The Region: An Insider’s Tip!
The steep, green-striped hills with the wine terraces, cherry trees, chestnuts and the tall poplars reminds one of a little Tuscany or the little sister of southern Styria – only quieter, less discovered, and more original. Enjoy its welcoming feel and simplicity.
Meet friendly people, discover homemade delicacies and taste wines from passionate winemakers still operating as small family businesses with a love for experimentation (producing the likes of “Orange Wine.”)
Jeruzalem existed at the time of the Knights Templar. Whether some of them settled here on their way to the Holy Land or while retreating, remains an unsolved mystery.
Today, their traces can be followed on the many cycling and hiking routes, including the route of the of the Slovenian Way of St. James. Whether it’s an easy walk or a challenging mountain bike tour – anywhere you go you can take a break in a small wine tavern with terraces and beautiful views of the rolling hills, vineyards, and
church steeples in small hamlets. On the clearest of days, the view extends to Hungary, Croatia and up to the Koralpe in Austria.
On day bike trips you can explore the towns in the area – Varazdin, Ptuj, Bad Radkersburg and Ormoz – or ride along the Mura and Drava rivers.
Each small town has its own historic center, castle or fortress. During the Austrian monarchy this area – the “Lower Styria”; – was a well-fortified bulwark against Ottoman invaders.
For the rare rainy days, visits to thermal baths or a city and museum tour in Ptuj, Varazdin or Ormoz are good options.
Activities and sports
Bike trails & e-bikes and bikes for rent
Would you like to go on a cycling adventure or a short trip, but don’t have your own bikes? Rent them here!
Hiking or biking
over the hills between winegrowers and culinary!
The way of St. James in Slovenia
Bioterme
Visit thermal baths in the vicinity!
Nature and Seasons
Sightseeing tips in the municipality of Ormož
Ormoške lagoon
A walk through the nature.
Seasons and admire nature
- Fruit blossom in April
- Acacia blossom in May
- Grape harvest end of September/beginning of October
- Chestnut harvest in mid-October
- watching the Bee-eater – a very rare bird species – near the biggest “Klapotec” in the world
- A walk through the nature
Wine and Food
Taverna Kupljen Jeruzalem-Svetinje
Great view from the terrace – book, especially on weekends! 10 min by car, 45 min on foot from the lodge…
Gostilna Rajh
Upscale cuisine, reservation is necessary.
VinoReja Kaučič
Wine tasting of special wines with great cheese snack at the Kaučič family.
Zidanica Malek – Winzerhaus Malek
Wine tasting with a particularly beautiful view.
Weingut Ratek
Art and Culture
The town of Ormož
A very beautiful old town.
The city of Ptuj
A beautiful old town with a castle (museum, guided tours).
The city of Varazdin
A very beautiful old baroque town in Croatia.
Babičev mlin on the river Mura
Visit the last ship mill on the Mura River.
