Novi Marof: Hotels and Accommodation

In the city centre of Novi Marof lies a 12.65-hectare park that has been protected as a “Monument of Park Architecture – Park” since 1962. It is located on a hill above the Bednja Valley and is characterised primarily by native species of the pedunculate oak-hornbeam forest community.

Location

Novi Marof lies in the Bednja Valley. The Zagreb–Varaždin road and railway line also run through the town.

Culture and History

The Church of Saint Anthony and the Monastery of Saint Anthony of Padua in Novi Marof were completed in 1984. The Church of Saint Anthony was consecrated on 28 October 1984; on that day, Archbishop Franjo Kuharić also blessed the new monastery.

Pučko otvoreno učilište Novi Marof is a public institution offering lifelong education programmes, various courses, educational programmes and creative workshops. It also operates a cinema and offers exhibitions and concerts. The Ivan Rabuzin Cultural Centre is the main venue for most cultural events in Novi Marof.

The creation of Novi Marof Park is connected with the new manor house built by the Erdödy counts after the fire at Grebengrad in 1710. The “Greben” Ethno Association in Madžarevo makes its collection on cultural heritage accessible to the public through exhibitions, creative educational workshops and lectures.

Nature and Leisure

The 5.5-kilometre Grebengrad–Čevo hiking trail runs through the surroundings of Novi Marof. The remains of Grebengrad are also located in the vicinity of Novi Marof and are described as one of Croatia’s largest fortresses.

In the “Paka” forest complex, visitors can see the recently discovered remains of a medieval fortification. In the municipality of Novi Marof, the “Paka” forest complex is suitable for walking and mushroom picking. Numerous competitions have been held for several years at the Rauš karting track in Možđenec.

In the Novi Marof tourist area, fishing is mentioned among the leisure activities available in the valleys of the Bednja and Lonja rivers.

Events

Saint Anthony’s Day on 13 June is an annual festive tradition in Novi Marof featuring religious, socio-cultural and sporting events. KAJkavski vikend v Marofu is dedicated to the tradition and cultural heritage of the Novi Marof region and, according to the information provided, was held for the ninth consecutive time.

Those wishing to book a hotel in Novi Marof can continue their accommodation search afterwards. The local pages Donje Makojišće, Podevčevo are also available for further navigation.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Novi Marof.