16,962.54 hectares of the Mura–Drava Regional Park lie within Međimurje County. This figure alone makes the region’s natural character tangible. Alongside it are places and experiences that bring the focus closer: a lookout point, important habitats, galleries and trails. You can shape your discoveries according to your interests, across landscapes, culture and local wine traditions.

Nature from Different Perspectives

The Mađerkin breg viewpoint in Robadje is about 27 metres high and offers a view from Međimurje’s highest point, which lies 361 metres above sea level. The two figures provide different points of reference: the height of the viewpoint and the elevation of the highest point. Here, you can experience both a striking lookout and a specific indication of the region’s elevation.

Matulov grunt is an educational and research centre dedicated to butterflies and the important habitats of plant and animal species in Upper Međimurje. The focus extends from butterflies to the habitats of plants and animals. The “Med dvemi vodami” visitor centre offers another way to explore: it has two modern galleries featuring a permanent interpretive exhibition. The galleries and permanent exhibition provide a clearly defined setting for a visit.

Culture, Art and Special Topics

The Oil Heritage Memorial Park in Peklenica includes a reconstructed oil well, an oil museum, interactive exhibitions and educational activities for children. The subject is presented in different ways: through the reconstructed well, in the museum, and in interactive and educational activities. At the Dr. Rudolf Steiner Centre in Donji Kraljevec, visitors can learn about the life of Dr. Steiner. Here, the focus is on a person and their life story—a different thematic approach from the industrial heritage of Peklenica.

In Štrigova, the famous fresco painter Ivan Ranger decorated part of the sanctuary of the Church of St Jerome in the 18th century. The combination of artist, century and sacred setting gives this place a specific art-historical connection. The Osojnički Gallery in Grabrovnik offers a contrast: it is an international outdoor sculpture collection, open to visitors all year round. Art in a church sanctuary and sculptures in the open air thus offer two distinct ways to experience art.

Wine Traditions and Trails

Urbanovo is an international festival celebrating Pušipel and Međimurje’s wine scene. It takes place annually in mid-May in Štrigova and has developed into an authentic tradition over the past twenty years. The exact dates may vary from year to year, so check the dates for the year of your trip. The Pušipel Trail is a circular route through the landscapes of the Međimurje Wine Road. The festival and the circular trail offer two different ways to explore wine: an annual celebration and a route through the landscapes of the wine road.

The Štrigova area has well-maintained cycling routes, marked hiking trails and forest paths. These options suit different ways of exploring: you can focus on cycling routes or opt for hiking trails and forest paths. When making your plans, the preferred way of getting around is just as relevant as the theme of your trip.

Plan Your Journey

Međimurje is accessible by car, train or bus. The A4 motorway connects Zagreb, Čakovec and the Goričan border crossing. When planning your journey, check schedules and operating conditions for your travel date, as they may change. This lets you combine your journey with the discoveries that interest you most, without having to follow a set order of attractions.

Discover more destinations: Municipality of Prelog, Municipality of Donji Vidovec, Municipality of Štrigova, Municipality of Donji Kraljevec, Municipality of Nedelišće, City of Čakovec.

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