Sisak-Moslavina County: Nature, Rivers and Culture

Sisak lies at the confluence of the Kupa, Sava and Odra rivers. The region combines attractions in Lonjsko Polje Nature Park with cultural sites such as Sisak Fortress and museums in Sisak and Kutina. The hilly and mountainous landscape of Banovina-Pounje can be explored by bicycle, on foot or on a walk. In Topusko, thermal water of volcanic origin rises from a depth of 1,500 metres.

To find your way around the county, you can visit the individual areas: Municipality of Gvozd, Municipality of Sisak, Municipality of Sunja, Municipality of Popovača, Municipality of Lekenik, Municipality of Hrvatska Kostajnica, Municipality of Dvor, Municipality of Kutina, Municipality of Velika Ludina, Municipality of Petrinja, Popovača, Municipality of Jasenovac, Municipality of Glina, Municipality of Novska, Municipality of Majur, Municipality of Topusko and Municipality of Lipovljani.

Lonjsko Polje Nature Park offers various ways to explore the area. A guided cycling route runs for 32 kilometres from the Krapje Visitor Centre via Mužilovčica to Čigoč. It is intended for groups of 10 to 25 people. By prior arrangement, you can sample traditional products at a farm. For planning purposes, both the route length and group size are important considerations.

The nature park also offers quiet, environmentally friendly trips on solar-powered boats along the Strug River. In Sisak, you can take a boat trip from the mouth of the Odra to the point where the Kupa flows into the Sava. These river experiences are standalone ways to explore the region from the water; no details about their duration or itinerary are specified.

If you prefer to explore on foot, there are hiking trails on Hrastovačka Gora, Petrova Gora and Moslavačka Gora. The county’s tourism promotion describes them as suitable for beginners and a good introduction to the region’s natural landscapes. Banovina-Pounje can also be explored by bicycle or on foot.

Several sites in Sisak tell the story of the city. Sisak Fortress was built at the confluence of the Kupa and Sava during the conflicts with the Ottoman Empire. Construction began in 1544 and was completed in 1550. The Old Bridge is a distinctive city landmark and an important part of its cultural heritage. The Gradski muzej Sisak aims to preserve and present the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Sisak region, from prehistory to the present day.

Muzej Moslavine Kutina offers several perspectives on the region: it includes a gallery section as well as departments of cultural history, archaeology and ethnography. It is housed in a former country manor of the Erdődy counts, built in the mid-18th century. If you want to include museums in your trip, Kutina offers a different thematic focus from the sites associated with Sisak’s history.

In Novska, the traditional Lukovo fair presents the city’s history from the late 19th to the early 20th century. The programme includes performances, songs, dances, activities for children, food and drinks. Also in Novska, Adalbert’s Secret is a tourist LARP activity for adults and children. Children can take on the roles of ghost hunters or treasure hunters for a day.

The three-day Kestenijada chestnut festival has been held in Hrvatska Kostajnica for more than two decades. Its programme includes culinary specialities and entertainment. Lekeničke jeseni takes place in Lekenik in autumn. Each event has its own emphasis: Lukovo combines performances with a historical presentation, while Kestenijada puts chestnuts and culinary offerings centre stage.

When choosing accommodation, you can use your interests as a starting point: a trip focused on nature experiences will involve different visits from one centred mainly on museums, history or events. The activities mentioned are spread across different towns and areas, so plan around the places you actually want to visit rather than assuming they are close to one another.

How long is the guided cycling route in Lonjsko Polje Nature Park?

The route from the Krapje Visitor Centre via Mužilovčica to Čigoč is 32 kilometres long and is intended for groups of 10 to 25 people.

Which museums are there in Sisak and Kutina?

Gradski muzej Sisak aims to preserve and present the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Sisak region, from prehistory to the present day. Muzej Moslavine Kutina includes gallery, cultural history, archaeology and ethnography departments.

When does Lekeničke jeseni take place?

Lekeničke jeseni takes place in Lekenik in autumn.

What does the Kestenijada festival offer?

The three-day chestnut festival in Hrvatska Kostajnica includes culinary specialities and entertainment; it has been held there for more than two decades.

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