We Explored Croatia's Most Popular National Parks: Plitvice Lakes & Krka National Park! INSANE!!

Dare we say our we found our new #1 favorite National Park EVER?!! That's a really hard list to top, but Plitvice is beyond extraordinary and definitely blew us away! Krka offers amazing views you won't find elsewhere too!
Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia’s most popular tourist attraction, is an UNESCO World Heritage site. Located between capital city Zagreb and Zadar on the coast, the lakes are a definite must-see in Croatia! Never have we visited a place with so many waterfalls & lakes interconnected the way they are! It's a beautiful spectacle to see- one we hope you can witness in person someday!!
Find out for yourself just how beautiful Croatia is, but be warned, you're gonna wanna pull out your laptop & wallet to start planning your trip. ;)
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[@debelix]

I'm 52yo Croatian guy and I must admit I envy you a little for having the park all to yourself! I have visited both Plitvice and Krka many times thru my life but every time there were so many people you could barely walk thru the crowd and I hate crowded places. By the way, your Baby is so cute and adorable, so calm and content which means you are very good parents so keep up the good work!

[@Cashdummy]

Croatia is probably the most beautiful country on earth. Like for real.

[@OurStorytoTell]

It really is so beautiful!! 😍

[@MYTravelBF]

Plitvice Lakes is one of the most beautiful places we've ever been! As other Americans living in Europe, it's wonderful to see gorgeous national parks all around the world and how they stack up to the ones in the US. After watching your video, we wish we had stayed longer in Plitvice though. We only did a day trip, so it looks like we'll have to head back!

[@OurStorytoTell]

We agree! So fun you guys have been there! Truly is amazing! 😊 Are you guys planning on living abroad indefinitely?

[@MYTravelBF]

@@OurStorytoTell That's our plan as of right now, but things can always change with kids or family. Right now, we're just enjoying life abroad and seeing where it takes us, but we'll at least be abroad for the a while.

[@kraftandre5538]

I went to Plitvice 25 years aga and it still looks fantastic.Karl Mays "Winettou" was filmed there.

[@alexanderlindner5808]

Americans don't know Karl May.

[@jorgschimmer8213]

Normally this area is packed with tourists. You got lucky.

[@runawaytechgal1467]

We stayed for 2 nights in the mountains closeby Entry 1. It was the most quiet I have ever heard earth. We ate at little restaurants in their countryside and had amazing foods and conversations. Our most favorite thing about Croatia is the Croatian People. Extraordinary people. Just lovely.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Oh my that sounds amazing!! What a dream!

[@OurStorytoTell]

And we agree about the people!

[@hanasrna5120]

Hvala vam na pohvalama. Dobrodošli! ❤️🇭🇷👍

[@kisoschu]

A lot of Berlin graduation classes travel to Croatia novalja to party and celebrate their Abitur. And we also had a one day trip to this beautiful national park.

[@ShowingUStuff]

The thing about Plitvice is that all that beauty, nature and awesomeness; you are right in it, keeps hitting u in the face all the time, getting up close and personal, it's just all there around u all the time, everywhere...!

[@juttalio1664]

Kroatien! You picked this wonderful location just in time. Excellent pictures. No crowd wlazing down the path.

[@kolni3617]

That's what I was thinking too! I went there a few years ago and it was so packed I could not really enjoy it. Good for you!

[@Mind_Up_Now]

Probably the most jaw dropping place ive been to, love it there ❤️

[@stina6225]

Willa is so lucky to have this experience at her age. She won't be able to remember every detail, but you're exposing her to so many new places and sensations, while being a constant and reassuring presence for her. It's perfect for her developing mind. I love watching you guys explore everything in my corner of the world. Thank you for letting us experience it with you!

[@miramaric4744]

Croatia..🤩🤩❤

[@OurStorytoTell]

SAME!!

[@scoobydoo936]

You have probably picked the best time of the year to visit the national parks. In the early summer, everything is still in a vibrant green and it's still not too hot out there. The touristic season hasn't fully kicked in either. Man, i miss my homeland! Enjoy it! If there is heaven on earth it must be there. Greetings from Germany!

[@runawaytechgal1467]

Croatia is GORGEOUS, and the Croatian people are even more beautiful in kindness.

[@hanasrna5120]

Hvala vam dobri ljudi. Dobrodošli! ❤️🇭🇷👍

[@kitkat5153]

I always love your filming and editing but this one was just unbelievable!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you so much! We think it’s one of our very best!! 🥰

[@MsJenny1309]

And the music is always perfect 🥰

[@TheLadyark]

Hey Guys, i´m from germany and i really like your videos. This national park in croatia, i didn´t know. Thx for your recommendation. And your sweet little baby is so cute and loved from you guys... thats so adorable...

