Osijek – A Welcome in Style

Osijek Croatia

There are many reasons why visitors are attracted to Osijek, from the beauty of its architecture, its way of life, hospitability and cultural monuments to the fascinating environment and wealth of things on offer in Slavonia and Baranja. In recent times, visitors to Osijek can now also enjoy two new tourist info-centres: one in the upper town and one in the well known and astonishingly well preserved Osijek fortress Tvrđa, one of the most significant old Croatian city centres, built in the 18th century. In addition to information and promotional materials and a range of original souvenirs, Tvrđa boasts a new info-spot run by the Osijek tourist guide association, offering visitors guided tours of this fascinating site, and one of the eight free wireless internet hotspots in Osijek.
The city’s fast lifestyle can also be seen from the number of visitors to Osijek Zoo on the left bank of the River Drava, the numerous visitors to the nearby nature reserve Kopački Rit and events that have been announced
for the upcoming season. For instance, from July 12th to July 26th, Osijek will host the 32nd annual European Archery Championships, with over 2,000 competitors and guests. From August 31st to September 5th, a children’s festival will be held, gathering around 2,000 children of all ages from several countries under the slogan “I dream”. Through music, words and performances, the children will build “The City of Dreams” and friendships, which adults often forget. This year, Osijek will also be visited by a group of around 200 bikers, guests of great interest who traditionally seek high-quality hotel accommodation and secure shelter for their motorbikes. Osijek is more than capable of providing these visitors, who usually come in smaller groups constantly throughout the year, with what they are looking for.
All first-time visitors to Osijek, a city that can be reached from Zagreb in two hours on the motorway, will be delighted by the promenade on the River Drava, the most beautiful river-promenade in the country. Much to
the delight of Osijek’s natives and visitors, the Great dance orchestra has recently, after a three-year break, once again begun playing for festive occasions, greatly contributing to the atmosphere of the city.