The Festival of Varaždin Courtyards

What is hidden behind the walls of the old city center of Varaždin? The weekend in mid-June opens attractive spaces that are unavailable to the public throughout the year and turns them into an excellent platform for local producers, artists, creators and other creative people to present their products and works.

Mysterious Varaždin courtyards, known only to their owners, become available to all visitors with this festival, who have the opportunity to peek into beautiful, hidden corners in the very heart of the city, each of which tells its own story and gives authenticity and original content to the tourist offer of the city.

Unveiling the Hidden Gems of the Courtyards of the North

In the heart of northern Croatia, the project “Courtyards of the North: Unveiling Hidden Gems” was born. Bringing together the tourist boards of Varaždin, Varaždinske Toplice, Novi Marof, and “The Center of the World” area, this project introduced a new dimension to cultural tourism, breathing life into 22 unique courtyards and their rich heritage.

From June to November 2024, northern Croatia became a stage for numerous events, including educational tours, creative workshops, and various cultural programs that attracted a wide audience, from locals to tourists. The project was designed based on the principles of sustainable tourism, actively involving the local community in preserving cultural identity. Activities in Varaždin, Varaždinske Toplice, Trnove, Ludbreg, and Novi Marof, each with its unique story and value, revived and promoted the distinctive cultural heritage of northern Croatia’s courtyards.

Thus, a new tourist product was created, enriching the regional tourism offer and generating lasting value for the local community. By bridging the past and present, the project tells a story of heritage that continues to thrive in the heart of northern Croatia.

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