On the outskirts of the Samobor Hills and at the exit of the romantic valley of the Gradne spring, only 20km (15mi) away from Zagreb ( the biggest city and capital of Croatia), lays the small town of Samobor. In the area are the most attractive hiking and picnic locations to the people of Zagreb, and further.
Samobor is an incredibly picturesque medieval town, full of old buildings, sacral monuments, with a romantic old town ruin site on a hill and beautiful nature all around.
It has about 15.000 people, and is among the economically most developed local communities of the Republic of Croatia. The hardworking manufacturers and businessmen from Samobor should be thanked for over of a centuries' tradition and valuable products.
The near border with the Republic of Slovenia and Europe makes this destination even more attractive. Samobor has also a very rich cultural tradition due to it's elementary school from the 16 th century and various music societies. It's a town that many sculptors, poets and composers fell in love with and has played a great role in waking up the national awareness of the croatian people.
WHAT TO SEE Visit the local Samobor museum, the Eco-village of Zumberak. Take a walk through the wood and visit the old town ruin with a magnificent view of the local area.
WHEN TO GO Best time to visit Samobor is spring and autumn as the nature is remarkably beautiful. You may enjoy hiking, mountaineering, sport climbing and much more.
WHAT TO DO Be sure to taste the exquisite food specialties like cesnjovka, and different sweet cakes, as well as the famous aperitif Bermet made from grapes, red wine, carobs, figs, raisins…
SOMETHING SPECIAL In February, dress yourself up into something and join a bunch of people parading through Samobor. That time is particulary popular becuse of one of the biggest and craziest Carnivals in Croatia.
