Veliko Trgovišće combines nature activities with wine and cultural themes. Options include hiking, cycling, horseback riding, trekking and longer hikes, as well as the Jezero fishpond and the Zagorska Wine Road. When planning your trip, it helps to decide on your main interest first: outdoor activities, fishing or wine traditions each offer a different focus.

Exploring the Outdoors and the Fishpond

Nature-based activities range from hiking and cycling to horseback riding, trekking and longer hikes. Check route availability locally before your trip. This lets you plan around the trails that are actually suitable for your stay, rather than assuming a particular route will be available.

The Ribnjak Jezero fishpond is at the entrance to Veliko Trgovišće from the direction of Tuheljske Toplice and Kumrovec. The managed fishpond is located on a 300-metre-long side branch of the Horvatska. Day fishing permits are available at the bistro by the lake. Check fishing access and permit arrangements before your visit. Jezero is therefore a separate option from activities on the trails, with fishing at the pond as its main focus.

Wine Traditions and Regional Cuisine

The Zagorska Wine Road runs through the Veliko Trgovišće area. Traditional grape and wine festivals are held several times a year; check the dates separately. A restored Zagorje village setting showcases traditional Zagorje cuisine and regional wines. Culinary themes thus complement the choice of activities without implying a fixed event schedule.

In the wider destination of Općina Veliko Trgovišće, the Škalec rural tourism establishment offers tastings of Welsh Riesling, Rhine Riesling, Sauvignon and mixed white wine. The availability of tastings and wines may vary, so check in advance.

Landscape and Getting Around Općina

In the wider destination of Općina Veliko Trgovišće, the municipality extends westward from the right bank of the Krapina. Important state transport routes run through the Krapina Valley within the municipality. The Ž-2196 runs along the valley and was formerly called the Zagorska magistrala. East of the Općina lies the Zagreb–Macelj motorway (E-59), part of the international Pyhrn Corridor. The valley, regional road and motorway are distinct reference points that should not be confused when planning.

Church, Culture and a Named Circular Route

In the wider destination of Općina Veliko Trgovišće, the parish church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Seven Sorrows stands in Veliko Trgovišće. It was built between 1838 and 1876 and is a single-nave building with neoclassical features. Scenes from the life of Christ are depicted inside. Its construction period and design give a visit a specific historical and architectural focus.

The restored birthplace of Franjo Tuđman stands at the entrance to Veliko Trgovišće. The dr. Franjo Tuđman Cultural Centre also opened in Veliko Trgovišće in May 2024; it hosts numerous music, film, literature and gallery programmes. These places add a range of cultural points of interest to the nature and wine themes.

Those looking for a named route rather than the general selection of nature activities can find the Toma Gajdek route in the wider destination of Općina Veliko Trgovišće. It is an easy circular route through Veliko Trgovišće and its surroundings. Check route conditions before setting out. This allows you to consider the general choice of activities and this specifically named circular route as distinct planning options.

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