Jankovac is a protected park forest with two lakes and a habitat for numerous birds, butterflies and wild animals. In Virovitica-Podravina, discovery begins in a landscape that brings together protected status, bodies of water and wildlife. If you would like to combine nature and culture on one trip, you can set the natural landscape alongside museums, castles and historic sites. This offers a range of very different themes: wildlife habitats, interactive exhibitions, fortress history, traditional gastronomy and routes to Križnica.

Castles, Exhibitions and History

The Gradski muzej Virovitica is located in Dvorac Pejačević, a castle built by the Pejačević family in the 19th century. The permanent exhibition in the renovated castle comprises two thematic areas, is largely interactive and presents more than 1,500 exhibits as well as over two hours of multimedia content. The castle and exhibition offer different points of interest: 19th-century architecture, collection items and multimedia interpretation.

Dvorac Janković in Suhopolje is surrounded by an 8-hectare park and houses a visitor centre that shares information and stories about the Janković family and the history of the place since the 18th century. Walks through the park and themed stories are also among the activities available there. The visitor centre also offers information, gastronomy and high-quality accommodation. For overnight stays, Dvorac is therefore a specifically named option; check current availability in advance.

Ružica grad is a monumental medieval fortress above Orahovica. The Geo info centar in Voćin offers a different perspective on the place: its exhibitions present everyday life at Ružica grad and provide information about endemic species of Papuk as well as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Interactive multimedia exhibitions also present the cultural, biological and geological past of Papuk. The history of the fortress and the natural and geological history of Papuk therefore stand alongside one another as distinct themes.

Trees, Landscapes and Regional Cuisine

Pustara Višnjica is a 200-year-old estate surrounded by fertile fields and old apple trees, lime trees and chestnut trees. The place also has a culinary side: the estate carries the Okusi Podravine i Slavonije brand for traditional gastronomy, which is offered there. The combination of the named tree species, the field landscape and the gastronomic offerings gives the estate its own character.

Giant sequoias take centre stage in Slatina. The sequoia there is protected as a natural monument; the EPIcentar Sequoia Slatina shares information about giant sequoias in an interpretation centre. One refers to the protection of a specific natural monument, while the other focuses on sharing knowledge about the giant trees. This makes it possible to explore the nature theme both through the protected status of a single tree and through an interpretation centre.

Routes and Activities

Križnica can be reached by ferry or via a floating pedestrian bridge. It is also possible to arrive by bicycle via the Dravska ruta and EuroVelo 13. When planning your trip, you can choose between the ferry connection, pedestrian bridge and the named cycle routes. If you plan to take the ferry, check the timetable in advance.

Dravska priča offers education, recreation and relaxation. Bicycles and canoes are available for hire there; check current availability in advance. While Križnica is characterised by its different ways of getting there, Dravska priča focuses on recreation and rentals. Both places add different ways to spend time outdoors to the cultural and nature themes.

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