Autumn Activities in the National Park

Open Days 2024

Excursions October 25-31, 2024

Open Days at Veliki Brijun with Promotional Prices.* Excursion reservations for the Open Days will open on October 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM via the NP Brijuni webshop: https://shop.np-brijuni.hr/ If there are any available spots left for the excursions, visitors can purchase tickets at the NP Brijuni ticket office, Fažana, Brionska 10, half an hour before the boat departs.

Excursions to Mali and Veliki Brijun

MALI BRIJUN


Open Days on Mali Brijun every Sunday and Monday in October.

Walk and Talk Mali Brijun 2024 is an educational program designed to explore the diversity of Mali Brijun. The tour includes Fort Minor, the most prominent structure among the many preserved Austro-Hungarian military-defense system buildings, as well as the educational trail "Brijuni Stone Stories," rich in content and created as part of the KAMEN-MOST project.

Ticket prices are €15.00 for adults and €10.00 for children aged 7 to 18. The ticket price for a dog is €15.00.

*Prices are for individual visitors.

More information: https://www.np-brijuni.hr/en/p...
Tickets: https://shop.np-brijuni.hr/en/...

VELIKI BRIJUN


The tour of Veliki Brijun includes boat transport to the island, a one-hour tour on a tourist train, a visit to the Safari Park and museum, St. German's Church, and Koch's Promenade, with the option to visit the Mediterranean Garden and the Boathouse.

Price: €15.00 for adults and €10.00 for children aged 7 to 18.

*Prices are for individual visitors. 

Return to Fažana according to the Boat Schedule: https://www.np-brijuni.hr/en/p...

Tickets: https://shop.np-brijuni.hr/en/...


During the Open Days, the following hospitality venues will be open: Neptun Café and Restaurant, and the Sony & Lanka Beach Bar.

VISITING VELIKI BRIJUN WITH A DOG

Pets are allowed on Veliki Brijun (dogs must be kept on a leash). There is an entrance fee for dogs.

Pets are NOT allowed in enclosed spaces (train, exhibition areas) or the Safari Park.

Dog movement on Veliki Brijun is regulated by the Code of Conduct:

  • Dogs must be kept on a leash and can only be walked in designated areas. Permitted areas include the Port of Veli Brijun from the southern breakwater to Villa Pave and Villa Magnolia to the northern breakwater, as well as the fenced area of Villa Lovorka.

  • Exceptionally, therapy and assistance dogs are allowed in visitor-accessible buildings.

  • More information: https://www.np-brijuni.hr/en/p...
  • The entrance fee for a dog in NP Brijuni is €15.00.

Accommodation on Veliki Brijun October 25-31, 2024

ISTRA HOTEL

  • Special price for bed and breakfast from €90.00 per night for a standard double room, park side.
  • Supplement for a sea-view room is €20.00.
  • Bicycle and electric car rentals available.
  • Boat transport from Fažana included.
  • National Park entrance fee included – Safari Park, Roman villa in Verige Bay, Byzantine Castrum, Zelenikovac Educational Trail.
  • Museum entrance fees included – Boathouse, Josip Broz Tito Exhibition on Brijuni, Natural History Collection, "Memories of an Old Austrian" Exhibition.
    Free Wi-Fi.

  • Hotel Istra is located right by the sea on the island of Veliki Brijun. All rooms have a bathroom with a hairdryer, satellite TV, a mini-bar, and a telephone.
    A variety of excursions and activities are available, including visits to the park's museum spaces.
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NEPTUN HOTEL 

