velika Gorica & Turopolje
- Maksimir Belvedere (Vidikovac)
- Echo Pavilion
- Swiss House
- Mogila Mound
- Esplanade Hotel
- Oktogon Passage
- Main Railway Station
- Croatian State Archives
- Church of St Blaise
- Cibona Tower
- Vjesnik Tower
- King Tomislav Monument
- King Tomislav Square
Activities
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Activities
39 Hidden gem
Activity
Grič Tunnel
A WWII shelter tunnel threading under the Upper Town.
Photo: Miroslav Vajdic from Zagreb, Croatia / CC BY-SA 2.0
Activity
Maksimir Park
The oldest public park in southeastern Europe, with lakes, woods and a zoo.
Photo: Sara Mazarekić / CC BY-SA 4.0
Activity
Funicular & Lotrščak Tower
One of the world's shortest funiculars climbs to a cannon tower with a city view.
Photo: Fred Romero from Paris, France / CC BY 2.0
Activity
Museum of Broken Relationships
An award-winning museum of objects and stories left from broken love.
Photo: Yamen / CC BY-SA 4.0
Activity
Croatian Museum of Naive Art
Vivid peasant-painter visions, painted on glass.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA
Activity
Mimara Museum
A globe-spanning art collection in a neo-Renaissance palace.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA
Plus 33 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Zrinjevac Park
- Botanical Garden
- Museum of Illusions
- Museum of Hangovers
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum
- Jarun Lake
- Bundek
- Maksimir Stadium
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- British Square (Britanac)
- Archaeological Museum
- Klovićevi Dvori Gallery
- Zagreb City Museum
- Ethnographic Museum
- Museum of Arts and Crafts
- Strossmayer Gallery of Old Masters
- Zagreb Zoo
- Ribnjak Park
- Tuškanac & Dubravkin Put
- Cmrok Meadow
- Bliznec
- Sava Embankment
- Zagreb Hippodrome
- Riverside Golf Zagreb
- Maksimir Lakes
- Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall
- Arena Zagreb
- Dom sportova Arena
- Croatian Natural History Museum
- Museum of the Eighties
- Chocolate Museum
- Museum of Torture
- Tkalčićeva Street
Food & drink
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Food & drink
1
Food & drink
Dolac Market
The "belly of Zagreb", a lively market under red umbrellas.
Photo: lienyuan lee / CC BY 3.0
Shopping
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Shopping
9
Shopping
Arena Centar
Zagreb's largest shopping mall, with over 200 stores, a cinema and restaurants.
Photo: MarioCRO / CC BY 3.0
Shopping
Avenue Mall
A modern mall in Novi Zagreb with fashion, a cinema and restaurants.
Photo: Suradnik13 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Shopping
Importanne Centar
An underground shopping centre in the heart of the city, near the main station.
Photo: Kbthompson / CC BY-SA 4.0
Shopping
Centar Cvjetni
An upscale mall on Flower Square with premium brands and rooftop terraces.
Photo: Fred Romero from Paris, France / CC BY 2.0
Shopping
City Center one West
A large shopping centre on the city's west side, by Jankomir.
Photo: Marijagamulin / CC BY-SA 3.0
Shopping
City Center one East
A spacious shopping centre on the city's east side, along Slavonska Avenue.
Photo: SpeedyGonsales / CC BY 3.0
Plus 3 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Branimir Centar
- Kaptol Centar
- Importanne Centar (South Entrance)
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Local know-how to make the most of your visit.
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NatureMaksimir Park: a practical half-day route through Zagreb's green refuge
Follow a flexible route from the main entrance to the historic park axis, then slow down beside woods, meadows and lakes while leaving space for wildlife and changing conditions.
13 August 2026Zagreb4 min
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Connect three very different Upper Town collections with only short outdoor stretches, then adapt the order to the official visitor information for that day.
12 August 2026Zagreb4 min
ItineraryA Zagreb weekend that balances coffee, culture and green space
Two days in Zagreb can feel relaxed and full at the same time. Use this plan for Upper Town views, Saturday coffee, museums, markets and park time.
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