April 21, 2021 - Those interested in visiting one of the most beautiful national parks in the world will be able to, as great Plitvice Lakes offers have been announced for May.

Known for their magic during the four seasons of the year, the Plitvice Lakes offer their visitors dreamlike settings. From trees covered in snow in the winter that contrast with the turquoise color of the lakes, to a powerful combination of greens and blues in the summer, it is always a great time to visit one of the most popular national parks in the world.

And the month of May should not be an exception because, in addition to being in full bloom during spring, Plitvice Lakes offers include not only better prices to visit the natural attractions, but also to enjoy the best amenities and activities in the National Park.

Plitvice Lakes National Park through seasons (Plitvice Lakes channel)

As turistickeprice.hr reports, after lowering the prices of tickets and certain services in April, the Plitvice Lakes National Park announced that all visitors will be able to enjoy the spring magic of the Park in May as well. Thus, the April reduced prices will remain next month. This means that a single ticket for adults will still be 80 kuna. Let us remind you that the full price in this part of the year is 180 kuna, which is a discount of more than 80%. Other special prices from April remain the same. Students will pay 50 kuna instead of 110 kuna, and children from 7 to 18 years 35 kuna, instead of 50. Two-day ticket prices have been reduced, and will be 120 kuna for adults, 70 kuna for students and 60 kuna for children.

Spring packages are on offer at the Jezero Hotel, located in the heart of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, until the end of June. They include two or three nights with half board, a ticket to the Park, and an hour of renting a rowing boat to explore the corners of Plitvice's largest lake Kozjak. But Plitvice Lakes offers even more to their visitors in May.

For example, until June 30, at a price of 750 kuna per person, they offer two nights with breakfast, a ticket to the National Park for the entire stay, as well as a 50% discount on a one-hour rental of a rowing boat on Lake Kozjak. In addition, take advantage of a 20% discount on lunch or dinner at the Vučnica bistro, a 20% discount on the use of the Finnish sauna in the hotel, a 20% discount on RELAX massage in the Fors Fortis salon, a 15% discount on the ticket price to Barać's Caves, a 15% discount on prices of services at Ranch Equus Igni.

See the entire offer for May, which also includes discounts for Croatian Tourist Cardholders, the Park's gastronomic offer, and a picnic lunch for Labor Day in the Plitvice Lakes National Park on the official website of the Park.

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February 8, 2021 – According to TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice list, Plitvice Lakes National Park took a high place and was declared the third best national park in Europe for 2021.

TripAdvisor compiled a Traveller's Choice list of the top 10 best national parks in Europe for the first time. Croatian most famous national park Plitvice Lakes took third place on the list and thus got another recognition by visitors.

As written on the TripAdvisor webpage, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is impressive in both winter and summer.

"The bubbling, turquoise crystalline pools of Plitvice Lakes National Park comprise one of Croatia's most popular tourist destinations. Just a two-hour drive from Zagreb, the national park offers 50 acres of forest and lake. In winter, it's a wonderland of frozen waterfalls. In summer, the park is lush with greenery. Wooden walkways and hiking trails traverse the porous karst limestone. This World Heritage Site is a veritable wildlife haven, home to everything from birds to boars and even bears," writes TripAdvisor.

Yorkshire Dales National Park in the United Kingdom took first place, and Vatnajokull National Park in Iceland overtook Plitvice Lakes National Park in second place. Check out the full list:

1. Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom

2. Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland

3. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

4. Peak District National Park, United Kingdom

5. New Forest National Park Hampshire, United Kingdom

6. Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Spain

7. Sierra Nevada National Park, Spain

8. Uludag National Park, Turkey

9. Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park, Spain

10. Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, Italy

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December 20, 2020 – The 13 winners of the incredibly popular World Meteorological Organization annual competition have just been announced, and two fine pieces of Croatia weather photography are among them. These spectacular images of Croatia weather photography show all 9 Croatian photographs which reached the final in 2020 and all 10 Croatian finalists who similarly stunned the global audience in 2019

Croatia weather photography: the two newly announced winners from the 2020 competition
Photographer: Sandro Puncet Photo taken: Losinj island

Photographer: Zrinka Balabanic Photo taken: Pag island

Thanks to its popularity as a tourist destination, lots of people are now used to seeing beautiful photos of Croatia. Although, the images they usually see are of idyllic beaches, cloudless skies, stunning nature and turquoise blue seas. But, as anyone who knows the country will tell you - and as these photos show - Croatia isn't always like that.

