Flavours of Zagorje ↑ PTUJ ↑ ROGAŠKA SLATINA → VARAŽDIN Desinić KRAPINA 1 PREGRADA Hraščina 5 ZLATAR Zagorska Sela 14 4 6 Sveti Križ Krapinske Toplice Začretje Kumrovec 2 3 Tuheljske ZABOK KLANJEC Toplice 7 11 Marija 12 8 Bistrica OROSLAVJE 10 Gornja 13 Stubica ↓ 9 DONJA ZAGREB STUBICA ↓ Flavours of Zagorje ZAGREB Bratislava - 359 km Vienna - 315 km - a fairy tale at the table Budapest - 321 km Munich - 510 km The wealth and diversity of natural and cultural values interwoven with modern life in Ljubljana - 158 km this small region filled with greenery, tiny villages, towns, vineyards, and wine cellars KRAPINA scattered across the rolling hills that lazily lean against each other make Zagorje a true fairy tale at arm’s reach. ZAGREB Osijek In this sociable, hospitable place, the magical flavours of tradition have also been Rijeka preserved. Like long ago, when their heady scents would spread through the village courtyards or from the kitchens of the many manors and castles of the nobles of Zagorje. Belgrade - 452 km Pula Slavonski Brod Enjoying Zagorje’s traditional cuisine means getting to know the richness and diversity Sarajevo - 458 km of simple daily meals of the local villagers, which arose from harmony between man and nature, as well as more complex dishes and specialties that came about in the kitchens Adriatic Sea / Jadransko more of the nobility. There are so many of these delicious, satisfying dishes that it is difficult to say which are the best, however, Zagorje-style soup with porcini mushrooms, real, Zadar homemade štrukli with cottage cheese, baked turkey with wheat noodles, and Stubica pork roast certainly stand out. Split The rich experience of the flavours of tradition in the form of world-class dining experiences are brought to your table with love in select restaurants that bear the mark of the Flavours of Croatian Tradition – Flavours of Zagorje standard. They will lead you to a fairy tale at the table. Dubrovnik Taste and enjoy! Map of Croatia and county are for illustrative purpose only. 2 3 1 2 Grešna Gorica Cellars Villa Zelenjak Ventek This family farm offers the rustic experience The beauty of Zelenjak valley inspired poet of a true Zagorje village atmosphere and a Antun Mihanović to write the text of the Croatian beautiful view of spectacular Veliki Tabor castle, national anthem, and when a monument to the a cultural monument of national significance. anthem was raised there in 1935, the Greblički The atmosphere is completed with a centuries- family opened a small restaurant nearby. Through old oak forest, vineyards, fields, a landscaped the decades, the restaurant grew into an inn, and playground, and a small zoo with deer, sheep, its tradition of preparing local dishes has made it peacocks, rabbits, donkeys, ducks, and turkeys. into one of the best-known restaurants in Croatia. The selection of food is based on local traditional With its landscaped promenade, playground, and specialties and wines made in-house. park by the river Sutla, this is one of the most popular excursion centres in Zagorje. 95 180 Taborgradska ulica 35, Desinić 265 170 +385(0) 49 343 001 Risvica 1, Kumrovec [email protected] +385(0) 49 550 747 www.gresna-gorica.com [email protected] Summer season 09-22, www.zelenjak.com Winter season 10-20 Mon-Sun 08-22 Turkey with mlinci wheat noodles, Pork cutlet with porcini mushrooms, Venison stew with hunter's dumplings, Nettle soup, 4 Cottage cheese and apple strudel Buhtla pastry filled with plum jam 5 3 4 Mihanović Castle Magdalena Restaurant Once frequented by poet and author of the The Villa Magdalena Hotel**** restaurant is Croatian national anthem Lijepa naša Antun the first fine dining establishment in Zagorje. Mihanović, this baroque castle and cultural It presents a fusion of creatively prepared monument is located next to a hundred-year- traditional local dishes and ingredients with old plane tree in a beautiful park. Today, its halls modern presentation. The courses are an are host to a restaurant that offers traditional experience for all senses which you can enjoy regional dishes every day, paired with top wines by alongside the relaxing, panoramic view from the Zagorje’s winemakers. The restaurant also offers poolside terrace. In accordance with the seasonal guided tastings of local wines, themed Mediaeval ingredients available, new ideas and courses are castle dinners, and other events. often added to the restaurant’s menu, which is accompanied by a prodigious wine list. 260 90 Ljudevita Gaja 4, Tuheljske Toplice 60 40 +385(0) 049 203 772 Mirna ulica 1, Krapinske Toplice [email protected] +385(0) 49 233 333 www.terme-tuhelj.hr [email protected] Mon closed, Tue-Fri 12-22, www.villa-magdalena.net Sat 