[@immitable]

Simply beautiful

[@gigibenea3529]

Thank you for your beautiful visit in this amazing parc...💖👍👍💖💖

[@DocRaunchy]

Your music selection is beautiful. Very fitting for the amazing nature you filmed. Please put it up in the description.

[@fusssel7178]

Plitvice Lakes & Krka National Park are both really great, visited both a lot of years ago when I was on vacation in Croatia. I stayed in Starigrad-Paklenica a really nice place to stay in, quite and very very friendly people.

[@brittas.5230]

What a treat. Thanks soooo much for this wonderful video.

[@mojganjazayeri1862]

Beautiful sceneries, heavenly and magical. Wonderful job on capturing all that.

[@indiramichaelahealey5156]

Well, thanks for showing us this wonderful national park in Croatia. You are surely getting to see all kind of places in Europe.

[@chelseasummers2365]

Absolutely beautiful! Plan to visit there next summer!

[@hevog]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful video again, what an amazing place. You make such a good, adventurous, smart and likeable team on your journey exploring the South and South East of Central Europe. And there is so much more to come! I guess your are now heading towards the Adriatic Coast of Croatia which is so, so beautiful. I spent many vacations there, the first ones also with my parents when I was a child. I envy you a bit for all the beautiful places to come like Zadar and Dubrovnik and of course the drive along the coast down there. Gute Reise und ich freue mich auf das nächste Video!

[@giacheema6075]

This video is unbelievable beautiful. I love it. You are so lucky to enjoy this absolutely amazing spot.

[@ErmittlerTV]

Thank you guys, you brought back precious memories. I‘ve been to this place a few times, but there is always something new to discover. BTW, a lovely little girl you have. Keep the good memories, too!

[@beatrixpastoors1104]

OMG Such a long journey.😱 I almost couldn't believe it when you said you were in Croatia. I love this country, especially the coast. And the Mediterranean water is sooo clear. I had wanted to visit the waterfalls of Plicvica, and of Krka, but then the war came and our journey was cancelled. The more I now liked to see these places through your eyes and I really enjoyed the video. Well made. 👍😀

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! It was a long journey but worth it! 😊

[@Gozz101]

The war ended ages ago... You should still come and visit!!!

[@richard_from_england333]

You think there's still a war here?

[@beatrixpastoors1104]

@@richard_from_england333 of course not, but since then I have travelled to other destinations.

[@ramon.rdeluzuriaga]

Watched this first video of your channel. Loved it. Really stunning videography and scenery. Enjoyed the mix of music background and narration. Your little girl is absolutely adorable. Thanks for sharing.

[@ko_watanabe]

Croatia !!! 🇭🇷

[@chilibean215]

We have been to Croatia in 2019 during our summer vacation in Vodice and visited Krka waterfalls on a boat ride from Vodice. Although it was packed with tourist, we enjoyed the short hike around the falls. At the end we took the chance to take a bath beneath the falls. On our way to croatia we stayed at Ljubljana, the captial city of Slovenia and I must say it is a really lovely city. So if you have the chance give it a try and visit Ljubljana, I think you will absolutely love it.

[@susanneharvey4034]

What an unbelievably perfect day! Thanks for sharing it! 💗 I was chuckling at the end when Willa was determined to get out of the carrier 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 … she said “let me ooouuuuutttt”

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha she is such a trooper!!

[@okidoki878]

I can’t wait I go in the fall again to both parks. Great film it gives a perfect view

[@MrIvanka110]

Incredible!! These lakes are still on our bucket list, too..2 years ago we were a bit South in the Krka National Park, also very very nice place

[@runawaytechgal1467]

It is a MUST see!

[@runawaytechgal1467]

This is literally one of the most beautiful places we have ever visited and we have traveled a ton. We had it to ourselves last September also. Dubrovnik was empty. We got to enjoy each place without herds of people. So peaceful, so beautiful.

[@OurStorytoTell]

It is hard to believe it exists, right? 😍

[@runawaytechgal1467]

@@OurStorytoTell 1005! We couldn't stop being in awe.

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Beautiful place. The differant water colours are stunning

[@joceery]

beautiful I put that on my list thank you very much :)

[@rimbaud1989]

Gorgeous, paradiesisch!

