Zagreb - Jarun lake
Jarun is made up of two lakes, a large and a small one, and five isles interconnected by bridges and 2,500m worth of well arranged pebble beaches, which can easily accommodate up to 20,000 swimmers! The lakes are filled with clean and clear underground water, which is regularly controlled to maintain its quality. Visitors will be delighted with the availability of canoes, paddle-boats, paddle-cycles and boats.
There are numerous recreational options at Jarun. It is situated upon 235 hectares, of which 75 hectares are water. Throughout this area there are kilometres of winding paths and cycling trails, while the green meadows and shady groves provide for many recreational, entertainment and catering facilities.
Here you will find “Info-Jarun”, well-arranged sports facilities for football, basketball, beach volleyball, softball, mini-golf, table tennis, 6 500m long trim track, and mountain biking, as well as gazebos, boccie alleys, Bounty-ship and children’s playgrounds.
The sporting events of Jarun are in close connection to the impressive 2 250m long regatta lane, upon which international and world contests are organized.
The House of Sportsmen, House of Technics and House of Kayakers serve as storage facilities for the equipment of the paddlers, kayakers, canoeists, sailors, anglers, radio-amateurs and ship-modellers.