Every weekend is a new opportunity for a family trip bathed in sun and greenery. This is especially true for Slavonia and Baranja, a flatland mosaic dominated by the green of its fields, forests and wetlands, alongside blue and gold.

A city on the Drava in the heart of Slavonian hospitality

At the heart of this mosaic is a city, itself bathed in a wealth of parks. Osijek offers the perfect blend of urban ambience and spontaneous hospitality. And you can imagine what hospitality must be like in the heart of one of the warmest regions in the world! We didn't make it up, just ask Booking.com. For that reason alone, the idea of ​​a trip to Osijek doesn't sound bad at all, does it?

Osijek and the surrounding area - experiences created by people for people

If you're planning your getaway as a small family vacation, a few specific recommendations won't hurt. While you're in Osijek, just follow the trail of smiles and welcome (okay, if you're more of an analytical type, feel free to dig through the reviews). Wherever you go, you'll definitely find yourself in some places sooner or later. For a family stay, for example, the Maksimilian guesthouse in the heart of the old Citadel is ideal. It's a place where the Krkić Poznić family translates the spirit of old Essek into unforgettable experiences for modern travelers. You'll feel a similar vibe while drinking a beer at General von Beckers, the only craft brewery in Osijek. And any real lega will take you by ferry (Osijek's kompo) or footbridge to the left bank of the Drava, to the zoo or the famous Copacabana beach. There, with a coffee, beer or brandy, the best urban view from a Bajta awaits you.

Along, on and across the Drava - activities for the whole family

And you can also sail down the Drava, setting off on interesting river trips directed by Captain Igor, a true Drava wolf and owner of the Old Town agency. Once you experience the lowland water expanses, you will definitely want more. Therefore, our next “hint” directs you to Kopački rit. One of the best-preserved European wetlands is a place where both young and old will be left “struck” by the scenes of spring awakening and life. Even when we whisper to you that there are no mosquitoes at this time of year and that in Rit you can also enjoy excellent tours with guide Varja (officially one of the best in Croatia), the only thing you can answer us is – “sold, just tell us where to grab a bite to eat”.

Where to eat in Slavonia and Baranja – a textbook example of being spoiled for choice

As the joke in the “headline” says, where to eat in Slavonia and Baranja, and the same goes for Osijek and its surroundings, is a prime example of sweet care (not just because of the excellent local desserts). Perhaps, since we’re already hanging out in Osijek and its surroundings, we would shyly suggest the excellent Crna svinja in Čepin or Kod Baranjac, the only čarda in Osijek. There, chef Denis prepares fish and čobanac stew that have even ended up in the Guinness Book of Records. Why, you’ll find out for yourself!

To make the "problem" even sweeter, Čingi lingi Čarda, Kod Varge, Drvena bajka, Didin konak, Citadela or Darocz are not far away. There are also Josić, Piroš čizma, Kovač čarda, and even the Stari mlin on the very coast of the Erdut wine peninsula.

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