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Lokrum Island

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Lokrum Island, a nature reserve in the Adriatic Sea about 600 metres off Dubrovnik, with a botanical garden and a salt lake called Dead Sea.

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Why go

  • The Iron Throne replica in the museum in the Benedictine monastery, where visitors can sit on it
  • The monastery ruins, a filming set for Game of Thrones season two
  • The star-shaped Fort Royal on the island's highest point, 96 metres above sea level, overlooking Dubrovnik
  • The 10-metre-deep salt lake in the south, ringed by high cliffs and called the Dead Sea
  • The botanical garden, with over 800 plant species, many of them exotic trees and shrubs

Don't miss

  • Memorial crossHonours the sailors of the brig Tritona, which sank in 1859.In the north of the island On the map
  • Underwater caves to the salt lakeUnderwater caves link the salt lake to the sea; they can be seen from the water around the island.In the south, at the Dead Sea lake On the map
  • Castle and abandoned monasteryA castle and an abandoned monastery stand in the south.In the south of the island On the map
  • Maximilian-TurmA tower added to Fort Royal in the 19th century.On Fort Royal, the island's highest point19th century On the map

With kids

  • Peacock families live on the island. Maximilian brought them from the Canary Islands.
  • Olives, agaves, cacti, magnolias and palms grow on the island.

Tips for your visit

  • Arrive by boat on the low northeast coast, which suits small boats. The southwest coast is steep and inaccessible.
  • Swimming spots are spread across the island. The flat side is the easiest to reach by boat.
  • Two restaurants and several smaller cafés are on the island.

Best time to visit

  • Ferries run from April to October. Plan the trip for that season.

Know before you go

  • The island can only be reached by boat.
  • The flat side of the island has a naturist beach with its own café.

History

The whole island was given to clergy so they could build a monastery. The Benedictines began growing exotic plants here, and the monastery was one of the oldest and most important in the area. He had a castle built on the ruined part of the monastery and laid out a park of exotic plants around it. He and his wife Charlotte turned the ruined monastery into a summer house. Later, during the war, about 50 projectiles hit the botanical garden and destroyed 20% of its species.

  1. 6th–5th century BCThe earliest finds on the island date from this time.
  2. 1023A Benedictine abbey and monastery was founded on the island.
  3. 1667An earthquake badly damaged the monastery and its basilica.
  4. 1798The monks left, and twelve wealthy citizens bought the abandoned monastery.
  5. 1806Fort Royal, a star-shaped fort, was built on the island's highest point.
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  1. 1859Maximilian von Habsburg bought the island.
  2. 1904Steamers Marija and Ursus carried visitors to the island.
  3. 1959A botanical garden was founded on the island.

How to get there

  • BoatRegular ferries run to the island from the old harbour of Dubrovnik.
  • BoatBoats run every half hour between the old harbour of Dubrovnik and the small harbour Lučica Portoč.
  • BoatSmaller excursion boats use the small harbour Portoć on the east coast.

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  1. The island's name likely goes back to an old word for sour fruit; wild sour oranges once grew here.

    Lokrum - Wikipedia
  2. 70 eucalyptus

    The garden grows 70 eucalyptus species, the biggest collection outside their native continent.

    Lokrum - Wikipedia

  3. Rabbits, brought in illegally, have become invasive and damaged the botanical garden.

    Lokrum - Wikipedia
  4. 1,600 metres

    The island is about 1,600 metres long and covers 81 hectares.

    Lokrum - Wikipedia

Sources: Lokrum - Wikipedia · Lokrum - Wikipedia · Lokrum - Wikipedia · Lokrum - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
Dubrovnik

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

How do you get to Lokrum Island from Dubrovnik?

Boats run every half hour from April to October from the old harbour of Dubrovnik. The island can only be reached by boat.

Is Lokrum Island good for children?

Peacock families live on the island, and a small museum lets visitors sit on a replica of the Iron Throne.

Where can you swim on Lokrum Island?

The island has many swimming spots. The flat side is the easiest to reach by boat.

Are there restaurants on Lokrum Island?

Two restaurants and several smaller cafés are on the island. Part of the former monastery is now a restaurant.

Can you walk around all of Lokrum Island?

No. The southwest coast is steep and inaccessible.

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