[@clairecooper9931]

Thank you, looking to go here next year

[@lb42]

Beautiful Plitvice 👍

[@daldhanu]

Wow it’s amazing place ever thank you for sharing

[@Osti67]

What a beautiful place need to add this to my list of places to see 👀 thanks for the tip.... looks like you had a wonderful day... the more I traveled, the more people I met, I had to realize, that the simple people are all the same all over the world. All they want and need is peace, some shelter and food to enjoy their lifes.... why can't our leaders be the same... after all we all share the same tiny rock floating through the vastness of space.... thank you for another awesome insight into your adventures 😀

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! We 100% agree! We are all more alike then we think. 💛

[@mirandadjeldum4189]

Beautiful young people with baby little diamant she was such good baby.I thank you very much you took me to my town of TROGIR LEAVING IN AUSTRALIA IT IS SUCH TREAT BIG THANKS FROM DOWN UNDER

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for watching! We are happy you enjoyed 😊

[@tanjatisljar4675]

My Croatia...🇭🇷🌸🌼✌

[@vanessaaguilar-griffith1349]

I visited Croatia 20 years ago & never have seen anything as beautiful as your vlog💘 Thank you so much for sharing this gem🤗

[@OurStorytoTell]

Wow!! Thank you 🥹🫶

[@danbet7710]

Croatia is a gem, here are some hidden treasures. Rastoke, Motuvun, Losinj Island, Sibenik and the Krka Falls. Island Murter and the Kornati archipelago. Island Vis and Stiniva Cove

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you for sharing! We will have to keep these for next time we visit!

[@jappajapetich4174]

…. Dubrovnik, Korcula, Mljet, Rovinj, Istra and many beautiful castles in Zagorje

[@bigcatswm]

*Nice vlog*

[@BostonsRandJ]

Been on my list of GOTTA DOs. I've ckd out quite a few videos on Plitvice and this is BY FAR the best! THANKS!!!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Oh thank you! That means A LOT to us! 😊💛

[@user-hi4ke5qr5u]

Nice trip! Hapy family 👏👏👪🔝🇭🇷

[@tiki915]

There is nothing more beautiful and exciting as the nature

[@OurStorytoTell]

100% agree!

[@hoinariprinlume]

Guys, great video! Tgank you for sharing it, it's really helpful! What other hiking trails would you suggest in Croatia? We're here for a couple of months and looking into hiking as much as possible! Great job, keep it up!

[@klauskleber5154]

I was also at the Krk Waterfalls, the little sister from Plitvice, and it's a dream there. We were there in 2012 and we could swim there. :) Fun facts: The water there and in Plitvice have drink quality In Krk was the second hydroelectric power plant worldwide, 2 days after the one at the Niagara Falls. :) If you visit Croatia again, i can recommend a tour in the mountains from the Biokovo park, it's 50km down from Split. :) P.S. Willa is the hero for me, always calm and cute. :)

[@domte]

Glad you had a great time. Just a small correction; Krk is an island, Krka is the river with the waterfalls. They are two different places, both worth visiting.

[@cetterus]

Yeah, two VERY different places. Both beautiful in very different ways. Krka is river surrounded by divine nature and island Krk (arguably the biggest one in Adriatic) has an immense and profound historical tales to tell. Stories more wild than Andersen could have written.

[@josipvrdoljak9053]

Unfortunatelly swimming is now prohibited from 2020. As tourist would leave tons of waste and trash after swimming and hanging out around.... So sad that people dont respect this beauty

[@berndheghmanns1437]

Ahhh, your at the "Schatz im Silbersee" translated to "Treasure at Silverlake" location. Where they had film this Winetoufilm.

[@danielw.2442]

Your music choices are always and perfectly on point. 👍🍻

[@jessican.7295]

Breathtaking views (once again). I think I just got a new addition to my "places I want to travel to"-list. Thanks for being inspiring!

[@IngebhorgdPizarroKrause]

Your music is so awesomeee :)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks 😘

[@JustaGirl5946]

This video is beautiful.

[@r.scekic2489]

My beautiful country .....enjoy !! 💖

[@mp6779]

Plitvice!💚💙 The land of the falling lakes!😍

[@worldtravelimagesnet]

Will go to Zagreb in September, hope to go on a daytrip to Plitvice Lakes, this national park looks amazing!

[@OurStorytoTell]

That will be so fun! Hopefully you can go because it really is incredible!

[@ursularieger5092]

30 years ago we went swimming there 😍 great tripp

[@we-desifamily]

Kudos to you for exploring such exciting places with a baby. keep inspiring us

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hey thanks!! It takes extra work but always worth it!

[@yvonnesokoll8790]

Wonderful trip you made there !! I feel like I would love to travel there straight away❣

[@coffeebeancoffeebean7943]

I enjoy your Videos so much😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you for watching them! It means so much!

