My personal top 10 of the best photo locations in Croatia

Croatia is a photographers paradise...Forget the selfie crowds and the trophy hunters at Plitvice and Dubrovnik. There are literally hundreds of unique places of unequaled beauty. The best time of the year is the Autumn when the colors are warm and the sun is not so bright anymore. Morning mist creeps in over the lakes and valleys. Over the years I stored so many locations. I just want to share ten of my favorite ones. 

The view on Lović Prekriški

1. Lović Prekriški
On a clear day, you can see 50 percent of Croatia from this hilltop. After rainy days the mist fills the Kupa valley below and turns the landscape of the Nature Park Zumberak into a fairytale landscape. 

2. Brinje
Just outside of Brinje there is a great viewpoint on this little village. You have it all in one picture; a castle, some churches, a beautiful landscape, great mountains and most of the time some nice layers of fog. 

3. Fužine
I love this artificial lake. It has some interesting spots for photography. Autumn colors are stunning!

4. Novigrad na Dobri
There is the old castle, the old stone bridge, and the Lipizzaner horse riding school, and the local church. From the top of the castle (free entrance), you have a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape  

5. Ozalj
The view of the castle with the Kupa river is quite impressive. One of Croatia's best photo spots. 

6. Vina Gora
The hills of Zagorje are enchanting. The best viewpoint of them all is Vinagora. 

7. Trakošćan
Another great spot in Zagorje is the castle of Trakoscan. In fact, the lake of Trakoscan is very photogenic. In Autumn the light is just magical. 

8. Plešivica
The viewpoint at the elementary school of Plesivica is unforgettable. 

9. Lokve
Around the lakes of Lokve and the outside of the village, there are some great photo locations to capture the wild beauty of Gorski Kotar. 

10. Vivodina
The Church of Vivodina has been in an object in many of my pictures. When the lights of the church switch on in the evening and the sun goes down the atmosphere turns into magic!

View on Novigrad na Dobri