Holiday apartment in Gornja Radgona between the castle hill and wine cellars

Gornja Radgona combines a castle hill steeped in history with an age-old wine tradition and varied landscapes. Radgonski grad stands above the town on a 265-metre-high hill, offering expansive views of the surrounding area. Below the castle hill, the historic Old Town developed in the 13th century; Gornji Gris and Spodnji Gris formed its central areas.

Culture and history

Radgonski grad was first mentioned in historical sources in the 12th century. The Slovenian nobleman Radigoj had the complex built. Today, Radgonski grad is considered an important cultural monument and bears witness to the rich history and architectural heritage of this part of Slovenia. The town's historic character also includes the Powder Tower, known as the “Pulferturm”. It is an important testament to Gornja Radgona's former fortifications.

The connections across the Mura also reflect the area's past. The historic bridge between Radkersburg and Radgona, formerly known as Petersdorf, served trade in salt, iron, wine, grain and livestock. In Trate, the building at Lackova ulica 17 also tells a story spanning several centuries: it dates from 1535, and during the Reformation it housed the oldest known school in the area.

Wine and local tradition

Winegrowing in the Radgona area dates back to the 9th century. This long history is also reflected in the Radgonske kleti. In 1852, Anton Klainošek founded a champagne cellar in Gornja Radgona. The more than 200-year-old Radgonske kleti can be visited, giving visitors an insight into the production of wine and sparkling wine.

The Radgonske kleti also include Klet pod slapom. There, a waterfall flows down from the rock of the castle hill. At Dom penine, visitors can choose between various tasting menus and learn about the characteristics of selected wines. Thus, in Gornja Radgona, the focus is not only on historic buildings but also on specific places connected with the tradition of wine and sparkling wine.

Nature and activities

Lisjakova struga Forest Park is a place for recreation, relaxation and discovering the natural heritage. Tree species that are protected at state or local level grow in Lisjakova struga. These include the black poplar (Populus nigra L.) and the white willow (Salix alba).

The area also offers various opportunities for activities and leisure: there is a beach volleyball court, a bocce court and a basketball hoop. Picnics, various sports and fishing are also possible. Another perspective is offered by the Obmejna panoramska pot, which ends in Gornja Radgona. It offers views of vineyards and a panorama extending across the border.

Events

Gornja Radgona is also associated with Pomurski Sejem, which hosts international trade fairs. These fairs focus on economic sectors in which events are important for establishing and maintaining partnerships. This business aspect complements the town's historical, scenic and wine-related sides.

Anyone wishing to visit another nearby place can find Radenci here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Gornja Radgona.