Općina Križ

Križ lies on a hill around the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in the Česma valley. The Žutica forest lies in the south of the municipality. Notable cultural sites include the archaeological site of Sipćina in Okešinec and memorial sites dedicated to the opera prima donna Milka Trnina in Vezišće. The A3 motorway and the Dugo Selo–Novska railway line are useful reference points when planning your journey.

The centre of Križ is located on a hill around the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; the area is also associated with the valley of the Česma River. The southern part of the municipality includes the Žutica forest. Thus, the description of Općina Križ brings together a prominent landmark in the town and a forest area in the south of the municipality.

The Česma is considered suitable for fishing. If you are interested in fishing, you can take this river into account when choosing a theme for your trip. The Žutica forest and the Česma describe different aspects of the landscape; no specific routes or connection between these places are implied.

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is protected as immovable cultural heritage. Its organ dates from 1787, was restored in 1909 and has retained its Baroque character. It is listed as an individual movable cultural asset. The historic cultural ensemble of the settlement of Križ is also protected. The park in Križ was created at the end of the 19th century; its design is attributed to head gardener Viteslav Durchanek.

Sipćina in Okešinec offers a different historical perspective. This protected archaeological site contains remains of a Roman villa rustica. Archaeological investigations indicate that it was in use from the last decades of the 1st century BC until the 3rd or 4th century. More recent radiocarbon data also point to use in the 6th and 7th centuries. Sipćina is considered one of the more significant archaeological sites in Moslavina.

Excavations uncovered parts of two structures. Both are enclosed by an apse and have surviving remains of underfloor heating.

The internationally renowned opera prima donna Milka Trnina was born in Vezišće, in the municipality of Križ. Her memorial room is located in the Milka Trnina Cultural Centre in Vezišće. A traditional Christmas concert in her honour is also held there every year. Over the years, the Križ Gallery has hosted numerous artists and cultural events.

The Lipanjski susreti Milke Trnine have been held every year in Vezišće for more than 30 years as a festival of folk and musical creativity. Choirs, cultural associations, children and young people take part; the programme includes traditional costumes, dances and customs. The Badalić Days take place every year in early June. The Josip Badalić Award is presented to the top student of Russian studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb.

The Days of the Municipality of Križ also offer a variety of events: the annual programme on the last weekend of August includes a cycling tour, a fair for crafts and handicrafts, and a wine tasting. The Krigl Fest in the centre of Križ combines craft beer tasting with grilled dishes and beer competitions. The Cross Hill Run Križ features 5- and 10-kilometre races, as well as the Kids Run for children. These events appeal to different interests, from culture and music to cycling and running competitions.

The Križ interchange is on the A3 motorway at kilometre 74.6 in the eastbound direction; a road leads from there to the town of Križ. The Križ motorway rest area is at kilometre 77.1. The international Pan-European Corridor X runs through the municipality. Its route passes through Salzburg, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Belgrade, Skopje and Thessaloniki.

For rail travel, Novoselec railway station is a named location in the municipality: it is on the Dugo Selo–Novska railway line, which opened in 1897. The A3 interchange, rest area and railway station provide different reference points for planning a trip; current timetables and connections are not described here.

For a broader comparison of destinations, you can also explore Općina Sveti Ivan Zelina, Grad Samobor, Općina Jastrebarsko, Općina Zaprešić, Općina Vrbovec, Općina Kloštar Ivanić and Općina Dubravica. For a location within the municipality, see Križ.

What is the Sipćina archaeological site?

Sipćina in Okešinec is a protected archaeological site containing remains of a Roman villa rustica. Excavations uncovered parts of two structures with apses and remains of underfloor heating.

When are the Badalić Days held?

The Badalić Days take place every year in early June. The Josip Badalić Award is presented to the top student of Russian studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb.

What activities are included in the programme for the Days of the Municipality of Križ?

The annual programme on the last weekend of August includes a cycling tour, a fair for crafts and handicrafts, and a wine tasting.

What are the travel reference points for getting there?

The Križ interchange is on the A3 motorway at kilometre 74.6 in the eastbound direction; a road leads from there to the town. Novoselec railway station is on the Dugo Selo–Novska railway line.

For an overview of the wider area, see: Zagreb County.