# Nature Parks in Central Croatia, Croatia

> Bron: https://photographbyjohn.com/guides/nature-park-central-croatia/ — Revealing Life Beyond the Lens (you see)


Cheaper and quieter than the national parks, the nature parks of Central Croatia protect some of the country's calmer landscapes. These 3 parks are the ones to head for when the headline names feel too busy.

## The 3 best nature parks in Central

- **[Lonjsko Polje Nature Park](/locations/lonjsko-polje-nature-park/)**, floodplain. [map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.3608875&mlon=16.8208879#map=16/45.3608875/16.8208879)
- **[Medvednica Nature Park](/locations/medvednica-nature-park/)**, zagreb mountain. [map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.9036705&mlon=15.9574355#map=16/45.9036705/15.9574355)
- **[Zumberak-Samoborsko Nature Park](/locations/zumberak-samoborsko-nature-park/)**, a protected highland west of zagreb along the slovenian border, dotted with abandoned military frontier villages, forest paths and the country's highest peak, sveta gera, on the edge of the range. [map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.7487977&mlon=15.4331647#map=16/45.7487977/15.4331647)

## Practical tips

Nature parks are quieter and often free or cheap, ideal when the national parks feel too busy. Fewer crowds mean fewer facilities, so bring water and snacks.

## When to go

For nature parks in Central, aim for May to October, with June and September the quietest warm months. Bring water and shade, facilities are thin at the more remote spots.

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