Seeking a Zagreb Home, One Crucial Condition: No Traffic Jams on Commute

A couple's quest for a new home in Zagreb is encountering a significant hurdle: the need to avoid daily traffic congestion for one partner's commute. While the desire for a house is strong, the practicalities of daily travel are proving to be a deciding factor.

The fiancée is employed at KBC Sisters of Mercy, a location that necessitates a smooth daily journey. Meanwhile, the other partner's field work involves frequent travel across Croatia, making easy access to major roads and transport routes a priority.

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What part of Zagreb and its surroundings would you consider for buying a house or apartment if one partner works every day at Vinogradska, and the other has field work all over Croatia?

Seeking advice on Reddit, the couple asked for recommendations on suitable areas within Zagreb and its surroundings. They are looking for neighborhoods that offer a manageable commute to the hospital and good access to highways for the partner with extensive travel.

Commenters have suggested various locations, including areas west of the city center near the railway line, Gajnice, and even expanding the search to Zaprešić. The emphasis remains on balancing the desire for a home with the critical need for efficient daily transportation, particularly to avoid stressful traffic jams.

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Zaprešić. As far as I know, lower taxes and local taxes, quieter. There's a train to Zapadni and the highway is close.