Discover Poljanak

Poljanak combines a clearly defined cultural landscape with specific historic features. The village is part of the cultural landscape of Plitvice Lakes National Park, which includes traditional rural settlements. Part of Poljanak also lies within the cultural landscape of the Korana Canyon. These connections place the village within two landscape settings. For your travel plans, Poljanak offers a specific cultural focus; the wider natural and visitor context is provided by the broader destination of Općina Plitvička Jezera.

Cultural landscape and historic features in Poljanak

Local features include a stone public spring beside the road. The historic Selište–Poljanak road route is also marked by stone edging along the roadside. These represent two distinct forms of cultural heritage: a single built feature and a historic road alignment. Before visiting, check the current condition and accessibility of the spring and historic road route on site.

Poljanak on the half-marathon route

The Plitvice Half Marathon route climbs towards Poljanak after the Korana Bridge and continues from Poljanak to Plitvica Selo. If you are including the race in your plans, check the details for the relevant year: event arrangements and route availability may vary.

Context within the broader destination of Općina Plitvička Jezera

Plitvice Lakes National Park lies at the centre of Općina Plitvička Jezera. On 8 April 1949, it was declared Croatia’s first national park. On 26 October 1979, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for the outstanding universal value of its tufa-forming process. Općina Plitvička Jezera is considered a meeting point of mountain landscapes and a rich water heritage. The national park’s forests are home to bears, wolves, and many rare bird species.

The national park is open 365 days a year; opening hours for the public vary by season. Check the seasonal hours for your visit. Available route information varies: the Čorkova Bay Trail is 21 kilometres long. The Oko Mrsinja cycling route runs mostly through the area surrounding the national park and partly within it.

Organised visitor groups can access Čorkova Uvala only using transport arranged by the park; groups must be accompanied by a ranger. Within the national park’s internal visitor transport system, the Plitvice train runs along the 6.5-kilometre Rapajinka–Velika Poljana–Labudovac route. The park has eight electric boats; the longer trip across Lake Kozjak takes 20 minutes. Fleet and service details may change, so check the information in advance.

At Kupalište (P1), visitors can rent wooden rowboats; rowing is permitted only on Lake Kozjak. Check rowboat availability before your trip. Thematic tours on geology, biology, forestry, the lakes, and other topics are offered in coordination with park experts; availability depends on park arrangements. The national restaurant Lička kuća serves traditional dishes in the atmosphere of a traditional house from the Lika region.

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Go to the broader travel overview: Općina Plitvička Jezera.