Three Days in Zagreb (A Balanced 3-Day Itinerary)

Three days is enough time to do Zagreb properly: Upper Town, Lower Town parks, a couple of great museums, and at least one escape (park, lake, or day trip).

The key is pacing: plan 2–3 anchors per day, then let cafés and walking routes fill the gaps.

• Morning: Dolac Market + coffee terrace.
• Midday: Upper Town loop (St. Mark’s, Stone Gate, viewpoints).
• Afternoon: one museum (quirky or classic) + Lower Town park stroll.
• Evening: dinner + a night walk through the center.

• Morning: Lower Town parks + architecture walk.
• Midday: one major museum (choose based on your interests).
• Afternoon: Maksimir Park for calm nature — or Jarun for a lakeside loop.
• Evening: a bar night (start slow, follow the vibe).

Pick one: a small-town charm day (Samobor), a castle day (Trakošćan), or a mountain reset (Medvednica/Sljeme).

• If you stay in the city: do Mirogoj + cafés + a relaxed final dinner.
• If you leave town: keep your evening light — dessert + a final night walk is enough.

• Rainy day: swap parks for museums + cafés (two museum anchors max).
• Hot day: move walking routes to morning/evening; do Jarun late afternoon.
• Winter: treat Advent lights as the evening plan; keep daytime culture-heavy.