Winter Snowshoeing at Plitvice Lakes
Experience Plitvice Lakes in winter — guided snowshoeing through frozen waterfalls, snow-covered boardwalks, and ice-blue landscapes with minimal crowds.
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Key Highlights
- Guided 3-4 hour snowshoeing tour through snow-covered Plitvice Lakes
- No experience required — equipment and basic instruction provided
- Frozen waterfalls and spectacular ice formations along boardwalks
- Winter park entrance just €10 vs €40 in summer
- Tour cost €35–€55 per person including equipment and guide
- Season runs December to February, weather permitting
- Small group sizes for an intimate, crowd-free experience
- Ideal for photography enthusiasts — dramatic winter landscapes
About This Activity
Winter snowshoeing at Plitvice Lakes transforms one of Croatia's most famous national parks into a magical white wonderland. When heavy snowfall blankets the park between December and March, snowshoes become the ideal way to explore the frozen landscape, offering access to trails that would otherwise be treacherous on foot.
The experience takes you through the Lower Lakes area, where emerald-green waters contrast dramatically with snow-covered boardwalks and icy trees. Frozen waterfalls create spectacular ice formations, and the park's famous cascades take on an ethereal quality under their winter coating. Photography enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for capturing this rare perspective of Plitvice.
Winter visits to Plitvice Lakes offer a peaceful, crowd-free experience at heavily discounted admission prices (approximately €10 compared to summer rates). Note that the Upper Lakes section is typically closed during winter, and boat and train services may not operate, requiring visitors to complete routes entirely on foot.
Snowshoe rental is available from local tour operators in the Plitvice area. Visitors should dress in warm layers with waterproof outer clothing and insulated hiking boots with good grip for icy conditions.
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