Discover Osijek-Baranja County

Nature and wildlife in Kopački rit

More than 2,300 species live in Kopački rit Nature Park, including around 140 breeding bird species. Those interested in birds and biological diversity will find a distinctive natural attraction here. Tourist boat tours, canoe trips with expert guides and cycling tours through the park are available to visitors. This gives you a choice of different ways to get around: you can plan a boat tour or a guided canoe trip, or explore the park by bike. These activities differ in format; when planning your day, consider which one best suits the interests of your travel group.

The Zoološki vrt obitelji Bizik in Markovac Našički offers another encounter with wildlife and nature conservation. More than 90 animal species live there. The zoo also serves as an educational centre for biological diversity, nature conservation and animal protection. This makes it a distinct destination for visitors who want not only to learn about animals, but are also interested in their protection and the diversity of living organisms. The nature park and the zoo therefore have different focuses: in Kopački rit, visitors can choose from several tours through the park, while the zoo combines its animal species with an educational mission.

Autumn traditions and history in Našice

The traditional event Dani slavonske šume takes place every autumn in Perivoj Pejačević in Našice. It includes a market for products from rural Slavonia and tastings of traditional Slavonian dishes. If your stay falls in autumn, the event offers a concrete opportunity to discover regional products and dishes as part of the festival. The market and tastings give your visit a culinary dimension beyond sightseeing.

The event Našička viteška priča offers a different historical perspective. Around the Church of St Martin in Našice, it features knightly tournaments, skills and everyday life in the Middle Ages. It focuses both on demonstrations and on insights into historical ways of life. If you prefer to discover culture through staged performances and practical skills, this event offers a different focus from the market and tastings at Dani slavonske šume.

The Zavičajni muzej Našice is located in the protected park of Pejačević Castle and preserves valuable historical and art-historical collections. If these are your interests, a museum visit offers collections relating to history and art history. In Darda, Esterhazy Castle is classified as a protected monument of the second category. These two places offer different historical points of interest: the collections preserved in the museum on the one hand, and a castle with protected monument status on the other.

Choose the right area

When searching for a holiday rental, you can use your interests in nature and culture as a starting point and then consider which part of the county might suit your trip. The experiences mentioned are located in various named places, so choose according to the themes that appeal to you most rather than assuming an unverified proximity between destinations. The subpages about the municipalities offer further guidance: Municipality of Osijek, Municipality of Kneževi Vinogradi, Municipality of Đakovo, Municipality of Drenje, Municipality of Erdut, Municipality of Beli Manastir, Municipality of Bilje, Municipality of Valpovo, Municipality of Belišće, Municipality of Bizovac, Municipality of Šodolovci, Municipality of Donji Miholjac, Municipality of Draž, Municipality of Našice, Municipality of Popovac, Municipality of Darda, Municipality of Semeljci, Municipality of Donja Motičina and Municipality of Vuka.

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