Veliki Tabor Castle
Dvor Veliki Tabor
A five-sided medieval castle on a hill near Zagorje, with intact semicircular towers and a timber-galleried courtyard, linked to the tragic love legend of Veronica.
Veliki Tabor Castle stands on a hilltop about 330 metres above sea level, north of Zagorje. Its core five-sided keep was built between the 12th and 15th centuries, and four semicircular towers were added in the 16th century. The inner courtyard has three storeys of timber galleries with an old-world charm. The castle is linked to the tragic legend of Frederick, son of the Count of Celje, and Veronica, a commoner, and it often hosts medieval festivals and archery events. Climbing the towers offers views over the rolling Zagorje hills and vineyards. Tickets cost about 8 euros, and it is closed on Mondays except in summer. It lies about 55 km from Varaždin, roughly one hour's drive, and works well as a day trip combined with other Zagorje castles.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00-17:00 (extended Apr-Oct); closed Mon in winter
Nearby sights
- Varaždin Cemetery
- Varaždin Old Town (Stari grad)
- Franciscan Church of St John the Baptist
- World of Insects (Herzer Palace)
- Sermage Palace – Gallery of Old and Modern Masters
- King Tomislav Square & Baroque Old Town
- Cathedral of the Assumption, Varaždin
- Varaždinske Toplice & Aquae Iasae