June the 25th, 2026 – The gorgeous Plitvice Lakes National park system fell victim to a cyber attack, with tickets and shopping severely disrupted.

A cyber incident has disrupted operations at Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park, causing major problems for visitors and staff. Index reports that all electronic payment systems have been affected, with some visitors unable to use bank cards and several shops and facilities forced to close or accept only cash.

The park’s management confirmed that a cybersecurity incident had occurred and said security protocols were activated. Specialists are working to restore affected systems and determine the cause of the disruption.

Visitors reportedly faced long delays and confusion as everyday services were disrupted. The full extent of the damage, including any potential financial losses, is not yet known.

The incident comes amid a series of cyberattacks affecting Croatian institutions and services in recent years, including attacks that have disrupted public-facing systems and caused payment or service interruptions.

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