Ljutomer can be explored through several distinct themes: squares and church architecture, the history of horse racing, and the technical collection devoted to Janez Puh. For wine and regional cuisine, the Jeruzalem Wine Road and the Prlekija region come into focus. You can plan your stay around your own interests: the town’s history, horses or wine each offer a different perspective, without imposing a set itinerary.
Old Town and Church Architecture
The old town lies below Kamenščak Hill. The town has four squares: Glavni trg, Stari trg, Miklošičev trg and Trg Jakoba Babiča. A statue of the Immaculate Mary, standing on a tall column dating from 1729, is located in Glavni trg. The Church of St John the Baptist in Ljutomer stands in Trg Jakoba Babiča. It dates from the late 17th century; the presbytery and bell tower are Gothic, while the ground plan is Baroque and the church has three naves. These details—a dated landmark in the square and specific features of the church’s architecture—offer distinct points of reference for exploring the town.
Horse-Racing History and Harness Racing
The Ljutomerski Kasač Museum and harness-racing track are part of the Kasaški klub Ljutomer complex, which includes stables and a racetrack. The museum presents the history of horseshoeing. The museum and racetrack also document the first horse races in Slovenia, held in the vicinity of Ljutomer in 1874. Kasaški klub Ljutomer holds eight harness races each year. This theme brings together a look back at the beginnings of horse racing and a racing programme that returns annually.
Technology and Cultural Traditions
The Puh Museum has a collection devoted to Janez Puh. He is credited with 19 patents in road vehicle technology and six patents for typewriters. These two figures point to distinct fields of technology: road vehicle technology and typewriters. Alongside architecture and equestrian sport, the history of technology offers another focus.
A klopotec links a specific object with a function: the wooden windmill is mounted on a tall pole in a vineyard, and its noise is intended to scare away birds. The term thus describes both the object’s form and its purpose in the vineyard.
The Jeruzalem Wine Road and Prlekija
The Jeruzalem Wine Road can be travelled on foot, by bicycle, car or bus. Along the route, tourist farms offering accommodation, wine taverns, winemakers, makers of unique items and other providers welcome visitors throughout the year. If you are considering an overnight stay along the route, you can include tourist farms offering accommodation in your search; check availability in advance.
In the wider regional context, the cuisine of the Prlekija region is considered an important tourist attraction. Inns and tourist farms serve their dishes as house specialities. The region’s cuisine and the variety of providers along the wine road offer a way to explore the culinary side of the trip.
Film and Wine Festival
The 21st edition of the “Grossmannov festival fantastičnega filma in vina” was scheduled to take place in Ljutomer from 8 to 12 July 2026.
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