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1. Gradski Muzej Vukovar
Museum/GalleryThe 18th-century palace Dvorac Eltz has housed the Gradski Muzej Vukovar since 1969. During the siege of Vukovar, the palace was severely damaged and the collection was moved to a Zagreb museum for safekeeping. After decades of reconstruction, the entire museum and all 2,000 of its pieces are once again open for viewing, a positive sign that Vukovar is back in business. Founded in 1946, the museum was originally housed in an old school and then a post office before the palace became its home. It has an excellent range of local archaeological artifacts, from the Vučedol culture that flourished around 3000 BC right up to the siege of Vukovar.
Županijska 2, Vukovar, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, Croatia032-441–271Sight Details
Rate Includes: 40 Kn (or free with Vuseum Pass), Closed Mon. -
2. Josić Winery
One of the best wineries in the country, the progressive Josić winery in the settlement of Zmajevac is a must-visit. Located on a narrow road alongside a few other small wineries, it's headed by the brilliant Damir Josić, who is both winemaker and head chef. Call ahead to arrange a free tour of the 1935 cellars and a wine tasting; those craving a glass of red wine in this land of whites will be happy to learn that Josić is renowned for its excellent Cabernet Sauvignon and cuvée (although 50% of its production is Graševina). The on-site restaurant, with a romantic indoor atmosphere and a lively local vibe on the terrace, is also deservedly popular for its traditional meals, including stews cooked on an open fire at the entrance.
Planina 194, Zmajevac, Osjecko-Baranjska, 31307, Croatia031-734–410Sight Details
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3. Konkatedrala Sv. Petra i Pavla
Gornji GradThis majestic single-nave church is the highlight of Osijek's downtown skyline. At 292 feet, its redbrick, neo-Gothic steeple is the second-highest structure in Croatia. Built between 1894 and 1898 on the initiative of the famous Đakovo-based bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer, it has five altars and the walls are painted with colorful frescoes.
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4. Kopački Rit Nature Park
One of the most popular sites in the region, Kopački Rit Nature Park is one of the largest remaining wetlands along the Danube and a place of serene beauty. Embracing more than 74,100 acres immediately north of the Drava, 10 km (6 miles) northeast of Osijek, the park is covered with immense reed beds, willow, poplar, and oak forests, and crisscrossed by ridges, ponds, shallow lakes, and marshes. More than 300 bird species, hundreds of varieties of plants, and dozens of species of butterflies, mammals, and fish live here, and it is also a breeding area for numerous endangered species, including the white-tailed sea eagle, the black stork, and the European otter. Egrets, herons, and cormorants are abundant, as are red deer, roe deer, and wild boar. The best times of year to visit are during spring and autumn bird migrations, when there are often several hundred thousand birds in the park. There is an information office at the entrance in Kopač. A boardwalk leads to the landing where boat excursions set out daily into the marshy heart of the park, along a channel to Kopačevo Jezero, the largest lake. There are different guided tours available, but the best is the Beaver’s Trail, which includes entrance into the park and boardwalk, plus a small boat tour through the wetlands (1 hour). The best time to do the Beaver's Trail is during the morning when bird-spotting is best. Getting to Kopački Rit from Osijek is simple if you have a car—just follow the signs once you're in Bilje. If you go by bus, get off in Bilje and follow the signs on foot for some 4 km (2½ miles) along rural roads to the entrance of the park, or ride a bike from Osijek.
Kopacevo, Osjecko-Baranjska, Croatia031-445–445Sight Details
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5. Krauthaker
If you only visit one winery on your trip, try to make it Krauthaker. Vlado Krauthaker was one of the first private wine producers to emerge after the fall of communism, opening the winery in 1992. He is still widely considered one of the best (and humble) winemakers in the country, producing over a dozen types of winery including award-winning Chardonnay. The location is lovely, with a terrace overlooking the town, a small pond and quaint bridge, and colorfully painted wine barrels scattered around the premises. Call ahead to arrange a visit.
Ivana Jambrovića 6, Kutjevo, Požeško-Slavonska, 34340, Croatia034-315–000Sight Details
Rate Includes: 40 Kn wine cellar tour and tasting, By appointment -
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6. Mjesto Sjećanja–Vukovar Bolnica
You'll want to bring a steady set of nerves with you to this site: during the siege of Vukovar, the top four floors of the hospital were destroyed by consistent bombing, despite being designated an official safe zone; still, staff continued to work in the basement and bomb shelter, helping civilians and soldiers, operating even without running water. After Vukovar fell in 1991, and despite an agreement that the hospital must be safely evacuated, more than 200 people were removed from the hospital by a Serbian militia and brought to Ovčara farm, where they were beaten, tortured, and eventually executed. Others were sent to prisons or to refugee camps. Today, the structure has been rebuilt and functions as a regular hospital again, but the areas used during that time have been converted into a chilling multimedia museum-memorial. Opening hours are very sporadic, but in theory it is open from 8 am to 1 pm. Reach the memorial through the main gate of the hospital (under the Bolnica sign); ask at the small guard station on your right if it's open. You'll then find the memorial down the ramp to the right; the entrance is marked by a giant red cross, full of holes.
