Samobor invites you to discover its rich history and the beauty of nature and the authentic Croatian atmosphere. Among the magnificent architectural monuments, it is worth visiting the Church of St. Anastasia, with its Baroque facade and intricate interior. Be sure to take a walk through the charming Old Town, admire the cobbled streets leading to the charming squares bustling with social life. And the Samobor Castle is today a ruin that takes us back to the Middle Ages.

The city is surrounded by the picturesque landscapes surrounding Samobor, in the nearby Samobor Hills there are many hiking trails leading through lush forests, discovering hidden waterfalls. Also visit the Livadić Manor Park, which will provide you with a peaceful oasis in the middle of city life, a beautiful garden of colorful and peaceful ponds.

Location

Samobor is a city in Croatia, in Zagreb County, the seat of the Municipality of Samobor. Samobor is located 25 km west of Zagreb. ituated on the eastern slopes of the Samobor mountains.

Samobor Mountains

The Samobor Mountains, located above the town of Samobor, are part of the Žumberak Mountains and are famous for their rich forests, meadows and diverse vegetation.

Thanks to well-marked hiking trails and numerous mountain huts, the Samobor Mountains offer excellent hiking opportunities. They are intersected by a large number of hiking trails, and the trails are suitable for both experienced hikers and those who enjoy recreational tourism.

Samobor castle

The castle passed through several different families, including the Counts of Celje in the 15th century. The last residents of the castle left in the 18th century, which has left it to the current state it is in today as castle ruins. To get up to the castle, you will need to hike around 20-30 minutes.

Main Square Samobor

For centuries the main square has been the place where you can meet an acquaintance at any time of the day and it is the orientation spot for the locals and their guests. The locals used to call it merely the “square” or the “main square”, and then the “Leopold Salvator Square” in the honor of the Austrian archduke. Marking the one-thousandth anniversary of the Croatian kingdom, the square got its current name in 1925.

All the buildings on the square were built in the late Baroque, Classicist or Bauhaus style and are listed heritage buildings. The building on number 1, a one-storey corner house built around 1800 is today a coffee house and a hotel “Livadić”, the first hotel “To the City of Trieste” used to be at number 3, while in the coffee house the first reading room in Samobor was opened.

The city hall is on number 5, on number 13 there used to be the house of the Cantilly family, where Julijana lived, a famous Ljubica from the poem collection “Đulabije” by Stanko Vraz, while on number 14, in a house built in the Bauhaus style, there was a coffee house often visited by Antun Gustav Matoš while he was living in Samobor.Its present look was created in 2002 is perfect for enjoying and sitting on the terraces with a coffee, cream cakes and open views.

Lužnica Manor

Lužnica Manor has been owned by the Sisters of Mercy since 1925, who also opened it to the public. It was built in the 18th century by the family of Count Rauch and is surrounded by a spacious park, including walking paths and woods. Inside, there is a multi-purpose banquet hall, which also hosts cultural events. The seminar and work rooms, equipped with modern educational and presentation technology, are used for concerts, presentations, readings, literary evenings, and more.

Mantor Museum

The Marton Museum was founded by Veljko Marton with the intention of making the magnificent works of art from his collection available to the public. The Marton Museum is Croatia’s first private museum and specializes in 18th and 19th century European applied art.

Farmer’s Market Samobor

Clothing, footwear, vegetables, fruits, local meat products. Seedlings of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants. Old crafts and second-hand products. The smells of food being prepared are unavoidable. And also friendly sellers are the image of this market!

Samoborski Fasnik

Samobor Carnival is one of the oldest carnival celebrations in Croatia. It has been celebrated since the beginning of the nineteenth century, and the Samobor Museum keeps the minutes of the session of the parish council from 1828. Locals parade in colorful masks and costumes, spreading joy and merriment through the streets.