Croatia weather photography: the two newly announced runners-up from the 2020 competition
Photographer: Šime Barešić Photo taken: Drage, Pakostane

Photographer: Mislav Bilic Photo taken: Lapad Peninsula, Dubrovnik

Out of season, Croatia can experience vastly different weather conditions to those advertised in travel brochures and blogs. And, whenever there's a spectacular weather occurrence, usually there's a photographer out there, braving the elements, trying to capture it.

Over recent years, some of the best Croatia weather photography has featured in the annual competition organised by the World Meteorological Organization. 2020 has been no different.

The other five Croatian finalists from the 2020 competition
Photographer: Šime Barešić Photo taken: Drage, Pakostane

Photographer: Sandro Puncet Photo taken: Losinj island

Photographer: Zoran Stanko Photo taken: Geisler Alm, Dolomites, Italy

Photographer: Maja Kraljik Photo taken: Umag, Istria

Photographer: Igor Popovic Photo taken: Rijeka

The winners of this year's competition have just been announced and the two fantastic examples of Croatia weather photography within the top 13 will take their place in the 2021 World Meteorological Organization calendar.

The 10 Croatian finalists from the 2019 competition
Photographer: Danica Sičič Photo taken: Srobreč, Dalmatia

Photographer: Romeo Ibrišević Photo taken: Plitvice Lakes National Park

Photographer: Božan Štambuk Photo taken: Bundek park, Zagreb

Photographer: Miroslava Novak Photo taken: Pribislavec, Međimurje

As well as the two winners, two further examples of Croatia weather photography came in the runner-up category, of which there were 12 in total.

Photographer: Francesca Delbianco Photo taken: Zagreb

Photographer: Ivica Brlić Photo taken: Sava river, Davor, near Slavonski Brod

Photographer: Nataša Šafar Photo taken: Rečica, near Karlovac

Photographer: Romeo Ibrišević Photo taken: Plitvice Lakes National Park

Over 1000 photographs from all over the world were entered in the 2020 competition. The submissions were narrowed down to a final selection of 70 contenders. As TCN reported back at the start of October, no less than 9 examples of Croatia weather photography made it into the final 70, taken by 7 Croatian photographers.

Photographer: Danijel Palčić Photo taken: Pag island

Photographer: Aleksandar Gospic Photo taken: Ražanac

Croatia regularly punches well above its weight in the annual competition, as we can see from these 10 examples of incredible Croatia weather photography that were among the finalists in 2019.

All images courtesy World Meteorological Organisation

October 27, 2020 - Plitvice Lakes National Park announces cheaper ticket prices until the end of the year. 

Namely, from October 26 to December 31, one-day ticket prices will be 80.00 kn for an adult, 50.00 kn for students, and 35.00 kn for children (7-18 years). Also, in the same period, the prices of two-day tickets will be 120.00 kn for adults, 70.00 kn for students, and 60.00 kn for children (7-18 years), reports HRTurizam.

"Plitvice Lakes National Park is special in every season, and autumn has a unique magic, so we invite everyone to discover it, surrounded by the colors and smells of forests and the sounds of waterfalls," said Plitvice Lakes National Park.

HRTurizam believes this is certainly an opportunity for travel agencies to make exciting weekend arrangements to offer a much broader tourist story of Lika because anyone can come for a day to Plitvice Lakes National Park, without the need for travel agency services.

Otherwise, Lika is slowly but surely developing from year to year, and thus offers a wide range of activities and facilities, from canoeing on the Gacko river, sleeping in treehouses, Deer Valley, the Velebit House, buggy rides, horseback riding tours, Lika gastronomy, cheese roads, and more. If you are targeting Zagreb, you can offer a full day trip to Karlovac and the surrounding area. From the phenomenal freshwater aquarium Aquatika to the new beer tour in the city of beer, which is on the way to Lika. 

Plitvice Lakes National Park has also prepared a new gastronomic offer in their restaurants. Thus, in all facilities at the Park, you can taste traditional Lika dishes. And better yet? The National Park cooperates with small family farms, as well as local producers within the Lika Quality system, which consists of 57 producers with 160 products.

As Plitvice Lakes National Park points out, chefs from the Lika House have prepared new gastronomic offers for the autumn and winter seasons. Thus, visitors to the National Park will have the opportunity to order dishes such as traditional soup with lamb, potatoes and vegetables, tortellini stuffed with cottage cheese (handmade tortellini with pumpkin cream, arugula pesto, fried pumpkin seeds, sauteed mushrooms, cow cheese) and many others. 

Plitvice Lakes National Park also invites visitors to buy tickets online, and they have even offered promotional prices in their accommodation facilities. Thus, bed and breakfast in a standard double room at the Hotel Jezero begin at 294.00 kn per person.

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October 26, 2020 – On this day 41 years ago, Plitvice Lakes was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A look at the famous park in late October when it is covered in autumn tones.

One of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe and definitely a must-visit place in Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park, is known for its magnificent travertine barriers that create 16 clear lakes separated by the numerous cascading waterfalls.

Although Plitvice Lakes are known for the crystal clear water of lakes and green vegetation, in autumn their appearance turns into a real colorful landscape due to the yellow and orange leaves of the surrounding treetops.

Plitvice Lakes are located in the Korana River valley where the travertine barriers block it, and the area of the national park stretches through Karlovac and Lika-Senj counties. Whether it is spring, summer, autumn, or winter, Plitvice Lakes exude their unique beauty at any time of the year, and autumn stands out as it creates a beautiful contrast between the orange leaves of the deciduous forest and the clear green waters of lakes.

Anyone who visits Plitvice at this time of the year will not remain indifferent walking the wooden paths watching the waterfalls that make their way through the diverse vegetation. The lakes are now filled by the contrast of variegated deciduous treetops and clear lake water, as well as the contrast of fast and loud waterfalls defying calm parts of lakes.

A boat ride on the largest lake Kozjak and a train ride on the hilly part of the park allow visitors to even better observe and absorb the coexistence of lakes, forests, and plants. This time of the year, yellow and brown leaves cover wooden paths and edges of lakes where ducks and fish freely swim.

The natural process of travertine is responsible for Plitvice's shape since travertine barriers create lakes and waterfalls, which is why this colorful paradise was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List on this day 41 years ago, but also because of its well-preserved forest and rich fauna.

The first and the biggest Croatian national park, Plitvice Lakes was placed on the World Heritage List as the only natural heritage at the time. Today this list counts as many as 1121 world heritage sites, and 213 as natural heritage.

Alongside Plitvice Lakes, the natural heritage under UNESCO protection in Croatia consists of two more national parks – Paklenica and Northern Velebit, and a group of rocky peaks of Velebit called Hajdučki and Rožanski kukovi made the list too. They are all part of UNESCO's Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe.

The Croatian region of Lika, where Plitvice Lakes and all other UNESCO nature sites in Croatia are located, proves to be rich with natural heritage that is unique in Europe and is worth visiting when in Croatia.

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October 4, 2020 - Plitvice Lakes National Park is developing a zero-waste strategy. A look at the UNESCO-protected park's sustainable development. 

HRTurizam writes that Plitvice Lakes National Park is at first associated with green and sustainable development. However, a few years ago, it was just the opposite. Fortunately, some of the significant problems have been solved, such as the congestion of visitors and septic tanks, and today the situation is much better than several years ago.

Thus, Plitvice Lakes National Park uses electricity from renewable sources for the last two years. This week, for the second year in a row, they received the ZelEn certificate, which confirms that 6,351 MWh of electricity was delivered from renewable sources.

In this way, Plitvice Lakes National Park procures electricity from certified hydropower plants, with special attention paid to evidence of the harmlessness of the power plant's impact on the environment and the disposal of hazardous waste, according to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

This is green energy obtained exclusively from renewable sources, which is delivered by HEP through the ZelEn certificate. Also, the buyer of ZelEn acquires the right to use the trademark ZelEn - Friend of Nature for promotional and marketing purposes, which is imperative today. Otherwise, according to HEP, green electricity is more expensive, i.e., additional 20 eurocents or about 1.5 kuna / MWh. 

In 2018, Plitvice Lakes National Park introduced new lighting that uses LED technology that consumes up to 50% less electricity and is more favorable for wildlife because the light is not scattered in all directions but is directed only to the narrower area around the trail. The lighting is also programmed to work at 40% intensity for most of the night when there is no need for intense light.

"It is imperative to us that flora and fauna feel the presence of man and his technologies as little as possible, so this project was of great importance," states Plitvice Lakes.

Food waste is a big challenge today. Due to a considerable amount of it, but also the use of soil, water, and energy to produce excessive amounts of food, our footprint on the planet are colossal, and analyzes indicate that as much as 70% of biodiversity is lost by deforestation to agricultural land.

Unfortunately, Croatia does not lag behind global data. We throw away about 400,000 tonnes of food a year, contributing to European figures around a staggering 90 million tonnes, about 20 percent of total food production. i.e., 173 kilograms per capita. The value of the food thrown away is 143 billion euros. Also, for the production, distribution, and storage of food, natural resources are consumed, and the ecological footprint is further increased. That is why the World Conservation Organization (WWF) has recognized food waste as one of the most important programs of its work.

It is for this reason that, together with the Jezero Hotel of Plitvice Lakes National Park, it has joined forces in a project to reduce food waste.

“As a UNESCO-protected national park, the importance of influencing nature conservation and raising awareness about waste reduction is an important determinant of our actions. As we manage several catering and accommodation facilities, we are faced with the great challenge of reducing our environmental impact. Through numerous activities and projects with which we started, we strive for a "zero waste" strategy," according to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

With the introduction of biodegradable packaging in 2015, removing plastic from business began. All generated waste in the hotel is separated, while biowaste is used to produce biofuel and animal feed.

Promotional materials are printed on eco paper, food is procured through green procurement and cooperation with WWF.

“With proper internal communication, communication with guests in our hotels through informative and educational messages and excellent cooperation with WWF on this commendable project, we believe in excellent results, and we are proud that our largest hotel Jezero was among the first hotels in Croatia with this project," concluded Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Plitvice Lakes National Park finally has a clear Management Plan, visitor counters, online ticket purchase, electric vehicles as well as an electric boat are used, products from local family farms are encouraged and used, and they received the green light from UNESCO, which has just monitored all protection processes and even threatened to remove Plitvice Lakes from the UNESCO list. The situation today is much different than 5 or more years ago.

Plitvice Lakes 

“The management plan sets basic goals in achieving the vision of the National Park, according to which a good way of managing the protected area and cooperation with the local community is the foundation of sustainable development. In achieving these goals, special attention should be paid to preserving the unique universal value of the Park, preserving the tradition and cultural identity of the area, sustainable development of the local community and building a partnership in which the local community recognizes the Park as part of its identity."

You can download the Plitvice Lakes National Park Management Plan until 2028 HERE.

The UNWTO defines sustainable tourism as tourism that fully considers current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts and takes care of the needs of visitors, sectors, environment, and destinations.

Therefore, sustainable tourism should make optimal use of environmental resources that are a key element of tourism development, retain essential ecological processes, and protect natural heritage and biodiversity. Respect the destination's socio-cultural authenticity, preserve their built and living cultural heritage and traditional values, contribute to intercultural understanding and tolerance, and ensure that economic activities are sustainable and long-term.

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has been the leading voice for nature for more than half a century, and they also operate in Croatia.

Crowds of tourists coming to the Adriatic beaches, islands, towns, and cities cause enormous pressure on both infrastructure and natural resources. In response, WWF points out our protected areas are looking for new, commercially viable alternatives in the form of ecotourism.

Mass tourism is not inclined to care about nature - and the consequences are disastrous. Tourism is one of the main causes of ecological collapse in the region. Some once untouched places can no longer be rebuilt today. Unsustainable tourism activities also harm protected areas. We also know the negative effect of Instagram destinations, where they suddenly become so popular that they ruin an entire destination that cannot accommodate so many tourists.

Tourism, if well managed, can support nature conservation while contributing to sustainable development and providing opportunities for income and a better quality of life for local people, the WWF said, and add that caring for natural heritage through protected areas is key to sustainable development and is the foundation of socio-economic well-being. A more efficient and ecologically oriented form of tourism or ecotourism.