Županijska 35, Vukovar, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, CroatiaSight Details
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7. Muzej Grada Iloka
This impressive collection takes you through the ages of Ilok, from the Ottoman era to the Austrian Empire, the wars of the 20th century, right up to a modern art gallery. There are particularly interesting exhibits on the region's Jewish population pre-1945, relics from a 19th-century pharmacy, and an ethnological section on the top floor focusing on Ilok's large Slovak population. The museum is housed in the Odescalchi Castle, an imposing fortified structure overlooking the Danube, which was built on the foundations of the 15th-century castle of Nicholas of Ilok. Legend says that Suleiman the Magnificent once slept in this castle. The rooms themselves are exquisitely designed with period pieces, even mood music, in keeping with their original function, such as the hunting room and the drawing room.
Šetalište o Mladena Barbarića 5, Ilok, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, 32236, Croatia032-827–410Sight Details
Rate Includes: 20 Kn, Closed Sun. and Mon. -
8. Muzej Likovnih Umjetnosti
Gornji GradOne of the mansions along Europska Avenija, formerly belonging to a prominent attorney, is now the home of the Museum of Fine Arts, with a focus on Croatian and Slavonian artists and a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, and graphic arts from the 18th century to now. It is well worth a visit, particularly to check out its temporary exhibitions on the ground floor.
Europska avenija 9, Osijek, Osjecko-Baranjska, 31000, Croatia031-251–280Sight Details
Rate Includes: 15 Kn, Closed Mon. -
9. Papuk Nature Park
Home to the largest mountain in Slavonia, this was the first geopark in Croatia to be recognized by UNESCO for its geological, biological and cultural diversity. Within its 336 square kilometers (129 square miles) are beech, oak, and fir forests, fresh rivers and waterfalls, the beautiful Jankovac Forest Park, and the large and inviting Lake Orahovica. There are hiking and biking trails and guided tours can be arranged. There are also archaeological sites from the Sopot and Starčevačka cultures (5500–3500 BC) as well as Ružica Grad, an abandoned medieval castle that was built in the 15th century during Hungarian rule. It can be reached by hiking 15 minutes uphill from Lake Orahovica; it's very much worth the effort if you're looking for a bit of solitude. The visitors center is located in Velika, but the lakes and Ružica Grad can be reached in a half hour from Kutjevo.
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10. Spomen Dom Ovčara
On November 20–21, 1991, more than 200 soldiers and civilians were brought from the hospital to this former agricultural hangar, 4 km (2½ miles) outside the city and surrounded by fields of crops, by a Serbian militia. They were beaten, tortured, and eventually executed at another site 1 km (½ mile) away. The mass grave was exhumed in 1996, and 194 bodies were identified; among the dead were men ranging from 16 to 77 years old, one woman, a prominent radio journalist, and a French volunteer. Ovčara Memorial is a somber, powerful site; it respectfully pays homage to the victims as well as conveys the horror that took place here. To get to the site, follow signs along the road to Ilok for 6 km (4 miles) past the Memorial Cemetery of Homeland War Victims, the largest mass grave in Europe since WWII—eventually turning right and driving another 4 km (2½ miles) down a country road. If you don't have wheels, check with the tourist information center about your transportation options.
Vukovar, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, Croatia032-512–345Sight Details
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11. Stari Podrum
A wine cellar, restaurant, hotel, and history lesson all rolled into one, Stari Podrum is one of Croatia's most renowned wineries and a must-see when visiting Ilok. It is located next door to the Odescalchi Castle; in fact, the incredibly atmospheric, 100 meter-long cellars stretch underneath it. The Odescalchi family began producing high-class wines here in the 18th century, including the celebrated Traminac, which was served at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. A private tour will take you through the cool cellars, past Slavonian oak barrels, to the prestigious archive wines and old bottles, full of dust and cobwebs, that were hidden behind a wall for protection during the Homeland War. You can try all of the wines produced here, and buy souvenir bottles at very reasonable prices. The on-site restaurant serves delicious Slavonian dishes; you can eat inside surrounded by traditional embroidery and heavy wooden furniture, or outdoors in the sunny central courtyard. Accommodations can also be arranged in one of 18 on-site rooms.
