Gornji Kneginec: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Culture and history

The parish church of St. Mary Magdalene was probably originally built as a Gothic chapel in the 13th century; surviving Gothic structural elements still point to this today. The parish church also displays a very old stone element depicting a bearded male head, known as the “Head from Kneginac”.

Andrijina kula Kehne is connected with the medieval fortress “Kneginec” near Varaždin, where Duke Andrija was held captive until the death of his brother Emerik in 1204.

In the Banjščina district at Bauerbreg stands Bauerov bunar, which dates from 1784. It is listed in Croatia’s Register of Cultural Heritage as an immovable individual cultural property under designation Z-442; an information board is located at Bauerov bunar.

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Cycling

The Toplička cycling route from Varaždin to Varaždinske Toplice runs through the municipality of Gornji Kneginec. The route is connected to the Drava Route and has continuous bicycle signage as well as designated points of special interest.

Viticulture

Vineyards are cultivated on private properties, especially on Varaždin Breg. Varaždin Breg has a centuries-old tradition of viticulture and winemaking. Graševina is the leading grape variety in the wine-growing areas, which are predominantly located on Varaždin Breg.

Nature and trails

The “Šumska pješačka avantura” is a network of hiking trails through the forested area of Varaždin Breg. The trails are 6,730 metres long in total and are described as suitable for all age groups – from families with children to experienced hikers.

The “Šumska pješačka avantura” project encompasses the three municipalities of Gornji Kneginec, Sveti Ilija and Beretinec.

For further browsing, the local pages Turčin, Varaždin Breg are available.

For the higher-level travel overview: Gornji Kneginec.