Disabled Holidays in Zagreb

Accessible attractions in Zagreb

Being both historic and modern, Zagreb offers a varied selection of attractions, many with disabled access. Located at the heart of the Upper Town is St Mark’s Square, which houses the parliament building and the emblematic St Mark’s Church, with its red, white and blue tiled roof. Nearby you’ll also find Tkalciceva Street, home to some of the city’s most exciting nightlife, cosy cafes and traditional shops, and the neo-Gothic, wheelchair-accessible Zagreb Cathedral. The elevated section of the Upper Town is accessible via the world’s shortest funicular ride, which is wheelchair friendly.

The Lower Town boasts a number of accessible things to see and do, with the main hub of activity being Ban Jelačić Square, the site of lively festivals and cultural events. It’s also the epicentre of the city’s celebrated Christmas market, which is so large it spills out into the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Zagreb is particularly notable for its disability-focused attractions. At the Typhological Museum, you’ll find artworks by self-taught blind sculptors alongside collections of ophthalmologic items. This fully accessible museum also features the Dark Room, where guests are invited to feel their way around in an area that simulates total blindness. Arrive in May and you can catch the Festival of Equal Opportunities, a three-day street festival that takes place on Ban Jelačić Square. The festival draws more than 900 performers, who put on an array of music, dance and visual shows to raise disability awareness.

Additional accessible attractions include Zagreb 360°, which provides incredible views across the city; the Museum of Contemporary Art; and the quirky Museum of Broken Relationships, which tells the story of romances gone wrong with the aid of illustrative artefacts.

Getting to Zagreb

Zagreb can be reached in approximately 2 hours 25 minutes when flying from London Heathrow. Zagreb Airport is located just 8 miles from the city centre.

The information we provide on accessible locations and local attractions is subject to change, specific accessibility requirements and availability. We do our utmost to ensure all information is as up to date as possible based on the information we receive.