Discover Zaprešić through a range of interests: Novi Dvori Estate is known for its historic buildings and shady horse chestnut avenue; there is also golf, horse riding and Lake Zajarki. Lužnica Castle offers another perspective on the area’s architectural history. When planning your trip, you can choose how to balance cultural heritage, activities and scenery.
Novi Dvori Estate: architecture and the avenue
The Vršilnica at Novi Dvori is one of the few surviving examples of the estate’s 18th-century agricultural architecture. It was fully restored in 2018 and converted into a multimedia centre for cultural events and business meetings. The estate also includes the Neo-Gothic Chapel of St Joseph.
The avenue provides another point of reference on the estate: it leads visitors from the entrance to the manor house. Horse chestnut trees line the route; they were planted around 1890 and provide shade. The estate offers a chance to appreciate different features, from agricultural architecture and a chapel to a landscaped avenue.
The Brdovec Museum offers another perspective on the region’s estates. An exhibition there presents photographs and descriptions of Jelačić’s Novi Dvori in Zaprešić and other estates. Except for Lužnica, the estates featured are not open to the public.
Lužnica Castle and its park
Lužnica Castle was built in 1791 on the site of a former 17th-century fortress. The two dates therefore refer to different phases of construction: the fortress was the predecessor on the same site, and the castle was built later. The castle has an English-style landscape park with a lake, small wooded areas and walking paths. Here, the history of the site and its designed parkland are both central.
Golf, horse riding and activities for young people
At Golf Club Ban Jelačić, beginners can attend a golf school or take individual lessons. The golf centre has practice areas for the short, medium and long game, as well as for finishing shots. The different areas offer an introduction to various aspects of golf, so you do not have to commit to just one type of practice.
The club’s junior school offers free membership and free golf lessons to young people under 18. If you are interested in this offer, check your current eligibility directly with the club beforehand. The Trajbar Team Equestrian Club also runs a riding school and offers riding instruction. Each year, the club holds several riding camps for girls and boys aged 6 to 16. It has also organised national and international riding competitions for several years. If a camp or competition is the reason for your trip, check the dates against the schedule for the relevant year.
Lake Zajarki and Advent in Zaprešić
Lake Zajarki has a water surface of 40 hectares and a small island. A day permit is required to fish on the large lake; it must be purchased from the fisheries inspector at the fishing lodge. If you plan to fish there, check the current requirements and sales arrangements before setting out.
During Advent, Zaprešić hosts Ledena bajka in the central town square, Trg Ivana Pavla II. The event includes a large ice rink and stalls selling traditional Christmas specialities and mulled wine. Dates, programme and food offerings may vary from year to year. If you plan to time your trip to coincide with this seasonal event, check the dates for the relevant year.
Plan your journey
From Zagreb, you can reach Zaprešić by ZET bus route Črnomerec–Zaprešić or by train on the Zagreb–Varaždin or Savski Marof–Zagreb Main Station–Dugo Selo routes. Meštrović prijevoz buses also connect the surrounding municipalities. Check timetables before setting off so you can coordinate your journey with your planned activities.
Discover more destinations: Brezovica, Ivanec Bistranski, Jablanovec, Pojatno.
Go to the main travel overview: Zaprešić Municipality.
