Sisak-Moslavina County

River landscapes, rolling countryside, and cultural history give Sisak-Moslavina County its diverse character. In Sisak, the Kupa, Sava, and Odra rivers meet; Banovina-Pounje invites you to explore its hilly and mountainous landscape by bike, on foot, or on a walk. Lonjsko Polje Nature Park offers more experiences: guided cycling tours, educational programs for organized groups of children, and trips on solar-powered boats. When choosing where to stay, you can weigh up whether you would especially like to discover rivers, nature, or culture.

Nature and activities to enjoy together

The county’s tourism board presents hiking trails on Hrastovačka Gora, Petrova Gora, and Moslavačka Gora as suitable for beginners and a good introduction to the region’s natural landscapes. If you prefer to explore the area by bike, Lonjsko Polje Nature Park offers a guided 32-km route from the Krapje Visitor Center via Mužilovčica to Čigoč. The activity is designed for groups of 10 to 25 people. A tasting of traditional products at a farm can be arranged in advance. This information can help you decide whether an organized group ride suits your travel style.

The public institution of Lonjsko Polje Nature Park runs educational programs for organized groups of preschool and school-age children. They take place at the visitor centers in Čigoč, Krapje, Osekovo, and Repušnica. The Strug River also offers a special nature experience: the park provides quiet, environmentally friendly trips on solar-powered boats. In Sisak, visitors can also take a boat trip from the mouth of the Odra to where the Kupa flows into the Sava. If you enjoy combining a trip with time on the water, you can include these two offerings in your vacation plans as different options.

Sisak: Rivers and cultural history

The meeting point of the Kupa, Sava, and Odra rivers shapes Sisak’s location. Sisak Fortress was built here during the conflicts with the Ottoman Empire. Construction began in 1544 and was completed in 1550. The Old Bridge is also one of the city’s prominent landmarks and an important part of its cultural heritage. Together with its museums, Sisak offers points of interest for a stay focused on cultural history.

The aim of Gradski muzej Sisak is to preserve and present the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Sisak region, from prehistory to the present day. In Kutina, Muzej Moslavine Kutina explores a range of subjects through its gallery section and departments of cultural history, archaeology, and ethnography. It is housed in a former country manor of the Erdődy counts, built in the mid-18th century. If you enjoy museum visits, you can choose between the museum in Sisak, with its broad chronological and thematic scope, and Kutina’s specialist departments.

Traditions and special experiences

In Novska, the traditional Lukovo fair presents the city’s history from the late 19th to the early 20th century. The program includes performances, songs, dances, activities for children, and food and drinks. Also in Novska, Adalbert’s Secret is a tourist LARP activity for adults and children: children can take on the roles of ghost hunters or treasure hunters for a day. The two offerings appeal to different interests—from a historical presentation with a varied program to a role-playing experience.

For more than two decades, Hrvatska Kostajnica has held the three-day Kestenijada chestnut festival, with a varied program of culinary specialties and entertainment. In Lekenik, Lekeničke jeseni takes place in autumn. Such cultural events complement the nature and museum offerings with local traditions and activities. When choosing a vacation rental, it may therefore also matter which places and experiences you would like to discover during your stay.

For an overview of the local areas, see also: Popovača, Općina Jasenovac, Općina Glina, Općina Novska, Općina Majur, Općina Topusko, Općina Lipovljani, Općina Hrvatska Kostajnica, Općina Dvor, Općina Kutina, Općina Velika Ludina, Općina Petrinja, Općina Popovača, Općina Lekenik, Općina Sisak, Općina Sunja and Općina Gvozd.

For the broader travel overview: Croatia.