Bilje: Hotels and Accommodations

Lake Biljsko is locally called Stara Drava. Anglers use the lake from the shore or from boats. On these shores, the Veslački klub Biljsko jezero organizes amateur rowing competitions and social gatherings. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Bilje can continue searching for accommodation afterward.

Trails and Activities

The Baranja Greenways trail runs through the municipality of Bilje and through Kopački rit. It is a multi-purpose trail for walking, horseback riding, and cycling. The Konjički klub Hercules offers recreational and tourist horseback riding, riding instruction, and riding courses.

Culture

Savoy Castle in Bilje had Prince Eugene of Savoy as its first known owner. The building stands on the edge of the marshland and floodplain of Kopački rit and is closed for reconstruction and renovation.

The Tikveš Castle complex comprises the Old Castle, the New Castle with an annex, a chapel, outbuildings, a park, and a forest. The Etno House and School Museum in Vardarac has collections on school history and local history, with around 400 objects and pieces of furniture. Bilje is also home to the Baroque Church of St. Mary from the 18th century.

The International Ethno Meetings were scheduled for June 13, 2026, in the park of Savoy Castle in Bilje. Their 2026 program included a children's gastro workshop at the Lacković family farm in Bilje. The Slama Land Art Festival combines public art with traditional heritage and natural resources.

Cuisine

Nearby, the Citadela restaurant in Vardarac serves fiš paprikaš and river fish dishes, including the traditional Šaran u rašljama. This dish originates from Kopačevo within the municipality of Bilje and is increasingly in demand in restaurants and at events.

More local pages: Kopačevo, Zlatna Greda, Lug

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Bilje.