INTRODUCING KARLOVAC ARRIVING IN KARLOVAC GETTING AROUND GETTING AROUND MAIL & PHONES

A centuries old city, a Renaissance and Baroque inspired town, Karlovac has So you have finally reached our beautiful city, having safely placed your two feet on Car rental Generalturist M-3, Trg Petra Zrinskog 4, tel. 61 51 99/ 61 53 99, www. Public telephone
been impacted from the start by the overland crossroads and the four rivers Croatian soil rest assured as we have all the necessary information on transport Budget Car Rental M-3, Trg P. Zrinskog 4, tel. 61 54 05/ 099 589 65 generalturist.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. A Phone cards You can purchase phone card (telefonska
that flow through its county, which more or less have influenced the quality and arrival points to help you get around and find your way. 06, kar@budget.hr, www.budget.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:00. Hodočasnik Quo Vadis E-12, Antuna Gustava Matoša 7a, tel. 41 34 72/ kar tica) at any kiosk - they come in 15 - 100 units and cost
and potential of the city from the start. The city began as a fortified military Closed Sun. 091 568 81 50. Q Open 08:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. 15, 30, 50 and 100kn respectively. You can also buy pre-
base which was formed to dissuade any Ottoman invasions into the Austro- By bus Karlovac Bus Station (M-5) has far more facilities than the train station. Rent AH Zadar M-5, Prilaz V.Holjevca 2, Central bus station, tel. 61 14 86/ Closed Sun. N paid phone cards which give you substantial discounts when
Hungarian Empire. As part of the empire, the city took its name (Karlovac or Ticket office is open 05:30 - 20:30, Information office 00:00 - 24:00. Abandon 098 33 00 48, rentah.zadar@optinet.hr. QOpen 07:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun. Star Turist F-8, Matka Laginje 1, tel. 64 56 00, info@starturist.hr, www. calling abroad.
Karlstadt) from the Archduke of Austria, Karlo von Habsburg, who was also your bags in the left luggage facilities, (Garderoba) 06:00 - 20:00 ever y day, starturist.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. A
a military commander and had founded the site of the new city in 1578. The
birth of this fortified city began with construction of the fortress on 13 July
5kn per bag, per day. There are two cafés in the station: Gostionica Albatros, open
05:0 - 22:00, Sat 05:30 - 22:00, Sun 06:00 - 22:00 and Bistro Duga, open 05:00 -
Parking Valdemar G-10, Banjavčićeva 10, tel. 61 16 09/ 091 787 59 76,
valdemar@ka.t-com.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. N Emergency numbers
1579. The fortress was surrounded by ramparts, bastions and a deep moat, 23:00. There is also a shop Dabar that is open 06:00 - 21:00, Sun 06:30 - 21:00. As in most other Croatian cities, parking in Karlovac can be paid for via a simple
what we see today as the Karlovac Star. The urban plan was based on the Calling home: Purchase a phone card at the news-stand or kiosk which is open 24 mobile text message. Croatia was the first country to introduce SMS pay parking. Police 92
Look for signs along the parking areas and pay at the allocated machines which
ideal Renaissance pattern where the city was situated inside the lines of the
star, or walls, where all structures were erected in defined geometric blocks.
hours and use one of the public pay phones. The toilets cost a standard 3kn.
Changing money: There is an exchange bureau called Rakun (tel.61 47 32) open accept coins or simply send the registration number of your car as a text message MAIL & PHONES Fire department
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Military and sacred buildings went up first, followed by palaces, squares and 08:00 - 12:00 and 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Getting to (no spaces, no special characters) to 8471.Your payment is confirmed with a reply
text message. The first hour of parking costs 4kn and 5kn per hour thereafter.
houses. Soon after, the city received its first inhabitants of soldiers and civilians
and life began. Military houses were built larger than artisan’s houses which
town: The taxi rank is just outside the station and should you want to walk the 10
minutes into town, turn right from the station towards Kralj Tomislav Street which Payment on weekdays are from 7am-8pm and from 7am-2pm on Saturdays. A few City express mail
were two-storey – the first level being the shop and upper levels for living leads you to the well-known Karlovačka zvijezda (The Karlovac Star). minutes prior to your parking expiry, a text message is sent to either top up your
parking limit or remove your car. Just in case you don’t display the ticket on your
CityEx F-11/12, Senjska 70, tel. 61 29 00, karlovac@cityexpress.hr, www.
cityexpress.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun.
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space. All residential buildings in the historical core have wooden corridors Arriving from Zagreb by bus: Leave from the Zagreb Bus Station (autobusni
on the backyard side, called ganjak. Bourgeois houses were also built for the kolodvor) located in the Marin Držić Avenue bb. Prices are reasonable. A single dashboard, you may expect to receive a fine of 160kn. Latecomers will be charged telephone code is +385-47
noblemen. On the busy walkway of Radićeva street lies the house of Count ticket to Karlovac costs from 36 - 40kn and will take approximately 45 minutes. 40kn. Parking d.o.o. F-11, Trg Josipa Broza 2, tel. 61 55 08. Internet places
Janko Drašković (1828), which portrays some stylistic features of urban For more information visit the Zagreb Bus Station website: www.akz.hr
palaces in Zagreb from the Zagreb architect Felbinger. Arriving from Zagreb by plane: If you are arriving at Zagreb’s Airpor t (Zračna Petrol stations Bundes Caffe O-3, Radićeva 27. Located inside the Zvijezda area, modern
interior, decorated only with black and white photographs. It’s a rather small cafe Tourist informations
luka Pleso), Croatia Airlines runs a bus ser vice from the airpor t to the Zagreb Bus Zagrebačka ulica bb, tel. 63 76 09QOpen 06:00 - 22:00, Smičiklasova bar with free internet access and music on the radio. It’s a good place to kick

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Karlovac becomes an important trading and merchant town but eventually Station. It costs 30kn and takes about 30min. Once you get to the bus station, ulica bb, tel. 65 57 00QOpen 00:00 - 24:00, Marmontova Aleja bb, tel. 41 38 back and relax after a day of sightseeing. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 Karlovac County Tourist Board
the citizens demanded less military restrictions which stood in the way of their take a bus to Karlovac, it runs roughly ever y half hour. 08QOpen 06:00 - 22:00, Rakovac bb, tel. 65 45 99QOpen 06:00 - 22:00, - 24:00, Sun 08:00 - 23:00. M/N-2, A.Vraniczanya 6, tel. 61
progression and so the city of Karlovac became a free royal city with its own Sun 06:00 - 14:00, Senjska 120, tel. 43 22 32QOpen 00:00 - 24:00, Vilima
emblem in 1781, delivered by the Emperor Joseph II. This meant they were By car From Italy: When coming from Trieste, look for signs ‘Fiume’ and route Library for the youth (Knjižnica za mlade) O-2, Banjavčićeva 8, tel. 53 20, info@tzkz.hr, www.tzkz.
Reinera 6, tel. 64 58 85QOpen 06:00 - 23:00, Sun 07:00 - 22:00. 61 41 88. Your traditional municipal librar y is what you’ll find here and it’s in the hr. QOpen 07:00 - 15:00. Closed
under the special king’s patronage yet they had the right to choose their own number E63 /local route 7, which crosses Slovenia and enters Croatia at Pasjak Sat, Sun.
Zvijezda area. It is dedicated to children and teens mostly; besides the reading
city council and mayor. From this and the next century on the city of Karlovac
prospered and was known as the golden age of trade in Karlovac.
or Rupa. Local road 8 leads you into Rijeka, where a motor way toll will cost you
5kn. After that follow the 107km long A6 motor way that runs directly from Rijeka
Public transpor t room, it also holds exhibitions, seminars and workshops. Seven computers with Karlovac Tourist Board F-10,
Unfortunately the 20th century did more to devastate the former prosperous to Karlovac. The motor way toll costs 44kn in one direction. From Slovenia: After Karlovac is a rather small town and all major tourist sights and events are a mere internet access are available to all visitors for 6kn per hour. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Petra Zrinskog 3, tel. 61 51 15, karlovac-touristinfo@
city, with two World Wars, but most damage was caused in the recent Homeland you cross the border at Rupa or Pasjak, local road 8 will take you directly to Rijeka 20 minute walking distance. There is no developed public transport system that Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. ka.t-com.hr, www.karlovac-touristinfo.hr. Q Open
War, its effects still noted today. As a result of this war, Karlovac declined and then follow the A6 motor way Rijeka - Karlovac. From Ljubljana follow the A2 passes through the city centre itself. Existing bus lines at Korzo, Tržnica and the 08:00 - 15:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. From June
greatly, with much damage lobbed on community life and structural features. motor way towards the Bregana border crossing and then join the A3 motor way main Bus Station connect the city to surrounding suburban areas a few times a Making the call 15 till October 01 Open 08:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 20:00, Sat
However, as of late, Karlovac has been improving in strides, some due to the into Zagreb. From Zagreb the A1 motor way / route number E65 drops you directly day. There is a single bus line that goes from the city centre to the Švarča Hospital. 09:00 - 13:00, 17:00 - 20:00.
