Zagreb holidays

Zagreb has many things to offer a traveller from culture, architecture, gastronomy and arts – it’s no surprise that this capital city is quickly becoming a favourite destination for travellers. A cultural and religious epicentre for hundreds of years, Zagreb today manages to maintain a balance between old and new. Package holidays to Zagreb with Qatar Airways Holidays takes you on a city break to a destination you may not have thought of before but will be glad you discovered.

• Take a guided tour of the city on a bicycle with Blue Bike tours – a great way to see more of the city in a short 2½ hour tour through quiet back streets and along cycle paths.
• Book your holiday to Zagreb in January to watch the Snow Queen Trophy skiing race, one of the most important stops on the world slalom series, or go skiing yourself on the superb slopes of Mount Sljeme.
• Head up into the mountains to explore the preserved fortress of Medvedgrad, which often holds historical festivals throughout the year.
• Take a walk around the Mimara Museum, which is crammed full of over 3,700 works of art and 1,500 exhibits including paintings by the Dutch Masters Rubens and Van Dyck, as well as Gainsborough, Turner and Renoir.
• Relax in the recreational park surrounding Lake Jarun in the south of the city, where you can try your hand at windsurfing, rowing, or simply laze on the shingle beaches and enjoy the sunshine.