In Sisak, a city in Sisak-Moslavina County, the Kupa, Sava and Odra rivers meet. Sisak Fortress was built at the confluence of the Kupa and Sava during the conflicts with the Ottoman Empire. Construction began in 1544 and was completed in 1550. The Old Bridge is a prominent city landmark and an important part of its cultural heritage.

The history explored by Gradski muzej Sisak also spans a long period: the museum aims to preserve and present the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Sisak region from prehistory to the present day. In Sisak, historic buildings stand alongside a museum whose stated focus encompasses different forms of cultural heritage.

Museums and Architectural History

In Kutina, Muzej Moslavine is housed in a former country manor of the Erdődy counts. The building was constructed in the mid-18th century. The museum includes a gallery department, as well as departments of cultural history, archaeology and ethnography. These four areas give the museum a broad cultural profile, bringing together art, historical developments, archaeological topics and ethnographic content.

Muzej Moslavine in Kutina and Gradski muzej Sisak therefore have different emphases. At the museum in Kutina, the named departments shape its thematic structure; the museum in Sisak focuses on the tangible and intangible heritage of the region, spanning the period from prehistory to the present day. Together, these museums offer two different approaches to the cultural history of the county.

Rivers, Routes and Nature

In Sisak, visitors can take a boat trip from the mouth of the Odra to where the Kupa flows into the Sava. If you plan this trip, check the latest information on its availability. A different river experience was offered to mark the start of the 2025 tourism season in Lonjsko Polje Nature Park: quiet, environmentally friendly trips on the Strug River in solar-powered boats.

The hilly and mountainous landscape of Banovina-Pounje is ideal for cycling, hiking or walking. The trails on Hrastovačka Gora, Petrova Gora and Moslavačka Gora are suitable for beginners and offer a good introduction to the region's natural landscapes. These three named areas give you specific options if you are interested in hiking, without requiring you to follow any particular route.

In Lonjsko Polje Nature Park, the public institution's educational programmes are intended for organised groups of preschool and schoolchildren. They take place at the visitor centres in Čigoč, Krapje, Osekovo and Repušnica. The programmes are therefore clearly designed for groups and the specified age ranges.

For cycling groups, the nature park offers a guided 32-kilometre route from the Krapje Visitor Centre via Mužilovčica to Čigoč. It is intended for groups of 10 to 25 people. A tasting of traditional products at a farm can be arranged in advance. The route, group size and tasting are all specific points to consider when planning.

The thermal water in Topusko also has a distinctive geological feature: it emerges from a depth of 1,500 metres and is of volcanic origin. The water's origins are another regional discovery, alongside the rivers and hilly landscapes.

Festivals and Experiences in the Towns

In Novska, the traditional Lukovo fair presents the town's history from the late 19th to the early 20th century. The programme includes performances, songs and dances, as well as activities for children, food and drinks. Its historical focus is combined with a range of activities, bringing the past to life through more than just stories.

Adalbert’s Secret, a tourist LARP activity in Novska for adults and children, offers a different kind of experience. Children can take on the roles of ghost hunters or treasure hunters for a day. While Lukovo combines the town's history with a varied fair programme, this activity focuses on role-playing.

The three-day Kestenijada Chestnut Festival has been held in Hrvatska Kostajnica for more than two decades. Its varied programme includes culinary specialities and entertainment. Food and festivities feature alongside the cultural themes explored by museums, historic buildings and historical performances in Novska.

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