In response to these key issues in Croatia, WWF focused on four components in its work on tourism: the project should have a positive impact on the environment and contribute to nature protection and conservation, commercial sustainability, local community development, and respect for the culture. Local circumstances, traditions, values, and human rights and gender must be respected. 

Today, more than ever, the focus is on sustainable development and ecology, and destinations that go that route will certainly benefit.

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September 24, 2020 - Plitvice Lakes National Park lowers prices next month! By joining the 'Vacation-Worthy Week' action, from October 16 to 25, 2020, prices will be 50 kuna for adults and 20 kuna for children.

24 Sata reports that 'Vacation-Worthy Week' is an action of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Croatian National Tourist Board, set to take place from October 16 to 25, 2020. The action aims to encourage domestic travel and raise the level of tourist activity in the period outside the summer months.

This action will enable the citizens of Croatia and all those interested to visit and get to know different parts of Croatia at 50 percent lower prices on numerous tourist services, from accommodation, transport, and sights to catering services and various experiences.

Plitvice Lakes National Park joined the action and during that period will lower ticket prices to 50 kuna for adults and 20 kuna for children, while the regular price during October for a visit to Plitvice is 180 kuna for adults and 50 kuna for children.

The number of visitors will be limited due to epidemiological measures. If you want to visit Croatia's oldest and largest national park, hurry up and get your tickets because many tickets for this period have already been sold.

In addition to tickets, Plitvice Lakes National Park has prepared a promo offer for other services, which you can find by visiting the official website of the park.

TCN reported last week that owners of hotels, motels, transfers, restaurant owners, and anyone in tourism who offers services, now is the right time for you to get involved in the "Vacation Worthy Week" campaign. These businesses will display their offers on the website created specifically for this action - tjedanodmoravrijedan.hr, which will soon be activated for service users. All business and private entities from the tourism sector such as hotels, private renters, travel agencies, restaurants, bars, health and spa tourism, national parks and nature parks, museums, galleries, carriers, rent-a-car, boat renters, and more can apply to participate in the action. 

"This project is an initiative by which we want to present to our citizens all the beauties and richness of offers that Croatia has throughout the year. In this corona tourist year, domestic tourists have made a great contribution to tourist traffic. Our wish is that domestic tourists in the rest of this year and the years ahead make an increasingly significant part of demand and explore numerous offers across our continent and coast. During the week in October, numerous promotional offers will be featured in one place, and we intend to continue this action and hold it regularly for most of the year," said Minister of Tourism and Sports Nikolina Brnjac about the campaign. 

The director of the Croatian National Tourist Board, Kristjan Stanicic, says that this project aims to encourage domestic tourist traffic in the pre- and post-season periods and in which tourism service providers participate who will create very attractive and more affordable offers for all Croatian citizens.

"It was the domestic market that made a strong contribution to the results achieved in this challenging year, with a high share of 20 percent in total overnight stays. I believe that the project will be very well received in the coming years and that it will have a positive impact on increasing tourism spending within the country," the director concluded.

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May 29, 2020 - Many Croatians have been enjoying promotional prices at Plitvice Lakes National Parks this spring, with tickets costing as low at 50 kuna. And now, a UHPA initiative for national and nature parks is reducing ticket prices for group visits. 

Intending to launch a group market segment, and due to the new situation in the world tourism market caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the management of Plitvice Lakes National Park decided to change ticket prices for group visits to the park.

This is the result of UHPA's initiative towards national and nature parks to reduce ticket prices for group visits so that, following the easing of epidemiological measures and the opening of borders, we can still expect some tourist traffic this tourist season.

"By easing epidemiological measures and opening borders, we hope that we could still achieve some tourist traffic in this tourist season, but with the condition that all stakeholders in the tourism industry contribute through the correction of the prices of their services. This is the only way we can engage in competition with competitors for each guest," said Tomislav Fain, President of UHPA, when launching the initiative.

Corrected prices for groups from May 26 to June 18 are as follows:

Adult groups - 80.00 kn

Student groups - 50.00 kn

Children from 07 to 18 years in the group - 25.00 kn

Children up to 7 years and people with special needs with disabilities over 50% - Gratis

The reaction of other national parks and nature parks is also awaited.

