The North Velebit National Park is located in the Lika-Senj County in Croatia. The park covers a total area of 109 square kilometers. The white cliffs of this national park are covered with coniferous forests. From here you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea. It is the youngest of the Croatian national parks, which was established in 1999. Few foreign tourists visit the North Velebit National Park. Thus, you are unlikely to encounter crowds of tourists here.

North Velebit National Park is covered with numerous hiking trails. It is forbidden to go beyond these trails, but you probably won’t want to. The steep slippery rocks can be quite dangerous, especially during rainy periods. In addition to the beautiful views and pristine forests, North Velebit National Park contains several natural underground karst formations. Some of the most famous caves are Hajducki Kukovi (Hajducki kukovi), Rozanski Kukovi (Rozanski kukovi) and Liukina Kukovi, the eighth longest cave in the world (1392 meters long). In addition, the botanical garden contains a complete collection of all the plants that grow in the area of the Severno Velebit National Park.

There are “summer houses” scattered all over the area of Northern Velebit. These dwellings have a cone on top. They are made of stones without mortar and hold only under the weight of their own vea. Some of these huts date back thousands of years. They served shepherds and hunters as temporary shelters in the mountains. Now bees and wasps live here, so you have to watch where you stick your fingers. Bears are also quite common in North Velebit National Park. Take things that bang, rattle, and generally make a sound. Animals usually run away at the sound of a person.