Couple holding hands and jumping into the sea near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Activities

Top things to do in the area

Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera is a great starting point for many adventures. We have selected couple of them for you to choose from here, but we welcome your suggestions and desires, so feel free to check with our Welcome Home Host about their recommended things to do in Croatia!
 

Tennis ball hitting the court at Falkensteiner Hotel Iadera

Tennis Academy

  • Summer

Benefit from the professional tennis equipment and know-how of TD Tennis Academy experts. Whether you want to improve your skills or learn tennis from the start: In Resort Punta Skala you're taught by the best. 

TENNIS*
Personalized tennis training: with ATP/GPTCA pro coaches for all levels. Group sessions tailored for pairs or quartets, offering flexible 5-hour or 10-hour packages.

Conditional training /Fitness sessions: with certified coaches for conditional training , available for both individuals and groups.

PADEL*
Tailored sessions for both advanced and recreational players, with options for individual or group training.

*with surcharge

Contact:
Email: tdtennisacademyofficial@gmail.com
Phone: 00385(0)95 700 1829 
00385(0)95 560 5606

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Kids playing at a Football Camp at Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Hannover Football Camp

  • Summer

ACTIVE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

The Hannover 96 football camps are a great way to combine holidays with football training. While one part of the family gets to enjoy their vacation, aspiring football stars look forward to the 96-football school. At the Hannover 96 football school soccer enthusiastic kids get the chance to feel like real professionals. Here they get to follow their passion and demonstrate their abilities in intense training sessions with qualified coaches.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Age group: 6 to 14 years
  • Five training sessions, approximately 2 hours each
  • Complete training equipment (football jersey, shorts and socks)
  • Drinks included at each training
  • Extaler drinking bottle
  • Ticket voucher for a 96 home match (2nd category)
  • Certificate of participation with photo
  • Commemorative medal
  • Award ceremony
  • Chance to win prices at competitions
  • Closing event
  • Chance to win an invitation for Talents day in Hannover
  • Prices are quoted for 2 adults and 1 child
  • For stays up to 6 nights the camp can be booked for an additional charge of €180,00
  • Chance to win a Falkensteiner holiday for the entire family
  • Highlight: be invited to a trial training at the 96-Academy in Hannover as "Best Player of the Season" 
Book and contact information

Tel: +49 2211773 2950  
Email: hannover96@falkensteiner.com

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Lone yacht on the sea near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Yachting or sailing

  • Winter

The yacht or sailboat discovery tour of the Adriatic Sea also passes by the Kornati islands.

Who is it suitable for?
Families, couples, friends, groups

Getting there
Car

Website Link: visitdalmatia.com

Close-up of person kayaking on water near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Kanu/Rafting

  • Winter

Discover the beauty of nature by exploring the River Zrmanja in a very special way.

You will paddle downstream, following the instructions of an expert canoeist. 

Who is it aimed at? 
Friends, couples, families, groups

Arrival
Car 

Good to know
No previous canoeing experience is needed, and even children aged 10 and up can participate in this extraordinary adventure.

Two people playing tennis on a clay court near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Tennis

  • Summer

Discover a vibrant tennis experience at our 5*resort with seven clay courts situated in the middle, offering stunning views of the sea and mountains. The light poles provide the perfect atmosphere for exhilarating night matches and are suitable for both amateurs and professionals. Enhance your technique with the help of our tennis academy coaches, or book courts without coaching. The Sports & Rental shop in Fortis Club is available to purchase or rent any necessary equipment. The courts are open from 15.02 to 31.12.

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Man holding a paddle on a court view from the back at Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Padel

  • Summer

Padel is quickly becoming the go-to sport, and Punta Skala provides two courts outdoors. As it's a game for four people, you can team up with your friends or look for a squad at the Sports & Rental shop. For those just starting out, the Sunball academy has coaches who will teach you all you need to know about this exhilarating sport. If you don't own your own padel racket, you can rent one from the Sports & Rental shop at Fortis Club. This offer is valid from 15.02. to 31.12.