  • Special price for bed and breakfast from €105.00 per night for a superior double room, park side.
  • 1 child up to 11 years stays for free.
  • Additional fee for a sea-view room is €20.00.
  • Bicycle and electric car rentals available.
  • Boat transport from Fažana included.
  • National Park entrance fee included – Safari Park, Roman villa in Verige Bay, Byzantine Castrum, Zelenikovac Educational Trail.
  • Museum entrance fees included – Boathouse, Josip Broz Tito Exhibition on Brijuni, Natural History Collection, "Memories of an Old Austrian" Exhibition.
  • Free Wi-Fi.
  • Neptun Hotel is located right by the sea on the island of Veliki Brijun. All rooms have a bathroom with a hairdryer, satellite TV, a mini-bar, and a telephone.
    A variety of excursions and activities are available, including visits to the park's museum spaces.
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Brijuni Sports Weekend October 26-27

Reservations for the Brijuni Sports Weekend open on October 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM on the Brijuni National Park webshop: https://shop.np-brijuni.hr/.* If there are any available spots, visitors can also purchase tickets at the ticket office, Brionska 10, half an hour before the boat departure.

YOGA


Alongside other more dynamic sports and recreational activities during the weekend, yoga will serve as a relaxation method and an opportunity for visitors to get to know one another through a calmer form of exercise. Yoga is an activity that connects the mind, spirit, and body. A yoga class in the Brijuni Mediterranean Garden will be a unique experience, led by a qualified instructor.

  • LOCATION: Brijuni Mediterranean Garden
  • DURATION: 1 hour
  • ACTIVITY LEVEL: Gentle exercises with meditation

TIMES: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

*All sports and recreational activities will take place on the island of Veliki Brijun, starting at Friendship Square. In addition to reserving their tickets, visitors must also reserve their spots via email at odsjek-sport@np-brijuni.hr, while hotel guests can reserve at the reception—no later than October 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Upon arrival on the island, guides will meet them and accompany them to the location of their chosen activity.

BEGINNER GOLF SCHOOL


The history of golf on the island spans over 100 years. Golf was played in the past and continues to be played today. To familiarize visitors with the history of this activity on the island, it’s best for them to try their hand at the game. The Beginner Golf School consists of instruction on the basic swing technique and an introduction to the necessary equipment. The activity is conducted by qualified instructors.

  • LOCATION: Golf driving range
  • DURATION: 1 hour
  • ACTIVITY LEVEL: 2

TIMES: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

*All sports and recreational activities will take place on the island of Veliki Brijun, starting at Friendship Square. In addition to reserving their tickets, visitors must also reserve their spots via email at odsjek-sport@np-brijuni.hr, while hotel guests can reserve at the reception—no later than October 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Upon arrival on the island, guides will meet them and accompany them to the location of their chosen activity.

Sunday, October 27, 2024

HIKING


Hiking is one of the simplest forms of movement with great health benefits. This activity will take place along various forest paths on the island, allowing visitors to actively explore some hidden spots, with the goal of reaching the Safari, where a short break is planned. Along the way, it’s possible to encounter the island’s wildlife, our long-term residents. Hiking will be accompanied by expert guidance.

  • LOCATION: Start in front of the Boathouse, destination at St. German's Church
  • DURATION: 3 hours
  • ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy movement, with no significant climbs
  • MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 25
  • TIMES: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

*All sports and recreational activities will take place on the island of Veliki Brijun, starting at Friendship Square. Upon arrival on the island, guides will meet the participants and accompany them to the location of their chosen activity.

CYCLING


Exploring the island by cycling on the bike path is one of our guests' favorite forms of activity. For this reason, we want to offer guests the opportunity to enjoy beautiful landscapes, natural values, and cultural and historical landmarks of Brijuni National Park while actively cycling. The trail is particularly suitable for families with children and recreational cyclists, with a short break planned at the Safari. Cycling will be guided.

  • LOCATION: Start and finish at the SPORT rental point for bicycles
  • DURATION: 2.5 hours
  • ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy cycling with stops, no significant climbs
  • MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 25

  • ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE ACTIVITY: Bicycle rental price at a 50% discount based on the current price list

TIMES: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

*All sports and recreational activities will take place on the island of Veliki Brijun, starting at Friendship Square. Upon arrival on the island, guides will meet the participants and accompany them to the location of their chosen activity.