About Zagorje

Hrvatsko zagorje, the green pearl of Croatia, once a "countryside weekend area" for the Austro-Hungarian nobility, today a region of enjoyable scenery and rich history.

Zagorje will warm your hearth and nourish your mind.

• The region of small villages, vineyards, castles and manors
• People are hospitable; the air is clean and the food is excellent
• Churches which were known to the medieval pilgrims
• Legends and stories will fascinate you
• Breathtaking beauty inspired the poet A. Mihanović, who wrote the Croatian anthem
• Many spas and numerous springs of hot, healing water
• Small hills are heaven for hikers and climbers
• Ivancica mountain hides the remains of Knights Templar
• Region of rich history & birthplace of many famous politicians
• The excavation site of the Neanderthal men

The neighboring area Medimurje is loveable just like Zagorje:

• Excellent wine, including wine from frozen grapes
• Rich history
• Hospitable people and peaceful area.