Trakošćan Castle surveys a lake of its own making from a forested ridge in the Zagorje hills — a Romanticist restoration of a medieval fortress, perfectly mirrored in the still water below, that represents 19th-century aristocratic taste at its most picturesque.
What to see
- The castle interior — 14th to 19th-century furnishings, weapons, armor, and portraits of the Drašković family, who owned Trakošćan for over 300 years; the knight's room and the arms collection are the highlights
- The parkland — an English-style landscape park of mature trees, walking paths, and the artificial lake created in the 1850s, which gives the castle its defining reflection
- The forest trails — marked walking routes through the surrounding woods make Trakošćan as much an outdoor destination as a museum visit
What to eat
- Zagorski štrukli — a baked or boiled pastry filled with fresh cheese, the signature dish of the Zagorje region, served at the castle restaurant overlooking the lake