Croatia: destinations and travel tips

In 2025, Croatia ranked 14th of 211 destination countries abroad with 1,432,391 passengers from Germany (own analysis of Destatis table 46421-09). Zagreb was the most frequent destination, with Split just behind. In 2025, guests from Germany accounted for 24.6% of the overnight stays by foreign guests in commercial accommodation, more than from any other country of origin; 94.3% of all overnight stays were on the Adriatic. Payment has been in euros since 1 January 2023. Ten sites are on UNESCO's World Heritage List, including the old town of Dubrovnik and Plitvice Lakes National Park. The rules on entry, safety and health are set out by the German Foreign Office.