Bukovec – Landscape at the Eastern End of the Međimurje Wine Road

• Landscape: Hills, groves, gardens, orchards and vineyards shape the landscape at the eastern end of the wine road.
• Local history: A school opened in Bukovec in 1941, initially in the family home of Ivan and Juraj Dvanajšćak.
• Holiday home: Kućica Bukovec is located at Bukovec 71a in Bukovec, Selnica.

Bukovec is one of the small settlements at the eastern end of the Međimurje Wine Road; the hilly landscape there is shaped by groves, gardens, orchards and vineyards. Selnica is also among the hilly settlements on the eastern edge of the wine road. Bukovec and Selnica are therefore two specific places in this regional landscape.

Another connection to Bukovec is dated historically: a school opened there in 1941, initially in the family home of Ivan and Juraj Dvanajšćak. The landscape and this date offer different points of reference—one describes the character of the place, while the other marks a specific period in its history.

Several cultural attractions are located in Selnica, within the wider destination of Općina Selnica. The Šardi Oldtimer Museum is Croatia’s first museum of historic vehicles with a permanent exhibition and displays more than 100 exhibits. These include historic cars, tractors, motorcycles and other means of transport. Museum visits must be arranged in advance, so plan your visit by contacting the museum beforehand.

The FICKO Festival in Selnica also includes educational activities, workshops and international evaluations of Međimurje fruit brandies. The festival has been held for eight years. Check the specific event dates for your travel year. Selnički pikač is the only traditional mask from Međimurje listed in the Croatian Register of Cultural Heritage. At Pikač Day, held in Selnica on the third Saturday in July, visitors can braid a rope from straw. Check the exact date for your travel year.

Other historical references in Općina Selnica date back to the Middle Ages: the parish church of St. Mark in Selnica is mentioned in a parish register of the Diocese of Zagreb, compiled on 9 August 1334. Oil production in Selnica continued until 1952; the Selničko oil field is considered one of the oldest oil fields in the world.

Fruit brandy is part of the regional identity of the wider Međimurje travel area and is associated with orchards, family businesses and skills passed down through generations. Family businesses in the region also produce honey, pumpkin seed oil, fruit brandies, and aromatic white and red wines. These products provide a regional context for exploring the local cuisine.

In Općina Selnica, Ribnjak kod Selnice is a public excursion area accessible by car, offering nature experiences, relaxation, picnics and social gatherings. Ribnjak Selnica is also a fishing area with clean water; willows, alders, poplars, maples, reeds and green meadows shape the surroundings. The Ribnjak area is therefore a place both for spending time together and for enjoying the water and landscape.

For a cycling trip in the wider destination of Općina Selnica, the L17 Rudarska MTB loop is a specifically described option. It passes through Selnica and by the Selnica retention basin. The route is 17.70 kilometres long and rated as moderate. Its surface is 46 percent gravel and 54 percent asphalt—almost equal proportions, with slightly more asphalt.

Transport links are best considered at the level of Općina Selnica: it lies on the important European transport corridor E65. Check your route and road conditions separately when planning your specific journey. Općina Selnica is also near EuroVelo routes 13, the Iron Curtain Trail, and 9, the Baltic-Adriatic Route. Before setting off on a cycling trip, check the current route alignments and signage.

The holiday home Kućica Bukovec is located at Bukovec 71a in Bukovec, Selnica. Check availability for your travel dates before making plans. Discover more destinations: Donji Koncovčak, Praporčan.

When is Pikač Day?

It is held in Selnica on the third Saturday in July. Visitors can braid a rope from straw; check the exact event date for your travel year.

Do you need to arrange a visit to the Šardi Oldtimer Museum?

Yes. Visits to the museum in Selnica must be arranged in advance.

Where is the Kućica Bukovec holiday home?

The address is Bukovec 71a, Bukovec, Selnica. Check availability for your stay before making plans.

Go to the wider travel overview: Općina Selnica.