Municipality of Nedelišće: Culture and Activity

• The first book in the Kajkavian language, “Decretum tripartitum,” was printed in Nedelišće in 1574.
• The historical collection “Štrekari” is housed in the railway station in Dunjkovec.
• The L19 Štrekarska circular route passes through Nedelišće, Dunjkovec and Črečan; Šetnica Slakovec is a walking trail.
• Ceker weaving has been maintained as a family tradition for centuries in several places in the municipality.

A specific historical landmark is printing: the first book in the Kajkavian language, “Decretum tripartitum” by Varaždin notary Ivanuš Pergošić, was printed in 1574 at Juraj Zrinski’s printing house in Nedelišće. For those interested in cultural history, this connects a specific place with an equally specific history of books.

The “Štrekari” collection is housed in the railway station in Dunjkovec. Texts, photographs and objects focus on railway workers, railway life since 1860, and the period when Croatia’s first railway began operating in this area. Printing and railway life thus offer two different historical themes.

The present-day Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Macinec offers an architectural point of interest. It is considered a notable example of neo-Gothic architecture and a 19th-century church interior. Neo-Gothic architecture revives Gothic forms; here, this architectural theme can be distinguished from the histories of books and railways.

Ceker weaving has been maintained as a family tradition for centuries in Nedelišće, Dunjkovec, Pretetinec, Gornji Hrašćan and Pušćine. The nedelski ceker is considered an authentic product of Međimurje. Those interested in traditional crafts will find both a tradition practiced in several places and a product with a specific name.

At Horvatova kovačnica in Gornji Hrašćan, visitors can forge coins; the smithy is a rural tourism attraction. Another hands-on experience awaits at the Medeni vrt of beekeeper Tatjana Šardi in Črečan: visitors can see bee habitats and learn how honey and natural bee products are made.

The L19 Štrekarska circular route passes through Nedelišće, Dunjkovec and Črečan. Šetnica Slakovec, also known as Majuško španceranje, is a walking trail. The two descriptions differ: L19 is a circular route through three places, while Šetnica Slakovec is specifically a walking trail. Check local route conditions before setting out.

Stazama Srce Međimurja is an established spring cycling event. Three routes were announced as options for the 2026 edition. The event was scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., starting and finishing at the hunting lodge in Nedelišće. If you are planning a later edition, check its date and route options, as the format may change from one edition to another.

Sport HUB Nedelišće covers 5,200 m² and includes a gymnastics hall with high-quality FIG-compliant equipment, a sports hall, and fitness and wellness areas. If you are planning a specific visit to Sport HUB, check the current status of the facilities beforehand.

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Where is the “Štrekari” collection located?

It is housed in the railway station in Dunjkovec. The collection covers, among other things, railway work and railway life since 1860.

Which walking trail is named in Slakovec?

Šetnica Slakovec, also known as Majuško španceranje, is a walking trail.

What can visitors experience at the Medeni vrt?

At the Medeni vrt in Črečan, visitors can see bee habitats and learn how honey and natural bee products are made.

To the overview of the wider region: Međimurje County.