Municipality of Draž

The Draž area lies at the northeastern tip of Croatia and includes the Danube, its old river courses and side channels. More than 400 hectares of fishing waters are also part of the area. At Topoljski dunavac in Draž, there is a large sandy beach and wooden jetties.

Among the area's distinctive landforms are the Surduci: steep, natural ravines carved into the terrain by rainwater over centuries. For those interested in culture, the Šokačka kuća in Topolje near Draž and the Church of Sv. Petra i Pavla are other notable destinations.

The Danube and its side channels define the municipality's landscape. Those interested in fishing will find more than 400 hectares of fishing waters. Organised fishing trips by boat on the Danube and its side channels are also offered from Batina. The municipal settlements of Draž and Batina serve as different reference points: Draž has the beach at Topoljski dunavac; according to the information provided, the fishing trips start from Batina.

The large sandy beach and wooden jetties at Topoljski dunavac give the waterside area near Draž its distinctive character. The Surduci offer a different kind of landscape: they are not flat paths along the water, but steep, natural ravines formed by rainwater.

The Baranjska planinarska obilaznica is considered the best-known hiking trail in the Draž area. The Šokac Embroidery Trail also passes rows of traditional wine cellars called Gatori. It starts at Draž beach on the Old Danube channel. By contrast, the Baranya’s Natural Trails: The „Surduci“ route begins at the Veliki drumić („surduk“) pass in Draž and passes the Trojnaš viewpoint. This information can help you distinguish the stated starting points and trail features when choosing a hike.

The Šokačka kuća in Topolje near Draž presents the material and spiritual culture of the local Šokci people at its place of origin. It can be explored with the play Eva i Stipa and an audio guide. This makes it a specific place to visit if you are interested in the area's cultural heritage.

The Baroque Church of Sv. Petra i Pavla also stands near Topolje. It was built in an open field in 1722; Prince Eugene of Savoy had it built in gratitude for his victory over the Turks. The event Marijo, svibnja kraljice takes place in the church on the last Saturday in May and is dedicated to preserving Baranja's traditional church folk singing.

Batina brings together several named destinations associated with the Danube. The passenger pier is on the riverbank in the centre of the settlement. Above the Danube there is a viewpoint from which visitors can see Croatia, Serbia and Hungary.

The Batina Battle Memorial includes a victory monument created by Antun Augustinčić in 1946. The Panorama Café and wine bar are next to the monument. They serve coffee, soft drinks and wines from Baranja winemakers. If you include Batina in your trip, the viewpoint, monument and café offer different reasons to visit the settlement.

Compare hotels and other accommodation based on the places that matter for your trip: Draž, with its beach on a Danube side channel; Topolje, with the Šokačka kuća and the church; or Batina, with its pier, viewpoint and the fishing trips on offer.

For further travel comparisons, you can also explore the Municipality of Beli Manastir, the Municipality of Valpovo, the Municipality of Našice, the Municipality of Belišće, the Municipality of Bilje and the Municipality of Bizovac.

Which bodies of water are part of the Draž area?

The area includes the Danube, its old river courses and side channels, as well as more than 400 hectares of fishing waters.

Where does the Šokac Embroidery Trail begin?

The trail begins at Draž beach on the Old Danube channel and passes rows of traditional wine cellars called Gatori.

When does Marijo, svibnja kraljice take place?

The event takes place on the last Saturday in May in the Church of Sv. Petra i Pavla near Topolje.

What can you see from the viewpoint in Batina?

From the viewpoint above the Danube, visitors can see Croatia, Serbia and Hungary.

For the main travel overview: Osijek-Baranja County.