Everything you might need in your
quest for health and vital energy is here,
right next to you, thanks to road and air
accessibility: expertise and reliability,
modern offer and a thousand years of
history, as well as a unique atmosphere
which truly makes Zagreb a healthy city
and a city of health.
Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is a desirable destination for all those who want to combine treatment, aesthetic surgery or preventive work with staying in a pleasant and interesting city.
The Zagreb Medical School’s tradition and expertise are evidenced by the fact that it was founded towards the end of 1917 and within a hundred years’ of its existence it has educated a large number of medical professionals who continually improve their skills and (as part of Croatian and international teams) enhance their knowledge and expertise in treatment methods, preventing illnesses.
Well-equipped Zagreb hospitals and polyclinics and excellent dental centres make Zagreb the perfect, prosperous and complete health destination.
Outstanding transportation options, numerous experts, medical institutes and scientific activities, this city has all the necessary infrastructure, knowledge and equipment that makes it a desirable destination for health tourism. Special wellness centres or those located in Zagreb hotels offer a variety of programmes created just for you, aimed at restoring your strength, energy and beauty, continuously adjusting their services to the expectations and wishes of their clients.
Zagreb is also an engaging tourist city full of historical monuments and romantic stories, modern and friendly. It is also known as a city of parks that stretch through centre of the city and its squares and make up the historically famous Lenuzzi horseshoe.
Most of the city’s attractions are located in the very centre and are accessible on foot. When they are in the mood for rest and recreation, the residents of Zagreb often choose the Maksimir park, as well as the sports and recreation areas Jarun and Bundek, and the city’s swimming pools.
In Zagreb you can enjoy great concerts and events, and attend sporting events. This is a city that guarantees the highest quality health service, as evidenced by the large number of well-equipped healthcare facilities with top experts who will make your journey to health, good looks and improved mood easier, more enjoyable and safer.
But this is also a city whose relaxed atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for creating new friendships and enjoying the visit. Why not combine health and pleasure in the best possible way? Zagreb is extremely popular with its visitors thanks to its many tourist attractions, events and an ideal proportion of historical heritage and contemporary facilities, serious approach and quality in providing services, and the Mediterranean relaxed atmosphere of its streets and squares.
Zagreb is famous for its Upper Town, an old and romantic historical core with various museums, and you can often see actors dressed as famous historical figures strolling along its streets, depicting the old way of life. An tourist attraction closely related to health is the city’s farmers’ market, Dolac, where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy products prepared the traditional way, as well as fresh flower bouquets (Zagreb’s famous pušlek) and the omnipresent handicrafts and souvenirs.
The special atmosphere contributes to the large number of visitors, and makes the scene perfect for sipping coffee at a nearby café and watching people coming and going and coming back.
You will feel relaxed strolling along its streets, or sitting in one of its squares (the central one, the Ban Josip Jelačić square was chosen as one the most beautiful European squares), and enjoying this unique blend of spontaneity and hospitality, as well as outdoor events, dynamic entertainment and cultural life. Here you can see monuments dating back thousands of years, attend notable exhibitions, concerts given by Croatian and international performers, or enjoy the meditative silence in one of the city’s beautiful parks.
Zagreb has a large number of restaurants, ranging from international ones to those offering local cuisine from the Zagreb region, as well as from all of Croatia.
All year round, the streets of Zagreb feature a number of events providing guests and the Zagreb locals with the best musical and other artistic experiences, glimpses into the traditional customs, local gastronomy...
There is simply too many events to mention here, but the Advent in Zagreb must be pointed out as it has been declared the most beautiful in Europe among some very strong competition.
Another one of Zagreb’s beautiful features is the backdrop of the city, the Medvednica Mountain, a part of which is protected as a nature park, and its highest peak, Sljeme. Sljeme is a popular year-round excursion destination in Zagreb, where you an always take a break and find a recreation area, some refreshment in the summer and skiing opportunities in winter.
The Sljeme slalom race has been included in the Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup calendar since 2005, while the men’s race was added three years later!