Zagorje | Taste of Adriatic

Villa Zelenjak- Gastro Address where Zagorje has its most delicious signature

On the border of the Croatian Zagorje, in the Sutla River valley, lies the Villa Zelenjak-Ventek picnic area, one of those places that needs no special introduction to the local population. Not even to tourists who, once they discover it, put Zelenjak at the very top of their gastronomic addresses to which they should return regularly. It is located not far from Klanjec and Kumrovec, in a landscape that opens like a green amphitheater between the hills and the river, near the

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 33 min read

Villa Zelenjak- gastro adresa gdje Zagorje ima svoj najukusniji potpis

Na granici Hrvatskog zagorja, u dolini rijeke Sutle, smjestilo se izletište Villa Zelenjak-Ventek , jedno od onih mjesta koja ne treba posebno predstavljati lokalnom stanovništvu. Pa ni turistima koji kad ga jednom otkriju upravo Zelenjak stavljaju na sam vrh gastro adresa kojima se treba redovito vraćati. Nalazi se nedaleko od Klanjca i Kumrovca, u krajoliku koji se otvara poput zelenog amfiteatra između brežuljaka i rijeke, nedaleko spomenika posvećenog hrvatskoj himni “Li

Alma Premerl Zoko

May 143 min read

Pearl of Zagorje – A Magical Story in Miniature

If you are looking for an escape from the city that does not require hours of driving, but only a short journey, the destination Pearl of Zagorje stands out as one of the most interesting discoveries in Croatia’s continental tourism. Located just thirty minutes’ drive from Zagreb, this green oasis perfectly combines nature, culture, gastronomy, and activities for the whole family. It is precisely this proximity to the capital, combined with a feeling of complete detachment fr

Alma Premerl Zoko

Apr 284 min read

Silent heroes of Zagorje's vineyards

The launch of the book Wine Stories: Hrvatsko Zagorje took place on 23 February 2025 at the Hotel Matija Gubec. The project was initiated by Krapina-Zagorje County, which commissioned wine writer Željko Garmaz to document the stories of the region’s most renowned winemakers. The event brought together winemakers featured in the book, as well as representatives of local wine and viticulture associations. The gathering was opened with welcome remarks by County Prefect Željko Ko

Tomislav Radić

Mar 303 min read

Tihi heroji zagorskih vinograda

Promocija knjige Vinske priče Hrvatsko zagorje održana je 23. veljače 2025. godine u Hotelu Matija Gubec u Stubičkim Toplicama. To je projekt Krapinsko-zagorske županije, koja je za pisanje knjige o pričama najpoznatijih zagorskih vinara angažirala vinarskog pisca Željka Garmaza. Na predstavljanju su bili vinari zastupljeni u knjizi te predstavnici zagorskih vinarskih i vinogradarskih udruga. Sve njih su na samom početku pozdravili župan Željko Kolar i načelnik Stubičkih Top

Tomislav Radić

Mar 23 min read

Autumn in Zagorje

Autumn in Zagorje – is there anything better for a wonderful weekend escape or a perfect family day trip? If you visit the Biser Zagorja (Pearl of Zagorje) destination and focus on its three uniquely radiant “pearls”, the answer will be a resounding no. This is especially true if you live in Zagreb County, which meets Krapina-Zagorje County precisely in this area. The Biser Zagorja destination is located in the western part of the Croatian Zagorje region and encompasses Velik

Alma Premerl Zoko

Nov 14, 20255 min read

Winemakers of Hrvatsko Zagorje Reintroduce Indigenous Grape Varieties

“We are proud of our indigenous varieties! They give rise to the distinctive wines of Hrvatsko Zagorje, yet we also adapt to the changing climate. These varieties are finally getting the recognition they deserve! Due to global warming, we increasingly struggle with lower acidity in grapes, but our native varieties naturally possess beautiful acidity,” said oenologist Jasminka Šaško, president of the Vino Zagorje Association. Among the indigenous varieties, Zagorje winemakers

Tomislav Radić

Oct 24, 20252 min read