Trakošćan Castle and Museum of Krapina Neanderthal Men Day Trip from Zagreb

Trakošćan Castle and Museum of Krapina Neanderthal Men Day Trip from Zagreb

Experience the beauty of Zagorje through historical tradition several centuries long by visiting one of the most popular castles in Croatia and also Museum which will introduce You how prehistoric people have lived.

On this trip we will visit one of the most attractive castles in Croatia from the 13th century; it is situated in the middle of the park beside a lovely lake.

After sightseeing You can enjoy Your free time in nature with many activities such as pedaling on the lake, archery, biking, fishing and walking in the nature. Furthermore, You will have enough time to go for a lunch at one of the restaurants near castle.

Next step is visit to the Museum of Krapina neanderthal men on Hušnjakovo hills which is known as one of the biggest finding of neanderthals in Europe.
* Museum does not work on Mondays so booking trip is not possible on that day

Itinerary
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Stop At: Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan), Trakoscan 42254 Croatia

Trakošćan castle lays on a hill surrounded by lake and park in forest. It surely seems like a one from the fairytales.
It dates from 13th century and has a long history since. Not only it stood as a military fortification but it also became a family heritage of several owners during 14th and 15th century. The last noble family who turned this castle into a residential major house was Drašković family. Today it is protected history entity turned into a museum.
Here You have an opportunity to take a walk through museum ( You can take a guidided tour which cost 200 kunas per group) and a walk around lake.



Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Krapina Neanderthal Museum, Setaliste Vilibalda Sluge bb, Krapina Croatia

Krapina Neanderthal museum is one of the most modern Croatian museums located on the largest site of Neanderthal fossils.
In 1899 the famous Croatian archaeologist, Dragutin Gorjanovic -Kramberger found a couple of hundred fossil remains from Neanderthal period. The Krapina Neanderthal Museum has been attracting a significant attention from visitors all around the world. Findings collected here provide a better understanding of the development of a human civilisation from the ancient Stone Age. The whole structure of the museum building and its architecture is the reflection of the prehistoric man's lifestyle. The museum is equipped with contemporary multimedia contents that represent Neanderthal world very vividly. Travel back in time and explore this wonderful example of human work and life.



Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes