Fernweh: Home
    ExploreTravel GuidesPlan a tripMy tripLast visited
    de|en
    All Places & RegionsAll highlightsAbout FernwehFAQPrivacy PolicyImprint
    ExploreTravel GuidesPlan a tripMy tripLast visited
    Mljet National Park

    Croatia

    Mljet National Park

    Point of Interest

    Mljet National Park protects a part of Mljet Island northwest of Dubrovnik. At its heart are two saltwater lakes, the Great Lake and the Small Lake, and the monastery island of Sveta Marija in the Great Lake.

    by Felix Gillen

    1. Home
    3. Destinations
    5. Croatia
    7. Dalmatia S.
    9. Mljet National Park
    Mljet National Park protects a part of Mljet Island northwest of Dubrovnik. At its heart are two saltwater lakes, the Great Lake and the Small Lake, and the monastery island of Sveta Marija in the Great Lake.

    Sights in Mljet National Park

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    Great Lake (Veliko jezero)
    Natural Feature

    1Great Lake (Veliko jezero)

    The Great Lake is the heart of the National Park; trails follow its shore.
    Open in Google Maps
    Small Lake (Malo jezero)
    Natural Feature

    2Small Lake (Malo jezero)

    The Little Lake is the second of the two lakes in the National Park.
    Open in Google Maps
    Monastery Island St. Mary
    Park

    3Monastery Island St. Mary

    On the small island in the Great Lake stands a monastery. A boat travels there as part of the park ticket.
    Open in Google Maps

    Restaurants in Mljet National Park

    Wilds

    The National Park was founded in 1960 and covers about 53 square kilometers. A boat takes visitors to the island of Sveta Marija with its monastery.

    Travel and Visit

    In season, a catamaran operates from Dubrovnik to Pomena and then on to Korčula. Park entrances are in Pomena, Polače, and Vrbovica. The ticket includes the boat trip to the monastery island. Current prices are on np-mljet.hr.

    Accommodations in Mljet National Park

    Find perfect stay in Mljet National Park

    Booking.com* (Affiliate link)
    Search Hotels
    Agoda* (Affiliate link)
    Search Hotels
    Airbnb
    Vacation Rentals

    * Affiliate link: if you book through it, we earn a small commission. The price stays the same for you.

    Campgrounds in Mljet National Park

    Find perfect campground in Mljet National Park

    Search via Google Maps
    Campgrounds nearby (15km)
    Camping.info
    Find Campgrounds
    Park4Night
    RV Parks & Camping

    Nearby

    Dalmatia S.

    Dalmatia S.

    South Dalmatia is the southernmost part of Croatia, featuring Dubrovnik, Korčula Island, the Pelješac Peninsula, and Mljet National Park. Since 2022, the Pelješac Bridge has directly connected the region with the rest of the country.
    Ston and Pelješac

    Ston and Pelješac

    Ston is located on the isthmus to the Pelješac peninsula northwest of Dubrovnik. The Walls of Ston once protected the salt pans of the Republic of Ragusa and stretch over the hill to Mali Ston, where oysters are cultivated in the bay.
    Korčula

    Korčula

    Korčula is an island in South Dalmatia, its main town lying on a small peninsula, surrounded by walls and towers. In summer, the historical sword dance Moreška is performed there.

    Dubrovnik is a port city in the very south of Croatia, whose Old Town is entirely enclosed by an almost two-kilometer-long city wall. As the capital of the Republic of Ragusa, it was an independent mercantile republic for centuries and is now the country's most famous travel destination.The Old Town has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. In summer, it is very crowded; you'll experience it most peacefully early in the morning and in the evening.
    Makarska

    Makarska

    Makarska is the main town of the Makarska Riviera, a roughly 60-kilometer long coastal strip between Brela and Gradac beneath the Biokovo Mountains. Pebble beaches, a long promenade, and the Skywalk high above the coast attract many beachgoers in summer.

    Sources & method

    • Photos: Wikimedia Commons, Google Maps. Each photo carries its credit.
    • Place data such as addresses and ratings comes from Google Maps.
    • The content is based on web research from public, traceable sources. How the content is made · The role of AI