[@without898]

Such a cute family❤ Croatia really is beautiful. If you finde the time, make a stop in Slovenia😊 have a wonderful stay in Croatia😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

We have plans to go to Slovenia in a couple months!! Can’t wait to explore it more! 💛

[@zeljkosafar6121]

I agree with Spela. I am from Croatia but I think SLOVEnia is beautiful. You have to visit Soča river. My favorite. Stay safe and enjoy 😎

[@bea_hani]

I went to the plitvice lakes in 2019 and it was honestly my favorite part of the holiday! While the little croation coast towns are absolutely charming and beautiful, the national park was just sooo calming and refreshing (and beautiful of course) and i felt so close to nature that it was absolutly my favorite day trip. Glad you enjoyed it too

[@marijangrbic7334]

keep up doing good work, cheers !

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! God bless you! 💛

[@csrschaki]

Cool winnetou ;), some Film´s from Karl May film adatations were filmed there.

[@alexdreher]

You did an excellent filming! Your eye for the beauty of nature, your way you film and the deepness of the areas that you Film is marvelous ! You can work as a national geografic movie maker! Your Family is so sweet and lovable, willa is so sweet! I love the way you give us a few views in your vourney!

[@calise8783]

Really beautiful!

[@KarlKwong]

Wow this is one of my favorite places I have ever visited!!!

[@OurStorytoTell]

SAME!! 😍

[@carmenotto5836]

@@OurStorytoTell For me too.

[@idanben-moshe1317]

Great video guys! How long did it take for you to hike the full H trail?

[@wernerkl4036]

At the Plitvice Lakes the Karl May Films were made.

[@nikomangelmann6054]

most parts were shot in the paklenica national park near sveti rok. but both places are nor far away to each other. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationalpark_Paklenica

[@rileyxxxx]

its been so many years since I was there. its a beautiful national park and when we drove there we got along all those ruin cities that was shot with bullets from the war in the 90s. also we stopped in slovenia at that lake with the little island , I think its quite popular for tourists. annnd we were doing a ride in a flowstone cave there before getting to croatia. then we stayed near krk and did a daytrip to these lakes. they used it for many film locations.

[@martam9449]

Only 45 minutes in Slovenia! You should spent ther at least a week! :p It has sooo much to offer! Best wishes from Slovenia :)

[@fusssel7178]

A little fun fact, parts of the german movie "Treasure of the Silver Lake" (made in 1962) was shot there, it's a western film, so if you like westerns just give the movie a shot

[@swanpride]

I just knew that this looked familiar....

[@apartmentsmiroslavvojnovic3302]

Great summer destination. Hello from Split riviera!

[@OurStorytoTell]

So fun to hear you live in/near Split! Croatia would be such a wonderful place to live!!

[@martinschmidt2683]

Just a bit of food in Croatia. 😄😄😄

[@justgoogleit9782]

It feels like yesterday you had 3k subs and now you have 12,6k congrats:)

[@mistermerita341]

Beautiful national park in Croatia..

[@OurStorytoTell]

We couldn’t believe our eyes! Have you been?

[@mistermerita341]

@@OurStorytoTell love your channel. Keep it up!!

[@mrdron641]

i love in croatia national park-risnjak.big mountais with many snow in winter and small winter houses and in summer temperature is great.it s so fresh.with beutiful big three and many animals.my love.i buy house there.the life in big city is not for me,many stres.in croatia life is so much slowly and our body recognize helt

[@rebin2579]

Hi bro.. good job ... I would like to know.. which camera do you use in this video vlog.?.. thank you .. good luck

[@tonypino2858]

Erg mooie Watervallen heb je daar groetjes uit Nederland.

[@Kivas_Fajo]

Happy to see you like my ancestral homeland...

[@mariopandza]

Love how quickly you went from Slovenija to Croatia, we like to joke about it a lot, you can stay in Croatia now, you’re one of ours. 😆

[@nusaocvirk5128]

dragi sosed 💗 😉

[@sngsj5674]

Hello, I see that you guys visited the Plitvice Lakes in June, and my brother and I will be visiting the lakes this coming end-June, so I thought I'd like to ask for some travel tips. We'd like to know about the weather in June, and if you would recommend us to stay at the park for more than one night. Also, do you know if the park entrance provides any big luggage storage services? Thanks! :)

[@paxvobiscum1865]

Your love for each other and your little baby angel is even more beautiful than this National park.God bless you people.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you 💛 God bless you!

[@saqibali545]

Thanks for the beautiful video, could you please share the online ticket website and what type of ticket do you recommend? Thanks and cheers!

