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The Top 20 Attractions in Varaždin

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Varaždin. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Varaždin is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Ivanščica Peak (1,060 m)

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The peak of Ivanščica is located 1060 meters above the sea level. It’s called Ivanščica, too. It is the main destination of most hikers who come to visit Ivanšcica. Nearby …

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Varaždin

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The first written reference to Varaždin, whose historical name is Garestin, dates back to August 20, 1181 when King Béla III of Hungary mentioned the nearby thermal springs in an …

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Veliki Kalnik Castle Ruins

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OLD TOWN VELIKI KALNIK

The most impressive part of the Kalnik mountain is the area below the highest peak of Vranilec, where bare limestone rocks from the Mesozoic period erupt …

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Lookout pyramid 694 m above sea level

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Trakošćan Castle

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Trakošćan was built in the late 13th century as part of the defence fortification network of northwestern Croatia. It was a small fortress serving as an observation post overlooking the …

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Čanjevo Fortress

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Čanjevo Fortress is located on the southwestern slopes of the Kalnik Mountains in the Municipality of Visoko, which territorially belongs to Varaždin County. There are very few historical sources about …

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Ruins of Pusta Bela Fortress

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The fortified town of Bela (today Pusta Bela) has been a fortress and the center of the Ivano-Frankivsk population since the beginning of the 13th century. Their presence in this …

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Drava River Bridge

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Emerges in South Tyrol (near Lake Dobiaco) in Italy, from where it continues to flow eastward, through the Austrian province of Carinthia, Slovenia, Croatia, then partly forms the Croatian-Hungarian border. …

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Stričevo Observation Deck

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Newly built lookout point on the top of Ivanščica overlooking the north side. It has benches and is wonderful to eat. Although, it smokes quite often, especially in winter. Bring a hat.

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Veliko Čevo Peak (562 m)

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Čevo is the easternmost and most prominent peak of Ivanščica. On the south side it is quite gentle, and on the north side it is so steep that rocks have …

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