Hotels in Ljutomer: Culture, Wine and the Grossmann Festival

Ljutomer can be explored through its historic townscape, the Kasaški klub and the Jeruzalem Wine Road. Among its squares, church, museum, racetrack and regional events, different facets of this Slovenian town come to the fore.

Culture and Townscape

The Old Town of Ljutomer lies below the Kamenščak hill. The town consists of four squares: Glavni trg, Stari trg, Miklošičev trg and Trg Jakoba Babiča. Glavni trg is home to a statue of the Immaculate Mary on a tall column dating from 1729. The Church of Saint John the Baptist in Ljutomer dates from the late 17th century. It has a Baroque three-nave floor plan; its presbytery and bell tower are Gothic.

Equestrian Sport and Technical History

The Ljutomerski Kasač Museum and the trotting racetrack are integrated into the Kasaški klub Ljutomer complex, which includes stables and the racetrack. The Ljutomerski Kasač Museum and the trotting racetrack showcase the history of horseshoeing and document the first horse races in Slovenia, which took place in the Ljutomer area in 1874. Kasaški klub Ljutomer holds eight trotting races every year.

Notable Figures and Regional Specialties

Ljutomer also has its own point of reference in the history of technology. The Puh Museum has a collection dedicated to Janez Puh. He is credited with 19 patents in the field of road vehicle technology and six patents for typewriters. A klopotec is a wooden windmill mounted on a tall post in a vineyard, where its sounds are intended to drive away birds.

Wine and Cuisine of Prlekija

The Jeruzalem Wine Road can be explored on foot, by bicycle, car or bus. Along the route, tourist farms offering accommodation, wine taverns, winemakers, makers of unique items and other providers welcome visitors year-round. The cuisine of the Prlekija region is also part of the regional dimension of this topic. It is considered an important tourist attraction; inns and tourist farms offer its dishes as house specialties.

Events

The 21st “Grossmannov festival fantastičnega filma in vina” will take place from 8 to 12 July 2026 in Ljutomer, Slovenia. It celebrates fantastic film, cult culture and acclaimed wines from the Prlekija region. The program includes wine tastings, exhibitions, concerts and workshops.

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More Destinations

You can also explore other places in the wider travel region: Banovci, Mala Nedelja, Veržej.

To the overview of the wider travel region: Ljutomer.