THE GREEN HEART
OF CROATIA
Green Heart of Croatia –where are we?
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GREEN HEART OF CROATIA: Karlovac, Ozalj, Ribnik
DESTINATION
Karlovac – a city on four rivers (Korana, Kupa, MreŞnica, Dobra) is 55 km from the capital, and its favourable position at the intersection of major thoroughfares make it suitable for a short break on a journey towards the sea. However, it also an attractive destination for relaxation and entertainment. Wellcome
SURROUNDINGS Plitvice lakes 95 km Rastoke Zagreb 53 km Ozalj Ogulin Gorski kotar Opatija Slovenia (Metlika) 38 km
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HISTORY-KARLOVAC Formerly known as Karlstadt, it was built in the 16th century for defensive purpose against the Turkish conquerors and is a unique urban centre that takes the form of a six-pointed star.
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ATTRACTIONS – Karlovac Things to be seen in Karlovac: the old town of Dubovac that was built in the 13th century, the Town Museum, Church of the Holy Trinity and the Franciscan monastery with a gallery, the town’s theatre Zorin dom, Museum of War of Independence ... Events: Medieval fair, Music festivals (jazz, electronic, rock...); Beer days; Modern dance festival, Summer movie on the riverbank...
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ATTRACTIONS - surroundings Ozalj old town with castle & City Museum, Munjara powerplant, Vivodina wine road, Zumberak wine road, Ribnik old town with wasserburg, Novigrad fortress, Ethno museum in the Heart of Nature, Rivers Mre탑nica, Dobra, Kupa & Korana, Petrova gora historical site...
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PROGRAMS CULTURE & HISTORY ACTIVE TOURISM GASTRONOMY & WINE
ACTIVE / ADVENTURE TOURISM Cycling (Marked routes, smart phone aplication, professional guides, bike rental) Nordic walking, hiking (equipment rental, professional guides, marked routes, hiking in Plitvice lakes) Off road & photo shooting Caving (Vrlovka cave, Baraćeve cave) River rafting (equpment rental, professional guides, on MreŞnica river) Diving Horeseback riding Karlovac war sites sightseeing in Military vehicle Hunting, fishing
ACTIVE / ADVENTURE TOURISM
ACTIVE Programs – ready to book (ind.prices) Program
Duration Included
Bike weekend
3 days
2 Half board, bike rental, bike rental, maps, transfers, swimming pool, tax
Bike break
5 days
4 Half board, bike rental, maps, transfers, swimming pool, tax
Bike week
8 days
7 half board, bike rental, maps, transfers, swimming pool, tax
Walk weekend
3 days
2 half board, walking maps, nordic walking poles, swimming pool, tax
Walk break
5 days
4 half board, walking maps, nordic walking poles, swimming pool, tax
Multiactive adventure
5 days
4 half board, walking poles and maps, rafting, bike rental and maps, transfers, swimming pool, tax
Multiactive adventure
8 days
7 half board, walking poles and maps, bike rental and maps, rafting/canoeing, Plitvice Lakes NP entrance ticket, guided cycling in Risnjak National Park, transfers, tax
CULTURE AND HISTORY Karlovac city S/S, Ozalj city S/S, Ogulin city S/S Medieval fortresses: Dubovac castle Karlovac, Ozalj, Novigrad na Dobri, Ribnik, Bosiljevo, Ogulin Costumed history actors - (Ozalj, Karlovac) Medieval events (archery tournaments, show off) Pottery and ceramics classes Painting classes Lace “Jalba� production Folclore groups Croatian war of independence museum Sacral heritage (Pauline churches and monasteries) Wellcome
CULTURE AND HISTORY
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CULTURE & HISTORY – ready to book Program
Duration Included
Green Heart of Croatia
4 days
3 HB, Karlovac costumed S/S, excursions to Ozalj and Viviodina wine road, excursion to Ribnik with castles, Heart of Nature Ethno Museum, lunch, tax
Medieval fortresses in the Heart of Croatia
4 days
3 HB, excursion to Ozalj with castle, Excursion to Ribnik-Novigrad-Bosiljevo castles, lunches, tax (for larger groups medieval tournament)
Croatian War of Independence
3 days
2 HB, Karlovac S/S, Day trip to Karlovac Museum of the War of independence with sightseeing of the Karlovac frontline with Pitzgauer military off-road vehicle, lunch, dinner, tax
Heart of Croatia sacral heritage
3 days
Karlovac S/S with National Shrine of St.Joseph, Pauline Monasteries and churches Svetice and Kamensko, Krašić The Holy Thrinity church (program could be connected with Zagreb and Marija Bistrica)
Pottery classes
8 days
7 HB, pottery class, 3 excursions (Ozalj and Vivodina, wine road, Karlovac S/S, Plitvice Lakes)
