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    Osijek

    Croatia

    Osijek

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    Osijek is the largest city in Slavonia and is located on the Drava in eastern Croatia.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Osijek is the largest city in Slavonia and is located on the Drava in eastern Croatia. The baroque fortress town of Tvrđa, a long riverside promenade, and its proximity to Kopački rit Nature Park make it the best starting point for the east of the country.

    Sights in Osijek

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    Tvrđa

    1Tvrđa

    The Baroque fortress town from the early 18th century with squares, churches, and museums is Osijek's historic core.
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    Drau Promenade
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    2Drau Promenade

    The Drava promenade leads past the center to the pedestrian suspension bridge.
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    Restaurants in Osijek

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    LULU FUSION BISTRO

    Bistro with Asian-inspired cuisine from regional ingredients, awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Guide Michelin 2026.
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    Restoran Waldinger

    Restaurant at the Art Nouveau Hotel Waldinger in the center, rated 89 points in the Falstaff Guide.
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    Food and Drink

    Slavonia cooks boldly with paprika, river fish, and sausage.

    Fiš paprikaš

    Spicy fish stew with peppers, cooked over a wood fire. Every Good Friday, thousands of portions are distributed free of charge in Tvrđa.

    Slavonski kulen

    Spicy raw sausage with paprika, a designation protected by the EU.

    The History and Culture

    Osijek dates back to Roman Mursa. The Tvrđa, a fortress built from 1712 to 1715, is now a district of cafés and museums. Osijek has had trams since 1884. In summer, there are concerts and festivals along the Drava, and Slavonian Tamburica music is a fixture of the city.

    Arrival and On the Go

    Osijek has a small airport. Trams operate within the city. Along the Drava, you can easily walk or cycle. Kopački rit is reached via Bilje.

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    Nearby

    Nature Park Kopački rit

    Nature Park Kopački rit

    Kopački rit is a floodplain near the confluence of the Drava and Danube in eastern Croatia. Over 140 bird species breed in the nature park, which you explore on wooden boardwalks and by boat.
    Slavonia

    Slavonia

    Slavonia is eastern Croatia, a vast plain between Drava, Sava and Danube. Baroque cities like Osijek, the floodplains of Kopački rit and wine towns like Ilok and Kutjevo showcase a side of the country that few coastal tourists know.
    Varaždin

    Varaždin

    Varaždin is a Baroque city in northern Croatia, north of Zagreb. Palaces, churches, and the medieval fortress Stari grad define the Old Town, which was the capital of Croatia from 1767 until a major fire in 1776.
    Zagreb

    Zagreb

    Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and, with around 767,000 inhabitants, by far the largest city in the country. The historic Upper Town with its Cathedral, St. Mark's Church, and Lotrščak Tower, the squares and parks of the Lower Town, and numerous museums make it a unique destination away from the coast.The Upper Town originated from the settlements of Gradec and Kaptol, which were only unified in 1850. A short funicular connects it to the Lower Town.
    Zagreb and Northern Croatia

    Zagreb and Northern Croatia

    Northern Croatia includes the capital Zagreb, the hilly Zagorje, and the baroque city of Varaždin. The region showcases the country's Central European face, with castles, vineyards, and coffee houses.

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