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Visiting Medvednica and Sljeme cable car
The forested mountain on the city's northern edge rises to Sljeme at about 1,030 metres, with hiking trails, mountain huts serving bean stew and the restored medieval fortress of Medvedgrad.
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Quick answer
Medvednica and Sljeme cable car is a nature spot in Medvednica, Zagreb. Allow half a day; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Medvednica
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- outdoors, views, active and nature
- Best months
- July–September
About Medvednica and Sljeme cable car
The forested mountain on the city's northern edge rises to Sljeme at about 1,030 metres, with hiking trails, mountain huts serving bean stew and the restored medieval fortress of Medvedgrad. A modern cable car, opened in 2022, climbs from Gornji Stenjevec to the summit.
Tip: Ride the cable car up and hike down past Medvedgrad for views across Zagreb.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Medvednica.
Best time to visit Medvednica and Sljeme cable car
Medvednica and Sljeme cable car is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- September: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- August: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- July: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-September the sun sets at about 19:08 local time (calculated for Zagreb).
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Fit it into your trip
Medvednica and Sljeme cable car is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Ban Jelačić Square and Dolac Market.
- No. 18 of the 18 sights in our Zagreb things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Zagreb with kids.
If you like Medvednica and Sljeme cable car
- Green Horseshoe (Lenuci Horseshoe) — Donji Grad (Lower Town), 1.5–2 hours
- Maksimir Park and Zagreb Zoo — Maksimir, Half a day
- Lake Jarun — Trešnjevka, Half a day
Staying near Medvednica and Sljeme cable car
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Medvednica and Sljeme cable car?
Plan half a day.
+Is Medvednica and Sljeme cable car free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Medvednica and Sljeme cable car?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Ride the cable car up and hike down past Medvedgrad for views across Zagreb.
+Do I need to book Medvednica and Sljeme cable car in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Medvednica and Sljeme cable car good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Zagreb. Zagreb is relaxed and easy with children: green parks with playgrounds, a zoo, the funicular, a hands-on technical museum and Lake Jarun in summer.