Zrinjski, Croatia

From series “The Scariest Mines in the World”

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Year: 1527.

Medvednica Nature Park in Croatia is in an incredibly beautiful mountainous area featuring an abandoned medieval mine Zrinjski. Back in 1527, the first mine has been laid there; zinc-lead ore has been mined in it. Mine literally turned precious, as that ore was rich in silver. During the tour, visitors would be able to see fragments of rock with veins of precious metal.

Long deserted tunnels serve as sites for guided tours, as part of mine is converted into a museum where you can see samples of old appliances and other miners’ devices. To make the atmosphere in the museum even more realistic, it was fitted with wooden statues of workers. The main inhabitants of the desert tunnels are bats, which make atmosphere in the mines even more ominous.

Travelers who are not afraid of bats are offered to take part in an exciting campaign providing an opportunity to adopt a bat. The whole point is that there are many rare species among bats living in mines that are on the verge of extinction. All funds raised at the event go for the maintenance of the animal population; after such a commemorative event tourists receive a personal certificate that they have their own pet in the mysterious Zrinjski mine.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Privredna Banka Zagreb' located in 20 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Rent A Car, Rent A Smart' is located in 9 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'ROTUS NOVOSEL d.o.o.' in 11 km

Supermarket: 'Pp Maksimir' in 6.1 km

Parking: 'Getro' in 9 km

Apotheek: 'Ljekarne Derjanović' in 6.34 km

Police station: 'HERBA MEDITERANICA d.o.o.' in 8 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'RUNOLIST Bilić usluge d.o.o.' in 1.37 km

Railway station: 'Zagreb zapadni kolodvor' in 10 km

Nearest airports:
» Pleso Airport ZAG - in 20 km

» Maribor International Airport MBX - in 76 km

» Brnik Airport LJU - in 120 km

» Thalerhof Airport GRZ - in 127 km

» Rijeka Airport RJK - in 131 km

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Aparthotel Snjezna Kraljica

Located in 0 km from Zrinjski
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Rooms: 17

Every air-conditioned apartment has a balcony. The comfortable living area is equipped with a kitchen, a dining area and a sofa. The restaurant … More: photo, rates and booking

Hotel Puntijar

Located in 6 km from Zrinjski
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Rooms: 34

All rooms feature traditional furnishings and offer air-conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room is fitted … More: photo, rates and booking

Apartments Trsje

Located in 7 km from Zrinjski
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Rooms: 6

Hiking and walks in nature can be enjoyed on Sljeme Peak. Guests can get to the main Zagreb shopping street, Ilica, within a 5-minute bus ride. Ban … More: photo, rates and booking

Hotel AS

Located in 8 km from Zrinjski
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Rooms: 22

A seating area, a work desk and a safe can be found in each room. Toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in each bathroom. Room service is available … More: photo, rates and booking

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51 km - Dobra River

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103 km - Monument to Victims of Jasenovac Concentration Camp

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112 km - Ljubljanica Waterfront

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116 km - Plitvice Lakes National Park

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Top destination around Zrinjski - Zagreb

Zagreb is an ideal city for cycling. It is possible to rent bicycles virtually everywhere. Besides that, vacationers can also rent a motorbike. Consider making an exciting bicycle ride and explore local landmarks or to spend some wonderful moments in a picturesque park. For example, Jarun Lake is a wonderful destination. It is a perfect place to relax and admire the peaceful scenery. Near the lake, there is a wonderful recreational complex where visitors can make a picnic and camp. There are also interesting lake cruises. In order to try such tour, consider contacting Sardisfaction Party Boat.

Entertainment complexes in the capital of Croatia have always attracted tourists and locals. Everyone will easily find a suitable venue to fit their taste. Escape quests are particularly popular, and such quests as Fox in a box, Enigmarium, and ExitGames are the best in the capital. Everyone wishing to feel like a thief of art from a Hollywood blockbuster should definitely visit Arena escape room. Fans of carting also have a suitable place to visit in Zagreb – a venue with a simple name, Karting Arena. There is a wonderful wake park on Jarun Lake. It is a wonderful destination for the whole family.
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