A three-day trip

Three days in the heart of the Spačva Forest

Three days spent in the magical surroundings of the Spačva Forest will not only rest your body, but your soul as well, introducing you to a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and traditional gastronomy. From historical sites such as the Otočka suvara and the Slavonska kuća, the calm waters of the Virovi stream, the Šumarski muzej that preserves the secrets of the ancient forests, this trip enriches the spirit and awakens the desire to return.

Three days of exploring

We would like for you to stay longer than three days, but if you liked the first three days, we believe you will come back. Three days will be enough for you to feel the warm welcome and hospitality of the hosts, discover the rich flavours of traditional cuisine, get acquainted with cultural heritage and world rarities, and enjoy the peace and quiet of the unspoilt nature of the Spačva Forest.

Trodnevni izleti - otočki virovi

Day one

Start your day in ​​the town of Otok with a tour of the Otočka suvara and the milling of grains from the fields of Srijem. Horse powered, this dry mill is a unique mill that does not exist anywhere else in Croatia. Continue your journey around the natural phenomenon of the Otočki Virovi; people here will tell you they are not sure whether the Virovi is a stream or a lake, but that they are sure it has never dried up. Take a walk to the picnic area and the Virgrad archaeological site, and learn the legend of the Virgrad prince.

Return to the Virovi restaurant for lunch and taste traditional food from Srijem. Don’t miss out on the original kulen (a type of flavoured sausage made of minced pork), spicy sausages and poderane gaće (a deep-fried flatbread, lángos). Spend an active afternoon in the Spačva Forest: rent a bicycle and explore the marked cycling routes or rent a canoe and go exploring from a completely different perspective. If you prefer rest and meditation, relax with a book in the deckchairs near the Otočki virovi, or cast your rods and listen to the forest while angling for common carp, northern pike and catfish.

Find accommodation in rooms, apartments or family-run farms in the Tourist Board of the Spačva Forest Area. Or book your accommodation in the Otočki Virovi Bioecological and Educational Centre in the heart of the Spačva Forest.

Day two

In the morning, head to Bošnjaci to see the Slavonska kuća (Slavonian House), which is a true witness of life through time in the Tourist Board of the Spačva Forest Area. Here you will discover how life was in the countryside 200 years ago. You will find out how the homes of the people of Srijem were decorated, what kind of furniture was modern, and how important handicrafts and šlingeraj (unique embroidery from Bošnjaci) were for interior design. You will learn about the ways in which grains were stored and how the vast Slavonian fields were cultivated but will also get insight into our ancestors’ foods and drink.

After visiting the Slavonska kuća, take a walk before lunch to the parish church of St. Martin in Bošnjaci, and find out how his footsteps form a cultural and historical route that connects cities and towns throughout Europe. Have lunch at the Aquarius restaurant in Bošnjaci, currently the only restaurant that boasts the Flavours of Srijem and Slavonia label in the Tourist Board of the Spačva Forest Area, so after a hearty lunch, go to a tasting of local products from family-run farms in Bošnjaci and Vrbanja.

Buy ground red pepper which will fly you back to Srijem when you are back in your kitchen. If you happen to be in our region during the watermelon season, don’t miss out on the best summer refreshment, and let there be at least one distillery on your list, where you can taste the best rakija in Croatia. End the day at the Zvjezdangrad picnic area on the banks of the Bosut. There, the river that the Romans said was so calm that it flew in one direction in the morning and in the other in the afternoon (depending on wind direction) will usher you in another pleasant night in the east of Croatia.

Dvodnevni izleti - Slavonska kuća
Jednodnevni izleti - Šumarski muzej

Day three

After you have rested, slept well and had an authentic Slavonian breakfast, you can go visit the Sumarski muzej (the Forestry Museum) in Bošnjaci. Here you will discover how important the pedunculate oak forest has always been for the life and prosperity of our region. The valued Slavonian oak has been exported to the whole of Europe for centuries, and thanks to sustainable forest management, today the main feature of the Spačva Forest is its naturalness.

Before or after another lunch to remember in Srijem, take a walk to the shrine of the Mother of Good Hope in Šumanovci, which believers also call the Hidden Lady of Šumanovci. This oldest shrine in ​​Vukovar-Srijem County dates to the 14th century, and believers and pilgrims still find “a sign of reliable hope and comfort” in it. Even if you are not a believer, this hidden place deep in the forest will make you feel relaxed before returning to a hectic and stressful everyday life.

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