You’ve memorised the misleadingly simple code break-down, and are ready to
strong willed and proud townsfolk, some due to the great tourist potential, into Karlovac. From Zagreb: The 42 km long A1 / E65 motor way runs directly One way tickets can be purchased inside the bus and costs 10 - 27kn.
take the plunge (let’s hope you decided not to drop that tricky calculus course).
some due to the rich cultural and historical value of this city. from Zagreb to Karlovac. The motor way toll costs 16kn in one direction and is For more information contact the Autotransport Karlovac Office, tel. 60 07 42,
Local Calls: Here’s the trick: dial the subscriber’s six- or seven-digit number, and
payable in most currencies. 61 18 21 or visit www.atsk.hr
place the receiver to your ear. National Calls: Dial the Croatian city code (047 if National holidays
This city is well known for its location on four rivers which really have a lot to Road Safety: The legal limit for drinking and driving is 0.5% blood alcohol
offer. These four rivers have greatly influenced the community of Karlovac concentration if you are over 24 years of age. If you are under that age, a limit Rent a bike you’re calling Karlovac for instance) followed by the subscriber’s number. Calling
Abroad: Dial 00 (the international access code), the appropriate countr y code, a January 1 New Year’s Day
from trade to industry to survival and, it was also a vital connection of the of 0.0% applies to you. The speed limit in urban areas is 50kph and 130kph on Hotel Korana Srakovčić R-4, Perivoj Josipa Vrbanića 8, tel. 60 90 90. city or area code if applicable and the subscriber’s number. Calling Croatia from January 6 Epiphany
Mediterranean coast with inner Croatia. The most popular of the four is the highways. Using a mobile during driving is strictly forbidden whilst fastening car 25kn/hour, 50kn/half a day, 100kn/whole day. Abroad: Dial your international access code, 385 (Croatia’s countr y code), the city April 12 Easter
Kupa River, where in all months of the year, especially in winter, the fishermen belts is obligator y. code (dropping the initial 0) and the subscriber’s number. Calling a Mobile: Mobile April 13 Easter Monday
come to try their hand and adventurers go rafting in spring. The Korana and Road help numbers are 9 or 10-digits and begin with either 091, 092, 095, 098 or 099. Dial May 1 International Workers' Day
the Mrežnica Rivers also have their fishing delights, yet its fresh clear waters By train The facilities at the train station (E-8) do require the odd touch up but the subscriber’s number and wait for a human voice. For an international call to June 11 Corpus Christi
HAK (Croatian Auto Club) tel. 987 has 24 hour road ser vice and dial for road June 22 Anti Fascist Resistance Day
are more enticing to the exploratory traveller, for it is here that water sports are generally sound. It includes a ticket office which is open 05:00 - 21:10 and conditions in English (only during summer). For more information visit www.hak.hr. a Croatian mobile, dial your international acess code, 385 (countr y code), drop
takes place, especially on the wilder Mrežnica River, which is perfect for rafting has a free public toilet. the 0, and then dial the remaining 9 digits. June 25 Statehood Day
You can also contact Auto Klub Karlovac, Gažanski trg 1 (G-9), tel. 61 36 13, August 5 Victory and Homeland
and canoeing activities and has a multitude of waterfalls and cascades that Getting to town: Since there is no taxi rank outside the railway station, call 098 41 75 74 for 24 hour break down ser vices and road assistance.
will please you along with its warm summer waters ideal for swimming. The one of these phone numbers: 098 85 38 45, 098 35 36 85 or simply stroll to Mobile phones August 15
Thanksgiving Day
Feast of the Assumption
Dobra River is a smaller version of the former two, but great for rafting. It’s
also perfect for a lazy family afternoon in sailing, picnicking or for bathing in the
the underground hallway that is in front of the station and under the main road
which leads across Banija. Take a right turn towards center and walk across the
Taxis Mobile phone use in Karlovac is typical to most ever ywhere in Europe: they appear October 8 Independence Day
crystal clear waters. If you take your fishing seriously, be sure to get a piece of The only taxi rank in the town can be found in front of the Bus Station (M-5). to be permanent growths that have attached themselves to ears or cheeks. Unique November 1 All Saints’ Day
bridge over the Kupa River. It will take you approximately 10 minutes to get to
the action in and around Karlovac. No matter your preferences, there are plenty Occasionally you can catch a taxi at the Railway Station or at the beginning of however, are the numerous and exciting tonal renditions of show-tunes and 80s December 25 Christmas
the city centre.
of spots to choose from and a rich variety of biting fish to entice you. Radićeva Street, but since that’s not always the case it is best to call one of glam-rock that shatter the most tranquil of moments. It seems that churches and December 26 Saint Stephen’s Day
these numbers: 047 42 24 44, 098 85 38 45 or 098 35 36 85. Star t: 20kn cinemas remain the only structures holy enough to warrant the tragic silent-mode
designation in this central European location. The networks that exist are VIP (091),
Today, Karlovac is well known for its potential in recreational tourism. For the
adventurous spirit, there is more than enough here to keep you entertained GETTING AROUND and 7kn (1km) drive. Luggage: 5kn. Night drive: plus 20%.
T-Mobile (098,099) and Tele 2 (095) and their SIM cards can be bought all over the D Gupca, Matije D-10 Kralja Petra Krešimira IV F, G-1,2 Luščić C - F-10 - 12 Nemičića, Milana D, E-12, 13 Riječka C, D-15, 16 Šenoe, Augusta G-10/P-3 Triglavska G-15

and satisfied. Be different! Not only is there a bevy of rolling green parks and Trains place, priced 100kn for Vip and T-mobile and 25kn for Tele 2. Buy pay-as-you-go Street register Dojranska D-12 H K. Tomislava F, G-10, 11/M-4, LJ Ninskog, Grgura G-10/O-2 Rozgaja, Dr. Slavka D, E-16 Šestića, Ljudevita E-11 Trogirska E-9

promenades to stroll or chase butterflies in, one can enjoy a variety of walking Bike repair Central train station (Željeznički kolodvor) E-8, Vilima Reinera 3, tel.
cards in news kiosks, or top up at a cash machine.
Domjanića, Dragutina E, F-12
Domobranska F, G-10, 11/N-4
Haulika, Jurja
Hebranga, Andrije
G-10/O,P-3
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Kralja Zvonimira G-12, 13
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P, R-3 Šetalište Tuđmana F, G-10/N-2,3
Šetalište J. Marohnića G, H-11
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IJ-16, 17
D-10
treks, paintball, mountaineering and excursions in the national and nature Štraus F-9, Banija 17, tel. 64 84 05, straus@ka.t-com.hr, www.bicikli- 060 33 34 44, www.hznet.hr. There are several daily runs to and from Rijeka,
T-Centar Trg Petra Zrinskog 6 (M-5), tel. 098 1520.QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Draškovića, Janka G-9/O,P-1 Hr vatske bratske z. G,H-8, 9 Kranjčevića, S. S. E-10, 11 Mačeka, Vladka E, F-10/L,M-3 Obala Ivana Trnskog F-9 Samostanska G-10/O-3 Šimunića, Ivana G-9, 10/P-2 Tuškana, Grge G-11, 12
B Držića, Marina E, F-11 Hvarska E-9 Kraša, Josipa G-9, 10/O,P-2 Majdera, Aleksandra G, H-12 Ob.V. Mažuranića E, F-9, 10/M-2 Sarajevska F-11 Šipuša, Josipa F-10 U
parks of Karlovac county. Or for simple pleasures, take in a game of tennis, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
straus.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. A Split and Zagreb. Options are fast and slower trains to Zagreb (30 - 36kn one- Bakarska E-9 Dubrovačka E-9 J Križanića, Jurja G-10/O-3 Marmontova aleja C - E-9, 10 Ohridska D-12 Seljana, Mirka B-8 Šporera, Matije Jurja C, D-9 Udbinja G, H-13, 14
swim at the city beach, or even a secluded and romantic area of a tree lined Golf Aurora E-11, Miroslava Krleže 4c, tel. 41 72 54, www.golfaurora.hr. way and 47 - 56kn return) with 18 lines a day during week days (not so offten on Vip Centar Gundulićeva 8 (N-1), tel. 091 77 00.QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat Banija F-6 - 9 Dugoreška E-15 Jagića, Vatroslava F-8 Krkleca, Gustava E-14 Masar yka, Jana F-8, 9 Omladinska B-7 Seljana, Stjepana B-8 Štampara, Andrije E-13 Ujevića, A. Tina E, F-10, 11
Banjavčića, Ivana G-10/O-2 F Jakšići F-13 Krleže, Miroslava E-11 Matice hr vatske G-9/O-1 P Senjska F-11, 12 Šuleka, Bogoslava E-12 V
river bank. Being very bicycle friendly, take a ride through the centre or outskirts Q Open 08:00 - 16:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. June - September Open weekends) star ting early morning around 5:00 with last one between 21:00 and 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Baščinska E - H-14 Filipca, Petra H-8 Jamadolska C, D-11, 12 Kršnjavoga, Izidora G-12 Matoša, Antuna Gustava E-12 Perivoj J. Vrbanića H-10, 11/R-4 Sisačka H, I-4 - 6 Švarča, Donja E, F-13 Velebitska G, H-15
