Explore the area

We’re in untouched nature on the slopes of Banovina, about an hour’s drive from Zagreb (≈ 70 km), and yet completely on our own.

📵 Mobile signal can be weak in the surrounding hills. Download the map offline in Google Maps before you head out: Settings → Offline maps.

🚲 Cycling trails (100 m)

A trail passes close to the house and joins the main cycling route directly. No need to drive anywhere, you start right from the yard.

🥾 Hrastovačka gora and Cepeliš peak (9 km)

Marked hiking trails suitable for all ages; each route gives you a different experience.

• Cepeliš peak (415 m): a mountain lodge and a 17 m observation tower with views all the way to Zagreb.
• Ascent time: roughly 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on where you start.
• Wear shoes with decent grip and bring water, since there are no shops on the trail.

🏰 Sisak and the Old Fortress (20 km)

Sisak is one of the oldest settlements in central Croatia. The Old Fortress dates from the 16th century and is the site of the famous Battle of Sisak (22 June 1593).

It’s about 2 km from the fortress to the centre of Sisak by road, or 1.5 km on foot.

🍽️ Where to eat

Most restaurants are in Petrinja (~10 km). This list comes from the Petrinja Tourist Board’s guide.

• Štuka Restaurant: Antuna Mihanovića 18 · 044 814 711
• Zelena oaza Restaurant: Trg dr. Franje Tuđmana 10 · 044 526 820
• Magazinska klet Restaurant: Matije Antuna Reljkovića 20 · 044 202 084
• Bjekić Bistro: Ulica 6. kolovoza 2b · 044 633 206
• Ema Bistro Pizzeria: Rokova ulica 13 · 044 862 119
• Lucija Pizzeria: Centar novog života · 044 816 198
• Klobuk Pizzeria: Trg Stjepana Radića 16a · 044 815 155
• Pablo’s Pizzeria: Ljudevita Gaja 48 · 044 201 307

Out of town:

• Mlinski kamen Restaurant: Brest Pokupski 34d, on the River Kupa · 099 736 8269
• Korablja Tišinić: Taborište 87a. Open at weekends and by reservation, and there’s a small zoo with llamas and fallow deer · 044 861 305

🍇 Local produce and family farms

There are several family farms (OPG) in the area where you can taste and buy local produce. Just ask us, and we’ll happily point you to the ones we like ourselves.

☔ If it rains

Stay in: 🛀 hot tub + 🧖 sauna + the covered grill house + a film. 🎬

🛒 Practical info

The nearest shops, pharmacy, ATM and petrol station are in Petrinja (~10 km), with more choice in Sisak (~20 km).

• Shops nearby
• Petrol station
• ATM
• Pharmacy
• Taxi: Taxi Dudo, Petrinja · 098 387 915

📖 Petrinja tourist guide

The Petrinja Tourist Board publishes a guide with restaurants, family farms, wineries, cycling routes and useful numbers. You’ll find printed copies in Croatian and English in the house.

• Guide in English (PDF, 35 MB)
• Guide in Croatian (PDF, 64 MB)
• Petrinja Tourist Board (Turistička zajednica Grada Petrinje): Trg dr. Franje Tuđmana 4 · 044 815 431 · petrinjaturizam.hr

The PDFs are large, so open them on Wi-Fi.

💚 Our personal tip

Just ask. We know places that aren’t on any map. Get in touch. 🌿