Petrijanec: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Petrijanec is associated with the Roman settlement of Aqua Viva; archaeological finds from the area are connected with the ancient Roman period. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Petrijanec can then continue searching for accommodation.

Culture and History

In the centre of Petrijanec stands St. Peter’s Church, a late Baroque building. An older parish church stood on the site before the fire of 1776; the present church was built afterwards and consecrated in 1822.

The wider regional surroundings of Petrijanec include the “Church of St. Jerome” and the “State Archives in Medjimurje”.

Geographical Location

Furkov Brdo is located in the area surrounding Petrijanec. The wider regional surroundings also include Mađerkin Breg, Sv. Duh and Kam.

Local Traditions

The Huđekova graba fishing pond is open on weekdays, weekends and public holidays. Day permits and night fishing are available by prior arrangement.

The traditional Kestenijada is held locally on the last Saturday in October before Thanksgiving Sunday. Roasted chestnuts, as well as other local dishes and desserts, are offered.

More local destination pages: Varaždinske Toplice, Varaždin.

For the higher-level travel overview: Varaždin County.