of town, a perfect way to see the region in all its charm. Make use of your stay 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. 23:00. The journey lasts 30 - 60 minutes with connections for international lines Tele 2 Centar V. Mačeka 1 (L-1), tel. 60 13 66. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat Bencetića, Đuke G-10/O-3 Frankopana, F. K. G-9, 10/P-2 Jonkea, Ljudevita G-10, 11/O-4 Krupe, Alfreda E-10 Mažuranića, Ivana G-10/O-3 Petrovića, Gaje F, G-8 Skadarska D-12 Švarča, Gornja E, F-14, 15 Vinički put D-17
by visiting the wonderful cultural and historical sights of Karlovac….take in a made through Zagreb. Ticket window is open daily 05:00 - 21:10. 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Bledska D-12 G K Kružića, Petra D-10 Medovića, Celestina E, F-12, 13 Pivovarska C, D-9 Skopska E-13 Švarča, Mala E - G-17 Vitezovića, Pavla R. F-10/M-2
theatrical performance, pop into a museum or simply enjoy the hospitality of Buses Bogovića, Mirka
Bogovića, Vladimira
F, G-8
B-8
Gaja, Ljudevita G-9/O-1
Gambona, Mar tina G-10/O-3,4
Kačića Miošića, Andrije
Kalnička
F-9
G-15
Kukuljevića, Ivana
Kupa
G-10/P-3
L,M,N-2
Meštrovića, I. E, F-10, 11/L-5
Mihalića, Stjepana H-8
Plitvička
Preradovića, Petra
D 12
F, G-9/N-1
Smičiklasa, Tadije F, G-11/N-5
Splitska D, E-8, 9
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Tesle, Nikole E-10
Vranska
Vraza, Stanka
G-15
F-9
friendly people in a number of palate pleasing restaurants. Years of hunting
game here has left its mark on a rich gastronomic variety of restaurants with Central bus station (Autobusni kolodvor) M-5, Prilaz V.Holjevca 2, tel. Travel agencies Post offices Bohinjska
Bolnička
C-12
E-10
Gažanski trg
Gojak, Braće
G-9
I,J-16
Kapelička
Karasa, Vjekoslava G-10/P-2
H,I-6 Kupska
Kurelca, Frane G, H-10, 11/P-4
D-9 Mihanovića, Antuna
Miškine, Mihovila P. G-9/O-1,2
F-7 Prešerna, Franca G-9, 10/P-2
Prilaz Korani R-4
Starčevića, Ante
Strmački dol
F-8
C-10
Tkalca, Imbre
Tomića, Janka
G-9
D-10
Vranyczanya, A. F-9, 10/M,N-2
Vrbanića, M. F-10, 11/M,N-4
special culinary skills that will leave your tastebuds tantalised. 060 33 88 33. This is a definite hub station, with buses coming to and from many Adriatica.net F-11, Trg Josipa Broza 4, tel. 41 21 11, poslovnica.karlovac@ Banija F-8, A. Starčevića 22, tel. 64 61 72. QOpen 09:00 - 16:30. Closed Borlin A, B-7, 8 Gojaka, Ivice F-14 Kašića, Bar tola F-12 Kvaternika, Eugena D-10 Mostarska E-9 Pr. V. Holjevca E, F-6-11/L-1,2,3, Strohala, Rudolfa H-8 Trg Alojzija Stepinca F-10/M-3 Vrhovca, Maksimilijana G-12, 13
Boškovića, Ruđera C, D-9, 10 Gornja Gaza G,H-8, 9 Klaića, Vjekoslava G-10/P-3 L Mrežnička E, F-14 M-4 Struga G-8, 9 Trg Josipa Broza F-11 Z
If up for an enthusiastic challenge, leave everyday worries behind and let destinations. From here there are regular buses to Zagreb (40 lines a day, almost centarputovanja.net, www.adriatica.net. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - Sat, Sun. Dubovac Dubovac 7, tel. 41 63 82. QOpen 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Bulića, Franje D-10 Gorička G-15 Kneza Branimira F-13 Laginje, Matka F-8 Mrzlo Polje A, B-16, 17 Primorska C - E-10 Supila, Frana D-9, 10 Trg Svetog F. Ksaverskog E-14 Zagrebačka E - H-2 - 5
yourself be taken in by the nature and the thrill of an adventurous Karlovac! ever y half an hour with 4-hour brake between 22:30 and 02:45), Rijeka, Plitvice 13:00. Closed Sun. A Sat, Sun. Grabrik G-12, M. Vrhovca 9, tel. 42 24 13. Q Open 07:30 - 19:00. Bunjevačka A, B-8 Gradišćanska A,B-7 Kneza Domagoja G-9/O-1 Laškarina, Dragutina E-14 N Put Davorina Trstenjaka H, I-10 Sušačka D, E-8 Trg Matije Gupca F-9, 10/N-2 Zajca, Ivana G-10/N-3, 4
and other par ts of Croatia. Ticket office is open 05:30 - 20:30 and Information Closed Sat, Sun. From July 1 till August 31 Open 07:00 - 14:30. Closed Sat, Sun. Bušića, Brune B-8 Grahe, Ivana E, F-15, 16 Korana R-5 Lisinskog, Vatroslava G-10/N-4 Naselje Marka Marulića E-10, 11 R Svetog Florijana I-6 Trg Milana Šufflaya F-10/M-2 Zrinskog, Petra F-10/M-3

www.inyourpocket.com C Grčića, Danijela B-7 Koransko šetalište G,H,I-8-12 Logorište H-16, 17 Nazora, Vladimira F-10 Račkoga, Obala Franje G-8, 9 Svetog Nikole E-17 Trg bana J. Jelačića G-10/P-2 Ž
office 00:00 - 24:00. Main post office N/O-2, I. G. Kovačića 4, tel. 69 47 00. QOpen 07:30 - Cesarca, Augusta G-10/N,O-2 Grički put D-17 Kovačića, I. G. G-9, 10/N,O-2 Lopašića, R. G-10/N,O-4 Nehajeva, Milutina Cihlara E-14 Radića, Stjepana G-10, 11/N-2 Š Trg J.J. StrossmayeraG-9, 10/O-2 Žorovica D, E-9, 10
19:00, Sat 07:30 - 14:30. Closed Sun. Gundulića, Ivana G-9/N-1 Kovačićevo brdo F-13 Lošinjska G-15 Nemčića, Antuna C-9, 10 Radnička E-14 Šebetića, Nikole F-9/N-2 Trg kralja Petra Svačića F-8 Žumberačka B-8

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Upmarket Camping Konoba Zec G-7, Bogovićeva 2, tel. 64 54 55, zeljko.jurajevcic@ka.t- M-90 Zagrebačka cesta bb, tel. 63 76 44, m90@ka.t-com.hr, www.m-90. Antique N-2, Gundulićeva 2, tel. 61 54 15. Want a place to warm up before
a big night out on the town? Then this café bar is your answer with some cool
Katzler Pavilion N-2, Stjepana Radića bb, tel. 098 81 80 57, info@paviljon- licences cost a mere 60kn, and can be bought at 12 agencies in the Karlovac
region. For all information and fishing season dates contact:
Slapić Mrežnički brig bb, tel. 84 57 00, autocamp@inet.hr, www. com.hr. With a huge selection of grilled and barbequed dishes from the spit, this hr/restoran.html. If comfor t and natural surroundings are your thing, make your katzler.hr, www.paviljon-katzler.hr. Ar tistic postcrads, antiques and photos.
Korana Srakovčić R-4, Perivoj Josipa Vrbanića 8, tel. 60 90 90, fax restaurant offers fur ther appetising dishes of Italian cuisine - pastas and pizza’s way down to this restaurant with large terrace where you can enjoy business tunes playing on the turntable. Besides the front door being beautifully decorated Q Open 10:00 - 13:00, 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. KŠR Korana, Domobranska 25 (N-4), tel. 61 71 22 or 095 / 617 12 24; www.
60 90 91, info@hotelkorana.hr, www.hotelkorana.hr. This exclusive 4 star campslapic.hr. Happy campers do we have a treat for you! Pack your gear as this with ornaments, the interior itself doesn’t have much to do with antiquity except krs-korana.hr. Open 09:00 - 14:00, Wed 13:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat and Sun.
private camp which is situated 10km outside of Karlovac, in the village of Mrežnički from a wood fired oven. Swing by on Saturdays and be enter tained with live a lunches or formal dinners by candlelight and soft music. Treat yourself to fresh Lin trgovina F-11, Trg Josipa Broza 2, tel. 60 97 00, ivan@lin-trgovina.hr.
hotel is located in one of the best spots in town, right beside the Korana river capella music, or stop by on Sundays to enjoy a atmospheric family lunch. Good seafood and barbequed dishes. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (60 - 130kn). for a few minor details.QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00. Sun 08:00
and a centuries old serene park. All rooms are elegantly designed, spotless brig, is jam packed with ever ything your camping hear ts desire. It’s equipped with
48 units, a bathing area plus facilities which include: canoeing, barbecue, table food, good prices! Fine array of white and red wines. QOpen 06:30 - 24:00, Sun PALB - 24:00. B QOpen 07:00 - 20:00, Sat 07:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. A
Štacun pri Gambonu N-2, Stjepana Radića 8/10, tel. 61 64 94. Q Open
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and leave you feeling like royalty. Choose from 3 business suites, 12 double Coloseum F-11, Tuškanova 10. The Coloseum in Rome was a place of
rooms, all with air-conditioning and internet connection, telephone, TV and football and a children’s playground. The campsite itself has a reception desk, 08:00 - 24:00. (70 - 130kn). PALGB Mali odmor Borlin 142, tel. 63 46 00/ 098 53 19 37, mali.odmor@hi.t- 13:00 - 20:00, Mon, Wed 08:00 - 15:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. A Raub F-10/M-3, Zrinski trg 7, tel. 61 48 66/ 091 571 23 23. Hunting,
Kristal F-8, Matka Laginje 1, tel. 64 56 00, info@restoran-kristal.com, com.hr. Located on the road to Karlovac-Jurovski Brod-Slovenia and sitting beside enter tainment, as is this spacious café bar. Situated near the bus station and in a fishing and camping supplies. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00.
satellite, a safe and mini-bar. Extra ser vices: laundr y ser vice, room ser vice. restaurant and bar, per fect for that getaway! The nearest shop is 300 meters
new building, the weekends are transformed with more of a night club atmosphere TTM M-4, Kralja Tomislava 29, tel. 098 29 40 62/ 098 36 47 62, www.
