Tourist guide Sisak Croatia
Top tourist attractions Sisak. Discover, explore and visit natural and cultural sights, events and tourist attractions, and spend an unforgettable vacation in Sisak!
Sisak info
Tourist info Sisak
Sisak is the capital of Sisak-Moslavina County in Croatia. It is situated at the mouth of river Kupa in the river Sava, the fertile and marshy area of Pannonian plain. Sisak is among the oldest settlements of central Croatia and archaeological traces of its inhabitation are dating back to the 4th century BC. In the 1st century BC on the site of today's Sisak was established a Roman military camp - Siscija, which soon acquired the status of the city, and later the status of the capital province of Pannonia Savia. After the withdrawal of the Turks in the 18th and 19th centuries Sisak experiencing an economic and urban boom, and in the 20th century became one of the biggest industrial cities in Croatia thanks to the oil refinery, steel plant, river port, and the milling and bakery production. Travellers exploring the wider region can also find accommodation in Zagreb as a convenient base.
Sights of Sisak
Recently Sisak is becoming more and more engaged in tourism, especially thanks to a protected wetland area Lonjsko polje and its rural wooden architecture, Sisak old town, Old bridge - the first wooden bridge on the river Kupa, and attractive city center along the Kupa and the archaeological park Siscia with the remains of Roman architecture. There are attractive hunting grounds for hunters in the surrounding forests of Petrova and Zrinska Gora. For more information on all sights, visit the Sisak Tourist Board website.
Sports and recreation in Sisak
Sisak and its surroundings offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The rivers Kupa and Sava are ideal for fishing, canoeing and riverside walks, while the surrounding forests of Petrova and Zrinska Gora attract hikers and hunters. Cycling trails through Lonjsko polje allow visitors to explore the unique wetland landscape, and the rich fauna of this protected area is a special attraction for nature and eco-tourism lovers.
Gastronomy in Sisak
The gastronomy of Sisak will not leave you indifferent, and all the specialties of the region in particular traditional local dishes, you can try in one of the many restaurants or in rural households in the area.
Accommodation in Sisak
Accommodation facilities are modest, but in private accommodation, you will always find a quality apartment or room. Visit the old town Sisak on the banks of two rivers, and enjoy both the historical monuments, as well as the natural beauty of its surroundings. Browse all available options in the Zagreb region. Welcome to Sisak!
