Short multi activity adventure holiday in the heart of Croatia

A tiny village of around 500 people close to the Slovenian border, Ribnik is off the tourist trail and with few hotels in the area is the ideal place to get away from it all. Surrounded by hills and woodland it also offers excellent fishing in the local river Kupa, as well as a beach on the riverbank to relax on.

Other popular pastimes include hiking and cycling, there are a number of trails in the area.

Local places of interest include the Plitvice Lakes National Park and the nearby towns of Karlovac and Osijek.

The local cuisine is excellent, including many lamb and squid dishes. Local dishes include burek (a savoury pasty) and brodet (fish stew), two unique dishes you are unlikely to find anywhere else. Baklava is also very popular here as it is all around the Balkans.

The local beer is Karlovacko and is available everywhere as is the local tipple 'Pelinkovac' (juniper spirit). Local wines include Malvazija from Istria and Prosek from Dalmatia.

Hotel Srce Prirode Srakovcic***

The hotek Srce Prirode (meaning 'heart of nature' in Croatian) is located in Ribnik just 12 km from the Slovenian border, 20 km from the city of Karlovac and 70 km from the capital city Zagreb.

This charming hotel is located on the ancestral grounds of the Srakovčić family, made up of a cluster of traditional buildings. The 23 simply furnished rooms are air conditioned and come with private bathroom with shower. There is free WiFi access in the comunal areas.

There is also a restaurant, tasting room full of homemade produce, a garden with an open grill and a swimming pool.

Nearby there are 30 km of walking trails as well as numerous entertainment and recreation amenities (mini golf, mini bowling, billiards, table tennis, bike rental, table tennis, darts, bowls, volleyball, football and more)

The River Kupa basin is surrounded by hilly woodland where you can find chestnuts, mushrooms and diverse wildlife. Possible activities include swimming, fishing and canoeing, there is also a small beach nearby.

Nearest airport: Zagreb (approx 45 mins)

Other airports: Rijeka airport (approx 1h 15m), Ljubljana airport (Slovenia - approx 2h 10m), Zadar airport (approx 2h 15m), Pula Airport (approx. 2h 30m)

By Car
Arrival Zagreb, Drive from Zagrebačka ul. to Veliko Polje (4.8 km), take the E65/E71 to Karlovačka županija, take the exit from E65/E71 (66.2 km), take the D6 to your destination in Gorica Lipnička.

By Public Transport
No public transport available to the hotel - we recommend hiring a car!

By Private Transfer
Private airport transfers can be arranged at an additional supplement after the main booking. Taxis are also available at the airport.