Međimurje County

Within the county, the Mura–Drava Regional Park covers 16,962.54 hectares. The Mađerkin breg viewpoint is in Robadje: it is about 27 metres high and offers views from Međimurje’s highest point, at 361 metres above sea level. Štrigova has well-maintained cycling trails, marked hiking trails, and forest paths. The Pušipel Trail is a circular route through the landscapes of the Međimurje Wine Road.

Within the county, the Mura–Drava Regional Park offers an extensive connection with nature. Mađerkin breg provides a different perspective on the landscape. The height of the viewpoint and the elevation of the highest point are two different measurements: about 27 metres refers to the viewpoint, while 361 metres above sea level is the highest point in Međimurje, from which the view is possible.

If you are particularly interested in species and habitats, you can visit Matulov grunt, an educational and research centre. It is dedicated to butterflies and the important habitats of plant and animal species in upper Međimurje. In Štrigova, on the other hand, trails are a specific travel activity. The Pušipel Trail is a circular route through the landscapes of the Međimurje Wine Road; there are also marked hiking trails, forest paths, and well-maintained cycling trails. This lets you plan around your preferred activity without conflating the different trail offerings.

The “Med dvemi vodami” Visitor Centre has two modern galleries and a permanent interpretive exhibition. The Oil Industry Memorial Park in Peklenica features a reconstructed oil well, an oil museum, interactive exhibitions, and educational activities for children. These places have different focuses: the visitor centre centres on its interpretive exhibition in two galleries, while Peklenica also features the reconstructed well and interactive exhibitions.

The Dr. Rudolf Steiner Centre in Donji Kraljevec offers visitors the opportunity to learn about Dr. Steiner’s life. In the 18th century, the celebrated fresco painter Ivan Ranger created part of the sanctuary of the Church of St. Jerome in Štrigova. The Osojnički Gallery in Grabrovnik is an international outdoor sculpture collection and is open to visitors year-round. The options therefore range from insights into a biography and fresco painting to sculptures in the open air.

Urbanovo takes place annually in mid-May in Štrigova. The international festival is dedicated to Pušipel and Međimurje’s wine scene, and over the past twenty years it has developed into an authentic tradition. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, mid-May is the stated time. The Pušipel Trail complements the wine theme as a circular route through the landscapes of the Međimurje Wine Road; the festival and the trail are different ways to explore Pušipel and the region’s wine landscape.

Međimurje is accessible by car, train, or bus. If you are travelling by car, the A4 motorway connects Zagreb, Čakovec, and the Goričan border crossing. Which accommodation is right for you depends on the experiences you want to focus on during your trip; the cultural sites, nature-related activities, and trails mentioned here offer different starting points without specifying a particular place to stay.

For information about the individual subregions, see the pages for Municipality of Čakovec, Municipality of Donji Kraljevec, Municipality of Nedelišće, Municipality of Štrigova, Municipality of Donji Vidovec, and Municipality of Prelog. If you are comparing other destinations, you can also browse the overviews for Ugljan and Lika-Senj.

How high is the Mađerkin breg viewpoint?

The viewpoint in Robadje is about 27 metres high. From there, you can enjoy views from Međimurje’s highest point, which is 361 metres above sea level.

What does the Oil Industry Memorial Park in Peklenica offer?

The memorial park features a reconstructed oil well, an oil museum, interactive exhibitions, and educational activities for children.

How do you get to Međimurje County?

You can travel there by car, train, or bus. The A4 motorway connects Zagreb, Čakovec, and the Goričan border crossing.

For the broader travel overview: Croatia.