Municipality of Jasenovac

Almost the entire area lies within Lonjsko polje Nature Park. The 77.8-kilometre Posavska Cycling Route passes through Krapje and Jasenovac. In Jasenovac, the Flower Memorial and the Memorial Museum are associated with the former camp; Krapje is known for its architectural heritage.

The Flower Memorial in Jasenovac was designed by Bogdan Bogdanović and erected in 1966 on the site of the former Camp III Brickworks. The Memorial Museum’s permanent exhibition focuses on individual life stories in the context of mass crimes. It preserves and presents materials about the Jasenovac camp and its prisoners. The museum’s activities also include working with survivors, exhibition and publishing projects, and commemorative events honouring the victims.

In Jasenovac, authentic buildings from the Ustaše camp of the Kožara labour group have been preserved. Veliki nasip, also known as Nasip smrti, marks the eastern boundary of the memorial area. Those wishing to put other sites of remembrance into context can also visit Uštica, another site of remembrance. The village lies between the Sava and Una rivers and was the site of a Ustaše camp for Roma people from 1942 to 1945. The Roma cemetery there comprises 21 graves across a total area of 4,292 square metres.

During restoration work, the Memorial Museum remains open during regular opening hours and follows the procedure for registering groups for visits.

Krapje is a village of architectural heritage and a rural ensemble of international importance. Its traditional vernacular buildings are listed in the Register of Cultural Monuments. Since it was designated a village of architectural heritage in 1995, the Day of Architectural Heritage has traditionally been held there every year in September.

The Palaić family’s Ethnological Collection comprises more than 170 objects, mainly made of textiles, wood and ceramics. It illustrates the way of life, clothing, livelihoods, knowledge and skills of a typical family in Krapje. Most of the objects are housed in a traditional two-storey wooden house built in the Posavina architectural style. The collection thus offers a tangible insight into everyday culture and construction methods, while the annual Heritage Day marks a recurring event each September.

The Krapje Visitor Centre offers the “Posavski konj” educational programme to groups who book in advance. The Staza graničara hiking trail also starts from the centre’s courtyard. Those interested in birdwatching can consider the visitor programme at Krapje đol Ornithological Reserve: it is for groups of 10 to 20 people and takes place from April to August, on Saturdays only.

For a cycling trip, the 77.8-kilometre Posavska Cycling Route passes through Krapje and Jasenovac. The route is a practical option for travellers who want to include cycling in their exploration of the municipality. Canoes can also be rented at the Krapje Information Centre for a canoe safari on the Veliki Strug Canal.

To compare other municipalities, you can also explore Municipality of Lekenik, Municipality of Gvozd, Municipality of Topusko, Municipality of Sunja and Municipality of Majur.

When is the Day of Architectural Heritage held in Krapje?

It is traditionally held every year in September. The tradition dates back to Krapje’s designation in 1995.

When is birdwatching at Krapje đol scheduled?

The visitor programme is for groups of 10 to 20 people and takes place from April to August, on Saturdays only.

How long is the Posavska Cycling Route?

The Posavska Cycling Route is 77.8 kilometres long and passes through Krapje and Jasenovac.

For the regional travel overview: Sisak-Moslavina County.