Heart of Nature Family Camp

The Kupa river is highly popular with bathers in summer, with topping spots a short pootle away in Vukova Gorica, Donje Prilišće and Ozalj, and around the Lipa, Jarčem polje, Grdunac waterfalls. The blue-green waters of the Mrežnica river too are splendid for summer dips, with dozens of bathing places – oft dotted with waterfalls and ancient mills – along the stretch that flows between Karlovac and Mjesto Primišlje. For a fun family day out within easy reach, take the tiddlers to Aquatika aquarium at the city of Karlovac, just over half an hour’s drive away, and have them learn about the 100 or so species of Croatian freshwater fish that inhabit the tanks there. Stick around the city to wander around other popular attractions like its famed brewery and open-air exhibition at the Croatian War of Independence Museum. As Karlovac lies at the confluence of four rivers, it’s also an excellent spot to try out water-based pursuits like rafting and kayaking, and the splendid Foginovo kupalište (Fogin’s beach) is popular with holidaymakers from all over who head there to loll around, picnic and play games on its pretty grassy embankment in between swims.