away. Peak season (01.06 - 31.08.) prices for adults are 30kn and 15kn for children www.restoran-kristal.com. This famous Karlovac restaurant is situated in the tennis cour ts sits this charming restaurant which offers a rich wine list of more than ttm-suveniri.hr. Q Open 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Closed Sun. A
The hotel also includes restaurants, bars, conference hall, wellness centre and live per formances by rock bands. Enjoy a game of pool between sets and you
with pool/sauna and parking lot. Fur ther information offered on excursions, between 5 - 12. Additional prices include car for 25kn, a trailer 35kn, a tent 20kn, Bakin Business Centre. Its facilities include an a la car te restaurant and a multi- 30 options to accompany their menu of seafood and well-known truffle dishes. Sekstagon G-12, Maksimilijana Vrhovca 9, tel. 65 40 97, sekstagon@
trips and recreational activities around the region. Q19 rooms (12 singles and pets are 10kn. Electricity is 15kn and water 10kn. Off peak season is from purpose hall which can be easily transformed into a large hall that can host many
events and celebrations, such as meetings and weddings. The restaurant offers
QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sun 08:00 - 22:00. (50 - 100kn). PALB just might see some modern day gladiators. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Fri 08:00 -
04:00, Sun 08:00 - 23:00. Shopping Centre ka.t-com.hr. Fishing and hunting supplies. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00
- 13:00. Closed Sun. A
€106 - 130, 12 doubles €119 - 136, 4 triples €157, 3 apar tments €135 - 226). (01.04 - 31.05. and 01.09 - 31.10.)
PHA6ULEGBKDC hhhh fish and meat specialties, homemade cakes, confectioner y delicacies, wedding
cakes and ice cream - making those memorable moments ever so sweeter.
Desser t Drmeš Klub N-2, Šebetićeva 3, tel. 61 10 99. For an alternative to disco and
house music joints, take yourself down to this rock club for a rocking fab night out.
Robna kuća Karlovčanka M-2, Trg M.Šufflaya 1, tel. 61 48 05, info@
tekstil-karlovac.hr, www.tekstil-karlovac.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00. Closed
T&T N-3/4, Domobranska 27, tel. 61 13 39. Fishing supplies. QOpen
08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. A
Mozart N-2, Trg Matije Gupca 1, tel. 091 161 12 20. A cute café with a Sun. T&T N-3/4, Domobranska 25, tel. 60 16 78. Hunting supplies. QOpen
Mid-range QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. (40 - 90kn).
PALG covered outdoor terrace, the interior is reminiscent of a bygone Viennese era.
Q Open 07:00 - 24:00, Thu, Sat 07:00 - 02:00. PNGB
Edison - Buddha bar N-3, Šetalište Dr.Franje Tuđmana 13, tel. 099 350 59 08:00 - 15:00, Tue, Thu 12:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Carlstadt N-2, A. Vraniczanya 1, tel./fax 61 11 11, carlstadt@ka.t-com.
hr, www.carlstadt.hr. The hotel is located in the ver y centre of downtown,
Pod starimi krovovi O-2, Radićeva 8/10, tel. 61 54 20. Located in the
hear t of the old city centre and the famous star, you’ll find one of the best catering
The café looks onto the popular downtown square, so drop in and enjoy your
coffee with any number of tasty pastries. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 07:00
59. A taste of Asia can be found within the Edison cinema complex as this tediously
exotic bar has an interior designed in the oriental style. It’s a true architectonic
DIRECTORY Vidra N-1, Gundulićeva 1, tel. 61 55 70. QOpen 08:00 - 12:00, 17:00 -
20:00, Fri 08:00 - 13:00, 17:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. A
quite close to the Karlovac star. All rooms are immaculately clean, spacious - 24:00. PNGB spot with an open galler y. The weekends alter as DJ’s enter tain the younger crowd.
and suitable for all tastes. The hotel features many different rooms all equipped
schools in this countr y which also acts as a restaurant. The restaurant offers an
international cuisine of fresh ingredients. The specialty of the house is rumpsteak Slatki centar L-3, Vlatka Mačeka 6, tel. 61 38 01. If you suddenly get that QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 04:00. B Banks & Exchange offices Hunting
with modern cons. Internet ser vices are provided at reception. Q40 rooms based in a tasty oyster mushroom and cranberr y sauce. Other speciality dishes craving for something sugar y, then visit the so called ‘sweet centre’. It’s known Knjige i kava O-2, Kraševa 4. The warm hues of this café are easy on the Andy C,F/10-12, Luščić 3, tel. 41 46 10. QOpen 07:00 - 20:00, Sat 07:00 If hunting yetis isn’t your cup of tea, then pop over into Karlovac county and
(9 singles 310 - 340kn, 25 doubles 455kn, 3 triples 500 - 645kn, 3 suites include frogfish and steak with truffles. Stop by for a delicious meal and enjoy the to have the best pancakes and cakes in town. Salty snacks for brunch are also eyes and the music is definitely easy on the ears. This cutesy bar attracts a - 14:00. Closed Sun. start hunting like a real man! There are plenty of locations and opportunities
815kn). PAL hhh comfor t and warmth of this side of Karlovac. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. Closed Sun. on offer. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sun 08:00 - 23:00. PGB young casual and chatty crowd, the setup is laid back and comfy, the interesting Erste bank M-4, Trg Josipa Broza 2, tel. 062 37 45 50, www.erstebank. to seize to make your hunting excursion well worthwhile. Hunt culinary
Europa F-8, Banija 161, tel. 60 96 66, fax 60 96 67, hotel-europa@ (25 - 60kn). PJAGB features are the old books and records that line the wall. QOpen 07:30 - 24:00, com. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. specialties of the area from birds to wild game. Rejuvenate yourself in the
hotel-europa.com.hr, www.hotel-europa.com.hr. Located near the main Exclusive change F-11, Trg J.Broza 5, tel. 41 71 66. QOpen 07:00 -
train station, this hotel is modern, clean and full of comfor t! Included is 1
Tempo M-2, Mažuranićeva obala 1, tel. 60 01 68. Centrally located with
an excellent choice of cakes, sweets and ice cream. Tempo is ideal for coffee.
CAFÉS Sat, Sun 09:00 - 01:00.
Papa’s bar N-2, Šetalište dr.Franje Tuđmana 1, tel. 61 53 30, papasbar@ 22:00. Closed Sun.
fresh outdoors. Croatians love to hunt and alongside them you’ll be sure to
enjoy your experience.
apar tment and 33 rooms with air-conditioning, satellite TV, wireless internet. Moreover, enjoy some of the gastronomic specialties as they ser ve brunch and papasbar.com.hr, www.papasbar.com.hr. Dedicated to the great Ernest Karlovačka banka L-3, Vladka Mačeka 8, tel. 41 73 00; 41 74 06/ 41 Hrvatske šume, Put Davorina Trstenjaka 1 (H/I-10), tel. 84 32 00, www.
The hotel also provides a conference room, a bar and restaurant, and lunch at cheap prices. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00, Sat 09:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. Caffe Express Corso M-3, Trg Petra Zrinskog. Modern retrograde styled cafe Hemingway and with a focus on a wooden interior with Havana flavour, this spacious 74 12, radojka.gagic@kaba.hr, www.kaba.hr. QOpen 07:30 - 20:00, Sat hrsume.hr; karlovac@hrsume.hr; Open 07:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat and Sun.
recreational extra’s of a sauna and solarium. Park your car with ease and enjoy (35 - 180kn). PAGB with minimalist features, a young crowd, it’s sharp on swish and quick on coffee. Sit and smar tly decorated bar has the right touch, and more than enough flavour to 07:30 - 12:00. Closed Sun. Karlovac County Hunting Union, Mažuranićeva 11 (O-3), tel. 61 50 08; Open
the friendliness of this peaceful hotel. Ask for ser viced excursions to local
Tiffany E-10, Dr.Vlatka Mačeka 6/I, tel. 61 46 66/ 098 46 15 80. Located by the window and face the human traffic strolling the main thoroughfare ‘Korzo’. keep you coming back. The nights come alive here with animated friends and a Privredna banka N-4, Domobranska 6, tel. 54 71 01. QOpen 07:30 - 19:30, Tue,Thu 08:00 - 12:00.
places of interest. Q34 rooms (6 singles €73 - 104, 23 doubles €92 - 113, 4 QOpen 07:00 - 21:00. PG fabulous choice of records. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 02:00, Sun Sat 07:30 - 12:00. Closed Sun.
next to the depar tment store, this is a little gem with the best hot sandwiches in
triples €106 - 155, 1 apar tment €138 - 225). PHA6ULKD hhh
town as well as pizza. Wor th a visit for something less formal and more laid back. Cohiba N-2/3, Šetalište Dr.Franje Tuđmana 4. Named after the famous Cuban 08:00 - 24:00. NGB Raiffeisenbank Austria M-2, Trg Milana Šufflaya 1, tel. 60 66 00, www. Rafting & Canoeing
Private rooms RESTAURANTS QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sun 13:00 - 23:00. (30 - 90kn). NGB brand of premium cigars that were originally supplied by Fidel Castro, this small yet
ver y popular café with its elongated terrace situated along the city’s promenade
The River Pub-Great British Pub N-1, Preradovićeva 10, tel. 63 86 97. rba.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:30 - 12:00. Closed Sun.
