Municipality of Štrigova

• The Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene stands in the centre of Štrigova.
• Pušipel is the signature wine of the Štrigova area and a quality brand from Međimurje.
• Marked walking trails and forest paths cross the landscape; the Međimurje Wine Route also includes cycling and walking routes.
• Advance booking by phone is required for individual visits to wine cellars and wine taverns.

The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is a clearly identifiable landmark in the centre of Štrigova. Language is also part of the area’s cultural character: the authentic Štrigova dialect is listed as intangible cultural heritage of Croatia. Those interested in regional culture can therefore explore not only local buildings but also a living linguistic heritage.

Other attractions offer different experiences. The estate of the Lovrec winemaking family in Sveti Urban is home to two protected plane trees that are more than 300 years old. In Železna Gora, Zmajev vrt is a botanical and artistic garden. At the Mađerkin breg viewpoint, wind-driven wind organs produce melodies.

Pušipel is the most important wine designation of the Štrigova area and also a quality brand from Međimurje. It is offered as Pušipel Classic and Pušipel Prestige. The Međimurje Wine Route includes wine taverns and restaurants, as well as viewpoints, cycling routes and walking trails. It thus combines wine and gastronomy with a range of ways to experience the region.

Restaurant Terbotz is one example of regional cuisine. It serves traditional Međimurje specialities made with ingredients from its own garden, orchard and estate, as well as from the surrounding forests. If local cuisine is important to your trip, Terbotz offers a specific place to visit.

If you plan individual visits to cellars or wine taverns, remember to book by phone in advance: this is required for individual visits. Urbanovo is an international festival of Pušipel and the Međimurje wine scene, held in Štrigova in mid-May. Its programme includes wine tastings, presentations, professional workshops, open cellar days, gastronomic evenings and concerts. Urbanovo brings together a range of wine and cultural themes; individual cellar visits and the festival programme are, however, different reasons to visit.

Marked walking trails and forest paths criss-cross the landscape of the Štrigova area. The Međimurje Wine Route also includes cycling routes and walking trails. If you prefer a longer themed route, consider the Pušipelova staza: it is a 53.9 km circular route that passes through parts of the Međimurje Wine Route. Along the route, you will find wine taverns, food and drink businesses, local craft businesses and excursion destinations.

The route information states its length and character, but does not specify a walking or cycling time. Your interests can therefore guide your choice: marked walking trails and forest paths for strolls, cycling routes as part of the wine route, or the Pušipelova staza as a longer themed route. Wine, food, crafts and excursion destinations are described as features of the route, without implying a particular order or schedule.

For comparison with other municipal destinations, you can also explore the Municipality of Donji Vidovec, the Municipality of Čakovec, the Municipality of Nedelišće, the Municipality of Donji Kraljevec and the Municipality of Prelog.

When does Urbanovo take place?

Urbanovo takes place in Štrigova in mid-May. The festival includes wine tastings, presentations, workshops, open cellar days, gastronomic evenings and concerts.

What should I know about individual cellar visits?

Advance booking by phone is required for individual visits to wine cellars and wine taverns.

How long is the Pušipelova staza?

The circular themed route is 53.9 km long and passes through parts of the Međimurje Wine Route.

For the broader travel overview: Međimurje County.