Croatia has something truly close to Hobbiton – and its located in the misty mountain of Velebit! Located in a village called Baške Oštarije, this magical place exist thanks to creative fantasy vision of the Žuženić family and their piece of art, Kamp Velebit! If you are a true fan of the Lord of the rings trilogy, make sure to visit this magical place, because it offers a whole different camping and outdoor experience.
Photo: Sinisa Plevnik
Far from crowds, city lights and stink, fresh mountain air, starry sky, hiking trails, close by the sea… Sounds good? Other than crobbit houses and lovely outdoors, mountain of Velebit, which is also the largest mountain chain in Croatia, is a truly wonderful place to be.
Photo: Sinisa Plevnik
If you’re a fan of festivals, this camp is a host of Mystic Mountain fest – a project envisioned as a form of gathering, making memories, get creative and enjoy good company, music, food and dance!
Photo: Sinisa Plevnik
As you can see having a fun camp party at night here is a thing you will never forget. Fresh air, warm nights, untouched nature and magically imbued camp will make it unforgettable.
Slavic Mythology across the camp
Aaaand, to make this place even better, just above the crobbit houses, you can see a wooden slavic totem picturing Perun, Mokos and Veles!
Photo: Borivoj Kasavica
So if you prefer some Slavic Mythology setting over LOTR, you’ll enjoy it just as much. To make it easier for you, here are the directions on how to get to the camp: Google maps. Just get in your car and go on a weekend trip you’ll never forget!