Private Jet to Zagreb
Zagreb, like other well-known European capitals, is one of the places that the more travelled keep to themselves. The outside world sees only the seafront, the Dalmatian islands, and the blue waters of the Adriatic; only those who do know Croatia well know that the capital is another story. Zagreb has experienced a quiet, yet profound change in the last 15 years. Since the city joined the Eurozone, investments from abroad have come in. A generation of chefs has emerged in Zagreb from some of Europe’s best restaurants and is now opening up restaurants in this capital. Always robust gallery and museum facilities have been upgraded and built upon. Although it has been ignored in favour of its southern coastline, the city is now one of the most rewarding urban destinations in Central Europe.
One of the special characteristics of Zagreb is the contrast between its size and connectivity. Bigger than most places, the city’s culture and cuisine are sophisticated enough to be enjoyed at a private tasting at Zagorje wine producer, or an after-hours visit to the Museum of Arts and Crafts or a table at a restaurant that takes reservations only by introduction; smaller than most, they’re still useful enough to be had by those who approach the city the right way.
Everything is set by the arrival experience of a private aircraft. Zagreb Airport offers services for business aviation according to the needs of the aircraft, efficient and discreet. The formalities go on without colour, the ground handling is personal and the changeover into the city, less than 15 minutes on the ramp to the historic Upper Town, as smooth as any transfer into the European capital. No connecting long corridor here from the aircraft to the city. There is no delay in the changeover, and the city starts the same second the car starts to move.
Challenge Jet Charter operates out of several bases, including London, Geneva, Dubai, Vienna and Riyadh and is thorough in coordinating the Zagreb operation to the same level of precision the city deserves. This is a city we know very well, not just the marbles and pizzas, the silence and the music, but the people.
Things To Do in Zagreb
Culture & Experiences
Start in the Upper Town (Gornji grad), one of the best-preserved medieval urban environments in Central Europe, which is best appreciated by leisurely walking. The Cathedral of the Assumption marks the foot of the approach, and the Lotrščak Tower and the Stone Gate (baroque chapel in a medieval town gate) express its top. This private walking tour with an architectural historian invites you into a meaningful experience of nine centuries of uninterrupted urban development.
In a neo-Renaissance building on the Rooseveltov trg, one of the best collections of decorative arts in the region (furniture, textiles, ceramics, metal works) are housed in the Museum of Arts and Crafts where it’s best explored with a specialist guide who can put the collection in context in relation to the craft and furniture production of the Habsburg Empire and Croatia, across a period of 5 centuries.
Wine and dine
It’s good enough that it’s worth the attention of any real-life lover of European food: the restaurant scene in Zagreb has changed. Goran Kočiš, a Gault Millau award-winning chef, cooks a tasting menu with Croatian ingredients, Istrian truffles and Pag lamb, Adriatic seafood, and then ‘mends’ them with a technical prowess to match any major European city at Noel. The wine programme is equally well researched and takes you through the world of Croatian indigenous varieties that are virtually unknown beyond the borders of Croatia, namely Graševina, Plavac Mali and Malvazija, which represent one of the most truly undiscovered wine cultures in Europe.
Zagreb’s coffee scene is taken very seriously, and guests are always under-prepared. The café terraces, especially those in Tkalčićeva Street in the Lower Town, are more than just a convenience; a morning at one of them, before the city officially gets underway, is a more telling way to learn about Zagreb than any museum or guided tour.
Shopping & Wellness
The Zagreb Shopping is Personal and Thoughtful. The main commercial street, ‘Ilica’, has all the usual Western brands, yet the more interesting is the Upper Town and the surrounding streets with independent designers and artisan workshops. The house most credited with formalizing the necktie as a Croatian cultural export, Croata, makes quality neckties; the origin of the famous cravat is Croatian after all, and is a destination in its own right to visit the house’s Octogon Zagreb location.
The experience of wellness in Zagreb is evident in the Central European tradition of thermal bathing and in a way that its western neighbours can hardly find its equal. The thermal pools, medical wellness, and spa treatments are provided by the Terme Jezerčica resort, north of the city in the hills of the region, in an environment of authentic natural value, thanks to the healing powers of the mineral-rich water. In the closer vicinity of the city, the spa area of the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel has been recently expanded, and is now the most developed in-city spa, featuring a profound treatment offer and special atmosphere of one of the great railway hotels in Central Europe.
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Places To Stay In Zagreb
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Established in 1925 for passengers on the Orient Express, the Esplanade is Zagreb’s signature grand hotel that upholds the tradition, but does not rely on a nostalgic image. The hotel, right on the central station, stands in a place of true architectural value: its interwar design and proportions of the façade and interiors are reminiscent of the great railway hotels of Europe, and the rooms and spa are equipped with the quality which this building has long been able to offer. Both the Esplanade Restaurant and the Zinfandel’s bar and terrace are the most formally accomplished dining rooms in the hotel and one of the city’s most respected social spots, respectively. It’s a no-brainer that this is the right hotel in Zagreb for anyone who has an idea of what a grand hotel means.
Hotel Palace Zagreb
On the other side of the spectrum of Zagreb’s luxury accommodation is Hotel Palace, located on the Strossmayerov trg in the centre of the Lower Town. The building, created in the Secession style in 1907, has been retained with great consideration for its original character, which is more and more rare. The public rooms are still characterized by their decoration in the spirit of the time; the rooms are proportioned in the typical manner of a Central European city hotel of the early twentieth century and not as a modern creation. Guests who want their opulence, but perhaps not the same level of social exposure that is available at the Esplanade, will choose the Palace as an alternative because of its location, the quality of the architecture and the personal attention it offers.
Sheraton Zagreb Hotel
The Sheraton Zagreb, situated in the western part of the business district, provides the same service for the private aviation client visiting Zagreb, where his cultural or leisure interests are combined with business obligations. The hotel has reliability and consistency of operation that is suitable for the multi-city itinerary, with well-configured rooms, complete meeting facilities, and clear lines of communication with the airport and the historic centre. Offering the most fully equipped place in the city to run boardroom and cultural programmes during one trip, the Sheraton hotel is the perfect business destination hotel.
Whether you’re planning a business trip or traveling for leisure, our team is here to offer the top-quality tailored service 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Contact one of our Private Jet advisors and we will help you to arrange your private jet flight with ease, comfort and reliability.
You can call us on +44 203 900 3023 to enquire about private jet flights and costs.
What Are The Closest Airports In Zagreb For A Private Jet Charter?
| Airport Name | Airport Code [IATA] | Airport Code [ICAO] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport | ZAG | LDZA | |
| Lučko Airfield | N/A | LDZL |
