Krka National Park

Krka National Park is named after the river Krka that it encloses. It lies along the middle and lower course of the river in central Dalmatia, in Šibenik-Knin County, a few kilometres north-east of Šibenik, and runs from just downriver of Knin to Skradin, including the lower part of the river Čikola. It was formed to protect the river and is intended mainly for scientific, cultural, educational, recreational and tourism activities. It is the seventh national park in Croatia and was proclaimed a national park in 1985.

Visiting Krka

Swimming at the main Skradinski buk falls has been banned since January 2021. You can swim in the marked areas, at Roški slap, Stinice and Pisak, in summer (check the exact months). Most people start at Skradinski buk and choose between the Lozovac entrance, which has parking, and Skradin, which gives you the scenic boat approach. Boats from Skradinski buk run from April to October: a round trip to Visovac takes about two hours, and the trip on to Roški slap four. Boat legs can be paid separately, so budget for them.

Plan two to three hours for Skradinski buk alone, five to six with Roški slap, and a full day for the wider park. There are taverns and buffets at Skradinski buk and at Roški slap, but bring water and a light meal. In the quieter north, the Roman Burnum amphitheatre is a stop for archaeology lovers, and the Krka monastery can be reached by car or by boat from Roški slap between April and October.