CROATIA rest + sights: personal blog about Croatia interesting
Hunting for black truffles in the forest – 50 min. from Zagreb – is an exciting natural gastronomic adventure surrounded by ecologically clean nature and homemade delicacies from local farms and local wineries. … read more
Ludberg – center of the world – historically this small, yet legendary settlement has been part of the Roman Empire.
Important geographical location and well developed infrastructure have allowed town to become an important trading location.
Also legends hold that in Ludberg were first mentions of “Earth Circles”
On the banks of Kupa river, 40 km from Karlovac city and 87 km from Zagreb, a new entertainment for lovers of active water recreation in nature – rafting & kayaking Aquadventure.
Severin on Kupa is located on the very heart of the pure and most picturesque massif of Gorski Kotar. The canyon of the Kupa river is a beautiful idyllic place away from the hustle and bustle of the city. … read more
“Cowboy Western Ranch” restaurant and relax area with horses, located 32 km from center of Zagreb and 10 km from New Zagreb.
The ranch is located surrounded by picturesque forests Vukomerička gorica. For lovers of nature and horses, this is an ideal place to relax from the bustle of the city. … read more
Observation deck Hill of Mađerka with a view to 4 countries opened in Međimurje, шт 27 km from Varazdin / Varaždin and in 113 km from Zagreb.
341 meters above sea level – the total height of the observation deck .
Štrukli is a popular traditional Croatian dish – the Zagreb city and Croatian Zagorje speciality.
Novigrad na Dobri is an old town-fortress is first mentioned in various medias in 1193.
For a long time fortress was property of Frankopan family which was one of the richest and most influential at the time.
It is located just 17 km from Karlovac city and just 64 km from Zagreb capital.
Kostelgrad is a medieval fortress fortress, towering on the cliff, 405 meters above the sea level. It is located in 66 km from city of Zagreb.
For a long time, the fortress has had a significant strategic role in controlling a number of important roads from all sides.
“Old school” / “Stara škola” is a restaurant of traditional cuisine located in a reconstructed building of an old school in the heart of Zagorje, surrounded by peaceful picturesque hills.
The restaurant’s home cooking and cozy peaceful atmosphere will allow you to escape from the hustle and bustle of weekdays and return to the past.
The restaurant offers gourmet traditional Zagorje cuisine: strukli, pumpkin soup, meat dishes stewed in an outdoor oven.
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Zelingrad medieval old town has for a long time been one of the most important stone fortresses around Zagreb.
The city is located 49 km from Zagreb city and in 51 km from Varazdin, and in 58 km from Samobor.
The first mention of Zelingrad dates back to 1295, it is believed that the was found after the invasion of the Tatars in 1242.
The Croatian Zagorje with its picturesque hills, numerous small rivers and woods is located in the northwestern part of Croatia. The nature of this region inspired not only creative people — artists, poets and writers.
Zagorje is not so far from the capital of Croatia – Zagreb city
Old Kalnik town is located on the Kalnik mountain, to the north-west from Krizevici village. Kalnik – a fortress-town – was founded on a cliff, on an old Roman road, which crosses the Kalnik between the peaks of Vuklenec (615 m) and Vranilec (643 m).
Ruins of Bisag Castle belong to the 14th century. The castle life back then was full of events!
Looking at what remains from it today, it’s hard to imagine that this building has once had four round towers – a tower in each corner – and one rectangular, right in the middle. The castle was also surrounded with a moat with water, and it was only possible to get inside by a bridge.
Ruins of the once great medieval Milengrad Castle art located at the top of the hill with an amazing view onto the picturesque surroundings.
At first glance, Ruins of Grebengrad doesn’t really make an impression of something extraordinary. The ruins – that were once a city-fortress – are thoroughly destroyed and are overgrown with the tall grass and bushes. After taking a closer look, however, one starts to notice that here and there in the forest there are the remains of a single once gigantic building.
Krapinske Toplice is a beautiful place in the Hrvatsko Zagorije county, just 45 km from Zagreb. Krapinske Toplice is european bathing resort. The history of bathing resort Krapinske Toplice begins in the 1772 year.
“Water Planet” terme aquapark is the largest water park in Croatia. The park has 8 indoor and outdoor pools, more than 5000 sq. metres of water surface.
Aquapark “Water Planet” has thermal water in all its pools.
