Kroatien

Top 5 Orte

1. Dubrovnik Old Town and City Walls · Dubrovnik

   Walled medieval city on the sea; walk the walls early or late to avoid crowds and heat.

2. Diocletian's Palace · Split

   Roman emperor's palace that forms the living heart of Split's old town.

3. Plitvice Lakes National Park · Plitvice

   Terraced turquoise lakes and waterfalls linked by boardwalks; book tickets ahead in summer.

4. Hvar · Hvar Town / Stari Grad

   Island with lavender fields, beaches and a lively harbour town.

5. Zagreb Upper Town · Zagreb

   Historic centre with St. Mark's Church, the Museum of Broken Relationships and cafe culture.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Fahrdienst-App

  Bolt

  Works in Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik and other coastal towns; usually cheaper than taxis. Share your ride status.

• Fahrdienst-App

  Uber

  Available in major cities and tourist areas, with upfront prices.

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Use official stands; airport taxis to Dubrovnik or Split centre cost about 45 EUR. Avoid unmarked cars.

• Fähren

  Jadrolinija

  Main state ferry and catamaran operator to the islands. Book catamarans ahead in summer; TP Line and Krilo also run fast boats.

• Busse

  Intercity buses (FlixBus, Arriva)

  Main way to travel between cities; faster than trains on most routes. Buy online or at the station; luggage is often charged extra.

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  City buses (ZET, Libertas, Promet Split)

  Zagreb has trams and buses (ZET). In Dubrovnik, a ticket from a kiosk is cheaper than buying on board, and the Dubrovnik Pass includes buses.

• Mietwagen

  Car rental

  Useful for the coast road and Plitvice. Motorways have tolls; summer traffic and parking in old towns are difficult.

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: EUR · Euro

Croatia has used the euro since January 2023. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but American Express is rarely accepted. Carry some cash for small konobas, markets, island buses and beach bars. Avoid Euronet ATMs, which are common in tourist towns, and always choose to be charged in EUR.

Wechselkurs nach EUR prüfen

Trinkgeld

Tipping is common but modest. Round up for drinks and leave about 5-10% for meals with good service. Service is not usually included in the bill.

Nützliche Sätze

• Račun, molim. The bill, please.
• U redu je, zadržite ostatak. It's fine, keep the change.
• Koliko košta po kilogramu? How much is it per kilo?

Umgangsformen

• Do not walk around old towns in swimwear or shirtless; Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik issue on-the-spot fines (around 150 EUR in Split).
• Public drinking, sleeping outdoors and climbing monuments are fined in Split and Dubrovnik; fines for disorderly behaviour go up to 4,000 EUR.
• Cover shoulders and knees in churches.
• Greet with 'Dobar dan' when entering shops.
• Topless sunbathing is accepted on many beaches, nudity only on marked naturist beaches.
• Public displays of same-sex affection can attract hostility in rural areas.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• Huge bar bills with threats

  Wo: Nightlife bars and clubs in tourist areas

  So funktioniert’s: Tourists are overcharged by thousands of euros and threatened with violence to pay.

  So vermeidest du es: Check prices first, avoid venues aggressively marketed to tourists, call 112 if threatened.

• Strip club tourist traps

  Wo: Split, Zagreb and other cities

  So funktioniert’s: Strip and 'gentlemen's' clubs overcharge tourists for drinks and company.

  So vermeidest du es: Avoid them.

• Fish priced by the kilo

  Wo: Seafood restaurants on the coast (varies)

  So funktioniert’s: Fresh fish is priced per kilo, and diners are surprised by a large bill once the fish is weighed.

  So vermeidest du es: Ask the weight and total price before it is cooked.

• Unmarked taxis

  Wo: Airports, ports, bus stations

  So funktioniert’s: Unofficial drivers overcharge; sexual assaults in taxis have been reported.

  So vermeidest du es: Use official stands, Bolt or Uber, photograph the taxi number and share your trip.

• Pickpocketing

  Wo: Dubrovnik and Split old towns, buses, ferry ports

  So funktioniert’s: Thieves work crowded streets and ports in summer.

  So vermeidest du es: Carry little cash, use the hotel safe, keep bags zipped.

• Dynamic currency conversion

  Wo: Euronet ATMs and card terminals in tourist towns

  So funktioniert’s: You are offered a charge in your home currency at a poor rate, often with high ATM fees.

  So vermeidest du es: Use bank ATMs and always choose EUR.

Sicherheit

• Crime levels are low and violent crime is rare; pickpockets work tourist areas in summer.
• Landmines remain in some former war zones (parts of Eastern Slavonia, Brod-Posavina, remote parts around Plitvice): keep to marked paths and cultivated land.
• Sexual assaults in taxis have been reported: use app rides, note the taxi number and share your trip.
• Boating has zero tolerance for alcohol; foreign boats must register with harbour police.
• Summer heat and sun are intense: walk the Dubrovnik walls early or late and carry water.
• Wildfires occur in summer; follow local instructions.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

Most younger people and tourism workers speak good English. German and Italian are also common, especially on the coast; older people may not speak English.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Croatia, safety and security
• Wikivoyage: Croatia
• Wikivoyage: Dubrovnik
• Wikivoyage: Split

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