4 Šetalište O. M. Barbarića, Ilok, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, 322236, Croatia032-590–088 -
12. Tvrđa
TvrdaNow a somewhat sleepy Old Town that always seems to be under construction, this walled fortress has a history dating back to the mid-12th century when the site was a market town in the Hungarian-Croatian kingdom. It was later occupied by the Ottomans, and finally became a fortified military garrison under the Austrians in the 17th century. It has one of the best-preserved ensembles of Baroque buildings in Croatia, with old barracks, churches, and monasteries. Facing the Drava River, the Water Gate is the only remaining gate in the original fortress wall, most of which was razed in the 1920s. Trg Sv. Trojstva (Holy Trinity Square) is Tvrđa's main square, and at its center is the Votive Pillar of the Holy Trinity, one of Osijek's finest baroque monuments. Erected in 1729-30 by the widow of General Maksimilijan Petraš, who died of the plague in 1728, it has an elaborate pinnacle and four pedestals at its base bearing the statues of various saints, including St. Sebastian.
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13. Vučedol Culture Museum
Located 6 km (3.7 miles) from the center of Vukovar on the road to Ilok is the impressive Vučedol Culture Museum, a modern marvel celebrating the ancient Vučedol culture that once flourished in the vicinity. Exhibitions include the oldest Indo-European calendar, skulls demonstrating sacrificial practices, and the pit where the famous Vučedol Dove was discovered. This fascinating museum, spread across 19 rooms and built on a slope so that it almost seems part of the landscape, is the first step in a planned archaeological park. If this is the last sight you visit on your way out of town, you're left with a very encouraging sense of the city's future.
Vučedol 252, Vukovar, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, Croatia032-373–930Sight Details
Rate Includes: 40 Kn (free with Vuseum Pass), Closed Mon. -
14. Ada
Vukovar locals live their lives on the banks of the Danube, and when it gets hot outside, they hop right into it. Ada is the name of a sandy beach on Vukovar Island, in the middle of the river where locals go to swim, play volleyball, and suntan. There is a café on the island, but not many other facilities. It is a fun retreat, 10 minutes from the city, and can be reached by boats that leave regularly from near the Hotel Lav and Vrske restaurant. A return ticket costs 10 Kn.
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15. Arheološki Muzej
TvrdaOn Tvrđa's Holy Trinity Square, you'll find the spacious Archeological Museum in the renovated City Guardhouse. It has an impressive range of artifacts from Slavonia through the ages, from the neolithic Starčevo culture through to Celtic and Roman times. The building itself is modern and airy, with a glass dome over the arcaded courtyard, and the exhibitions are well laid out across several rooms.
Trg. Sv. Trojstva 2, Osijek, Osjecko-Baranjska, 31000, Croatia031-232–130Sight Details
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16. Batina Monument
High on a hill above the border where Croatia meets Hungary and Serbia is this striking WWII monument, dedicated to the 2,000 members of the Red Army who died in the Battle of Batina. It was built in 1946, three years after the battle, by Croatian sculptor Antun Augustinčić. The monument itself, topped by a 89-foot-high obelisk, is quite impressive, but the views of the Danube, forests, and three countries below are the best part of the visit.
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17. Copacabana Rekreacijski Centar
Amusement Park/Water ParkA 20-minute walk across Osijek's pedestrian bridge over the Drava, and across from Trvđa, is Copacabana, a pleasant and spacious aquatic-recreation complex that includes pools, a waterslide, a restaurant, and plenty of willow trees. In August it hosts the popular five-day Pannonian Challenge, an extreme sport and music festival. Impossible to miss if you stroll along this section of the river, it operates from mid-June through mid-September, daily from 10 to 8 pm (weekends from 9 to 8)
Along the Drava River, Lijeva obala Drave, Osijek, Osjecko-Baranjska, CroatiaSight Details
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18. Erdutski Vinogradi
The village of Erdut, with a medieval castle overlooking the Danube, is just 37 km (23 miles) east of Osijek. The Erdut Agreement, which brought a peaceful resolution to the war in 1995 in eastern Croatia, was signed here. There are several wineries to visit around the village, including Erdutski Vinogradi, which dates from 1450 and has produced wine since 1730. And there are lovely views from the winery, which is also home to one of the quirkiest sights in the Croatian wine world: the world's largest barrel still in use. Made of 150-year-old Slavonian oak, it can hold 75,000 liters of Graševina. Tastings can be arranged in the cellar beside the Great Barrel; call ahead to make a reservation.
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19. Franjevački Samostan i Župa Sv. Filipa i Jakova
High on a hill southeast of the town center you'll find Vukovar's main ecclesiastical attraction, and one of the largest in Croatia. Construction on the Baroque monastery began in 1723, and it held one of the richest and most valuable libraries in the country, as well as prominent paintings and gold and silver vessels. Both have been restored to their former glory after being ravaged in the war.
Samostanska 5, Vukovar, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, Croatia032-441–381Sight Details
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20. Kavana Waldinger
Gornji Grad | RestaurantOffering old-world Viennese-style elegance, the Kavana Waldinger is Osijek's finest café. Part of the Hotel Waldinger family—which also includes the trendier, more stylish Gold by Waldinger café across the street—it is a wonderful place to relax over a cocktail, coffee, or spectacularly indulgent cake.
Hotel Waldinger, Županijska 8, Osijek, Osjecko-Baranjska, 31000, Croatia031-250–470
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