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Krka National Park celebrating 40 years with free entry

Krka National Park

Krka National Park

Stunning Croatian natural wonder, Krka National Park, is celebrating 40 years since it was declared a National Park in 1985.

On 24 January 1985, the Croatian Parliament designated 142 km² as a national park, spanning from the historic Croatian fortresses of Trošenj and Nečven to the Šibenik Bridge, including a 3.5 km stretch of the Čikola River.

To commemorate this anniversary, the park’s management has organised a series of events to honour four decades of preserving the area’s natural and cultural heritage, while educating staff, visitors, and the local community about its importance.

Free Entry: A Birthday Celebration in Nature

On Saturday, 25 January, the park will offer free entry to all visitors, inviting everyone to celebrate this special occasion surrounded by nature.

Visitors can enjoy the park’s rich biodiversity, majestic waterfalls, and stunning landscapes—qualities that earned it national park status 40 years ago.

Krka National Park

Krka National Park

The park will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with birthday-themed workshops and lectures taking place at Skradinski Buk between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Among these activities is the Zero Waste Birthday Workshop, which promotes sustainability through creative, waste-free celebrations.

Participants can learn how to craft decorations, greeting cards, and gift bags from recycled materials, gaining practical skills and inspiration for sustainable festivities.

Green Eye Festival: A Cinematic Journey into Conservation

The official anniversary programme begins on Thursday, 23 January, with the opening of the fifth Green Eye Festival—a film festival dedicated to environmental protection and nature conservation.

This year’s festival, held at the Arsen House of Art in Šibenik, focuses on sustainable development and ecological stability.

Krka National Park: New Čikola River boat excursion presented 

Krka National Park

Through films and panel discussions, the festival raises awareness of global environmental challenges and encourages action. Educational panels following the screenings will delve into sustainable development and practical steps towards ecological stability.

Over two days, visitors can watch five environmental films by acclaimed directors and producers. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required via the festival’s website.

A detailed schedule of films and panels is available online.

Final Conference: Unveiling the “Krka – Spring of Life” Nature Interpretation Centre

On Saturday, 25 January, the celebration continues with the final conference of the “Unknown Krka: Hidden Treasures of the Upper and Middle Course of the Krka River” project. This event will take place at the newly opened Krka – Spring of Life Nature Interpretation Centre in Kistanje.

The project has included various infrastructure developments within the park, such as the creation of new interpretive content, the improvement of walking trails, the electrification of boat transport, and the enhancement of visitor management systems.

The new interpretation centre features eight exhibition areas, exploring the themes of water and the park’s rich natural and cultural heritage. It promises an immersive experience for visitors, showcasing Krka’s unique significance as both a natural wonder and a cultural treasure.

Krka National Park attracts over a million visitors annually, with the ultimate goal of earning a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Plitvice Lakes National Park achieved this prestigious status back in 1979.

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