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Culture

The Vršilnica in Novi Dvori is one of the few surviving examples of the economic architecture of an aristocratic estate from the 18th century. It was fully restored in 2018 and converted into a multimedia center for cultural events and business gatherings. The Novi Dvori estate also includes the Neo-Gothic Chapel of St. Joseph.

The permanent exhibition at the Brdovec Museum features photographs and descriptions of Jelačić's Novi Dvori in Zaprešić, as well as other estates in the region. With the exception of Lužnica, the estates shown are not open to the public. Lužnica Castle was built in 1791 on the site of a former castle from the 17th century.

Nature

The Aleja leads visitors from the entrance of the Novi Dvori estate to the manor house. It is lined with a shady avenue of horse chestnut trees planted around 1890. The English landscape park of Lužnica Castle includes a lake, small wooded areas, and walking paths.

Lake Zajarki has a water surface of 40 hectares and contains a small island. The lake is regularly stocked, especially with carp. A day permit is required for fishing on the large Zajarki Lake; it must be purchased from the fisheries inspector at the fishing hut.

Activities

Beginners can attend golf school or take individual lessons at Ban Jelačić Golf Club. The junior school of Ban Jelačić Golf Club offers young people under 18 free membership and free golf lessons. The golf center has practice areas for short, medium, and long shots, as well as for finishing shots.

The Trajbar Team Equestrian Club runs a riding school that offers riding instruction. The club also organizes several riding camps every year for girls and boys aged 6 to 16 and has been organizing national and international equestrian tournaments for several years.

Getting there

Zaprešić can be reached from Zagreb by ZET bus route Črnomerec–Zaprešić or by train via the Zagreb–Varaždin and Savski Marof–Zagreb Main Station–Dugo Selo connections. Buses operated by Meštrović prijevoz also connect the surrounding municipalities.

Events and cuisine

Advent in Zaprešić takes place under the name Ledena bajka in the central city square, Trg Ivana Pavla II. The Advent festivities include a large ice rink and stalls offering traditional Christmas specialties and mulled wine. The restaurant at the golf course serves regional specialties.

Other destinations in the local overview include Ivanec Bistranski, Jablanovec, Brezovica and Pojatno.

For the higher-level travel overview: Općina Zaprešić.