It is the smallest and most densely populated county in the country, with approximately 113,000 inhabitants on 729 km².
Known as the "Croatian flower garden" for its fertile plains, rolling hills, vineyards, and forests, it is a paradise for nature, wine, and gastronomy.
History in brief:
The region has a turbulent past under Habsburg, Hungarian, and Yugoslav influence.
In 1919, the population voted in a resolution to join Croatia.
It was part of Hungary for a long time until the First World War.
Economy and culture:
Important for agriculture (corn, potatoes, apples), wine production, and industry (metal, IT).
Culinary specialties like gibanica (cake) and folk songs (Međimurska popevka, a UNESCO World Heritage site) make it unique.
Tourism is flourishing with thermal baths (Sveti Martin), castles (Čakovec), and cycling routes through vineyards.
Why visit?
Perfect for relaxing holidays: hiking, wellness, and local festivals.
It feels like a fairytale river landscape, ideal for wine and nature lovers.
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