Municipality of Štrigova: Wine, trails and cultural heritage

Pušipel, wine culture and trails through the landscape define the Municipality of Štrigova. A church in the centre of the settlement, a dialect listed as intangible cultural heritage and distinctive natural sites add further facets to the destination. You can shape your stay around culture, wine or outdoor exploration.

Churches and cultural identity

The parish church of Saint Mary Magdalene stands in the centre of Štrigova. Its location makes it a clear point of reference for finding your way around the settlement. Language also contributes to cultural identity: the authentic dialect of Štrigova is listed as intangible cultural heritage of Croatia.

Another cultural reference in the wider destination of Međimurje County also leads to Štrigova: in the Church of Saint Jerome, the famous fresco painter Ivan Ranger decorated part of the sanctuary in the 18th century. Together with the centrally located parish church, this historical trace offers another perspective on the cultural heritage of the settlement.

Pušipel and wine culture

Pušipel is the signature wine of the Štrigova area and a quality brand from Međimurje. It is offered under the names Pušipel Classic and Pušipel Prestige. Those interested in local wine culture will encounter both a regional signature wine and two clearly named varieties.

The Međimurje Wine Road is about more than wine: it includes restaurants serving traditional specialties, viewpoints, cycling routes and walking trails. The 53.9 km-long Pušipelova staza is a circular themed route through parts of the wine road. Along the route are wine cellars, food and drink establishments, local crafts businesses and excursion destinations.

Individual visits to wine cellars and wine bars must be arranged in advance by phone. Confirm this visit requirement again before your trip. This lets you include wine culture in your plans while also taking into account that individual visits must be arranged by phone.

Urbanovo and regional cuisine

Urbanovo is an international festival of Pušipel and the Međimurje wine scene, held in Štrigova in mid-May. The programme includes wine tastings, presentations, expert workshops, open cellar days, gastronomic evenings and concerts. This mix makes the festival an opportunity to experience wine, knowledge and cultural programming together. Check the dates and programme before your trip.

Terbotz restaurant showcases traditional Međimurje cuisine. It uses ingredients from its own garden, orchard and estate, as well as from the surrounding forests. A restaurant’s offerings may change, so check the current selection before visiting.

Landscape, trails and distinctive places

The landscape in the Štrigova area is criss-crossed by marked walking trails and forest paths. For those who enjoy walking, this offers a practical way to include the landscape in their trip plans.

Two protected plane trees, more than 300 years old, stand on the estate of the Lovrec winemaking family in Sveti Urban. In the settlement of Železna Gora, Zmajev vrt is a botanical and artistic garden. Both places complement the wine and culture themes with distinctive nature and garden features.

The Mađerkin breg viewpoint features wind organs that produce melodies powered by the wind. This sound experience adds a different note to the trails, garden and protected plane trees: here, the wind itself is part of what defines the place.

Discover more destinations: Štrigova, Municipality of Čakovec, Municipality of Donji Kraljevec, Municipality of Donji Vidovec, Municipality of Prelog, Municipality of Nedelišće.

Back to the broader travel overview: Međimurje County.