Fort Royal

Be ready for a workout to get up to Fort Royal, but definitely worth the effort. The view is spectacular with such peaceful serenity.

Great view historic really tough hike up to fort royal really rocky terrain very steep

Beautiful Austro-Hungarian fortress made for defensive purposes, giving vision to all surrounding area, great observatory point and it's almost invisible from sea level, so also from this strategic point, usefull. It was built after kicking of Benedict Monks from the Lokrum Island by French army of Napoleon and later transformed it into military area for Austro-Hungarian dominance period. As four other islands of Croatia that Benedict Monks were taking care of for around 700 years surrounding area is relatively untouched by human inference and left as national reserve area.

Worth the climb for the fabulous views. There's not much to the fort, but it's cool inside which is nice on a very hot day! Information boards and audio guide available. No toilets or other facilities at the fort. Watch young children carefully as the fort top edges isn't all fully barriered.

A must see on the island! View from the Fort is amazing! For the Lokrum Island highly recommend getting on the 9 or 10 am ferry to avoid the crowd. There are ferries back to Dubrovnik every 30 mins. Ferry leaves right from the Dubrovnik Old Harbor to Lokrum. Top must see is Monastery and Fort. Everything else is optional. Do allow for 2-3 hours on the island. This route is the easiest - least steep option up to the Fort: 1) Head first to the monastery (for the Game of Thrones - Throne). You can take as many photos without the crowd if you take the 9-10am ferry. 2) Head to Dead Sea to take a dip or skip to go past it to the gorgeous view of the open ocean! 3) Then head in the direction of the Botanical Garden (skip the garden - not much to see) and go toward Path of Paradise up to the Fort! Look backward as you head up for gorgeous views! 4) Explore the Fort! This is a must! Gorgeous views - note the best view is not in the fort but around it. 5) Optional to head down the steep rocky slop to the other side of the island to Lazret, Skalica, and the Cross. 6) Head back to the port - there should be a ferry every 30 mins. Note, ferry do leave a few minutes early!

Really beautiful fortress on top of paradise path with a wonderful viewpoint and benches to enjoy it

Lovely hike abd scenery. Plus swimming was wonderful

A rewarding but steep climb to Lokrum’s high point, Fort Royal offers absolutely stunning panoramic views of Dubrovnik’s Old Town and the shimmering Adriatic. The hike can be challenging over ancient stone paths, so wear good shoes. Arrive early (e.g. via the 9–10 am ferry) to beat the crowds and enjoy more tranquil exploration. Don’t miss the view just outside the fortress walls—spectacular photo opportunities