11-24, Sun 11-22 Mon-Sun 10-22 Pork tenderloin in bacon and thyme, Veal, Duck breast in wine and honey sauce, beef, pork, chicken fillet, and vegetables Pumpkin soup with bacon, 6 grilled on a sword, Mihanović gibanica pastry Taste of Zagorje torte 7 5 6 Vuglec Breg Restaurant Sermage Restaurant Winery, inn, and restaurant Vuglec Breg, Sermage family restaurant is a continuation once a typical village, was renovated as a of one of the first restaurants in the region tourist village using with traditional Zagorje- – Krčma Veselom Zagorcu. In the meantime, style houses, a restaurant, vineyards, and a the decoration and selection of food has been wine cellar. The restaurant features an open adjusted to suit the times, and tradition affirms hearth and a terrace under a straw roof, that this restaurant has been a success for and is the perfect place to enjoy Zagorje’s more than half a century with good reason. specialties prepared traditionally and paired Sermage offers something for everyone – from with the best wines and sparkling wines from an everyday selection of ready-made meals to the farm’s own cellar. the dozen or so house specialties and selection of various štrukli. 80 110 125 16 Škarićevo 151, Lepajci Ul. Ivana Krizmanića 15, Sv. Križ Začretje +385 (0)49 345 015 +385(0) 49 227 362 [email protected] [email protected] www.vuglec-breg.hr www.sermage.hr 07-22 Mon-Sun 07-23 Brick-oven-roasted turkey with mlinci Turkey with spinach wheat noodles, wheat noodles, Marinated smoked pork Pork liver with polenta, 8 roast, Boiled štrukli with fried breadcrumbs The Count's Crêpes 9 7 8 Zaboky Restaurant Terme Jezerčica Restaurant This cosy, rustic restaurant is one of the most This restaurant is in Gupčev kraj, in the hotel popular in the Zabok area, featuring a terrace and of the same name located atop a natural, wine shop offering tastings of the house-made healing thermal spring. With outdoor and indoor wines. It bears the name of the old Zaboky noble swimming pools with thermal spring water family which left a deep mark on the history of (36°C), a wellness centre, a promenade through the town, and the restaurant’s wide selection the nearby Croatian Iris Garden, it is a favourite of traditional meals certainly justifies the name. destination for short holidays and relaxation. In addition to the restaurant, you can find the The restaurant offers a selection of dishes romantic Zaboky Selo excursion centre just a few based on traditional, healthy food, local cuisine, kilometres away. and traditional dishes reinterpreted through the lens of modern international cuisine. 180 20 Baltazara Zabokya 1, Zabok 200 50 +385 (0)49 223 113 Toplička 80, Donja Stubica [email protected] +385(0) 49 200 600 www.zaboky.hr [email protected] Mon-Thu 08-22, www.terme-jezercica.hr Fri-Sat 08-02, Sun closed Mon-Sun 07-22 Porcini mushroom and dried meat soup, Bacon-wrapped turkey roulade stuffed Turkey steak stuffed with bacon, zucchini, with polenta, Pork tenderloin with 10 and tomato, Walnut roll greaves, Village-style crêpes 11 9 10 Majsecov Mlin Pansion Rody Majsecov Mlin is located on the northern Located on Samci hill, which offers one of the most slopes of Medvednica Nature Park, in the beautiful views in Zagorje of Gornja and Donja Stubica, same environment in which the villagers of the surrounding villages, Medvednica mountain and Zagorje once lived. Two traditional houses and its highest peak, Sljeme. Oršić castle and its Peasant the burble of the creek that turns a mill water Rebellion Museum are nearby, where you can find wheel as it grinds local varieties of corn into a massive monument to the rebellion, as well as its flour make a visit to this place a truly poetic only living witness – the 450-year-old Gubec linden experience. This experience is enriched by the tree. In addition to the selection of local dishes, the long list of traditional dishes with a modern flair restaurant is well known as the many-time winner served here. of the Štruklijada štrukli cook-off, and so we highly recommend you try this local specialty right here. 100 90 150 40 Obrtnička 47, Donja Stubica Samci 13, Gornja Stubica +385(0) 49 288 092 +385 (0)49 289 828 [email protected] [email protected] www.majsecov-mlin.com www.rody.hr Mon-Sun 09-23 Mon-Fri 08-24, Breaded pork with horseradish, Sat-Sun 08-02 Corn flour breaded turkey with barley, Turkey with mlinci wheat noodles, 12 Zagorje-style štrukli soup Pork fillet stuffed with prunes, 13 Zagorje-style pumpkin strudel 11 12 Lojzekova Hiža Cellars Zagorski Dvori Cellars This family farm is located in an idyllic green At the foothills of a spacious, vineyard- valley, where the owners grow both grapes covered hill tucked into the Bistrica valley, and fruit.