Did you know that one of the slowest trains in Europe runs between Osijek and Erdut? This fun fact was confirmed by none other than Croatia’s best-known Brit, Paul Bradbury, And on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at noon exactly, that very same train departed the Osijek station – this time as the Slow Wine Train..

The Osijek-Baranja County Tourist Board organized this event to celebrate the prestigious title of RECEVIN Dionisio European Wine Region 2025, as well as to mark the launch of its famous Wine Month. At the same time, it served as the official launch of the third issue of the Via Slavonia & Baranja destination magazine, centered around all things green and sustainable, and hospitable.

The passengers boarded the train in Osijek, where their wine journey toward Erdut began. At the entrance, they received their train tickets, duly stamped by a smiling conductor. As the train slowly rolled through the fertile plains of Slavonia, its passengers enjoyed a selection of fine wines from the Erdut wine region – Vina Erdut, Siber, Brzica, Antunović, Magistra, Royal Hill, K55, Danubio i Jakovac. This tasting on rails was guided by renowned Osijek wine expert Damir Zrno. Naturally, the wine was paired with a selection of local Danubian cheeses, nuts, and fruit.

Upon arrival in Erdut, the guests visited the Vina Erdut, winery, where sparkling wine and strawberries awaited, followed by a walk through the vineyards overlooking the Danube. Visitors had the opportunity to learn more about the winery’s new products, upcoming projects, and events – including the popular wine & paint workshops regularly held on site.

The adventure continued to Aljmaš, where the scenic K55 winery and distillery hosted a tour of their cellar and century-old vineyards of Graševina and the once-forgotten Kadarka variety. With premium wines and authentic vineyard delicacies at a wine picnic, the guests enjoyed a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Drava and Danube rivers. The K55 winery and distillery regularly hosts wine picnics, parties, brunches and all kinds of other events.

The return trip to Osijek also took place by train, featuring a delightful musical surprise for all passengers, which was the perfect finale to this unique wine journey.

The Slow Wine Train was much more than a train ride – it was an immersive experience of the Danubian terroir, a celebration of wines, landscapes, and people whose dedication produces the finest drops of this region.

The event was co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg Danube transnational cooperation programme, as part of the #RomansWineDanube project.

Written by: Katarina Anđelković