Josipovac: Hotels and accommodations

A 4.8-kilometer cycling and walking path connects Josipovac with Osijek. Those looking to book a hotel in Josipovac can continue their accommodation search afterward.

Trails

The complete Osječki pješački put takes approximately 3.5 hours on foot.

Nature

Stara Drava Josipovac is an oxbow lake formed from a former main channel of the Drava River.

The boundary of the Mura–Drava Regional Park includes the Josipovac embankment and runs along the embankment east and south of Stara Drava near Osijek.

A survey at Stara Drava Josipovac recorded a total of 26 bird species in 2022.

Culture and history

The Church of Saint Joseph in Josipovac was built between 1884 and 1886. It contains three wooden altars in the Tyrolean style, made and installed by the sculptor Stefan Heidenbauer from Graz.

KUD Josipovac runs a children's program that develops an interest in traditional heritage through dances and games. The program also teaches rhythm and simple dance steps.

The restored cross in Josipovac stands at the site of a former church.

Culinary traditions

The “Kaj su jeli naši stari” event in Josipovac is described as a traditional gathering for presenting and preserving traditional cuisine and recipes passed down through generations.

Events

Stalls are set up in the center of Josipovac during the traditional celebration of Saint Joseph's Day.

The “Škola u prirodi” activity was carried out in Josipovac as part of the “Stara Drava 5” project.

More local pages: Osijek, Tenja, Brijest.

To the main travel overview: Općina Osijek.