Zagreb Archives ⋆ The Passenger

May 28, 2026May 31, 2026

Botanički vrt

The botanical garden of Zagreb is one of the city’s loveliest places to slow down, and it has an especially interesting story. It was founded in 1889 by Professor Antun Heinz as part of the University of Zagreb, with construction beginning shortly afterwards and the first plantings taking place in 1892. From the start, it was meant to serve both science and the public, which is why it has long felt like a working garden as well as a peaceful city park.

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Tehnički Muzej

The Tehnički Muzej Nikola Tesla in Zagreb is one of the city’s most distinctive museums, combining a broad history of technology with a strong focus on science education. It was founded in 1954 and opened to the public in 1963, on a site that had once been tied to Zagreb’s tram history. The museum later adopted Nikola Tesla’s name, which suits it well, because its whole spirit is about making engineering and invention feel alive rather than distant.

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Zračna luka Franjo Tuđman

Zagreb Airport, officially Franjo Tuđman Airport, is the main international gateway to Croatia and a very practical arrival point for the capital. It sits just south-east of the city in Velika Gorica, and in recent years it has handled well over four million passengers annually, which makes it both the largest and busiest airport in the country.

June 21, 2014July 15, 2023

Non-touristy, uncommon, incomparable

Normally I try to travel to nearby countries by train. But this time I chose to go by long-distance bus the first time of my life. I went to the Hackerbrücke in München, the bus terminal of the Bavarian capital. I took an IC Bus from Deutsche Bahn that was not really comfy and I didn’t get too much sleep. But therefore I arrived in the early morning at the bus terminal of Zagreb (Agram) and could immediatly start to explore the capital city of Croatia.

June 21, 2014July 15, 2023

Maksimir & the Zoo

Zagreb is a very green city. But if you need more green fields to walk around and enjoy the sun, you can go by streetcar 4 and 11 to the park Maksimir – the largest park in Zagreb. Here you’ll find many small sights like the Belvedere, an antifascist graveyard and the zoological garden.

June 21, 2014July 15, 2023

Museums in Zagreb

There are different museums in Zagreb, Croatia but they are very different in type and quality. Some are only exhibition halls with one exhibit, others are great art museums and some still spread the vibe of Yugoslavia. If you are limited in time go for the museum of contemporary art and the moderna galerija.

June 21, 2014July 15, 2023

The Oktogon

Just a small sight in Zagreb, Croatia often dismissed by tourists. The Oktogon is a roofed pedestrian passage within the building of the First Croatian Savings-Bank. Let’s say there is only one reason to come here: the wonderful glass roof built by Josipa pl. Vancaša.

June 21, 2014July 15, 2023

Lotrščak tower

The Lotrščak tower (Kula Lotrščak) is located at the top of the funicular of Zagreb. It has been built to protect a nearby city gate. In the evenings a bell within the tower annouced the closing of the city gates. Today you can get on top of the tower and enjoy a nice panorama of the city.

June 21, 2014July 15, 2023

Getting an overview

If you want to see how Zagreb, Croatia looks from up above, visit ZagrebEye. On top of a skyscraper at the east end of Trg Ban Josip Jelačić there is a nice viewpoint. You can enjoy a coffee at the bar or simply enjoy the 360 degree views on the capital city of Croatia.

June 21, 2014July 15, 2023

Trg svetog Marka

You can reach the upper town Gradec in Zagreb by walking over from Kaptol (including some stairs to take; have a break at one of the bars in Ulica Ivana Tkalčića) or by the funicular bringing you to Lotršcak tower. From there it is a short walk to the main square: St. Mark’s square (Trg svetog Marka). The building with the multicoloured roof is St. Mark’s church (Crkva svetog Marka).