Ogulin

Ogulin is a town situated on a mountainous stretch of land between Zagreb and Rijeka, surrounded by distinctive peaks that frame the landscape. The settlement lies at about 300 meters elevation and the Dobra River flows through the area.

A castle built between 1493 and 1500 served as a military stronghold against Ottoman expansion in the 1500s. This fortress was key to protecting the region during a turbulent period in central Croatia's past.

The museum here holds collections about the regional labor movement, local crafts, and works by writer Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić. These displays show how the town's people lived and what mattered to them over time.

The town is accessible by train, via the A1 highway, or state road D45, with lodging options scattered around the town center. Walking around is straightforward, though the hilly terrain means bringing comfortable shoes is wise.

A deep hole called Đula's Abyss pulls the Dobra River underground, where it connects to a vast cave network below the town. This geological feature makes the area remarkable and shows why the landscape shaped settlement here.

Location: Karlovac County

Elevation above the sea: 323 m

Website: https://ogulin.hr

GPS coordinates: 45.26686,15.22477

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:51