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Man and child by the sea with a paddleboard near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Water sports

  • Summer

Located right on the beach, the Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala has a water sports centre offering a variety of activities, from kayaks and surf steppers to stand-up paddle boards. This is the perfect place to have fun, get a tan and stay fit, all just a few steps from the sea. These sports are a great way to discover the beauty of the peninsula. Available from 15.06. to 15.09.

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Child reaching out to a floating soccer ball during training at Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Football

  • Summer

Enjoy a game of football with your children on artificial turf or a larger field with a soft surface. At Sports & Rental you can rent a football at any time. In the summer season, we offer football camps with renowned European clubs such as FC Hannover 96 and FK Austria Wien, where kids & teens from 6 to 14 years can spend their holidays actively. Our camps take place from 22.3. to 1.11.

Person climbing on an indoor rock wall with handholds at Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Climbing

  • Summer

Climb to new heights on the fourteen-metre high climbing wall on the north wall of the Family Hotel Diadora! Thanks to state-of-the-art safety precautions, special shoes and climbing harnesses, climbing the wall is a safe and fun experience for all ages. There are several routes with different levels of difficulty, so you can choose the one that suits you best. Join a group activity, challenge someone to a race or overcome your fear of heights - whatever you choose, you're sure to have a great time here (with a fantastic view from the top!). The wall is open from 01.04 to 01.11.

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Two people playing basketball on an outdoor court at Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Basketball

  • Summer

Zadar, the largest town near the resort, is known as the city of basketball with big names of world basketball such as Krešimir Ćosić, who started playing on the streets of Zadar and finished his career in the NBA. Maybe a future basketball star will be discovered on the Punta Skala court, you never know!  You can rent basketballs in the Sports & Rental Shop and play exciting games on our soft surface. Open from 15.02. to 31.12.

Child and adult at a driving range practicing golf near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Mini golf

  • Summer

Visit our eighteen-hole mini golf course with your family for fun and activities that even the youngest can enjoy! Did you know that playing mini golf can help children develop? It's a way for them to engage in physical activity, develop social skills and understand concepts such as maths, decision making and problem solving. In addition, playing together strengthens family bonds. Join in from 15.02 to 31.12!

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Two people playing beach volleyball near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Beach volley

  • Summer

Vivete la pura atmosfera estiva sui nostri due campi di fronte al Fortis Club. Sabbia calda sotto le dita dei piedi, una leggera brezza marina e il divertimento condiviso di una classica vacanza al mare vi aspettano! È inoltre possibile prendere in prestito gratuitamente i palloni da pallavolo presso il negozio Sports & Rental. La stagione si apre il 15/02 e si protrae fino al 31/12.

Close-up of person holding a dumbbell in gym at Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Fitness

  • Summer

In addition to our outdoor sports centre, which offers numerous fields for various purposes, Fortis Club features a modern fitness centre with an area of over 800 m2, equipped with more than 40 Technogym machines for individual or group training, kettlebell training, HIIT training and boot camps, and also provides the necessary analyses for developing individual training plans. During the summer months, guests can enjoy the beauty of the surroundings with activities such as Nordic walking, running by the coast or yoga classes both indoors and outdoors on a plateau by the sea. The Fortis Club is open from 15.02 to 08.01.

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Woman practicing yoga by a outdoor poolside at Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Yoga & Midfulness

  • Summer

Experience yoga like never before at the Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala! Whether you prefer it active or calm, we offer yoga classes to suit your needs. Try our FloatFit Yoga, which helps you regain energy and balance, or Yogilates for inner serenity. A unique experience are our Wim Hof workshops, where you can learn special breathing techniques and cool down in ice buckets for an extra charge. Our yoga courses are available from 01.04 to 01.10.

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Gaming room with PCs, gaming chairs, and a Fortnite poster on the wall at Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Gaming

  • Summer

Would you like to learn more about gaming and take your skills to the next level? Then the professional trainers of the Fortis Club are the right people for you! During your stay you can meet up with other players from the resort and challenge each other to a super-fast match on computers with headsets for an even more exciting experience. The gaming area is open from 15.02 - 31.12. Don't miss this great opportunity!

