The central area of Veliko Trojstvo is surrounded by forests, fields, vineyards and orchards. The municipality also offers chapels, wood art and ethnographic attractions, as well as opportunities for horse riding, hiking and cycling. When planning your trip, first consider whether cultural history or outdoor activities should be your main focus: the municipality offers a range of options for both.
Chapels, Wood Art and Cultural History
The Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows (Majke Božje Žalosne) stands in the cemetery in Veliko Trojstvo. It was built in 1858, restored in 1883, 1959 and 1996, and designated a cultural monument. The Chapel of St Florian in Maglenča was first mentioned as early as 1893; a new chapel was built there in 1971. The two chapels offer different historical points of reference: for the first, the year of construction and several restorations are documented; for the second, its early mention and the construction of the new chapel are recorded.
Svijetle pruge is an open-air gallery of wooden sculptures, some of which are located in Veliko Trojstvo. The Etno Park Veliko Trojstvo offers another way to explore cultural history. Its ethnographic collection comprises more than 1,000 exhibits relating to the area's former customs, culture and everyday life. At the centre of the park is a house where Josip Broz Tito once lived, which later served as a museum space.
Romska kuća is an ethno house of the indigenous Croatian Roma Lovara and also a gastronomic and cultural institution. Its offerings include presentations on Roma history and customs, a permanent documentary and historical exhibition about the indigenous Croatian Roma-Lovara, traditional Roma music and cuisine, and lavender products. Alongside the collection at the Etno Park, it presents another perspective, specifically focused on the culture of the Roma-Lovara.
The event Jesen na Bilogori has been held at the Etno Park Veliko Trojstvo since 2017. If you would like to combine your trip with a festival, check the specific event dates in advance.
Horse Riding and Outdoor Activities
The Bilogorski turistički put is located within the Municipality of Veliko Trojstvo. It offers opportunities for trail riding, sport and recreational riding, hunting and fishing, as well as hiking and cycling. The options thus range from activities on horseback to pursuits on the water or on foot and by bicycle.
There are different types of horse-riding activities available locally: Galopski klub Troja in Veliko Trojstvo offers a riding school and recreational riding; Konjički klub Veliko Trojstvo offers carriage rides. This lets you choose between riding yourself and taking a ride in a carriage. As arrangements may change, confirm the details directly with the relevant provider before your visit.
The Pajdo hunting lodge in Maglenča can organise hunts throughout the calendar year. If you are considering this offer as part of your plans, coordinate directly with the hunting lodge. Horse riding, carriage rides and organised hunts are different options; they do not automatically form part of a single programme.
Regional Cycling Context: Bjelovar-Bilogora
In the wider destination of Bjelovar-Bilogora, the county offers more than 500 km of cycling tourism routes. A 69 km section of the international Lonjsko polje–Balaton cycling route runs through the county. Along the marked cycling routes in Bjelovar-Bilogora, you will find attractions, restaurants serving traditional home-style food, covered rest areas, bicycle service stations and smart benches; licensed cycling guides also offer tours of the county. This regional information adds a broader cycling tourism context to the picture of Veliko Trojstvo.
Discover more destinations: Veliko Trojstvo, Municipality of Veliki Grđevac, Municipality of Bjelovar, Municipality of Grubišno Polje, Municipality of Kapela, Municipality of Berek, Municipality of Čazma, Municipality of Garešnica.
Go to the main travel overview: Bjelovar-Bilogora.
