Videm between River Landscapes and Cultural Heritage

Videm lies on the southern edge of the Dravsko polje. Here, the hills of Haloze come especially close to the river branches of the Dravinja. The municipality stretches along the Dravinja to the main transport link between Maribor and Zagreb. This offers a clear way to choose your destination: river landscapes, trails and places of cultural and historical interest shape what the area has to offer. If you are looking for a hotel in Videm, you can first consider whether nature experiences or churches and regional traditions should be the focus of your trip.

River Landscapes and Nature in Šturmovci

On the outskirts of Videm, between the Drava and the Dravinja, lies the 125-hectare Šturmovci Landscape Park. Its habitats include gravel areas, shallow waters and cut-off river meanders, as well as spring-fed meadows and flooded forests and meadows. The landscape ranges from open gravel banks to wetter areas.

The Drava Natura 2000 Šturmovec educational trail passes through riparian forests, cultural landscapes, overgrown forests and gravel banks. Six interpretation points focus on species-rich meadows. The trail also has a covered viewpoint where you can observe birds, butterflies and small mammals. Check local access to the trail before visiting.

Hiking and Cycling Routes

The Videmska planinska pot is an easy 25-kilometre hiking trail. It passes through Šturmovci before reaching Videm pri Ptuju. Some route details may be out of date, so check the information before setting out. The stated distance helps with planning, while the route offers different ways to explore the surroundings through the trails and wildlife-watching opportunities in the landscape park.

The Drava Double Loop cycling route also passes through Šturmovci Landscape Park. If you would like to explore this natural area by bike, check the route information before setting off. This keeps route planning separate from the trail’s specific wildlife-watching and interpretation offerings.

Churches and Cultural History

The parish church of St. Vitus in Videm pri Ptuju combines medieval origins with Renaissance and Baroque features. Its nave has two chapels, along with a three-sided apse and a bell tower. The church complex in the centre of Videm also includes a former tower, a medieval rectory, a chaplaincy and a house around the parish church. Relics of Saint Donatus are kept in the parish church; the people of Videm received them from Rome in 1750.

On the right bank of the Dravinja in Dravinjski Vrh stands a Romanesque church dedicated to John the Baptist. Together with the parish church of St. Vitus, it offers an insight into different forms of ecclesiastical architecture: several architectural periods can be seen in a single building in Videm, while the church in Dravinjski Vrh is classified as Romanesque.

Traditions and Wine from Haloze

The Tržec Djočanova domačija Ethnographic Museum preserves the Zbirka haloškega roba collection. Visits are by prior arrangement. Members of the association demonstrate traditional agricultural crafts, including weaving fishing nets and baskets; these demonstrations depend on the local programme. The farmstead also has rooms available for picnics, gatherings or educational workshops. Raft trips on the Dravinja are also possible, with activities and events varying by arrangement.

Vidova klet is a sales and promotional centre for winegrowers from the Haloze wine-growing region. It showcases more than 25 bottled wines from 15 winegrowers; the selection may change. Offerings include guided wine tastings and various events and festivals throughout the year. Arrange visits and tastings in advance; for events, it is also advisable to confirm specific dates.

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