Zagreb and the surrounding area

Discover the Croatian landscape and the surrounding area from your holiday home in Zagreb. Impressive highlands, historic towns and old castles characterize the rugged landscape of Zagreb and its surroundings.Walk along narrow mountain paths past clear blue lakes. A holiday in and around Zagreb gives you the opportunity to combine a city break full of cosy shopping streets, cultural sights and many city cafes with the tranquillity of a natural environment. A holiday home in and around Zagreb guarantees a versatile holiday full of culture.

Meet the Croatian capital Zagreb

An absolute highlight during a holiday in Zagreb and surroundings is, of course, a visit to the capital itself. Zagreb is the vibrant centre of Croatia and during a stay in or around this city you can enjoy historical monuments, various museums, galleries and theatres. Some of the most famous buildings in this city are the 12th century Cathedral, the Lotrscak Tower with a magnificent view over the city and the vast deciduous forests of Maksimir Park. Zagreb, with one of the oldest universities in Europe, is a real student city, which makes this city come alive especially in the evenings. Old-fashioned pubs, lovely restaurants, and hip clubs by Lake Jarun ensure that you can enjoy an unforgettable evening out in this city. For a drink in Zagreb you can visit the atmospheric Ban Jelacic square, Gradaska Kavana or Piccolo Mondo. Enjoy a stay in this unique city in a luxury holiday home in Zagreb and the surrounding area.

The taste of Zagreb

A holiday in Zagreb and its surroundings gives you the opportunity to discover the various delicacies that are typical of this city. A true gastronomic highlight of this region is the Strukle, a puff pastry dish with eggs and cheese. Meat lovers can enjoy the Zagreb steak, filled with ham and cheese, in the city. For those with a sweet tooth, Croatian cream slices, Samoborska kremsnita, are definitely worth a try. During your holiday in Zagreb and the surrounding area, dream away with a glass of red wine in one of the local restaurants in this region and let yourself be pampered by these delicious specialities.

Experience a holiday full of culture in Zagreb and the surrounding area

When staying in one of the holiday homes in or around Zagreb, the capital is certainly worth a visit, as are the various surrounding areas. The beautiful mountain landscape ensures that during a holiday in Zagreb you can enjoy beautiful cycling and hiking tours. If you really want to do something special during your holiday in this area, you can visit Mount Medvidnica on horseback or nearby cities such as Budapest, Ljubljana and Vienna. Culture lovers can visit Varazdin, an old Baroque town with its Trakoscan castle and protected natural park. Nature lovers can visit Zagorje, a beautiful region with vast green fields and vineyards. A holiday home in and around Zagreb has something for everyone.

Take a ski holiday in Zagreb and the surrounding area

In winter, a holiday in Zagreb is all about winter sports. The locals head to the Medvednica Mountains to enjoy the snowy peaks. The highest peak of this mountain range is called Sljeme. In 2005 the FIS Cup slalom race was held here. A skiing holiday in Zagreb and the surrounding area guarantees snow fun. Both adults and children can spend a wonderful day in the snow while staying in a Belvilla holiday home in and around Zagreb with skis, a snowboard or even a sledge.

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