Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan)
Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan)
Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan)
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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A 19th-century restoration of a 13th-century castle.
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- Vera F9 contributionsPerfectly natural park and castleVery nice castle and park with old trees, all in very good condition. Interesting location and installation. No traffic in this time. It’s pity that lake is without water. Big parking area nearby. Cafe and snack shop is open only Monday isn’t.Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten May 21, 2024
- NikLagos, Portugal68 contributionsFantastic experience!It was an amazing experience. It is clean, tidy, preserved and looked after to perfection. Walk to the castle is rather steep in the first several hundred meters, but after that walk is simple and easy. The inner part of the castle itself is amazing with old furniture, paintings and family trees! Walk around the lake is fantastic and it gives another feeling of tranquillity and peace. Worth to visit without any shadow of a doubt!Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 4, 2024
- Das VoyagerCortona, Italy876 contributionsA story to discoverCastle isolated in the woods, which give the monument a suggestive atmosphere. Beautiful lake that surrounds it almost entirely. The interiors are well-kept and welcoming, even well heated. The history of the manor is interesting, even if only in Croatian and English, and deserves to be discovered.Visited December 2024Traveled with familyWritten December 18, 2024
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Natali1966
Hod Hasharon, Israel410 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The castle is located north of Zagreb and you can go from Zagreb for one day, combining with other places, or stop by on the way to Maribor (Slovenia). The road to the castle is beautiful. We read reviews that you should arrive early because the parking lot is small and parking can be a problem. Maybe it's in the summer, during the season. We were there in early October, not on a weekend and close to noon. Besides us, there were only two cars in the parking lot. From the parking lot to the castle you need to climb the path - it is not very steep and people without sports training can do this without much difficulty. The castle is small and interesting, well preserved. The only thing that disappointed us was that the lake (it turned out to be artificial) was being cleaned. The water in it has been drained and it is clear that it has been for a long time. Work is underway - we saw workers and equipment) but no one knows when it will end. It is not written anywhere that there is no lake, but only that it exists and that a wonderful view of it opens up from the castle. in fact this is not the case. At least for now. Of course, I think that when the lake is cleaned up, it will be filled with water again.

Written October 21, 2023
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD10,992 contributions
Sep 2021
We walked ~800 m from Hotel Trakošćan, up and around the inclining pathway, to access the entry of the 1344 Castle for the 10 AM opening(40 kn each). It was a perfect 1 way, self guided tour climbing through its 3 floors, each with 4-5 main rooms, then descending a tower staircase to its lower level kitchen. The beautiful neo-Gothic structure displays period furniture, 18th C paintings, and 17-18th C swords, guns and armory. After 1 hour, we descended to the 5 km “Fairy Path” around the lake featuring the reflected castle, the “fisherman hut” and numerous information signs about the extant flowers, trees and mushrooms.
At 1 PM, we completed our morning’s exercise on this dry fall day and returned to our hotel anticipating its picnic lunch.
At 1 PM, we completed our morning’s exercise on this dry fall day and returned to our hotel anticipating its picnic lunch.
Written September 14, 2021
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Borzov
Rijeka, Croatia5,288 contributions
Aug 2021
According to legend, Trakošćan got its name from the Thracian fortress (arx Thacorum), which allegedly existed in ancient times. Another tradition says that it was named after the Drachenstein knights who ruled these areas in the early Middle Age. The toponym Trakošćan was first mentioned in written documents in 1334. The owners of the fortress in the beginning are not known but from the end of the 14th century the owners were Counts of Celje, who at the same time ruled the entire Zagorje County. In the 16th century the king Maximilian donated the castle to Juraj Drašković and the family restored the castle in the 19th century together with a park.
The immediate surrounding of the castle is designed as a landscape park in which the lake, meadows, groups of trees and shrubs form a harmonious horticultural whole. Various exotic species of trees have been planted in it, which, especially in autumn, give it color and dynamism. A most recognizable feature of Trakošćan is a large artificial lake, about a kilometer and a half long, with an area of about 17 hectares and a depth of about 2.5 meters. It was an interesting visit, although the atmosphere in the castle is a bit damp and cold, even in summer…
The immediate surrounding of the castle is designed as a landscape park in which the lake, meadows, groups of trees and shrubs form a harmonious horticultural whole. Various exotic species of trees have been planted in it, which, especially in autumn, give it color and dynamism. A most recognizable feature of Trakošćan is a large artificial lake, about a kilometer and a half long, with an area of about 17 hectares and a depth of about 2.5 meters. It was an interesting visit, although the atmosphere in the castle is a bit damp and cold, even in summer…
Written February 2, 2022
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iviaggidiema
Fermo, Italy5,188 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
During a tour in the northern hinterland of Croatia, we visited this suggestive castle. Entrance is free until the entrance to the museum. However, there are numerous works underway on the lake below which dampen the magic of this fairytale castle a bit

Written June 3, 2024
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maestra123
Naples, Italy822 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Large paid parking at the foot of the hill that houses the castle and the possibility of reaching it, again for a fee, with carriages. Scenic, panoramic and with furnished rooms that are worth visiting. The surroundings are also very beautiful where you can take splendid walks in nature.

