Trakošćan Castle
Dvorac Trakošćan
A fairy-tale white castle on a hill beside a forest lake, and Croatia's most popular castle day trip.
The castle was first built in the 13th century and was remodeled in the Romantic style by the Drašković family in the 19th century. It sits on a small wooded hill, with an artificial lake at its foot. Inside, the family's furniture, weapons, and portraits are preserved, and the displays are complete and coherent. You can walk around the lake in about an hour or rent a boat to row across it. It's about 80 kilometers from Zagreb, roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes by car, and public transport is inconvenient. It's often combined with Kumrovec as a one-day trip to the Zagorje region.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Kumrovec Staro Selo Museum
- Medvednica & Sljeme
- Medvedgrad
- Mirogoj Cemetery
- Maksimir Park
- Zagreb City Museum
- Tkalčićeva Street
- St. Mark's Church