Velebit House - interactive visitor center
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Krasno
- Tour category: Krk tours and excursions
- Travel style:
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Nature
Highlights
- Duration: 1,5 hours
- Transportation: Car Van
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An interactive experience – explore a modern and engaging visitor center, suitable for all ages
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Experience Velebit with all your senses – see, hear, feel, and touch the magic of this mythical mountain
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A perfect blend of education and fun – learn fascinating facts about nature, geology, and life on Velebit through innovative exhibits, holograms, and simulations
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Discover the underground world of Velebit – enter a simulation of Lukina Cave, learn about speleological expeditions, and uncover the secrets of subterranean wildlife
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Feel the power of nature – try the bura wind simulator, explore the meteorological laboratory, and experience the dark chambers simulating Velebit’s extreme weather
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Ideal for families and adventurers – a must-visit for anyone who wants to explore, learn, and immerse themselves in the wonders of Velebit
Why visit the Velebit House?
Velebit House – An Interactive World of Nature, Science and Tradition
The House of Velebit is a modern and fascinating interactive visitor center that takes you on a journey through the extraordinary natural, geological, and cultural heritage of Northern Velebit National Park. Here, you will experience Velebit in miniature and engage with nature through all your senses.
Located in Krasno, one of the largest mountain settlements in Croatia, the House of Velebit combines education and entertainment, making it an ideal destination for families, nature lovers, and adventurers. Spread across four levels, the center showcases the stunning landscapes and biodiversity of the legendary Velebit Mountain.
Interactive Exhibits – See, Hear, and Feel Velebit
✔ Experience the power of the wind – try the bura wind blower (Buromat).
✔ Step into the dark chamber – where sounds, images, and sensory effects simulate the unpredictable Velebit weather.
✔ Discover the scents of Velebit’s flora, listen to the song of a caterpillar, and even hear the sound of a dying spruce tree.
✔ Explore Velebit from a bird’s-eye view through 3D glasses.
✔ Enter a bear’s den and see what life looks like for a bear family.
✔ Holographic evolution – see what you would look like if you had to adapt to underground life – take a selfie and discover your subterranean transformation!
The Underground World of Velebit – A Mysterious Natural Realm
A special part of the center is dedicated to the underground world of Velebit, offering a unique insight into its hidden depths:
✔ Become a speleologist for a moment – take a simulated elevator ride into Lukina Cave, one of the deepest caves in the world.
✔ Discover the subterranean fauna through enlarged models and holograms, learning how these species have adapted to life in total darkness.
✔ Listen to authentic sounds from speleological expeditions – dripping water, falling rocks, and distant calls create a realistic underground exploration experience.
✔ Explore the history of deep cave research, speleological equipment, cave sketches, and techniques used to measure the depths of underground formations.
Geological Phenomena and Velebit’s Extreme Conditions
✔ How does a snowflake form? How many snow-covered days does Velebit have each year? Find out in the meteorological laboratory, featuring historical weather instruments.
✔ Harsh climate conditions have shaped unique plant and animal species – learn how they adapted to strong winds, low temperatures, and scarce soil and water.
✔ Discover the world of sinkholes – Velebit’s natural depressions with temperature inversions, where special species of plants and fungi thrive.
✔ Push Africa – with an interactive exhibit, participate in the formation of the Velebit mountain range, and then explore how weathering and erosion shaped today’s unique karst landscape.
✔ Find the "stone lace" – in the House of Velebit, you’ll learn about karst formations such as limestone pavement and rock pools, which you can later recognize in nature.
✔ The water cycle on Velebit – discover how rain and snow transform into underground rivers, disappear into deep caves, and resurface through coastal freshwater springs called vruljas.
Wildlife of Velebit and Their Adaptations
✔ Brown bears, wolves, and lynxes – learn about their movements, hunting techniques, and survival strategies in the Velebit wilderness.
✔ Bees and butterflies in holographic projection – discover the insects that are essential for maintaining Velebit’s grasslands and biodiversity.
Velebit – A Place of History, Legends, and Mysticism
The House of Velebit tells the story of the coexistence of humans and the mountain, Velebit’s nomadic shepherds, and the mystical creatures of local folklore.
✔ The Podgorci – Velebit’s nomads – discover their hardworking way of life and deep connection to nature through exhibits, historical films, and audio recordings.
✔ The Mystical Velebit – explore traditional stories about fairies, witches, ghosts, and werewolves, legendary beings once believed to inhabit the mountain.
Visiting Information
✔ Duration of the visit: Approximately 1.5 hours
✔ Opening hours vary by season – in summer, the center is open from 8:00 to 16:00
✔ Family tickets and combined tickets for Northern Velebit National Park and the House of Velebit are available
Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Experience Velebit with All Your Senses!
A visit to the House of Velebit is a fun and educational journey into the secrets of Velebit, making it an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages!
Departures
| Days | Starting point |
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| Tuesday | Krasno | |
| Wednesday | Krasno | |
| Thursday | Krasno | |
| Friday | Krasno | |
| Saturday | Krasno | |
| Sunday | Krasno | |
Location
Itinerary
- The working hours of the Velebit house depend on the season.
- The visit to the Velebit House takes about an hour and a half.
What's included
- Entrance ticket
Discounts
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Disabled person (33%)
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Pensioners (33%)
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Children (100%)
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Youth (33%)
Important information
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Important information
Payment information:
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For the reservation to be valid, it is necessary to make a payment by card via the payment link in the next half hour.
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If your payment link has expired, you can make a new reservation for the desired excursion/activity.
- Payment is made by credit card (Mastercard & Visa & Maestro).
- If you have difficulties paying by card, you can pay for the excursion/activity in cash at our reception: Mare Tours, Vrbnik, Trg sv. Ivana 8.
- If the organizer has to postpone the booked excursion/experience, guests can receive the paid amount back or accept an alternative date.
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Policies
For this excursion, a special cancellation policy applies:
- Cancellation up to three days before the visit - refund of 100% of the advance
- Cancellation up to one day before the visit - refund of 50% of the advance
- Cancellation within 24 hours - refund of 0% advance
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General terms and conditions
Payment information:
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For the reservation to be valid, it is necessary to make a payment by card via the payment link in the next half hour.
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If your payment link has expired, you can make a new reservation for the desired excursion/activity.
- Payment is made by credit card (Mastercard & Visa & Maestro).
- If you have difficulties paying by card, you can pay for the excursion/activity in cash at our reception: Mare Tours, Vrbnik, Trg sv. Ivana 8.
- If the organizer has to postpone the booked excursion/experience, guests can receive the paid amount back or accept an alternative date.
For this excursion, a special cancellation policy applies:
- Cancellation up to three days before the visit - refund of 100% of the advance
- Cancellation up to one day before the visit - refund of 50% of the advance
- Cancellation within 24 hours - refund of 0% advance
+385 51 604 400
+385 91 516 78 58
info@mare-vrbnik.com