Rakun M-3, Prilaz V. Holjevca 2 (Bus terminal), tel. 61 47 32. Q Open Action lovers make your way down to Karlovac, where you can have a truly
A pub that is actually a club where the so called young like to rendezvous. It is enjoyable experience by trying rafting or canoeing on a thrilling downstream
08:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Here is a list of private accomodation rooms. All relevent information in regards
Croatian Out of town is an ideal place for drinking coffee or cocktails and people watching. Known for
its relaxed atmosphere, good choice of music and the best hot chocolate in town!
ver y spacious and full of enter tainment with regular live per formances by popular
Titanic N-2, A. Vraniczanya 1, tel. 60 03 00. QOpen 07:00 - 20:00, Sun ride! An ideal environment for special events, team building or simply for friends
to private accomodation in the Karlovac area (with prices range from 75 - 200kn Croatian bands such as Elemental as well as local band Čokoladne bradavice and families, you’ll find yourself hanging on tightly for an exhilarating water ride.
per person per night) can be found at the Karlovac Tourist Office, Petra Kvaka D/E-9/10, Žorovica bb, tel. 41 66 16/ 091 518 87 24, mprugove@ Žganjer Jelaši 41, tel. 64 13 33/ 64 13 04, restoran-zganjer@ka.t-com. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. NB (Chocolate nipples). QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 02:00. PAGB
10:00 - 12:00.
hr, www.restoran-zganjer.hr. For many years now, this restaurant has kept Zagrebačka banka N-2, Stjepana Radića 5, tel. 84 31 03, www.zaba.hr. No previous experience is necessary for this fun filled activity but a sense of
Zrinskog 3, tel. 61 51 15 or www.karlovac-touristinfo.hr. globalnet.hr, www.kvaka.net. Located on the banks of the river Kupa in one Gradska straža O-3, Radićeva 22, tel. 60 14 22. Set in a beautiful old house Ziher O-2, Banjavčićeva 16. Hot and heavy well defines this place thanks to adventure is a must. The season starts in April and ends in November and
of the most beautiful par ts of Karlovac called Dubovac. Not to mention being its place amongst Croatia’s top one hundred restaurants. Located 5 km from inside the Zvijezda, this place has a simple interior that is decked all out in wood QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:30. Closed Sun.
Đurđica Đurić Tušilović 37a, Tušilović, tel. 71 80 31/ 091 562 94 40, Karlovac and on the road to Plitvice Lakes, this twin-terraced restaurant also the tunes that tremble through the speakers. Fans of rock and metal gather here. prices range from 240-270kn pp per day.
spomenka.djuric@gmail.com. surrounded by centur y old chestnut trees at the foot of the walls of The Old with the loft under wooden beams. The atmosphere is relaxed and it is popular It’s loud and their proud! You’ll find cer tain remains of drum kits clanged to the wall Karlovac rafting and canoe club, tel. 091 474 83 77, tel. 85 10 12
offers 10 air-conditioned rooms along with bathrooms and SAT TV making for
Žganjer Restaurant Jelaši 41, tel. 64 43 33, fax 64 13 04, restoran- Town, this restaurant is a per fect choice for anyone looking to experience the
life of the town embarked by its four rivers. Restaurant Kvaka is known for a ver y a comfor table stay for visitors and tourists. Žganjer is an ideal place for relaxing
amongst secondar y school students. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 -
24:00, Sun 08:00 - 23:00. B
amongst some black and white snaps. There is also a playroom for a game of night Pharmacy (0-24) 4 rijeke pustolovine travel agency , Belaj 61, Duga Resa, tel. 85 10 12, 091
zganjer@ka.t-com.hr, www.restoran-zganjer.hr. Q PAUGK and has an excellent domestic cuisine which is open from 7am until midnight. The flipper, dar ts or table football. To put it simply, it rocks and it’s slap bang in the hear t 474 83 77; Open 08:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun; www.4rijekepustolovine.hr,
pleasant family atmosphere and an unforgettable gastronomic experience. It Kazališna kavana Zorin dom N-4, Domobranska 1, tel. 60 15 12. Located of town! QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 03:00, Sun 09:00 - 24:00. mmihajli@globalnet.hr
Ana Juraić Logorište 5, tel. 64 15 16/ 098 24 69 68. offers fresh water and sea fish, vegetarian dishes and all sor ts of meaty national restaurant offers meat dishes (famous whole lamb on the spit), including foal- Centrala M-4, Kralja Tomislava 19a, tel. 61 47 11, fax 61 47 10,
on the lower level of Zorin Dom Theatre, this cafe has indoor and outdoor seating centralna-ljekarna@ka.t-com.hr. Central pharmacy.QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. Kanuking avantura travel agency, Donji Zvečaj 41, Duga Resa, tel. 099
Bernarda Milčić Mostanje 7, tel. 65 44 28/ 091 761 55 05. meat and ostrich-meat specialities, as well as native dishes such as pork-shank,
Boris Kozjan Donje Pokupje 82a, tel. 65 14 85/ 098 59 62 10, boris.
dishes. Lovers of good wine won’t be cheated of their right to dine either. Kvaka
has also opened their newly completed winter garden. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00, home made bread, sweets and pastr y to round off a tasty magnificent meal. Its
with a pleasant view of the park. Complimenting the theatre it has a retro-secession
style interior with polished feel. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 01:00, SHOPPING A 215 08 70, 098 83 35 83 www.kanuking-avantura.hr, kanuking.avantura@
ka.t-com.hr
kozjan@ka.t-com.hr. Q 6L Sun 09:00 - 23:00. PALB rustic exterior and interior gives it an edge. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00. (30 - 200kn).
Sun 09:00 - 23:00. NGB Terra Croatica travel agency, tel. 091 183 44 82, www.raft.com.hr, info@
Darko Cindrić Turanj 113, tel. 64 18 53/ 091 254 27 49. Mandić D-11, Jamadolska 2, tel. 41 54 90. Family run and set in a family house
PALGB
Slap R-5, Koransko šetalište bb, tel. 65 58 15. Sip coffee amidst intricate Ar t Galleries raft.com.hr
Ivica Mandek Tušilović 19b, Tušilović, tel. 091 547 27 47. with a rustic interior and exterior on a beautiful terrace. Although it’s outside the DP Donji Zvečaj 41, Zvečaj, tel. 81 91 10/ 098 83 35 83, info@restoran-
dp.com, www.restoran-dp.com. This family-run and well supplied restaurant is
surroundings. This café bar, positioned along the ground floor of the former Korana Andy-R Gallery D/E-12, Luščić 3, tel. 41 46 11, fax 60 08 80, andy-r@ SPORT
Josip Živčić Logorište 3, tel. 64 15 15, 60 01 25/ 091 402 02 40, city centre, it’s wor th the hike. The versatile menu has something for ever yone and Hotel, has an interior design that hasn’t changed since the hotel’s establishment; ka.t-com.hr. Paintings of a different ar tists. QOpen 07:00 - 20:00, Sat 07:00 -
will even have vegetarians salivating. Beyond that, the highlight is undoubtedly the located 6km from Duga Resa and 11km from Karlovac. Only 100m from Mrežnica
vesna.zivcic@inet.hr. Q L
Karan Restaurant Vukamnićki Cerovac 119a, tel./fax 70 13 03, tel. fantastic meat options that sizzle off the barbecue grill. During brunch, they offer 2 River and surrounded by serene nature, this restaurant seats up to 250 people
thus giving visitors a lovely stroll down memor y lane of this site. The location next to
the Korana River is sublime with a terrace that gives you a per fect view of the river
14:00. Closed Sun. A
Atelier Leš O/P-3, Haulikova 2, tel. 61 58 34/ 091 519 18 97. Married
Biking
to 3 prepared meals at reasonable prices. Expect big por tions, friendly staff and and has a large selection of star ters, mains, desser ts and wines, with great prices. Imagine gliding by the countryside on a bike, enjoying all the sensations of a lazy
098 41 02 07. and the old bridge. You’ll enjoy it for hours on end. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00. B ar tstic cupple who paint their impressions of Karlovac. Q Open 09:00 - 12:00,
moderate prices that will have you coming back again. QOpen 06:30 - 23:00, With Croatian cuisine utilising specialties of the region, this restaurant caters to all summer day, a fresh winter morning and surrounded by all the thriving flora and
Marija Letec Turanj 109 C, tel. 64 19 02. events - weddings, bir thdays, conferences, lunches etc. For extra enter tainment 16:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. N
Sat 06:30 - 24:00, Sun 07:00 - 22:00. (40 - 80kn). PAB fauna that this spectacular region has to offer. Imagine no more as Karlovac is
Mirko Ljepović Tušilović 45a, Tušilović, tel. 71 82 67, dragana_lj_20@ Mirna G-12, Rakovačko šetalište bb, tel. 65 41 72. You’ll find this
they also organise tennis tournaments and canoeing excursions on the Mrežnica
and Korana. This restaurant also provides accomodation for the night. QOpen
Symbol key Atelier Rupčić N-1, Gundulićeva 1, tel. 091 616 75 50/ 098 85 31 45.
You can see and buy paintings from ar tist herself. Q Open 09:00 - 12:00, 16:30
the perfect area for such simple delights! Cycling routes are plentiful in national
yahoo.com. predominately seafood restaurant in a great location, on the banks of the Korana. and nature parks, especially out of town for example, down by the Plitvice Lakes.