Also, Plitvice Lakes National Park published a video about the safety and epidemiological measures they have taken in their accommodation facilities, which you can watch below in its entirety. 

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May 24, 2020 - The director of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Tomislav Kovacevic, said during HRT's 'Theme of the Day' show that, naturally, they have to raise ticket prices in the season, given that they have almost 700 employees.

Index.hr reports that Plitvice Lakes National Park had lowered ticket prices - and currently, you can enjoy Plitvice for 50 kuna. However, prices will soon rise to 90 and return to 200 kuna. Kovacevic stated that this year, they introduced two promotional weeks, primarily for the local population, so that they could afford a visit.

"The Croatian public is perhaps less familiar with the fact that from November 1 until March 1, the price is very affordable. It was 60 kuna for years, this year it will be 80 kuna, so acceptable again. Anyone who has seen Plitvice under the snow, will certainly return," Kovacevic said.

He added that they started well at the beginning this year, but there was a break due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, he is pleased with the trend after May 11.

"I can almost say that the season has started at Plitvice Lakes, regardless of the fact that we have a promotional spring. Every day we have 5,000 or more visitors, which is a limited number, 50 percent of what we normally receive," Kovacevic said.

He stated that due to the protection of Plitvice, one-way traffic was introduced and there are no more long-distance boat rides, and train rides are also excluded.

The director of the Kornati National Park, Sime Jezina, said that in the last two months, they had estimated that there would be no season at all, and now they have come to the conclusion that they will do well this season, and maybe have an extraordinary post-season.

Jezina points out that they earn most of their income in June, July, August and even September. 

"So far, these two months have not had an excessive effect on our revenue side," says Jezina, adding that he does not dare to say that the figures will be like last year's or the year before that, but that he is still optimistic.

Jezina states that the Kornati Islands are a huge territory, so even in August, there are places to sail, and he hopes that this year nautical tourism will be an absolute hit.

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September 6, 2019 - To celebrate 70 years since Plitvice Lakes was declared a national park and the 40th anniversary of its entry into the UNESCO World Heritage List, a new film festival has been created. Thus, the Plitvice Film Festival will be held at the Korana Camp, from September 19 to 22, with a program that focuses on nature and its conservation.

T.portal announces that the Plitvice Film Festival strives to engage children and young people in the process of raising awareness of the importance of nature and its preservation for generations to come, and its educational film program is aligned with this idea. The works of already established directors, as well as new talents, will be shown - and part of the program brings films made by children that were elected for a short film competition of up to five minutes on the topic of nature conservation

Twelve selected films will be available for viewing on the last day of the festival, when the winner will be announced, which will be decided by the viewers. Details are available on the Plitvice Lakes National Park website.

The program also includes a film by nature documentary pioneer Sir David Attenborough, who has announced his arrival in Plitvice Lakes to film a new BBC project that could coincide with the festival's dates. There are also films by Oscar-winning directors or nominees, such as Wim Wenders, Louie Psihoyos, Luc Jaquet, Frédéric Backo, and even ‘Ice on Fire’ by Leila Conners, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and starring Croatian scientist Stasa Puškarić.

Another local scientist, biologist Goran Šafarek will present the movie ‘THE Green Bloodstream of Croatia'. The festival will hold the Croatian premiere of 'Honeyland’ by Ljubomir Stefanov and Tamara Kotevska, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has won three awards.

The German documentary film 'Intelligent Trees' has also been announced, inspired by Peter Wohlleben's bestseller ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’, and as the only feature film, the masterpiece ‘Walkabout’ from 1971, by the recently deceased British director Nicolas Roeg.

"As never before, when the red alarm went off to preserve our only planet, there was no need to re-emphasize the richness and beauty of nature and warn of the importance of preserving it. We hope that with this festival we will stimulate ecological awareness and actions and thus help Plitvice Lakes, in its beauty, celebrate many more. anniversaries like this,” the organizers point out.

The film screenings each night will be accompanied by a music program by bands committed to nature conservation - Kazan, Cinkushi, Picksiebneri, and J.R. August.

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