Municipality of Bizovac

• The municipality is mostly flat and lies at an elevation of 90 to 100 metres.
• In the centre of Bizovac are the parish church of St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, and Normann Prandau-Ehrenfels Castle.
• The Bizovački bajeri comprise several lakes with a total area of about 15 hectares.
• The Olimpijada starih sportova takes place every year on the last Sunday in August in Brođanci.
• The D2 state road runs through Bizovac, Cret Bizovački and Samatovci.

The parish church of St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, in Bizovac was built in 1802 in a simple Baroque-classical style. Normann Prandau-Ehrenfels Castle was built in the centre of the settlement in the 1830s. Despite several alterations, it has retained the stylistic features of the period in which it was built. Both buildings offer different starting points for exploring the architectural history of the municipality.

The permanent exhibition “Bizovačko blago” is housed in the Normann Curia. It features original men’s and women’s costumes from Bizovac. The Bizovac costume is considered a distinctive Slavonian folk costume; Hungarian influence, as well as influence from Bačka and Baranja, is suspected. Visitors interested in clothing and regional traditions can consider the exhibition in the context of these connections to traditional dress in the region.

The “Olimpijada starih sportova” in Brođanci was founded on 25 February 1973 as a sports and cultural event. Its purpose is to preserve local folk heritage and regional folk traditions. Held annually, the event combines this cultural purpose with traditional competitions.

Events include Kandžijanje, Tokač, tug-of-war, stone throwing, horseshoe throwing and sack racing. The variety shows that the programme is not limited to a single sport. If this festival is a focus of your trip, you can take its annual date—the last Sunday in August—into account when planning.

The Bizovački bajeri comprise several lakes with a total area of about 15 hectares. They were created by extracting clay for brick production. Their present form is therefore also connected to the use of local raw materials. The lakes also offer visitors specific recreational opportunities: swimming is possible during the summer bathing season. Fishing is also possible, including the popular “catch and release” approach.

A geothermal spring near the Bizovačke toplice was discovered in 1967. This discovery is another part of the area’s history.

The mostly flat, low-lying landscape of the Municipality of Bizovac lies at an elevation of 90 to 100 metres. Its present-day landforms were shaped by the Danube, Drava, Sava and their tributaries.

Transport links are also relevant when finding your way around the municipality. The D2 state road runs through the settlements of Bizovac, Cret Bizovački and Samatovci. The municipality is also on the R202 regional railway line (Varaždin–Koprivnica–Virovitica–Osijek–Dalj) and the L207 local railway line (Bizovac–Belišće). There is a railway station in the centre of Bizovac. The lines and station provide specific place names to help you check your travel arrangements; journey times and connections depend on your travel dates.

To compare other municipalities, you can also consult the pages for Municipality of Beli Manastir, Municipality of Valpovo, Municipality of Kneževi Vinogradi, Municipality of Belišće, Municipality of Popovac, Municipality of Donji Miholjac and Municipality of Šodolovci.

When does the Olimpijada starih sportova take place?

It takes place every year on the last Sunday in August in Brođanci.

What activities are available at the Bizovački bajeri?

You can bathe and swim there during the summer bathing season. Fishing is also possible; “catch and release” is also mentioned.

Which railway lines serve the Municipality of Bizovac?

The municipality is on the R202 regional railway line and the L207 local railway line. There is a railway station in the centre of Bizovac.

For the wider travel overview: Osijek-Baranja County.