Jarun Lake
What the experts agree on
Zagreb's man-made lakeside escape offers water sports, swimming, and sunbathing by day, then transforms into a buzzing nightlife hub after dark—a beloved local retreat just outside the city center.
“Built from the aftermath of the Sava River’s epic flooding in 1964, Jarun Lake is now one of Zagreb’s most cherished recreational areas.”
– Afar Magazine
"Step out of the city centre and cruise down to locals’ favourite urban oasis, the man-made Jarun Lake which runs parallel to the River Sava, in the southwest of Zagreb"
"It’s a popular venue for rowing and sailing. In summer locals come here to sunbathe and swim. It’s also home to some of the capital’s liveliest bars and discos" Full review