Just an hour’s drive north of Zagreb is Varaždin – a vibrant, lively, sweet historical city that unites everything that makes continental Croatia different, interesting and unforgettable. Beautiful architecture, festivals, a rich cultural and gastronomic scene and a unique lifestyle born from the deep love of the city and its inhabitants, are magnets that will attract you to Varaždin and stay in your heart forever.

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It is not difficult to find yourself in Varaždin. It is easily accessible to everyone who decides to explore Croatia beyond the beauty of the sea and wants to experience all its cultural, landscape and gastronomic diversity. Conveniently located at the crossroads, Varaždin developed in a constant mix of various cultural influences that, combined into a modern whole, create such a unique atmosphere and mentality.


There is plenty of variety in Varaždin. Proud of its free civic heritage and a large hospitable heart, Varaždin lives at the link between history and modernity, classical and modern culture, tradition and innovation, former glory and an open future, offering its citizens and guests a whole range of experiences, contents and pleasures. What makes Varaždin irresistible is not only elegant facades or urban harmony. The magic of Varaždin is created by the energy and emotions of life, entertainment, art, museums, galleries and festivals.


Everything you love in Croatia is even more pronounced in Varaždin: the laid-back lifestyle is even more relaxed, the historical atmosphere is even more luxurious, the flavors are even more intense, and the coffee is especially delicious with a view of the imposing towers of the castle around which the city was built.

The pride and love of the people of Varaždin for their city is legendary. They call it a city of baroque, music and flowers, they protect it, restore it, take care of it, talk about it and brag about it. The beauty of Varaždin is woven with its rich past, which left behind architectural pearls, luxurious palaces, a romantic labyrinth of streets and squares, and a cultural heritage that makes it a small giant.


The art and creativity of Varaždin is visible at every step. From “cimeri”, ancient guild signs that decorate the entrances to shops, small angels hidden in shadowy windows, unusual art installations throughout the historic center, numerous galleries and studios, rich museum collections, a famous theater, the transcendental peace of baroque churches, unique small and big flavors of Varaždin to the rich, diverse and year-round offer of the most diverse contents – everything is present here not as a backdrop or tourist attraction, but as an integral part of the city’s life, which invites its guests with open arms and hearts to join it.

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A special place in the variety of Varaždin experiences is occupied by festivals that fill every season and hold Varaždin, its creativity and hospitality, open to the world. The number and variety of festival events earned Varaždin the epithet “city of festivals”, and the thematic series of cheerful, modern and entertaining festivals ranges from baroque music, hidden courtyards, animated and trash films to authentic Advent.

 

However, the largest, most popular and best-known festival is Špancirfest, which at the end of August every year turns the entire historical center of Varaždin into a large musical, theatrical, performance, gastronomic and creative stage with hundreds of events that attract more than 330.000 visitors to the city in ten days.

The experiences are difficult to describe. We can only tell you that one day is by no means enough to see, experience and feel Varaždin, but for love at first sightit will be enough.

The magic of Varaždin is at your fingertips, surrender to it, your return is guaranteed.

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