On this guided tour, we'll learn about the Croatian War of Independence and visit the refuge of the underground Željava Air Base. Explore the ruins of an abandoned aircraft and tunnels while you learn the fascinating history of this renowned air base!
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Douglas C-47B Dakota aircraft
You can book up to 3 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
On this guided tour, we'll learn about the Croatian War of Independence and visit the refuge of the underground Željava Air Base. Explore the ruins of an abandoned aircraft and tunnels while you learn the fascinating history of this renowned air base!
At the indicated time, we'll meet at the ruins of the Douglas C-47B Dakota aircraft and start our guided tour of the underground Željava Air Base. Are you ready to dive deep into the history of Croatia?
First, we'll explore the interior of this aircraft, where the echoes of past missions still linger. After seeing the aircraft, we'll head to the runways to imagine what it felt like for pilots flying during the Yugoslav wars.
Built during the '60s, this air base lies in the heart of the Plješevica Mountain, on the border with Bosnia, and was designed to withstand nuclear attacks. Did you know that this was the largest underground air and military base in the former Yugoslavia and one of the oldest in Europe?
During our tour, we'll explore the tunnels, which stretch approximately 1.8 miles (3 kilometers), to get a sense of what life was like at the base during its operational days as a refuge until its destruction.
Two and a half hours later, we'll conclude the activity at the starting point.
You can book up to 3 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
Douglas C-47B Dakota aircraft
