10 Cool Things to Do in Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

If you like urban travel with a bit of urban nature and a very relaxed atmosphere, Zagreb has a lot to offer. Zagreb is a great city with a very laid-back vibe. It’s got its somewhat quirky museums, some cool cafes, excellent street art and plenty of places to chill. I spent a couple of weeks there and these are my tips for cool things to do, most of them free.

Somewhat hidden, but just moments form the Zagreb funicular, this little park in the city centre is a beautiful project initiated by a group of street artists. In the past it used to be a junkie park, today it’s one of the coolest places to hang out in the city. Open all day long in the summer months, and in the evening up to 11 pm, it’s full of people hanging out, drinking and chatting. There are a couple of bars there to serve your drinking needs.

The park is full of cool street art creations everywhere you look and new pieces are added from time to time. Don’t miss this little spot when you visit Zagreb.

A very original and interactive museum featuring all sorts of optical illusions, holograms, clever brain teasers and the like.

Everything has clear explanations in English telling how the trick works, but it may still leave you puzzled. You can take pictures of anything on display. It may sound like a children’s museum, but in fact there were more adults than children when I visited. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).