The parish church of Presveto Srce Isusovo stands on a site where a chapel was built in 1903; the parish in Rakov Potok was not established until 1945. This historical trace is just one of the town’s various focal points: it is also home to motorsports at the Draga track and the Kokošvaroš educational tourism project. If you are looking for accommodation in Rakov Potok, you can plan your trip around local interests and choose between church history, motorsports and poultry farming.
The Parish Church and Its History
The parish of Presveto Srce Isusovo in Rakov Potok was established on 14 September 1945, when it was separated from the parish of Sveti Martin pod Okićem. The chapel built in 1903 was later demolished; the present-day parish church was built on the same site. The two years mark different milestones: 1903 dates the chapel, while 1945 marks the establishment of the parish. Those interested in church history will find both a historical building site and a precise insight into the town’s ecclesiastical development here.
Motocross at the Draga Track
The Draga track is suitable for motocross, supercross, quad training and competitions. Various team-building activities and catering can be arranged by prior registration. The Draga racetrack held a licence valid until 2027; if you are planning a specific visit, check the current conditions in advance. On 29 June 2025, a round of the Croatian Open Motocross Championship was held in Rakov Potok. The 2025 motocross programme at Draga included memorial classes for Kreše Purić, Branko Rončević and Igor Krpan. If you are travelling for a competition, check the event date in advance.
Park Želja, Kokošvaroš and Local Cuisine
Park Želja is located in the peaceful, green surroundings of Rakov Potok, between Zagreb and Samobor, and offers a setting for outdoor weddings. Kokošvaroš has a different focus: this organic poultry farm is also an educational tourism project that informs visitors about poultry farming. The chicken coop is designed to resemble a small settlement, complete with accommodation units, services, shops, streets and public buildings. Check access arrangements in advance if you are planning a specific visit to Kokošvaroš. The Krčma „Lovcu“ in Rakov Potok serves spit-roasted piglet.
Regional Context: Grad Samobor
In the wider destination of Grad Samobor, Stari grad Samobor is a ruin built by the Czech king Otokar in 1268. Entry to the ruins is at your own risk. Also within the wider destination of Grad Samobor is Rudnik svete Barbare, where visitors can explore centuries-old tunnels stretching 350 metres with an expert guide. Rudarska greblica is part of the culinary heritage of Grad Samobor: a thin, savoury pie made from hand-rolled dough and fresh cow’s cheese. Its tradition is historically linked to the miners of Rude; the EU-protected geographical designation covers Rude and the surrounding villages in Zagreb County as its production area.
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