The absolute must-dos include a visit to the historic old town of Krk, a swim at the famous Baška beach and a wine tasting in charming Vrbnik. You’ll find a complete list of the best experiences and insider tips in our overview of activities on Krk Island.

The island is easy to reach by car or bus via the toll-free Krk Bridge , but it also has its own international airport (RJK). Detailed info on flight schedules, bus connections and arriving by car can be found in our guide How do I get to Krk Island?

Krk offers enormous variety: from the famous Vela Plaža in Baška to hidden bays such as Golden Beach to naturist areas. You’ll find an overview of the best swimming spots including details on parking and ground under Beaches on Krk Island.

Yes, Krk is very dog-friendly and offers numerous official dog beaches as well as wild bays where four-legged friends are welcome. We’ve created an interactive map of all dog beaches for you, which you’ll find on our page Beaches and bays .

No, Krk Island has been connected to the mainland since 1980 by a 1,430-metre bridge, which has also been completely toll-free since 2020. Further tips for a relaxed journey and traffic rules can be found on our info page on getting to Krk.

No. The toll for the bridge to Krk Island has been abolished. Crossing is free for cars in both directions.

From Germany and Austria the classic route goes via Salzburg and Ljubljana. But depending on where you start and the traffic, there are better alternatives. To help you arrive relaxed, we’ve put together detailed directions with all route options. Here’s our complete route planner for Krk Island.

Austria and Slovenia require vignettes. The Slovenian e-vignette in particular has pitfalls that can get expensive. We’ve put together a checklist: where to buy the vignettes, what they cost and how to use the toll stations in Croatia – read our toll guide.

Yes, Rijeka Airport is located right on the island. But which airlines fly when? And how do you get from the terminal to your accommodation? We’ve summarised all flight schedules, transfer options and car hire tips for you.

Beach holiday: July and August (very warm, water approx. 25°C, but also very busy).

Active holiday (hiking/cycling): May, June, September and October. September is especially popular (“golden autumn”), as the sea is still warm but the island gets quieter. Use traffic apps for real-time info to avoid traffic jams.

Yes, for EU citizens and Swiss nationals a valid ID card or passport is sufficient.

Important for children: every child needs their own ID document.
For dogs: an EU pet passport with a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days old) is mandatory.

Tip: if possible, avoid Saturdays in high season (July/August). That’s the classic changeover day. Queues before the Karawanken tunnel and at the border can be enormous. Arriving midweek (Tuesday to Thursday) is much more relaxed.

In general, the public tap water on Krk is of very high quality and drinkable.

Important note on properties: although every house has a public water connection, some owners use cistern water (rainwater) for household use to save resources. For all properties offered on Urlaubaufkrk.com, the description clearly states whether cistern water or tap water is used.

Opening hours vary, as shops in Croatia may now only open on a limited number of Sundays. Especially in season many supermarkets are open, but not all. So you don’t end up in front of closed doors, we’ve put together an overview: To the shop overview.

There are several tourist outpatient clinics on the island and a central emergency department in Krk town. All details on pharmacies, emergency numbers and medical care can be found in our emergency guide.

Dogs are very welcome on Krk! Dogs are usually not allowed on the official main beaches (“Blue Flag”), but there are numerous beautiful designated dog beaches. You’ll find the best spots for your four-legged friend in our beach finder.

As an “eco-island”, Krk is a pioneer in recycling. Waste separation is mandatory here (paper, plastic, glass, organic, residual waste).

Our service: to make this really easy for you, Urlaubaufkrk.com provides a translated waste plan in every accommodation that explains exactly what goes in which bin.

Always use ATMs from official banks (e.g. Erste Bank, PBZ, HPB, OTP). They are reputable and offer fair conditions.

Note on fees: be careful with free-standing ATMs from third-party providers (often yellow and blue, e.g. Euronet), as they charge extremely high fees. Also always choose to be charged in euros at the ATM (without conversion by the machine) to avoid poor exchange rates.