[@Ashley92090]

I’ve just added Croatia to my list! We are in Wiesbaden:)

[@roesi1985]

Did I hear that right, Tanner, that you can't swim? Definitely something you should learn while in Europe. First, because it's fun and there are soo many beautiful lakes here and second because it's just safer around water. I learned to swim relatively late while in fourth grade and I was the only person in my family who could swim, so I'm not that good of a swimmer and I understand people quite well who are afraid of the water, but I'm so glad that I can swim. I would be terrified to be on a boat or around lakes and rivers if I couldn't.

[@mariafamador5883]

It's one of my favorite in Croatia too. Made a travel vlog too.

[@kenavr]

You certainly picked a good time to go there, we went in the middle of summer and all these "piers" or small paths above the water were full with people. The scenery was very beautiful but dealing with tourists blocking pathways to take photos was quite annoying. We also had to stand more than an hour in the queue for the ferry. I also remember the drive there was quite tiresome, the drive through the narrow forrest roads (as a non local) took us almost as long as getting from Triest to that part of Croatia (not really). I am annoying myself... way too much complaining for this beautiful place.

[@Niki91-HR]

I am Croatian and never went on route H... xD always the easier ones . Maybe I should next time when I am going to the Lakes again.

[@OurStorytoTell]

So cool you live in Croatia!! Such a beautiful country!

[@Niki91-HR]

@@OurStorytoTell Thank you. And you are always welcomed back 😊

[@toncistanicic9614]

Very nice video. What camera did you shoot this video with?

[@OurStorytoTell]

Panasonic Gh5! Thank you :)

[@frida2932]

You visited my homeland:) i dont know if brijuni are on your bucket list but I would definitely recommend it. On Brijuni you can see all kind of animals, I believe you would enjoy there. Also, all Istra is beautiful, food, the sea, nature and people, especially people:) I am from Rijeka and there are so many beautiful things im Croatia to see.. Near my town you have Opatija, Moscenicka Draga, Ucka.. Uf, I really miss my country but I am happy to see that somebody is enjoying to spend some time there. Greetings from Freising:) Also, if it is on your way to Germany you can visit Bled - beutiful lake in Slovenia.. With best Kremsnite that I tried so far.

[@henryloo1005]

Thank you for sharing ! Do you still recommend going there even though you can’t swim anymore because I’m going to Croatia for two weeks in another 2 days?

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes it was still beautiful! However if you do Krka then we would suggest another mode of transportation other than the boat ride (unless if you time it right before it leaves).

[@henryloo1005]

@@OurStorytoTell Got it ! Thanks again

[@cetterus]

I guess you guys would love Rastoke as well. Very close and as close as you can get to Rivendell in real life. Basically it is historical village on waterfalls. The thing that is important in Krka is Tesla's electric powerplant. Great story behind it. Sorry about the food. There is much to explore and enjoy about the food as well. You just didn't have much luck and you ran into some tourist/ mass production stuff. For all of you visiting: ASK LOCALS. I see and hear so many visitors missing on some great stuff. Including good food. Croatians are friendly and helpful in general. Yeah, and that cake- it is probably made out of organic stuff and full of fruits. Not the taste you usually expect. Specially not sugar levels Americans are used to. (For example, if you asked about recipe- you might be in for a surprise) Just don't be scared or hesitant to ask locals. Your trip should be much, much better if you do. And don't miss Rastoke. And all the stories that come with these places.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for the suggestion for Rastoke! We will put that on our list for the future. It's so true, asking locals is best. We hope to prepare better for our next visit!

[@kucnimajstor2901]

Few movies were made at that location such as, The treasure of the silver lake, Man of the east, Coach trip and The story of Winnetou..

[@lub8938]

I live on Croatia and I m croatian and next weekend i m going to spend 3 days on Plitvice 😆

[@OurStorytoTell]

Ahh have so much fun! We wanna go back 😍

[@mahue171]

Visit soca valley in Slovenia. Also lake bled.

[@kolni3617]

And go to Piran in Slovenia. Gorgeous!

[@f2karin]

It is never too late to learn swimming and it’s important for your daughter too

[@HingerlAlois]

Maybe he just meant that you aren’t allowed to swim there.

[@Krokostad]

The song at that moment: It's not too late! 😁

[@OurStorytoTell]

Oh sorry! We know how to swim, it’s just swimming isn’t allowed at either national park. It was hard to hear we think 😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes we did! 😊

[@fusssel7178]

@@OurStorytoTell there should be a place at the krka national park where you are allowed to swim (at least when i visited years ago).