Podsreda: Castle, Trails and Special Festivals

Podsreda draws attention to Podsreda Castle, one of the few Romanesque cultural monuments in Slovenia. This is where exploration of the town begins, with a building whose cultural significance is closely connected to its surroundings.

Culture

Podsreda Castle can be visited independently or with an expert guide. The market settlement of Podsreda also reflects the town’s medieval history: it has a traditional plot structure and the status of a settlement monument. The historic pillory still stands there.

A Way of the Cross leads from Podsreda to the Gothic Church of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows on Stare gore. The present-day church dates from the early 15th century. From Stare gore, there is a view of the market settlement of Podsreda and Podsreda Castle.

The FesDivjal Wild Herb Festival also includes a cultural program. This includes reviving traditional crafts and skills, including blacksmithing, basket weaving and wool spinning.

Landscape and Trails

Podsreda Castle is located in the protected area of Kozjanski Regional Park. The castle trail from Podsreda connects the market settlement of Podsreda with Podsreda Castle. For the most part, it follows a well-maintained forest path and is equipped with information boards and interactive stations.

The market settlement of Podsreda is also a starting point for hikes to Podsreda Castle and Stare svete gore. Thus, the town focuses both on the route to its important castle and on connections to other religious and landscape-oriented destinations.

Festivals and Events

Every year, on the second weekend in October, the market settlement of Podsreda hosts the Kozjansko Apple Festival. An exhibition of old apple varieties is part of the festival each year. The recurring date and display of varieties give the event a clear connection to the region’s fruit-growing culture.

At Podsreda Castle, the Summer of Music offers music seminars led by internationally renowned musicians. The seminars are aimed at beginners, students in the lower and upper levels of music school, and university students.

The FesDivjal Wild Herb Festival will take place again from September 5 to 6, 2026, in Podsreda, in the heart of Kozjanski Park. The program includes practical workshops on gathering edible wild plants, herbalism, mushroom foraging, fermentation and natural cuisine. Nature-oriented construction, sustainable agriculture and ecological practices are also covered.

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