Nikola Novković Vukmanićki Cerovac, Vukmanić, tel. 70 13 12. 06:30 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 06:30 - 24:00. (30 - 100kn). PALGB P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted - 19:30, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Ride by the attractive locations of Rakovica and the old town of Dreznik. You
This well regarded Mediterranean and continental flavoured restaurant offers an
Rade Čosić Mostanje 19, tel. 65 44 35. Q L large assor tment of freshwater (trout, catfish, pike, perch, carp) and sea fish Karan Vukamnićki Cerovac 119a, tel. 70 13 44, 70 13 03/ 098 36 49 05. Korzo Gallery M-3, Trg Petra Zrinskog 2, tel. 41 45 81/ 098 191 47 49. can opt for just about any starting point as all areas are open to cyclists. At the
Located next to the main tourist road Zagreb-Karlovac-Plitvice-Split and only 10km E Live music S Take away Inside a private flat, on the first floor, this is a charming galler y with works by over 30
Stjepan Goršić Mostanje 100, tel. 64 17 13/ 098 58 34 94. Q (dentex, bass, grouper, sole, dor y, squid, octopus, scampi) not putting aside Karlovac Tourist Board office in Petra Zrinskog 3 (N-2) you can get free maps of
6L other dishes of meat, salads and desser ts. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. (40 - 65kn). from Karlovac on the bank of the Korana River. Karan is the oldest restaurant in T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled Croatian academic painters, Tiffany lamps and ceramics. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, biking routes and for rental and repair options visit our getting around section.
the area and upholds a distinctive 40 year old tradition. The restaurant is known Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. A http://cikloturizam.tzkz.hr/
Svetislav Ličina Tušilović 23, Tušilović, tel. 71 82 39/ 098 948 97 PALGB B Summer garden 6 Animal friendly
33, mlikky@hotmail.com.
for its rich and tasty cuisine, offering roast spit meals, with lamb and pork amongst Povrženić Gallery L-3, Vladka Mačeka 4, tel. 61 48 60. Croatian painters. Swimming
Vinko Čančar Jelaši 61, tel. 64 11 79/ 091 782 59 06, josipa_09@ International its main delights. The restaurant also offers accommodation if you’re after a night
in. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. (30 - 90kn). ALB
J Old Town location G Smoke-free Q Open 08:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Fishing There is a multitude of swimming spots to dip into here and let’s face it,
live.com. Dobra (Hotel Korana) R-4, Perivoj Josipa Vrbanića 8, tel. 60 90 90, info@ G Designated smoking section Attention all passionate and would-be fishermen!! The fish are biting and waiting Karlovac and its county is the ideal location for such a sport. If you can’t
Zdenka Lemić Turanj 71, tel. 64 10 21/ 098 188 69 89, natasa. hotelkorana.hr, www.hotelkorana.hr. Sit back and enjoy the 4-star excellence
Lovački rog Pojatno bb, tel. 63 76 75, restoran@lovacki-rog.hr, www.
lovacki-rog.hr. This family run restaurant is big on quality and tradition, but not
Books for some action! This town really has something special to offer to anyone who venture far from town, that’s fine, you can take a dip at Foginovo, the city beach.
urosevic@ka.t-com.hr. offered from an array of seafood and meat dishes ser ved amongst a rich selection VBZ Bookstore N-2, Radićeva 3, tel. 60 06 38, knjizara-karlovac@vbz.hr, loves fishing. With four rivers, fish ponds and tributaries, there is enough action Besides swimming there, you can find diving platforms, beach volleyball, boccie
shy on reasons to surprise you. Surrounded by a magic wood of oak trees, relax
Zdravko Čujko Turanj 4, tel. 64 13 60/ 091 534 36 53. of wild game. Here one has an assor tment of great wines to compliment their meals.
Choose from Croatian regional wines and wines from Slovenia, Italy, Australia, Chile,
out on the summer terrace or sit in, as this restaurant has ever ything to keep your  Karlovac www.vbz.hr. QOpen 07:30 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. A here for everyone. Bring your gear down to Karlovac, or buy it here, as you won’t
be disappointed. Fish on the 4 rivers – Mrežnica, Dobra, Kupa & Korana, where you
court and, for the devoted beach-goer, beach umbrellas, stretchers, dressing
booths snack and cafe bars. Otherwise if you prefer a more secluded spot,
tastebuds satisfied. Caters to weddings, semi-formal, business, casual events.
France and America. Don’t forget to finish your meal with an indulging desser t. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. (35 - 70kn). PALGB telephone code is +385-47 Souveniers can find – catfish, pike, perch, white fish, trout, tench, carp.Besides the obvious
choice of the four rivers, fishing is welcomed in the area of Radonja, Trebinja,
take yourself down to Mrzlo Polje on the Mrežnica River or in Mostanje at the
confluence of the Mrežnica and Korana Rivers. Also, there is a river beach on
www.inyourpocket.com QOpen 07:00 - 22:00. PALGB Duga interijer N-2, Radićeva 11, tel. 61 66 65. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat Utinja, Blatnice, Slunjčica and Kupčina. Fishing licences are state run and daily the Dobra River, in Zadobarje, at Grdun, by the Papalina restaurant.
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Essential Karlovac The Franciscan Monastery and Church of the Holy Trinity Located right next to the Dubovac cemeter y, this modern sanctuar y was built
in 1968 to accommodate the pilgrims who make their way from all over Croatia
Count Josip Jelačić Square (Trg bana Josipa Jelačića) P-2. A sensation (Franjevački samostan i crkva Presvetog Trojstva) P-2, Trg bana
Josipa Jelačića 7, tel. 61 59 50. Located on the main square, construction to celebrate the town’s patron St Joseph. In 1969 a vestr y was built and in
of solitude and serenity sweeps over you as you stand in the Baroque square, 1970 a religious classroom. In 1987 it was declared a sanctuar y by Croatian
of this church began in 1580. The lay clergy led prayers until the arrival of the
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written series of guidebooks. admiring the architecture of bygone years. Surrounding the square are former
Franciscans in 1641. It was then that the General Vuk Frankopan pleaded with bishops. The academic sculptor Ante Starčević created the main statues of St
“ palaces of noblemen, ar tisans and merchant’s houses, and the Holy Trinity church, all Joseph and the Virgin Mar y. The most impor tant pilgrimage here is 19th March,
In Your Pocket: A cheeky, well- adapted to the urban plan of the star. On the square a votive column was erected in King Ferdinand III for authorisation to build a monaster y, which was granted the
following year, with construction beginning in 1658. Altars inside the church were St Joseph’s day. It will be open for you by arrangment.
dedication to the Madonna to protect the city folk from fur ther grief after the plague
epidemic of 1691. In the centre of the square sits the well of 1869. dedicated to St George, St Anthony and St Nicholas. In 1683 General Josip
Dubovac Castle (Stari grad Dubovac) C-9, tel. 61 59 80. Its name
Herberstein erected the church tower. In 1692 a fire greatly damaged the church Landmarks
and adjacent monaster y, burning all altars and par t of the tower with all renovation
originating from the oak forests of the area (Dub or Dab = Oak), the Old Town of finally completed in 1705. In 1987 in a section of the monaster y, Fr.Tomislav Tomiš City theatre Zorin dom (Gradsko kazalište Zorin dom) N-4,
Dubovac dates back to the 13th centur y. Dubovac Castle is only a shor t walk placed a rich collection of sacrosanct ar t. Visiting is possible by prior arrangment Domobranska 1, tel. 61 49 50, tajnistvo@zorin-dom.hr, www.zorin-dom.
away from the centre of town (nor thwest from the star), just head for the highest to the number above. hr. Founded in 1892 by the Zora society, with all the literar y and dance talent
hill your eye can see. Once you reach the top of the castle-s prehistoric hill, you’ll in Karlovac, it’s easy to understand why this secession styled theatre became
the most impor tant cultural establishment in town. Infact, Zora is the oldest
be rewarded with spectacular views of the city below and its long stretching
Kupa River. The castle was built in the 13th centur y for the Gorić-Babonić counts Galleries Croatian Singing Association first formed in 1858.
and fur ther expanded upon in the 15th centur y where the castle was rebuilt in Žunac Ethno Gallery (Etno galerija Žunac) outskirts, Rečica 64, tel. Miljokaz (Milestone) Located at the beginning of the historical Josefina
Renaissance fashion. The former owners included the noble Slavonian Sudars 71 33 00/ 098 67 87 85. On the outskir ts of Karlovac in a village called Rečice, Road that leads from Karlovac and on towards Senj, the statue Miljokaz is a
(1387) and the Frankopans (1442). By the 16th centur y, it had passed into the not long ago the city received its first ethnographic galler y. Founded by the painter symbol of the economical development of the town of Karlovac. The building of
hands of Stjepan Frankopan’s sister Katarina as a wedding gift when she married Josip Žunac, in a house over 200 years old, a collection is displayed of many facets the road star ted in 1775 during the reign of Joseph II and was finished in1779.
the famous Croatian nobleman and warrior, Nikola Šubić Zrinski. Gašpar Šubić of former village folk life, some items mentioned back from the 15th centur y. This It’s final stop being the Great Gates of Senj. It was in this year that the city of
Peranski possessed the proper ty in 1576 and in the later par t of the 16th centur y museum opened in 1995 and its histor y and character can be seen through the Karlovac was declared a ‘free royal town’. Miljokaz is placed on the exact spot
Dubovac Castle was used as a granar y as the developing town of Karlovac became exhibition of the house itself, national costumes, handmade furniture, folk crafts that marks a 115 km distance between Karlovac and Senj and it also shows
an impor tant trade centre. The keep, then entered by a small drawbridge, was and agricultural implements that give us insight into a former existence. QOpen the distance between Karlovac and Rijeka which is written in the old German
used as a jail. From 1671 onwards until the arrival of the French in 1809, the old 16:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 20:00. metric system. In 1892, another Karlovac landmark, Zorin Dom was built next
city was owned by the generals of Karlovac. In 1837 Earl Laval Nugent restored it Ulak Gallery (Galerija Ulak) F/G-10/11, Domobranska 1a, tel. 61 49 to this monument as well as the beautiful promenade.
in the spirit of Romanticism. It was later bought by the city of Dubovac in 1896. 56. Located at the Fine Ar t Ar tists Society where exhibitions by various authors
Per fectly located, the preser ved castle and tower is remarkably charming….you
almost expect to see figures from another era dashing about. QOpen 14:00 -
and ar tists will begin in April and change ever y month. Q During exhibitions Open Museums
17:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. Admission free.
18:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00. From October 01 to April 01 open by prior arrangment. Karlovac City Museum O-2, Strossmayerov trg 7, tel. 61 59 80,
Admission 5 - 10kn. Vjekoslav Karas Gallery (Galerija Vjekoslav Karas) E-11, Ljudevita gradski-muzej@ka.t-com.hr, www.gmk.hr. Housed in the historic Vuk
Šestića 3, tel. 41 23 81. This galler y was inspired by the great Croatian painter, Frankopan palace on Strossmayer Square this revealing museum founded in
Josip Juraj Strossmayer Square (Trg Josipa Jurja Strossmayera) O-2. Vjekoslav Karas. Established in 1952, (but moved to a new location in 1967 for more 1904 holds a permanent collection with depar tments that cover natural science,
This Baroque styled square of semi-circular shape lies in the nor th-western par t of space) it exhibits paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries with an emphasis archaeology, histor y, cultural histor y, ethnography with almost 18,000 holdings
the star and dates back to the 18th centur y. The Baroque palace of the current city on painters from Karlovac such as, V.Karas, M.Schieder, J.Šašel, M.Detoni). It to keep you well informed about the heritage of the region. A display of natural
museum built earlier in the 17th centur y faces the square, other buildings include also displays temporar y and travelling exhibitions from the 19th-21st centur y in science and fossils is followed by an interesting archaeological exhibition of
ar tisan’s houses, militar y palaces and the town hall, with the town’s government an open-spaced modern interior. Q Open 07:00 - 15:00, Wed, Fri 17:00 - 19:00, ar tefacts from the Karlovac region. These include items from the late Neolithic
based here. An interesting structure sits in front of the city museum, the foundation Sat, Sun 10:00 - 12:00. to the Medieval period. Par ticularly significant and remarkable is the largest
remains from the 17th centur y of St Joseph’s chapel.
Zilik Gallery (Galerija Zilik) N-2, Radićeva 13, tel. 61 70 31/ 091 616 such figurine collection in Croatia which contains the finds of almost 400 clay
Karlovac Star (Karlovačka zvijezda) F/G/H-9/10. The most interesting 75 50, galerijazilik@yahoo.com. An exhibition hall owned by The Vladimir Nazor figurines from the Illyrian shrine at Turska kosa near Topusko. The Ethnographic
feature of Karlovac is perhaps its most peculiar architectural point, its star Foster Home in which retrospectives by Croatian ar tists who have worked with collection boasts folk life and traditions with a focus on textile handiwork. The
formation, which was designed around a typical Renaissance styled urban centre children at the Zilik fine ar t colony and work shop, are on display. Q Open Mon, Histor y Depar tment collection leans towards the national identity with aspects
plan. Designed for purposes of defence in keeping out the troublesome Turks, this Fri 10:30 - 12:30, Wed 17:30 - 19:30. Closed Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun. of the social and political life prior to World War II also noting the period of the
six-pointed star formed an interestingly different type of for tress, one based on formation of Croatian independence. The historical and cultural development of
ditches and a moat! Walls were built up on the foundations of the star, and in each
of the six corners a strong bastion was erected. It’s interesting to note that there Churches Karlovac and its surrounding area in the period between the 14th centur y to the
end of the 19th centur y is presented in thematically organised segments that
are only two other towns in Europe that have similar plans (Palmanova in Italy and Our Lady of the Snows (Crkva Snježne Gospe) C-9, Dubovac, tel. 41 70 provide a monograph treatment of the urban histor y of the town, the impor tance
Novy Zamk in Slovakia). The beginning of the construction of Karlovac for tress is 31, zupadubovac@net.hr, http://b2bhr.net/zupa-dubovac.com/eindex.htm. of trade and crafts and social and public life. Guided tours by prior arrangement.
known as the bir thday of Karlovac - 13th July 1579. The city was built upon a Zrinski This parish church is situated in the old town of Dubovac, just a shor t stretch from QOpen 07:00 - 15:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 12:00. Admission 5 - 10kn.
family estate, beneath the Old Town of Dubovac. The city was situated inside the the castle. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows, this church was built in the Baroque
lines of the star, some sectors which are located within the star include, are the style from 1683-1732. In 1997 with donations from parishioners, especially those The Museum of Army Collections from the Croatian Homeland
Holy Trinity church and its Franciscan monaster y and the Or thodox, St Nicholas from Canadian St Joseph’s society, the Way of the Cross (which includes 14 concrete War (Muzej zbirke naoružanja iz Domovinskog rata) Turanj,
chapels as Stations of the Cross) was constructed outside of the actual church, muzejdomovinskograta@ka-net.net, www.mzndr.net. Located in Turanj, one
church (1784-86) which lie on the main square. On the same square one can see
MINI-GUIDE with the purpose of ser ving local followers and pilgrims. As the masses are held of the most damaged areas of this region during the past war, and as a tribute to
a well (1869) that is decorated with terracotta sculptures which symbolise the
here only four times a year, for visit you should call the number above. the recent Homeland War, this complete, large open-air museum is held in front
seasons. Old plans of the city por tray geometrically lined streets and city blocks.
of the old Austro-Hungar y army barracks. The collection intended to educate the
The first residents were militar y men and their families followed by civilians. This Pauline Monastery Kamensko (Pavlinski samostan u Kamenskom) new generation of visitors and citizens contains several tanks, exhibits of war
new city was named after its founder Karlo von Habsburg, but for some time it
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Kamensko 53, Kamensko, tel. 64 18 00. This monaster y, in honour of Virgin of and of fighting technique, cannons and other elements of militar y battle.
2009 was simply known as the new for t under Dubovac and then a centur y later when the Snows, came into being by the generous donation of Katarina Zrinski in 1404,
the city really developed its identity as, Karlovac beside Dubovac. The unique
feature of this star is well wor th the visit and is best explored by foot, so take a
following the death of her husband Stjepan Frankopan. The Paulines came to the
area in March 1404. Evidence has found an early gothic stage in the church and the Parks
leisurely walk around the former bastioned for tress. monaster y. Damaged by fire, on its 600th bir thday the church received a restored Marmont’s Avenue (Marmontova aleja) D-9/10. The French left a
Katzler House Pavillion (Paviljon Katzler) N-2, Radićeva bb, tel. 098 wooden altar as the Baroque detailed 18th centur y altar had been damaged in the great impact along this tree avenue that was built in the Classicist style. This
81 80 57, info@paviljon-katzler.hr, www.paviljon-katzler.hr. This intriguingly Homeland War of 1991. Dedicated to the Virgin Mar y, it is said one of the most lush, green, plane-tree plantation was built in 1809 whilst under French rule and
distinctive building was built in 1891 to ser ve as an exhibition piece for the main beautiful altars. QOpen 08:00-12:00 and 16:00-18:00 with prior arrangment overseen by Napoleon’s marshal Frederic Louis Viesse de Marmont in Karlovac.
KARLOVAC exhibition fair in Zagreb. Several years later in 1897, the new owner becomes needed. Closed Sun. The avenue originally had 112 trees planted whereas today it has 96. Marmont’s
Wilhelm Friedrich Katzler, a gardner, and he begins to utilise this pavilion as a The National Sanctuary of Saint Joseph (Nacionalno svetište Avenue has been a protected hor ticultural monument since 1968 and is under
floristr y, where it over flowed with flowers and plants that attracted the romantic svetog Josipa) C/D-9, Boškovićeva 36, tel. 41 70 31/ 41 36 49, special protection as a monument of park architecture.
passers-by. It also ser ved as a galler y space for the well-known Croatian painter zupadubovac@net.hr, http://b2bhr.net/zupa-dubovac.com/eindex.htm.
Oskar Herman (from the Munich circle). Recently restored, the pavilion still stands
proudly, now housing a modest collection of antiques and memorabilia of Karlovac’s
past. Step inside to step back and glimpse into time. Souvenirs in photographs,
Map Hotels Restaurants Bars Sights postcards, paintings and memorial coins can be purchased here. Q Open 10:00
- 13:00, 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
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tumbles onwards down the staircase that the barriers create, the tumult ending August 28 – 30 LED Festival Fans of electronic music and multimedia can
Vrbanić’s park (Vrbanićev perivoj) R-4. Named after town mayor Josip jot this into their buzzing calendars with a three day festival to dance to. Set
Vrbanić who led the city from 1895-1903. Under his mandate, Vrbanić initiated 135m below the point at which it started, as the waters leave the final lake in the
series and plunge in one last 72m dive to join numerous cascades racing to fuse along the Korana River and is organized by the Poluga Association.
the move to redevelop and expand the park with the assistance of town gardener
Engelsber g Hajek. The park was opened in 1896 and is now a protected with the Korana River. Around the lakes stands dense forest with the occasional August 30 The 6th Cross-Country World Cup Race Helmets on with this
hor ticultural monument. It masses exotic and rare trees that include the Gingko glade – mostly the result of human engineering for the sake of livestock. Many event which is being held on the Dubovac cycling road.
balboa, the Tulip tree, the American walnut as well as oak and chestnut trees. paths lead through the park and around the lakes providing you with a superb End of August/beginning of September Kayak rodeo on the Korana
The park was divided into three: the conifer, English and French woods. Inside the playground to wander about in, feeling insignificant in comparison to the majesty Waterfall There’s no better place to hold this spor ts competition in ‘kayak
English Park, an ar tificial hill was made (later called The Olympus) and soon became of nature; the power of the waters; the vigour of the forest; the achievements of rodeo’ then on the Korana water fall, in front of the Korana Hotel.
a favorite spot for lovers. Today, you can still find trees that were planted over one moss. Definetly a must while you are in Karlovac. www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr. September 10 – 13 The 14th Film Review by the Youth and the 2nd
hundred years ago. Within the park, visitors can find sculptures which have been More info on Karlovac surroundings: www.tzkz.hr Four Rivers Film Festival It isn’t mainstream but that’s cool! A review of
named ‘Lovers’, these were created by Ante Despot. From 1967-1976, a number Croatian films and videos made by high school students held together with
of replicas by famous Croatian sculptors such as Vanja Radauš, Ivan Meštrović and the 2nd international film festival which will also host high-school students
others were placed there. That explains how the park became an open galler y. EVENTS from abroad. Held at the Zorin Dom.
