🇭🇷 Travel facts Croatia
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Croatia — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compact, verified, with source references.
| Capital | Zagreb |
|---|---|
| Language | Croatian |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 1.5–2 hours |
| Emergency number | 112 · Police 192 · Emergency 194 |
| Plug | Type C/F · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Croatia?
A personal ID is sufficient — Croatia is an EU and Schengen member (Euro since 2023).
No visa, no border controls from the Schengen area. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Croatia?
10% for good service, not obligatory — give cash, not via card terminal.
Taxi: Round up.
What plug adapter do I need in Croatia?
No adapter needed — Type C / F (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Croatia?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
Drinkable everywhere — including public fountains.
What can I bring from Croatia to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline amounts apply (e.g. 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Will my mobile phone work in Croatia?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charges (‘Roam like at Home’).
Card or cash — how do you pay in Croatia?
Euro; cards are widely accepted, cash is useful for konoba and markets.
What should I know about health in Croatia?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; additional travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — the binding source is the German Federal Foreign Office (Croatia travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