LOCAL GASTRONOMY AND WINE ECO / organic home made food production: duck, lamb, fruit juices, honey...) – all used in the Heart of nature estate menu’s Vivodina wine road (wine cellars, wine tasting, snack) Visit to the local producer of apple juice, apple products and wine Slovenia (Metlika) wine producers Wine tasting in Heart of Nature country estate Small cheese producers (9 producers to visit in Karlovac county) Local honey producers Local specialties: mushrooms, venison Cooking classes Show cooking Mushroom, chestnut foraging Wellcome
LOCAL GASTRONOMY AND WINE
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LOCAL GASTRONOMY & WINE – ready to book Program
Duration Included
Heart of Croatia Gourmet Experience
4 days
3 nights, slow food dinner, local product tastings (wine, apple products, honey, cheese and salami), Vivodina and PleĹĄivica wine roads
Mushroom foraging
4 days
3 HB, mushroom foraging, theme cooking class, local product tastings trip, Karlovac and Ozalj S/S
Chestnut foraging
4 days
3 HB, chestnut foraging, theme cooking class, local product tastings trip, Karlovac and Ozalj S/S
Wild herbs foraging
4 days
3 HB, wild herbs foraging, theme cooking class, local product tastings trip, Karlovac and Ozalj S/S
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HOTEL KORANA SRAKOVČIĆ, 4**** an exclusive 4 star hotel for which we can rightfully say is one of the most beautiful small hotels in Croatia. situated on the banks of river Korana, on the very edge of the Old town, surrounded by a hundred year old park. Wellcome
Hotel facilities 16 double rooms, 3 suites 46 beds in total Restaurant Dobra (200 seats) Tavern Kupa (70+70) Summer terrace (200 seats) Multimedia meeting rooms (up to 200 participants) Indoor swimming pool and sauna Tennis courts, bagminton, bike rental Parking area Wellcome
Accommodation All rooms within the hotel are air-conditioned and equipped with internet access, telephone with direct dial-out capability, TV with satellite programs, safety box, richly supplied mini-bar‌ The bathroom contains a toilette, bathtub, hairdryer. You are welcome to use various hotel services ranging from breakfast served in the room, to washing and ironing of your clothes‌.
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Awards The best small hotel in Croatia and received a „Tourist flower 2006“ award. The best small hotel category in continental Croatia for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
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Proud to be...
INTEGRAL HOTEL “HEART OF NATURE” Country estate “SrCe Prirode” (Heart of Nature) is located in the municipality of Ribnik; connected with important traffic routes and situated 12 km from the Slovenian border, 20 km from the city of Karlovac and 70 km from Zagreb. Wellcome
Facilities/offer Accommodation - in total 50 beds Wine tasting area Restaurant Meeting room for 40 persons Events on the open space for up to 150 persons Heated swimming pool Ethno Museum Camp
Accommodation in country side style
17 double rooms 3 triple rooms 1 family room total capacity 50 persons Wellcome
CAMP IN THE HEART OF NATURE
Season : April – October Camp area : 3,5 ac Number of lots : 30 Free Wi-Fi Internet Restaurant Souvenir shop
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Gastronomy Traditional food Home made products Local cuisine and wine Barbecue Capacities: Garden arbor with grill 40 persons Restaurant Petrova klet 50 persons Wine tasting room 50 persons Square 150-180 persons Wellcome
Individual activities Heated pool Hiking trails Nordic walking trails Cycling trails (smart phone application for self guided tours)
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Group activities for fun & team building Village olympics Sports Football Volleyball Badminton Bowling Traditional bowling (“boćanje”) Pottery class Chestnut and mushroom foraging Theme gameplaying (country, indian...) Cooking classes
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Weddings in the Heart of Nature
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DMC services for travel agencies and turoperators Our DMC travel agency is at your service for all services in the destination: Transfers Guides Excursions Rent-a-car Special Events Program development Partnership with local suppliers
Hotel Korana Srakovčić Perivoj Josipa Vrbanića 8 47000 Karlovac Tel. +385 (0)47 60 90 90 info@hotelkorana.hr prodaja@hotelkorana.hr www.hotelkorana.hr www.srceprirode.hr