September 11 – 13 International Tango festival Viva la tango! Come and
April – May weekends Spring Promenades Spring is in and ever ything organic see top class tango dancers who will per form on the streets and squares in
SURROUNDINGS just seems to flourish at this time of year!! Throughout the next few months a
series of musical and enter tainment events with sales and flower exhibitions will
and around the city centre.
September 16 – 22 European Week of Mobility The main feature of this
be held in the park on the Promenade. event will be Saturday when the city is organizing a cycling race.
Ozalj This little town lies close to the border with Slovenia, near the Dobra and May – June The Nobility Fair Dubovac (Sajam vlastelinstva Dubovac) For the
Kupa rivers and close to lakes richly stocked with fish, protected by the serrated September – October weekends Autumn Špice A change of season brings
5th year in a row the glor y and the pride of knighthood and chivalr y returns at this with it this series of enter tainment, music and gastronomy held in the park
Žumberak mountains to the nor th, and surrounded by gentle hills and vineyards. fabulous fair that reinvigorates the medieval past. The event is set underneath
At the centre of the little town stands, high on a limestone rock, Ozalj’s castle, on the Promenade. A treat for all!
the old Dubovac For tress and is seen as a great educational experience. More
the symbol of the town. Founded in the 13th centur y and owned by successive info at Tourist Board Karlovac. October 31 Pumpkin Days The brew of the witches just might include this
Frankopan and Zrinski dukes, the castle grew into a small walled city. A newer orangey vegetable. Celebrate Halloween at the old town of Dubovac with
par t of town later grew up at the foot of the for t, but the overriding impression is May 15 – 17 KLC most wanted Who said break-dance is dead? This energetic pumpkins a lit.
a charming medieval one. style of dance which came to fruition in the 80’s is alive and kicking. There’ll be a
break-dance competition at Korzo, Promenada klub (Draškovićeva 15). December 6 – 24 Karlovac Christmas City Promenada, Korzo
Since it acted as a seat for these noble families, the town once had a far greater December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration Held on Korzo
impor tance than you would think now, including a rich cultural and literar y life May 24 European Days of Parks Parks are essential in keeping our good
based on the Kajkavian dialect. Ozalj has both a Native Museum and an Ethno health. Some see them as an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life,
Park, which are excellent for giving you an insight into this cultural past and into whilst for kids they bring sheer joy. Central events will be held at the Franjo
local traditions. The museum is where you can find ever ything from prehistoric Tuđman Promenade. Extra fun -“Grahijada” - event where you can see all the
remains to ar tefacts from the time of the noble families; from the militar y to the local recipes of different ways to prepare and ser ve bean dishes. It will be along
religious and spiritual life of the area. There’s also a collection of landscapes by the Korzo and Promenade.
local painter Slava Raškaj. The Ethno Park (actually the ethnographic depar tment May 30 The 7th Festival of Old Military Vehicles If you are interested in war and
of the museum) is where you can see the hear tbreakingly pretty thatched cottages in par ticular relics, then attend the promotion of the museum’s collection in Turanj
typical of the area, and the simple but pristine, whitewashed and wooden interiors and of the town of Karlovac which has rich militar y historical heritage.
brightened with flashes of colour of handmade textiles.
Mid June Hit the street take a break (the end of the school year) A second
In the Ozalj area there are numerous stately homes and palaces dotted around. break-dance competition located in-front of the Zorin Dom.
One of the most surprising looks rather like a miniature English castle, lying right
by a weir on the Kupa riverbank. This “Stone Palace” is, in fact, a hydro-electric June 15 – August 15 Karlstadt festival This great summer festival simply rocks Karlovac In Your Pocket Map is a new classification of the In Your Pocket
power plant, dating back to 1908, one of the first in Croatia. Although it really did as the city becomes a summer stage with concer ts of all musical styles, dancing guides range in Croatia. You can also find our other project In Your Pocket
work, ser ving Karlovac with electricity, this neo-renaissance building is nowadays and theatre plays on squares, in parks and river banks; it’s on for young and old all guides for Dubrovnik, Osijek, Rijeka, Split, Zadar and Zagreb. See website
a listed monument. All in all, we vote Ozalj a great day out. age with food prepared according to traditional Karlovac recipes. All in one! for all details and handy information. www.inyourpocket.com
June 22 – 28 ‘Four Rivers’ International Ethno & Jazz Festival Jazz enthusiasts
Plitvička jezera A sultry oppression sat over the fields and mountains for will be delighted with this four day bonanza in the city of four rivers. The festival will
months. People and animals, meadows and gardens yearned for refreshing, be organized on the Promenade and Šanac basketball playground. Editorial
gentle rain. The Crna Rijeka river, ordinarily a cheerfully babbling stream, dried
June 23 The St. John’s Bonfire (Ivanjski krijes) One traditional event that’s Editor Višnja Arambašić
up. The people’s prayers and pleading were all in vain the skies showed no mercy
sure to lighten up your night as big bonfires will be lit on both sides of the Kupa E S S E N T I A L C I TY G U I D E S Assistant Editor Kristina Kovač
on them. But then the Black Queen with her glittering entourage appeared in the
River to mark the summer solstice. Contributors Renata Kontrec,
valley. The people cried for help, asking for water, without which they would all Frank Jelinčić
perish. And the Queen took pity on them: with great thunder and lighting, heavy July International Joust tournament Three days Jousting was seen as an ar t to Karlovac In Your Pocket Researcher Anita Piplović
rain began to fall in an instant, bringing life to the people and animals, fields and be mastered centuries ago. Today, attractive tournaments are on and you can also Draškovićeva 66 Layout & Design Ivana Novak,
meadows. The rain poured and poured, and the waters began to grow, until they see various exhibitions of medieval equipment. Held at the old town of Dubovac Croatia Gordan Karabogdan
formed the lakes as we see them today.” and the Šanac Basketball Playground. tel. (+385-1) 481 30 27, 481 10 70 Photos Karlovac Tourist Board
Thus reads just one of the many legends that surrounds the forming of this series fax (+385-1) 492 39 24
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of sixteen lakes that step down hill, connecting to each other by waterfalls. Plitvice
really is the most unique natural sight in the country, having been formed, so an The 430th Birthday of the Town Karlovac www.inyourpocket.com General Manager Višnja
alternative and more coldly scientific theory reasons, by triffids! Well, not actually ©Plava Ponistra d.o.o. Arambašić
July 13 The 430th Birthday of the Town Par ty up dear readers as this Printed by Kratis, Zagreb Sales & Circulation Manager
triffids if truth be told; the lakes are in fact formed by lumps of moss, but how else
does one think of pleasure pool building plants? seaside town is celebrating its bir thday and ever yone is cordially invited. The Kristijan Vukičević
fun and shenanigans will be held at the PARK and RIVER; Radiceva Street Copyright notice zagreb@inyourpocket.com
Let’s get the technical bit out of the way shall we? It is entirely true that the lakes
are built by plants. The warm, aerated water of the streams that permeate the - Promenada-Korzo-Šanac and the Korana Spor ts and Recreation Centre – Text and photos copyright Zagreb
(includes night events for teens). Witness this big mosaic of different activities In Your Pocket. Maps copyright Editor’s note
park are ideal to promote the growth of mosses. The mosses sit in the water and car tographer. All rights reser ved. The editorial content of In Your Pocket
catch in their roots the dissolved limestone that the rough water sweeps down. with the main focus on bir thday and various theme contests as well as the
breaking of records. After all, records were meant to be broken! So come and No par t of this publication may be guides is independent from paid-for
This material is then called travertine. Over time this limestone hoard builds, reproduced in any form, except brief adver tising. Sponsored listings
new mosses jump on the top and round it all goes again. Leave to stew for a few join in on the fun! extracts for the purpose of review, are clearly marked as such. We
thousand years and hey presto, you have yourself a series of lakes consisting of without written permission from the welcome all readers‘ comments and
waters trapped by the limestone barriers that the mosses have built. publisher and copyright owner. The suggestions. We have made ever y
August 28 – September 6 Karlovac Beer Days You’ll probably here the chant brand name In Your Pocket is used effor t to ensure the accuracy of the
Further than this, these mosses, perfectionists that they are, are not satisfied with ‘more beer, more beer’ at this traditional beer festival that makes Karlovac the beer under license from UAB In Your Pocket information at the time of going to
their creation and continue to feverishly construct new barriers. Measurements capital of Croatia. Heaps of enter tainment provided, did we say ‘more beer, more (Vokieciu 10-15, Vilnius, Lithuania tel. press and assume no responsibility for
of the depth of the water taken in 1855 were 3m lower that those recorded in beer’. Then nothing else needs mention apar t from the fact that it takes place at (+370-5) 212 29 76). changes and errors.
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