Welcome to Samobor, a medieval town of baroque architecture which lies
on the eastern slopes of the Samoborsko gorje Hill Range at the gateway
to the romantic valley of the Gradna Creek. At the distance of only
twenty kilometers from Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, Samobor with its
surroundings is the oldest and the most attractive excursion destination
for Zagreb residents, hikers, holiday-makers and tourists from all over
Croatia and abroad. This picturesque town with a French flair will charm
you with its architecture, relax you with its laid-back atmosphere, win
you over with its flavors and colors... and entice you to come back
again. Samobor is also a town of rich gourmet tradition and its rich and
diverse offer is the reason why it attracts so many food lovers. There
are few tourists and visitors who leave Samobor without trying local
specialties and the famous custard slice kremšnita. Enjoy your meal!
Samobor has always been known for its rich crafts tradition. Owing to
numerous family crafts, many products od traditional craftsmen such as
nonperishable biscuits licitars, mead and gingerbread cookies as well as
manually cut crystal still can be found in conteporary homes. Handicraft
shops are waiting for you to visit them. Throughout the year, Samobor
provides a rich offer of traditional, cultural, musical and
entertainment events as well as wine and gastronomic festivals. The
traditional shrove manifestation Samoborski fašnik, with a tradition of
more than 190 years, is the most famous tourist manifestation of the
town. Samobor is surrounded by the Nature Park Žumberak – Samoborsko
gorje Hill Range and offers numerous attractions, relaxation in intact
nature, walks, waterfalls, and a series of activities from hiking and
cycling to paragliding.
