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Day-by-day itineraries, what to eat, how the city actually works, and the places within a train ride that are worth the day.
Day Trips From Zagreb
Castles in the Zagorje, a baroque town, a mountain on the tram, and the lakes that need a whole day.
Eating in Zagreb
Continental Croatia, not the coast — which means pastry, pork, paprika and a cheese dish worth crossing town for.
Getting Around Zagreb
Blue trams, one flat fare, and a centre small enough that you will mostly walk.
How Much Does Zagreb Cost
Cheaper than it was, dearer than it looks in old guidebooks, and the euro changed more than the currency.
The Two Hills and the Two Earthquakes
Zagreb was built twice by disaster — once in 1880, and once, still unfinished, since 2020.
Two Days in Zagreb
The two hills, the horseshoe of parks, and a third day out of the city if you have one.
Where to Stay in Zagreb
Four central options, what each is like after dark, and why December costs double.
Zagreb Airport to the City
One shuttle bus, one city bus, and the reason there is no train.
Zagreb Through the Year
An empty city in August, a doubled one in December, and the two months in between when it is at its best.