Top Experiences in Mount Medvednica (Sljeme)

Feel like the local people from Zagreb (called “zagrepčanci” or “purgeri”) and run away from the city to the nature of the Medvednica Natural Park. From many points of the city, you can see interesting fortress on a hill – that is Medvedgrad - where you are heading! Although it seems far away, this is really an easy hike, and the views can be rewarding.

Once upon a time, there was an island, surrounded by one unique sea. For more than 9 million years this sea splashed on the coasts of our island, until it dried out completely, and disappeared. Our island became a mountain, and the Sea became a fertile Pannonian plain.

This may be the beginning of a story that would rock children back to sleep, but it is merely an entrance into the vast realm of tales beyond the myths and legends surrounding our island-turned-mountain. Fast forward to the present, and our mountain, once an island is called Medvednica Mountain, and at its foot proudly stands the city of Zagreb, Croatia’s Capital.

The enchanted forest where fairies dance and witches cook their potions is now a Nature Park, and Black Queen's medieval castle is now the Medvedgrad visitor center.

Embark on this journey from Zagreb's Main Square deep into the woods of the Medvednica Mountain, exploring the city, nature, history, and local dishes.

Discover all "must see" sights of Zagreb, while experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime ride in an original old timer YUGO car!
Our licensed guides - drivers will show you the best of Zagreb, including: Lower and Upper Town, St. Mark's church, cathedral, Stone Gates, The Green horseshoe, National Theatre!
After a 1 hour drive through the city, we're setting up for a mountain adventure! We'll drive up the Medvednica mountain (often called just Sljeme, after its highest peak), reaching the spectacular Medvedgrad fortress. This amazing medieval fortress has an intriguing history combined with exciting legends while offering amazing views of the city of Zagreb.

Do it just as local people do! Private hiking tour above Zagreb on mountain of Medvednica. A great addition to Zagreb visit, outdoor activity as the local people traditionally do it, with delicious mountaineer lunch in mountain lodge! From a crowded city in less than half an hour, you will be in green and peaceful mountain to enjoy your relaxation in the nature. If you are lucky, you can even see a rabbit or a deer, and taste fresh water directly from the natural spring on the trail.

Explore the side of Zagreb most visitors often overlook in a company of a private guide. Medvednica is a mountain that guards the city of Zagreb to the north located just 30 minutes from the city centre.

Medvednica is a famous weekend getaway where locals go to enjoy fresh air and beautiful views of the city. We will follow their steps to see a unique different side of Croatian capital city.

Leaving the city noise behind we will take one of many hiking trails into the dense forests of beech, oak and chestnut to reach its highest peak Sljeme at 1033 m. We will have a stunning view of Zagreb to the one side and Zagorje region to the other. Best way to be a local on Sljeme is by eating a traditional lunch of warm bean soup with sausages in the hut at the top.