Terme Jezercica aquapark consists of 8 pools with thermal water and is suited for all ages.
“Life Class Terme” aquapark Sveti Martin is 2 600 sq.meters of water surface. The aquapark offers wide choice of activities for all ages guests.
Ruins of Canjevo fortress is located in 60 km from Zagreb city and in 36 km from Varazdin city.
There is very little information about the fortress in historical writings. The first mentionings of the settlement from around the place where the fortress is built belong to a period in between 3400 to 2500 BC.
One of the most ancient and one of the most beautiful city of Croatia – Karlovac – was founded in the 16th century, and today it is the administrative centre of the Karlovac region of Croatia.
The population of the town of Karlovac is 49 082 people. Karlovac is conveniently located at the intersection of major highways of Zagreb city and Rijeka city, just 56 km from Zagreb capital.
Croatia has about one thousand castles and palaces.
There are several aqua parks next to Zagreb. Closest to the city is Aqua park Adamovec just 22 km from Zagreb.
The modern water park Adamovets covers an area of 4200 m2.
The aqua park includes relaxation pools with hydromassage, geysers and other effects.
Aquapark “Aquae Balissae” in Daruvar offers exclusively geothermal water with the average temperature of 32 degrees.
The water park includes indoor and outdoor pools.
Aqua Park Sveti Martin is 2 600 sq.meters of water surface. The aquapark offers wide choice of activities for all ages guests.
In Aqua Park Life Class Sveti Martin there is large recreational pool, pool with water slides, body slide, rafting slide, black hole, two whirlpools on artificial islands, kamikaze, aqua bar, water trail for three persons, for children – shallow paddling pool with a sandy beach.
Outdoor pools are closed for renovations.
The Aqua Park Stubicke Toplice of Special Hospital offers swimming pool, whirlpool, underwater massage, Turkish, Finnish and infrared sauna, ice fountain, tropical showers, jacuzzi, massage areas, relax area, cryo, fitness room
Water Park Terme Jezercica consists of 8 pools with thermal water and is suited for all ages.
Thermal water temperature of 38 degrees. The thermal water contains a number of different ions and is considered medicinal mineral water. The optimum temperature and chemical composition enable the the thermo-mineral water in rehabilitation or recreation.
Water Planet / Vodni Planet is the largest water park in Croatia. The park has 8 indoor and outdoor pools, more than 5000 sq. metres of water surface.
Aqua park Water Planet has thermal water in all its pools.
For its guests the park offer modern Hotel Well 4* and Hostel Vila next to Aqua Park and Wellness&SPA with thermal water.
In 2015 in Krapinske Toplice opened the new Aquae Vivae aqua park.
The Aquae Vivae water park has area over 18 000 sq.meters. There are 5 indoor pools and 1 outdoor pool, numerous water entertainments, wellness centre, saunas and restaurant.
Seljačka buna / Peasant Revolt / Peasants jacquerie in the Stubica traditionally held in winter time.
Donja Stubica is situated in 35 km from Zagreb city.
The Krapina Neanderthal Museum covers a surface area of around 1,200 sq.meters and is one of the most modern museums in Croatia.
In the museum you can find the interesting story about the life and culture of the Krapina Neanderthal, enjoy the many multimedia components and other contents, as well as very specific architecture.
Medvednica is a mountain range, a favoured spot for the citizens of Zagreb city to have a rest.
The central part of the forest-covered mountain, thanks to its many well-equipped roads, tourist lodges, historical monuments and recreational elements, gives the impression of a spacious city park. When you walk along the interesting trails, you can see about a thousand species of plants, listen to the singing of about a hundred kinds of birds and meet different insects and animals. A walk in the forest normalises your life balance.
Samobor – not big cute traditional city of central part of Croatia.
Samobor is located only in 24 km from the center of the Croatian capital – Zagreb city, and in 8 km apart from the border of Slovenia.
Varazdin city is a town in the northwest of Croatia, 77 km to the north of the capital of Croatia – Zagreb city, it stands on the Drava river, and is the administrative centre of the Varazdin region. The first written mention of the town dates back to the 12th century.
The population of the town of Varazdin is 47,055 people.
Every Christmas, 60 km away from Zagreb city, in the Salaj family mansion, 2 000 000 lights decorating the houses, trees and animals across 2 hectares of land are lit, and the New Year Tale begins!