Gornja Stubica: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Baroque Oršić Castle houses the Peasants’ Revolt Museum. The castle was built in 1756 on the site of a medieval fortress and preserves a Baroque chapel with illusionistic frescoes.

Anyone looking to rent a holiday apartment in Gornja Stubica is seeking accommodation in a place that is home to Oršić Castle and Gupčeva lipa.

Culture

The Peasants’ Revolt Museum is currently closed for the restoration of the building and a new exhibition; the closure is expected to last until spring 2027. The museum has offered workshops in medieval archery, the use of maces and fencing.

St George’s Parish Church in Gornja Stubica is mentioned in records from 1209 and 1340; the parish is documented from 1334, and the oldest description of the church dates from 1622. Inside are three Baroque altars and a pulpit, while the main altar was installed in 1740. The church has five electric bells, including a bell from 1713 weighing approximately 900 kilograms.

Next to Oršić Castle stands the Monument to Matija Gubec, a 6.5-metre-high statue with two 20-metre-long wings. Covered with bronze reliefs, the wings depict more than 300 figures and scenes from the Battle of Stubica. Antun Augustinčić created the monument; it was completed in 1973 for the 400th anniversary of the Peasants’ Revolt.

The Rudolf Perešin Memorial Park in Gornja Stubica contains a statue of the pilot and a preserved MIG-21.

Nature

A landscaped park is located near the Peasants’ Revolt Museum, and a one-kilometre walking trail leads to Gupčeva lipa.

Gupčeva lipa stands next to St George’s Parish Church in Gornja Stubica. The tree is over 400 years old, approximately 9 metres high and has a trunk circumference of 4.70 metres. The linden tree has been protected as a natural monument since 1957 and is additionally designated as a cultural monument.

Events

Vincekovo is celebrated in Gornja Stubica every January as a traditional festival in honour of Saint Vincent, the patron saint of winemakers and wine. The programme begins with a mass at St Vincent Chapel in Modrovec, marks the beginning of vineyard work and promotes the wines of the Stubica area.

St Vincent Chapel in Modrovec stands on a hill above the village, among vineyards, and was built in the Classical Baroque style.

Jurjevo is a traditional multi-day event held every year around 23 April at Gupčeva lipa. The programme includes exhibitions, folklore performances, children’s programmes, concerts, religious services and the lighting of a fire in honour of Saint George.

Susreti za Rudija is an annual event in Gornja Stubica held in honour of Rudolf Perešin. It features a programme of aviation, culture and entertainment.

Culinary Experiences

Visitor offerings in the Gornja Stubica area include a restaurant at Lojzekova hiža in Gusakovec, the production of wine and rakija with tasting and sales, as well as walking, cycling, activities with farm animals and agricultural activities.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Gornja Stubica.