A Guide To Gorski Kotar: What To Do & Where To Eat & Sleep

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Written by Tea Gudek Šnajdar from Culture Tourist.

Have you ever been to Gorski Kotar? Known also as the ‘green heart of Croatia,’ it’s home to some of the most beautiful nature in the country. Filled with beautiful forests, mountains, and fantastic wildlife, it’s part of Croatia still overlooked by many tourists.

How To Get To Gorski Kotar

Gorski Kotar is located in the western part of Croatia, between Karlovac and Rijeka, and just next to the border with Slovenia. It’s very well connected with the capital of Croatia, Zagreb. You can reach it by car from there within less than two hours.

However, if you prefer to travel slow, you can take a ride on an old Lujzijana road. It was built between 1803 and 1808 during the French rule over Croatia. And it was named by Napoleon’s second wife, Marie Louise. The road is surrounded by some fantastic nature. And besides enjoying some…