Savoy Castle in Bilje stands on the edge of the Kopački rit marsh and floodplain. Prince Eugene of Savoy was its first known owner. The castle is closed due to reconstruction and renovation.
Anyone associating Bilje with Savoy Castle and Kopački rit may want to rent an apartment.
Culture and History
Bilje has a Baroque Church of St. Mary dating from the 18th century. The Tikveš Castle complex includes the Old Castle, the New Castle with an annex, a chapel, outbuildings, a park, and a forest.
In Vardarac, the Etno House and School Museum houses collections on school and local history, with around 400 objects and pieces of furniture. The Slama Land Art Festival combines art in public spaces with traditional heritage and natural resources.
The International Ethno Meetings scheduled for June 13, 2026, in the park of Savoy Castle in Bilje also included a gastro workshop for children at the Lacković farm in Bilje.
Nature and Trails
The Baranja Greenways multi-purpose trail runs through the municipality of Bilje and Kopački rit; it is designed for hiking, horseback riding, and cycling.
Lake Biljsko is locally known as Stara Drava. Anglers use it from the shore or from boats. On the shores of this body of water, the Veslački klub Biljsko jezero organizes amateur rowing competitions and social gatherings.
Activities
Konjički klub Hercules offers recreational and tourist horseback riding, riding instruction, and riding lessons.
Regional Cuisine
Nearby, Restaurant Citadela in Vardarac serves fiš paprikaš and river fish dishes, including Šaran u rašljama. This traditional dish originates from Kopačevo within the municipality of Bilje and is increasingly in demand at restaurants and events.
More local pages: Lug, Kopačevo, Zlatna Greda.
