Trakoscan Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

dvor

dvor, Trakoscan

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jezero

jezero, Trakoscan

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Trakošćan Lake

Trakošćan Lake, Trakoscan

 Vanity666 Says:  Trakošćan lake is perfect place to relax, take a walk, or simply sit on a bench and enjoy the nature.... I wouldn't recommend taking a bath.... 

Visit the museum

Visit the museum, Trakoscan

 Vanity666 Says:  If you're already there, don't miss visit to the museum. Entrance is quite cheap, 20kn for adults (2,75 Euro), students and school kids 10kn (1,5 euro).Whole castle is filled with portreaits of the former rulers and their families. You can see a lots of stuffed animals and... 

The castle

The castle, Trakoscan

 tpk2 Says:  For most travellers the only reason to go Traskoscan is the castle. And it truly is worth a visit.Check my Traskoscan main page for more.. 

the lake

the lake, Trakoscan

 ivanab Says:  From the terrace of the castle you can find a most beautiful view of the lake beneath the castle. When you come down to it, you can find many interestny things to do. You can have a drink or go for a lunch on a little restaurant, you can rent a little boat and go on a little... 

Julijana's room

Julijana's room, Trakoscan

 ivanab Says:  Situated in the first floor of the castle, it's one of the most impresive rooms. Julijana Draskovic was one of the first educated women artists in Croatia. 

the hunting room

the hunting room, Trakoscan

 ivanab Says:  This room is situated on the first floor of the castle. It used to be a dining room, but later men used it for socializing after hunt. There are very beautiful hunting troffeys such as heads of deers and others. 

climbing up

climbing up, Trakoscan

 ivanab Says:  This is the road that leads to the castle...it is really nice, and the views while climbing are amazing... 

The entrance

The entrance, Trakoscan

 ivanab Says:  When coming into the property of Trakoscan, apart from an amazing view on a castle, first thing you'll see is a little souvenir shop, caffe and a mseum. Museum is closed, but don't miss going into a suovenir shop. Besides postcards, pictures and other usual souvenires, there... 

Closer look

Closer look, Trakoscan

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Restaurants  

Terrace on the lake

Terrace on the lake, Trakoscan

 ivanab Says:  Just next to lake is situated this little restaurant. Apaart from the peacefull atmosphere and view on the lake, you can get fresh food like grilled meat, sausages, hamburgers, hot-dogs, salads...And prices are reasonable,too. 

The Hotel Coning Restaurant: VT meal at Hotel Coning

The Hotel Coning Restaurant: VT meal at Hotel Coning, Trakoscan

 Martin_S. Says:  The summer evening was very pleasant for sitting on the veranda to have our evening VT meal with Zdenka and Boris. This was the suggestion of Boris and if he suggests a place is good to eat, believe him, he knows. Have to admit that I do not remember what we ate, just that... 

Transportation  

Car.

Car., Trakoscan

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Warnings Or Dangers  

BIG bugs

BIG bugs, Trakoscan

 Martin_S. Says:  Okay, this is only a warning for those of you who are "squemish" about bugs. This one that "introduced" himself is quite the size of a small horse, well that is what Tal told her mother when describing the encounter. Zdenka refused to pose with the cute guy and Zohara did... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Me and a kid

Me and a kid, Trakoscan

 sunsea Says:  You never know what will you find around castle, mabye a ghost or mabye a kind kid, willing to take a picture with you. 

Frog on frog

Frog on frog, Trakoscan

 sunsea Says:  Trakoscan has many cityzens 

Sports & Outdoors  

¨Work it up!

¨Work it up!, Trakoscan

 sunsea Says:  It is fun! You need your legs, but if you are planning to walk in your near future be careful! That can be very painfull!This is alsow a place on the lake where you can drink alcohol and you may have some crazy ideas! 

Favorites  

More general stuff

More general stuff, Trakoscan

 sunsea Says:  Be carefull with the working time, castle was closed this time. 

Some general stuff

Some general stuff, Trakoscan

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The Place

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 Bring yourself back to times when this was the world of kings and queens. 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is it possible to do a daytrip to see both Varazdin and Trakoscan in 1 day? I will be staying in Zagreb, and I will not have a... 

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A: Getting from Zagreb to Varazdin is fairly easy by either bus or train. By bus dozens of daily departures, price 61 kuna one way (cca 10 $), takes approx 1 hr and a half... 

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Trakoscan Castle VT meet

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 This is a view from below the Trakoscan Castle that both Zdenka and Boris assured us was a "must see" spot. Turns out they were correct, the area is beautiful, well worth a visit itself and then there... 

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Trakoscan- oaze of peace

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 Situated an hour and a half drive from Zagreb ,in the hills just next to border with Slovenia, lies a very special place. One of the most beautiful castles in Croatia, now transformed in the museum...... 

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Trakošćan castle

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 Trakošćan castle is definitely worth a visit. It's only around 50 kms from Zagreb. The castle was built in the late 13th century for observing the road from Ptuj. The most well-known owners of...... 

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Trakoscan

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 In a heart of Croatia is a beautiful little place, Trakoscan. A long time ago this was a home of kings. 

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