Written August 31, 2023
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ariana1825
Toronto, Canada23 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
My husband and I recently toured this magnification castle in the Croatian Highlands. It was immaculate and breathe taking. Being September it was also not packed with tourists so easy to take your time in a hotel room and really take in the details. It is postcard beautiful in person as in pictures. Unfortunately we were not able to take pictures in doors, as is the case with most historical properties. We loved it!! Recommend a side trip to the majestic castle that has a rich history . The drive there also scene and beautiful.
There is a restaurant on the grounds if you need sustenance.
There is a restaurant on the grounds if you need sustenance.
Written September 12, 2022
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TOURtheWORLDMexPal
United States3,600 contributions
Jun 2019
A Castle without originality, except one wall art/coat of arms, it was original.
There is nothing appealing or inviting about this castle. It is all about the history of the family who owned it and whom they were neither royalty nor a country figures
The country’s tourism officials try to make history from unworthy and irrelevant aristocracy family and a history that was not recorded in history books. (excuse my ignorance if I am wrong... I blame the tour guide)
As part for the "Tauck Tours" Program for the tour, it was wonderful to hear about the custom history and the dance of the middle age era in the area.
The lunch at the castle was acceptable and good; vegetable soup, simple salad and light sandwich were all delicious. They should skipped the wine; they were mediocre at its best and not properly served, white wine not chilled.
There is nothing appealing or inviting about this castle. It is all about the history of the family who owned it and whom they were neither royalty nor a country figures
The country’s tourism officials try to make history from unworthy and irrelevant aristocracy family and a history that was not recorded in history books. (excuse my ignorance if I am wrong... I blame the tour guide)
As part for the "Tauck Tours" Program for the tour, it was wonderful to hear about the custom history and the dance of the middle age era in the area.
The lunch at the castle was acceptable and good; vegetable soup, simple salad and light sandwich were all delicious. They should skipped the wine; they were mediocre at its best and not properly served, white wine not chilled.
Written May 12, 2020
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MarkfromtheIsland
Duncan, Canada794 contributions
Sep 2021
If you like looking at old furniture from a distance then this is the spot for you.
I don't much like castles. They all look the same to me and are, imho, depressing and uninteresting. But this one looked very photogenic and so we went.
Walking through the castle is the typical yawnfest that I've come to associate with castles. Room after room with beds or tables or what-have-you behind roped off cordons. I could hardly wait to leave. Couple that with possibly the rudest, most hostile person at the entry gate into the castle and it was a pretty poor experience.
BUT
If you leave the castle and walk down and partway around the pond in front of it you' can get some great pictures. It's magnificent reflected in the water. Unfortunately you'll have to pay to get into the grounds to take the picture and once you have you may as well go walk through the crappy castle.
I don't much like castles. They all look the same to me and are, imho, depressing and uninteresting. But this one looked very photogenic and so we went.
Walking through the castle is the typical yawnfest that I've come to associate with castles. Room after room with beds or tables or what-have-you behind roped off cordons. I could hardly wait to leave. Couple that with possibly the rudest, most hostile person at the entry gate into the castle and it was a pretty poor experience.
BUT
If you leave the castle and walk down and partway around the pond in front of it you' can get some great pictures. It's magnificent reflected in the water. Unfortunately you'll have to pay to get into the grounds to take the picture and once you have you may as well go walk through the crappy castle.
Written September 9, 2021
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Petah Tiqwa, Israel628 contributions
Mar 2020
The castle is very nice, not so big, but preserving the mode of life at the end of the 19th century. Unfortunately no photos in the castle...
After the castle visit, you can walk around the castle, and see the stunning view of the castle on the lake.
I read someone's review that the fullpath is 6 km. We couldn't do it, because of the works on the route, so we made only about 25 minutes walk, still was worth it.
After the castle visit, you can walk around the castle, and see the stunning view of the castle on the lake.
I read someone's review that the fullpath is 6 km. We couldn't do it, because of the works on the route, so we made only about 25 minutes walk, still was worth it.
Written March 15, 2020
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN1,196 contributions
Sep 2021
Trakoscan Castle is a great castle to visit. It has an incredibly picturesque exterior, a nice lake to walk around, and beautiful 19th century furnishings inside the castle. Many of the furnishings are made from incredibly carved wood.
Written September 13, 2021
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Mogen honden mee naar binnen?
Written September 24, 2024
Come si arriva da Zagabria al Trakoscan Castle con i mezzi pubblici?
Written May 10, 2018
Querría saber algo acerca de la media maratón alrededor del lago de Trakoskan.
Written May 6, 2018
No hay una media maratón alrededor del lago de trakoskan? Cuando es?
Written May 6, 2018
Purtroppo non so' rispondere, non ho visto cartelli in merito
quindi non saprei.
Written December 5, 2017
¿Se puede entrar y pasear solo por el parque y el lago o hay que pagar la entrada al castillo para entrar al parque y al lago? Es solo por saberlo ya que el precio es barato pero prefiero no perder tiempo en verlo por dentro y usarlo en las preciosas vistas que hay desde el parque y el lago.
Written June 12, 2015
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