An 85% increase in overnight stays compared to 2021 and 8% more than in the record year 2019
According to the latest data from the eVisitor system, Zagreb County is recording outstanding tourism results. In the first four months of the year, arrivals increased by 97% and overnight stays by 85% compared to the same period in 2021. Compared with the record-breaking year of 2019, arrivals have reached 94% of the previous benchmark, while overnight stays have exceeded the first four months of 2019 by an impressive 8%.
The most visited towns in the county were Velika Gorica, Jastrebarsko, Sveta Nedelja, Ivanić-Grad and Samobor. Alongside domestic visitors, the highest number of international guests arrived from Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Serbia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and the United Kingdom.
“Expectations for the upcoming season are high, and these results provide strong encouragement for all tourism professionals to offer each guest an unforgettable experience in the green ring surrounding Zagreb,” said Ivana Alilović, Director of the Zagreb County Tourist Board. She also referred to the recently held WRC Croatia Rally: “We are delighted that this major sporting spectacle, broadcast in more than 150 countries worldwide, took place partly within our country. It has sent a remarkable invitation to the world to discover Zagreb County.”
Alilović further emphasised the continuously growing interest in holiday homes in continental Croatia. “These ‘rural retreats’ provide an authentic, safe and sustainable stay for every guest, with a strong focus on nature and outdoor experiences,” she explained. She also highlighted additional assets of Zagreb County: an outstanding eno-gastronomic offer, renowned wine roads, numerous walking and cycling trails, and the county’s rich natural and cultural heritage.
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