Visovac – The Island of Prayer and Peace

An island and a monastery in the heart of Krka National Park

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Sunday Holy Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Confessions are available before Holy Mass in the sacristy.

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How to get to Visovac?

 

Visovac is accessible exclusively by boat, as the island has no road access. Boats to Visovac depart from several starting points within Krka National Park. Direct boat transfers to the island are possible from the Stinice and Remetić departure points.

In addition, visitors can arrive via excursion boats from Skradinski Buk as part of combined tours that also include the waterfalls, and it is also possible to reach it by boat from Roški Slap as part of excursion tours.

Getting to Visovac

More about Visovac

Visovac – a small island in the midst of the emerald Krka River – has for centuries been the heart of Franciscan spirituality and one of the most beautiful sacred jewels of Croatia. Surrounded by water and cliffs, since 1445 it has preserved the miraculous image of Our Lady of Grace, housed a living Franciscan novitiate, and safeguarded the treasures of its library, archive, and museum, which bear witness to the turbulent history of our people.

Dear pilgrims and friends of Visovac,The friers of the Franciscan monastery on Visovac, with special gratitude, remember all benefactors and supporters of the monastery in their prayers and in the celebration of the Holy Mass, commending them to God’s goodness and to the intercession of Our Lady of Visovac.If you would like to share in this spiritual communion and support the life and mission of the monastery on Visovac with your donation, please feel free to contact us via the official e-mail address.May the Lord reward you for every good deed, and may the intercession of Saint Francis and Our Lady of Visovac accompany you and your families.With gratitude and in prayer, your friars of Visovac

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History of Visovac
What is on the island of Visovac?

There is a church and Franciscan monastery of Our Lady of Visovac (or Our Lady of Visovac) on the island.

Visovac can only be reached by boat. Organized boat transport departs from the starting point Skradinski buk (longer tour) or Roški slap / Stinice (shorter tour). The boats are part of the Krka National Park, but there are also small boats that operate independently of the Park.

Usually, a visit to the island and a tour of the monastery, church and museum is limited to 30 to 45 minutes (depending on the ferry line’s arrangement). For an independent visit, you will not need more than 45 minutes.

Yes. If you buy a ticket to Krka National Park that includes a boat trip to Visovac (e.g. Skradinski buk – Visovac – Roški slap), transportation and visit are included in the price.

There is a small snack bar/shop on the islet, where you can also buy souvenirs. There are no restaurants or cafes on Visovac.

  • In season (1.4.–31.10.): every day 8 am–6 pm (last boat around 5:30 pm)
  • Out of season: by appointment or only on Sundays for mass

During peak season, the entrance ticket to Krka National Park costs €40, which includes a visit to Visovac. The boat to Visovac costs €10. You can see all prices here.

Yes. High Mass:

  • Every Sunday at 11:00 AM
  • Velika Gospa (15.8.) – the biggest pilgrimage of the year, thousands of people come

Franjevački samostan Visovac

Otok Visovac 1

22324 Brištane, Hrvatska

OIB: 696746593489

OTP Banka: HR4124070001100565292

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