Deep in the heart of Croatian Zagorje, near Varaždin, there lies a beautiful castle with a park and a lake, which captivates the eye of domestic and foreign tourists. Trakošćan Castle is one of the most romantic and fairy tale-like sites you have ever seen, with a nearly 800-year history behind it. Trakošćan Castle is a cultural and historic monument of exceptional significance and one of few edifices in Croatia with its own preserved holdings; it was built in the late 13th century within the defence system…
The Krapina Neanderthal Museum is a museum affiliated to the Museums of Croatian Zagorje and its vision and mission statements have taken into account European values. The museum vision aims towards a democratically governed society in which museums continuously contribute to mutual understanding and development through responsible use of natural and cultural heritage.

All this is worth seasoning with a great lunch of local Zagorje specialities in eco restaurant in great nature!