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Osijek is the largest city in the east of Croatia and is economic and cultural centre of Slavonia ; a region of Eastern Croatia. Osijek is river port too; located on the right bank of the Drava River, about 25km upstream from its join with Danube River.The Capital of Slavonia and river port; located on the right bank of the Drava River, about 25km upstream from its join with Danube River. Osijek lies twenty-five kilometers upstream from the place where Drava flows into Danube in East Slavonia – a city and a port, the economic, transport and cultural center of Slavonia. The lowland of East Croatia, surrounded by rivers, is a true oasis for tourists who want to replace the city hustle and bustle with the quiet of greenery and a relaxed stay in intact nature at least for a while. It consists of the Uptown, the Fort (Tvrda), the Downtown and New Town (19th century), and Retfala. The important city institutions include the University, the Croatian National Theater, the Museum of Slavonia, the printery dating back to 1735, the gymnasium dating back to 1729, the drawing school, the zoo, the Cattle Breeding Promotion Center, the Sugar Beet Institute, etc..A multipurpose sport hall called the City Garden was built for the World Handball Championship , with five main halls and ancillary and supporting facilities – its exterior and interior designs will be a new urban trademark for Osijek.
The important places of interest in Osijek is Trg Ante Starcevica - the main square and Trg Svetog Roka ; a large boulevard along the Drava, as well as the pedestrian bridge that crosses to Baranja (another Croatian region). There is Zoological garden in Osijek too, located along the Drava River.
Osijek as a city is divided in four parts - Gornji Grad - The Upper Town, Tvrda - well known Baroque quarter, Donji Grad - The Lower Town and Novi Grad - the New Town.
Being on the Drava river, Osijek has a lot of opportunities for water sports during the summer time, as well as opportunities for hunting and angling in Kopacki Rit (Baranja) - the nature preserve park of Croatia.
Osijek has its own airport and is easily accessible from Zagreb, Beograd or Budapest.
History and Culture:
Baroque towers: Osijek’s Tvrda tower represents a successful combination of military, urban, administrative and sacral architectures. Its central square is dominated by the General Barracks building from 1726 with the most luxurious stone baroque portal in Croatia, and Kužni pil (a monument to Holy Trinity), the only one of its kind in Croatia in addition to the one in Požega.
Osijek holds many events throughout the year. They include the Croatian Tamboura Music Festival featuring tamboura orchestras from across Croatia, and Osijek Summer Nights – a series of outdoor culture & entertainment events with a rich commercial and catering offer. The Osijek City Day includes a rich culture & art program with thematic exhibitions. Numerous archeological finds and items of natural, historical and artistic value are kept at Osijek’s Museum of Slavonia established in 1877.
About Tambura Music : They say Osijek is a nursery of tamboura music. The first tamboura choir in Osijek was formed in 1847 by Pajo Kolaric, making tamboura the most popular folk instrument. Osijek thus became the tamboura center, not only of Croatia but the entire Slavic south.
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Visiting Osijek
There are many reasons why visitors are attracted to Osijek – from the beauty of its architecture, its way of life, hospitability and cultural monuments to the fascinating environment and wealth of things on offer in Slavonia and Baranja.
Visitors to Osijek can now also enjoy two new tourist info-centres: one in the upper town and [...]
Ryanair flights from Frankfurt to Osijek
On the 6th of May, Ryanair will begin with flights from Frankfurt to Osijek , the capital of Slavonia.
There will be two weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays.
The prices are starting from 19 Euros for one-way flight.
The intention of Ryanair is to service the Frankfurt to Osijek route during the summer months only, but there is a possibility of extending the flights [...]
Germanwings flights to Osijek introduced
Germanwings , the low cost airline from Germany, has introduced flights from Cologne (Koln), Germany to Osijek- the capital of Slavonia.
The first flight from Cologne (Koln) in Germany to Osijek Airport (OSI) started on 14th of March.
The flights, advertised as 19 Euro one way, are scheduled twice a week – on Thursdays and Sundays.
The Osijek Airport, due to the devastation caused [...]
Award for Hotel Waldinger in Osijek
Opened three years ago, Hotel Waldinger, located in Osijek, Slavonia, has recently been pronounced the best small 4-star hotel in the world
The flattering award, which has been presented for 30 years, was presented by the international tourist organization Trade Leaders Club, whose members and awarding committee are former winners of the award.
For over [...]
Horseback Riding in Baranja
The Ipša family of Baranja decided to launch a continental tourism business on their agricultural estate. Aiming to base their offer on individual, rather than mass tourism, Andrea and Zoran Ipša renovated an almost 90-years-old farm, organized accommodation and started a horseback riding school.
The old farm, situated around 20 kilometers from Osijek en route to [...]
Zoo hotel – a new hotel in Osijek
A new ZOO-hotel recently opened its doors in Osijek, capital of Slavonia, yet another step forward in the effort of the people of Osijek to make their city, the largest in eastern Croatia, one of the most attractive in the tourist offer of inland Croatia.
The reconstruction, widening and adaptation of the old structure in the fortalice [...]
Germanwings flights to Osijek, Croatia
Germanwings , the low cost airline from Germany, is introducing flights from Cologne (Koln) in Germany to Osijek - the economic and cultural centre of Slavonia.
The first flight from Cologne (Koln) in Germany to Osijek Airport (OSI) ( http://www.osijek-airport.hr/) will start on 14th of March 2008.
The flights are scheduled twice a week – on Thursdays and Sundays.
Osijek – Cologne flights are [...]
Croatia – two new routes – motorway sections opened for traffic
Last week, two new routes / motorway sections opened for traffic in Croatia:
The first one is route Gaženica – hub Zadar 2 that opened for traffic by Croatian Minister Božidar Kalmeta. He opened the new four-line route Gaženica – hub Zadar 2, positioned at the motorway Zagreb – Šestanovac, 17.5 km long. In front of the hub Zadar [...]
What Osijek has to offer to its visitors
Osijek, the largest town in Osijek-Baranja County, is now a very attractive tourist destination.
The development of tourism in the city has long ago imposed itself as a logical orientation considering Osijek’s many attractive cultural and historical attractions, its rich history, fascinating tradition, which offers visitors plenty of entertainment. The offer of accommodation is improving from year [...]
Osijek is getting new campsite
Good news for budget travellers is coming from Osijek Tourist Board.
Their latest plans are to construct a camping ground in Osijek – the capital of Slavonia .
This is really welcoming news about additional camping facilities in Croatia, especially for continental part of the country where camping grounds are scarce commodity.
The location of the new Osijek [...]
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