Why visit
Zagreb is Croatia's inland capital, a city of Austro-Hungarian streets, cafe terraces, hilltop old town, museums, and markets. It is quieter than the coast but strong for culture and rail connections.
How to use this result
Use it as a capital-city prompt
Zagreb is useful when you want a city-level starting point in Croatia. Check whether the capital is the best arrival city, a practical transfer point, or mainly a geography and planning reference.
Check practical trip fit
Before planning around Zagreb, compare airport access, local transport, time zone, neighborhood choices, weather, safety guidance, and whether another city in Croatia better matches the trip style.
Zagreb at a glance
City population
770k
Metro: 1.1 million
Elevation
158 m
518 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Zagreb
Airport
ZAG
Franjo Tuđman
Founded
1094
Getting around
Trams (15 lines), buses, funicular to Upper Town
Signature dish
Štrukli, peka, čevapi, kremšnita, rakija
Neighborhoods for travelers
Gornji Grad (Upper Town)Donji Grad (Lower Town)Tkalčićeva
Croatia at a glance
Country center
45.2°, 15.5°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
56,594 km²
21,851 mi²
Country population
3.9 million
68/km²
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+385
Language
Croatian
Demonym
Croatian
Internet
.hr
UN
Member state
ISO code
HR / HRV
Where in the world
45.2° - 15.5°
Croatia
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Did you know
- Zagreb has the Museum of Broken Relationships, a unique collection of objects from failed romances donated from around the world.
- Dolac Market, open since 1930, is the city's "belly" and runs every morning beneath signature red umbrellas.
- Zagreb's Tkalčićeva Street, now a cafe-lined pedestrian promenade, was once a stream that divided the two rival medieval towns of Gradec and Kaptol.
- Croatia has 1,246 islands, islets, and reefs: only 47 are inhabited.
- The necktie originated in Croatia: the word "cravat" comes from "Hrvat" (Croat).
Bordering Croatia
Traveler notes
- Upper Town holds St. Mark's Church and old city lanes
- Dolac Market is the everyday food landmark
- The Museum of Broken Relationships is a memorable local original
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Zagreb
What currency is used in Zagreb?
Zagreb uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Croatia?
The primary language is Croatian.
What is the international calling code for Croatia?
The calling code is +385.
When is the best time to visit Zagreb?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Check current weather and local events before booking.
What airport serves Zagreb?
Franjo Tuđman (IATA: ZAG).
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