Oštarije - Josipdol - Gorski kotar

Surroundings attractions

Enjoy the irresistible beauty of a destination that will delight you with its wealth of experiences and content. Whether you are looking for an almost meditative peace, an active holiday, an unforgettable adventure or a unique experience, you are in the right place. Explore fascinating landscapes, breathe fresh air, visit enchanting castles, stay in magical houses and taste unique, authentic cuisine inspired by nature itself….

Natural beauty - cultural sights

Visit and experience

Marmont bridge

The stone bridge bridged Zagorska Mrežnica in Oštarije during the French rule at the beginning of the 19th century. In the immediate vicinity of the bridge there is a famous Gothic church from the 15th century – the shrine of Our Lady of Miracles. Today, the bridge stretches over the dry bed of the river, which disappeared in this part with the construction of the artificial lake Sabljaci.

Sabljaci lake

The beautiful artificial lake Sabljaci is a real pearl of the whole region, and because of its size it is called the “Ogulin Sea”. During the summer, the lake hosts the “Lake Games”, various water sports such as rowing, sailing, swimming and diving, sport fishing throughout the year, and provides unlimited opportunities for recreation throughout the year, as well as pleasant walks and cycling.

Frankopan castle Ogulin

Renaissance castle from the 16th century. above the abyss of the river Dobra – Đula’s abyss. The founder of the city was Bernardin Frankopan, one of the most powerful nobles of his time and feudal lords of the whole region. Today, there is the Homeland Museum with several collections such as archeological, ethnographic, old weapons, the memorial room of Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić, the permanent exhibition of the academic painter Stjepan Galetić.

Modruš
a medieval fortress on a steep hill above the fortified town of Modruš on the eastern slopes of Velika Kapela, once (from the 11th century) the administrative seat of the extensive Modruška County, and today a ruin in the southern part of Karlovac County. It reached its height and peak in the 14th and 15th centuries, when members of the powerful Croatian princely family Frankopan dined there, and when it was the episcopal seat.
 
 

Holiday home
“Mali Raj”

For more information, visit the website of the tourist board of the town of Ogulin www.visitogulin.hr, or the tourist community of the emerald rivers area www.tzp-smaragdnih-rijeka-dolina.hr and on the website www.gorskikotar.hr/ read all the news as well as the calendar of events, the list of gastronomic establishments and all the information about the area of ​​Gorski Kotar.