Veliko Trojstvo between Heritage and Bilogora

Veliko Trojstvo offers several reasons to plan a trip to Bilogora: historic buildings, an ethnographic collection, wooden sculptures and cycling opportunities. For guidance, there is an information point for the Bilogorski Tourist Road in the center. There, you can get help planning your itinerary, choosing places to visit and finding accommodation. Visitor services may change; ask for up-to-date details before your trip if needed.

Church, Art and Ethno Park

The present-day Church of the Holy Trinity was built over seven years, starting in 1768. It is registered as protected immovable cultural property under code Z-2111. This provides a specific historical landmark for a stay that can also be combined with visits to other cultural sites.

At the Ethno Park Veliko Trojstvo, displays of traditional architecture meet an ethnographic collection of around 1,000 exhibits. They showcase life, culture and customs in Bilogora. The ethnographic courtyard contains an old Bilogora house, a barn, a granary, a bread oven, a corn crib and a well. The collection and courtyard complement each other: the exhibits focus on everyday life and customs, while the buildings illustrate traditional rural architecture. At the park, you can also learn about old crafts, folklore and life in the Bjelovar-Bilogora County in the past.

The Svijetle pruge open-air gallery offers a different kind of cultural experience. It features wooden sculptures created through collaboration between Croatian Forests, Bjelovar-Bilogora County, the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and Veliko Trojstvo. Some of the sculptures are located in Veliko Trojstvo. The town thus brings together an ethnographic collection and rural architecture with outdoor art.

Landscape and Activities

In the Veliko Trojstvo area, the Bilogorski Tourist Road runs over the gentle slopes of Bilogora, through forests and past fertile fields and vineyards. Bilogorski Čardak, above Veliko Trojstvo, offers views of the surroundings. The wooden lookout point is a replica of a watchtower; from here, you can see towards the slopes of Bilogora, Kalnik and Zagrebačka gora. The grounds also include landscaped outdoor areas and a playground. The site is also used for picnics and gatherings and serves as a rest stop for horses on the riding trail through Bilogora. As facilities and uses may change, check the conditions before your visit.

The BILOgravel routes are a particular highlight for cycling tours. All routes start at the lookout point above Veliko Trojstvo. Circular routes and alternative directions expand the choice to more than 400 kilometers of riding options. Check the current route markings on site before planning a specific route.

The broader destination of Općina Veliko Trojstvo

For broader travel planning, it is worth looking at the wider destination of Općina Veliko Trojstvo. The Bilogorski turistički put lies within the municipality and includes 19 points featuring ethnographic collections, traditional crafts, hospitality and accommodation, as well as products from small agricultural holdings, including wine, cheese, honey and meat. Activities across the municipality include trail riding, sport and recreational riding, hunting, fishing, and hiking and cycling tours.

Products and Events

In Veliko Trojstvo, the tasting room at OPG Bačak can accommodate up to 35 people; tastings, light meals and family lunches are available there. The business produces various pumpkin varieties, sweet and savory preserves, pasta made from pumpkin flour, bread and homemade pastries. Capacity, offerings and product ranges may change, so it is advisable to inquire in advance.

Since 2017, the Ethno Park has hosted the Autumn in Bilogora event. The program includes ethno performances, products from local farms, music and family activities. If you would like to plan your trip around the event, check the dates and program details in advance.

The Ivica Pirin family farm can also accommodate guests and horses for longer stays. Check current availability before your trip.

For the broader travel overview: Općina Veliko Trojstvo.