Brod na Kupi: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the centre of Brod na Kupi, next to the Kupa River, lies Kaštel Zrinskih (Zrinski Castle). The castle dates back to 1651, houses the permanent exhibition “Divljina s pogledom na more” (“Wilderness with a Sea View”) and the “Putovima Frankopana” Interpretation Centre. It is also checkpoint KT 34.

The exhibition presents the natural heritage of Gorski Kotar: from the Kupa Valley and the karst bedrock through forests and high mountains to the sky and clouds. Immersive elements include mosses and lichens, a karst depression, a mine, simulated mountain weather and an artificial climbing wall. There are also encounters with live birds and snakes.

Anyone considering Brod na Kupi as a travel destination may want to rent a holiday apartment there.

Culture and History

Brod na Kupi was first recorded in 1481 as Brod pri Kupi. The name is connected with a ferry on the Kupa that was used to transport goods and passengers. The Baroque parish church of Saint Mary Magdalene dates back to 1670.

At its location in Brod na Kupi, the Prirodoslovni muzej Rijeka offers guided group visits and educational workshops by prior arrangement.

Nature

The local landscape includes cliffs and gorges along the Kupa and Kupica rivers. The E4 MTB stage follows the upper Kupa through the protected Kupa Valley, which is also known as Butterfly Valley because of its rich biodiversity and more than 100 species of diurnal butterflies.

Trails and Activities

The Brod na Kupi–Vilinski Gaj–Kupica hiking trail begins next to the castle in Brod na Kupi and follows the Kupa downstream from there. It crosses a stone bridge and a suspension bridge before leading back to Brod na Kupi. The trail is rated difficulty level 1/5. Along the route, Vilinski Gaj is reached at the confluence of the two rivers. As an optional section, the route recommends the Bear Educational Trail in the grounds of the Fran Krsto Frankopan Primary School.

Activities listed around Brod na Kupi include rafting on the Kupa.

More local pages: Delnice, Zamost Brodski, Čedanj, Turke, Podgora Turkovska, Kuželj, Golik, Gusti Laz.

To the overarching travel overview: Općina Delnice.