Viewpoint Sviba – Panorama of Peace

📍 Location: Above the village of Sviba, in the heart of the Vinodol Valley, about a 15-minute drive from Novi Vinodolski.

If you’re coming from Novi Vinodolski, follow the local mountain road toward Bribir and continue uphill toward Sviba. The road is surprisingly wide and comfortable for driving, winding through green slopes and open meadows. 

Along the way, you might spot wild horses grazing freely on the hillsides — a rare and magical sight that makes this journey feel like stepping into another time. It’s peaceful, almost dreamlike, as if you’re driving through a living fairytale.

Once you reach the top, look for the small wooden sign “Vidikovac Sviba – Eyes of Vinodol.” There’s enough space to park by the roadside, and a short walk takes you to the viewpoint itself.

From Rijeka or Crikvenica, take the coastal E65 and turn inland near Ledenice or Bribir — this part of the trip feels like a secret detour into the heart of the mountains.

🔭 What You’ll See

🌊 Kvarner Bay stretching all the way to Krk and Cres Islands.

⛰️ Vinodol Valley, a mosaic of hills, stone villages, and forests.

🌿 Rolling green slopes blending into white limestone ridges.

🏡 Tiny hilltop settlements where time seems to stand still.

📸 A view so wide and calm, it feels like silence itself has shape.

⏰ Best Time to Visit

🌅 Sunset – the light wraps the sea and islands in gold.

☀️ Clear days – perfect for distant views of Pag and Velebit.

🍂 Autumn and spring – cooler air, soft colors, and total tranquility.

✨ Why Visit?

Viewpoint Sviba isn’t just a viewpoint — it’s a feeling of the wind and freedom.
The drive alone, with its mountain turns and glimpses of wild horses, feels like a slow entry into another world. And when you reach the top, the reward is silence, vastness, and a breathtaking view that stretches across Kvarner and beyond. It’s one of those Croatian hidden gems that remind you how much beauty lies just above the everyday road.