Meet your Zeljava guide
From Local Explorer to Tour Guide
I grew up just a short drive from Zeljava, where exploring abandoned places with friends was part of everyday life. Years later, while working as a cycling guide around Plitvice Lakes, I realized that Zeljava wasn’t just another stop on the route—it was the place visitors remembered most.
What started as a small stop along a cycling route slowly became something much bigger. The more I explored Zeljava, the more I realized that this place deserved to have its story told. Today, I share not only the tunnels and structures, but the history, engineering, and human stories that make Zeljava truly unique.
Why Explore Zeljava With a Guide?
Anyone can walk through the tunnels. But without the right context, it is easy to miss the details that make Zeljava such a remarkable place. There are no museum displays or information boards inside the mountain—only massive concrete structures, forgotten spaces, and stories waiting to be discovered.
During every tour, I combine local knowledge, historical research, and years of guiding experience to bring the airbase back to life. My goal is not just to show you where things happened, but to help you understand why Zeljava was built, how it operated, and what makes it one of Europe’s most fascinating Cold War sites.
Why Guests Choose My Zeljava Tour
- Local Knowledge
Born and raised near Zeljava, I combine firsthand local knowledge with years of research to reveal the stories most visitors would otherwise miss. - Small Groups
Small group sizes create a relaxed experience with plenty of time for questions, discussion, and exploration. - Easy-to-Follow History
I turn complex Yugoslav/Croatian history into an engaging story that’s enjoyable for both history enthusiasts and first-time visitors. - Safe & Comfortable Experience
Flashlights are provided, and I guide you through the safest routes so you can explore the tunnels with confidence.
What Guests Say
Read what past guests have to say about their experience
An absolutely unique experience! We booked a tour with Antonio, and it made the visit so much more interesting.
The guided tour was both fascinating and exciting. Our guide, Antonio, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate, sharing facts, stories, and local history that brought the base to life.
The visit with Antonio was one of our best moment in the region: mixing history of the base, history of Croatia/ Bosnia / Serbia and his own history, we’ve learned so much in 2 hours !
Wow! Well this tour is just something else entirely…. Antonio’s guided tour of this abandoned underground airbase has to rank as one of the most unique, extraordinary and utterly fascinating guided trips/ adventures I’ve ever been on.
We did the full guided tour in the Zeljava airbase. I would really recommend everyone to do it with Thrill quest because Antonio (our guide) knows all the best spots in the tunnels and he gives a lot of extra information and first hand stories about the history of the place.
On Our Tour at Zeljava
See what it’s like to explore one of Europe’s most fascinating Cold War sites.
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