Why choose Međimurje for your vacation? Where to start from...? Natural heritage, culture, tradition, history, top wines and gastronomy, beautiful nature, friendly hosts, goldsmithing... In Međimurje you can even 700 kilometers of bike paths and driving through beautiful nature and terrain dotted with hills, forests, forest roads and marked bicycle paths.
They are also located there Terme Sveti Martin which consist of a series of active and relaxing activities: swimming pools, jacuzzis, massages and saunas. In the very place where the resort is now, back in 1913, thermal mineral healing water flowed when they were looking for oil.
///Experience wonderful winter holidays in idyllic Međimurje
Međimurje can also boast the most awarded wine road, and vine cultivation and wine production in Međimurje have been nurtured since ancient times. Good wine goes well with good food, so it's not surprising how it is gastronomy is one of the delicious reasons to visit Međimurje.
///Eno-gastronomy - one of the delicious reasons to visit Međimurje
There are many more reasons to visit Međimurje, but we will mention only some of them below.
Međimurje Ecomuseum visitor center, Čakovec
It is located within the Međimurje Palace of Tourism in Čakovec Međimurje Ecomuseum visitor center. The Center has a multimedia display that introduces visitors to the attractive contents of the fourteen original localities that make up the Ecomuseum in an interactive and fun way.
Along with viewing the displays, visitors can get information and recommendations on visiting authentic heritage sites in accordance with their affinities and available time, charge their e-bike for free or rest in the park located next to the Center.
Ecomuseum is the real Međimurje in miniature. It unites the most important values of Međimurje – folk music, archaeological and sacred heritage, mill on the Mura, washing of gold on the Drava, Old town of Zrinski, natural heritage, wine culture, traditional Međimurje gastronomy, the life and work of Dr. Rudolf Steiner, sports and recreation.
Mlin na Mura, Sveti Martin na Mura
In Žabnik, on the Mura river, it still creaks a large wheel of a floating mill from the beginning of the 20th century. In addition to this unique object of rural architectural heritage, there is also a multimedia ethnographic exhibition "One day in the life of the miller Franc Žalar".
The miller craft is one of the many benefits that the Mura river provided to the inhabitants. Through 3D "miller's eyes" and many other interactive exhibits, it is possible to experience what the last miller from Mur, Franc Žalar, dreamed about, what he met and what he did in one day of his life.
In the surroundings of the mill there are a number of facilities: ethno collection of the Trstenjak family, two river scaffoldings, the Miller's House with a presentation of scaffolding, a fishing trail, a pedestrian-cycling and educational promenade, the Labyrinth of Love, the Međimurje horse stable, a bird watching room, the Miller's House bistro with local delicacies, rural tourism Goričanec with a horse farm and other facilities for a full-day family trip or recreation in a beautiful natural environment.
Between two waters, Križovec
The Med dvemi vodami visitor center in Križovac is imbued with love for Međimurje's natural heritage and the need to preserve it. What is a dead fish, does Međimurje also have its own codfish, why is it important to preserve the breguni, who are the marl people, what is the legend about the Drava waterman, who are the fljojsari...? This is only a part of the interesting questions answered by the multimedia interpretation set. In the surroundings of the center are the interpretation log cabin "My Oak Adam" and the children's playground Rječica.
///Med dvemi vodami - tourist story of Međimurje
With prior agreement, the Center offers interesting workshops and a visit to the reconstructed traditional house "Matulov grunt" in Frkanovac.
///Matulov ground in the heart of Međimurje - a unique educational and research center
Drava goldsmiths, Donji Vidovec
Goldsmithing in Međimurje implies the skill of washing gold from the Mura and Drava. The Romans already washed gold from these rivers. The center of goldsmithing in Međimurje is today in Donji Vidovec. The flushing technique is very simple, but it requires great physical strength and long absences from home. Because of this, goldsmithing was exclusively a man's job.
///Tourist attraction of Međimurje: Goldsmithing or gold washing
Even today, the Drava River produces the purest gold among all the rivers of Europe. The presentation of this exceptional traditional craft can be experienced on the banks of the Drava River or in an all-day team building program with sailing and activities on the banks of the Drava.
///TOP 7 reasons why to visit Međimurje
Saint Jerome, Štrigova
From the historical document of the bull of Pope Nicholas from the 15th century and the book of the Pauline Josip Bedeković Natale solum from the 18th century, it follows that this extremely important Christian saint, translator of the Bible into Latin, was born in today's Štrigova, that is, the former Roman Stridon. The story of this historical enigma, as well as the exceptional frescoes of the Baroque fresco painter Ivan Ranger, can be experienced in one of the most impressive churches in Međimurje. The original building was built before the 15th century, and it got its final outline with two towers in the 18th century.
The church is located on a hill above Štrigova in the heart of the Međimurje wine road, and nearby is a spectacular viewpoint on Magjerkina breg.
///From the 28-meter high tower, you can see 4 countries
Finally, let's say how special a walk along the left bank of the river is Die. Five kilometers of paths have been arranged there for easy walking, hiking, cycling and other active activities. Along the path, which is suitable for all ages, there are forest classrooms, and visitors are happy to take photos on the popular restored wooden bridge.
Source of cover photo: Međimurje County
