National park Krka - Day Trip from Šibenik and Vodice

The story of the first hydropower plant in Europe and a visit to the watermills dating from the 19th century will show you how important the Krka River was to the inhabitants of the area.

Enjoy a pleasant drive along Šibenik riviera on the way to the Krka National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in Europe, located in the Šibenik-Knin County. The Krka River has altogether seven magnificent waterfalls and you will have the chance to enjoy the longest and the most beautiful of them - the Skradinski buk waterfall. Walking along the boardwalks and passing over travertine barriers, enjoy the beauty of the river and the variety of the park's vegetation. The Skradinski buk waterfall is also the site of the first hydropower plant in Europe (1895) and the second one in the world. 

Visit the old watermills dating from the 19th and see why they were so important and considered the symbol of the economic power.There will be ample time here for exploring and taking photographs or simply relaxing in the shade of the old oak and ash trees.