Three people by beachside with bikes overlooking a cityscape near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Cycling

  • Summer

Experience the beauty of the Punta Skala peninsula and its coastline on a tour on two wheels. Take a mountain bike, an e-bike or an electric scooter and have fun exploring the different routes. Our sports team will provide you with cycling maps and advise you on the best routes and cycling apps for the Zadar region, depending on your preferences. Our Sports & Rental Shop also offers helmets and bike seats for children. Our tours are available from 15.02 to 31.12

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Two people on a paddleboard at sea near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Explore the Sea

  • Winter

Experience the vibrant and fascinating world beneath the surface of the stunningly clear waters off the Dalmatian coast when you go diving. Uncover the myriad of colours and wonders of the sea and cruise along the coast and explore the islands of the Zadar archipelago on a yacht or sailboat. Visitdalmatia.com has all the information you need to plan your adventure.

Kayaking in Novigrad is another incredible experience! Paddling through the brackish waters of the Adriatic Sea and river Zrmanja, you'll be able to spot turtles, fish, and birds. Even better, with the help of a kiteboarding/kitesurfing school, you can get an extra adrenaline rush while learning to kitesurf in the sandy lagoons surrounding Nin, one of the best kiteboarding spots in Croatia. The courses are held in cooperation with the VDWS International Kite School Organisation, giving you the opportunity to get an International License for kitesurfing. Head to Novigrad for an amazing kayaking and kitesurfing experience!

Two people in safety gear prepping for a high ropes course outdoors at Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Family fun, all around

  • Winter

Are you looking for an exciting adventure in Dalmatia? Look no further than Buffalo Bill City! This unique replica of a cowboy town has a saloon, jail, sheriff's station, a bank, an Apache Indian village & tons of old-fashioned games. Visit https://buffalobillcity.com/en for more info. 
Looking for an exciting quest? Try Zadar's 1st escape room! It is a journey through time, liberating dark fairy Morana or challenging the crusaders. Unlock the secrets and free yourself from the room! For more info, visit http://www.zadar.cluego.eu/en/
Take your family to the Museum of Illusions! Unlock the doors of perception & explore a world full of interactive & exciting illusions.Visit https://zadar.muzejiluzija.com/en/ to learn more. 
Adventure Park Kožino, halfway between Borik & Punta Skala, offers activities like rope climbing, zip lining, paintball, archery & more. Picnic tables available too. Visit https://www.adventure-park.hr/ for more info.

Aerial view of historic town of Zadar near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Zadar: The city of culture

  • Winter

Zadar region is a great destination for those interested in culture, as it offers a wealth of cultural attractions. Zadar is full of rich history revealed through many ancient monuments and buildings. For example, the historic Roman Forum, dating back to the 1st century AD. It is situated in the old city centre and contains the remains of the Roman Temple of Jupiter, an ancient baptistery, and other ruins. The Zadar Cathedral is another landmark. Built in the 13th century, the magnificent cathedral boasts a stunning Gothic design and houses many important relics. The nearby Church of St. Donat is also must-see. It was built in the 9th century and is an example of pre-Romanesque architecture. The Croatian National Theatre in Zadar is established in 1867 and the theatre is renowned for its stunning baroque architecture and spectacular performances. Other cultural attractions in the region include the Archaeological Museum of Zadar, the Museum of Ancient Glass, and the Zadar City Museum. 

Two people riding a jet ski on the ocean with splashing water near Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera

Time for adrenaline rush

  • Winter

From ziplining and bungee jumping, to paragliding and jet skiing, Zadar region is packed with exciting activities to get your blood pumping. Adventure Park Asteria offers a variety of outdoor activities such as zip lines, climbing walls & mountain biking. Take to the skies and experience the thrill of a lifetime with panoramic flights, skydiving, and even bungee jumping. Explore Dalmatia with an action-packed quad tour through its diverse terrain on a terrain vehicle ride through the Velebit mountain range. Enjoy amazing views, a picnic of organic food and visit to the legendary filming sites of Winnetou! Visit the Modric Cave – a unique nature phenomenon just a 20-minute drive from resort! With its specific micro-environmental conditions, you can explore the refreshing 17°C temperature with knowledgeable guides and speleologists. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or just looking for a bit of excitement, get ready for an unforgettable experience!