The extreme cold weather that has hit Croatia has forced many roads to close, close schools and generally completely disrupt normal life. It has also given some unique views of the country’s nature, with the spectacular National Park of Plitvice looking even more incredible.

Snow, ice and sleet have brought a winter face to the most popular National Park in Croatia and we have chosen just a few of the hundreds of “snowy” Plitvice photos that have been published on Instagram.

The winter wonderland of Plitvice Lakes

Photo by - Ali Xanat

Photo by - mi104

Photo by - Riva Travel

Photo by - Passport Images