Over the centuries Varazdin citizens were diligently building their town, taking special care to make it more beautiful and pleasant. That is how the idyllic central European town come to be a place were man and his work became interlaced by making a harmony of history and contemporaneousness. As you walk along the baroque core of the town, visit some of the numerous galleries, theatre plays or concerts, you can feel the charm that the town hides in its soul and at the same time offers to the visitors.
Varazdin makes part of the historical chain of central European towns but as one rare urban pearl, the town of harmony and intimacy.

Its specific urban identity is shown not only by the existence of the old baroque architecture but also by its pretty squares, streets and parks. Todays numerous cultural and historical monuments speak about an eight century history when many of the famous artists and entrepreneurs lived there, and the gentry of the Central Europe chose it as a tourist destination. It used to be a capital of the Triune Croatia. In its essence the town in its entirety is a museum but at the same time a modern centre of Varazdin County, at the crossroads of roads from Europe heading to Zagreb and the Adriatic coast, Varazdin attracts passengers as a destination that cannot be avoided. Every visitor will have the opportunity to feel the spirit of the centuries long gone and the beauty of living in it in our times.

Varazdin is one of the most important tourist destinations of the entire Northern Croatia. The beauty of the nature, events organized all through the year make it interesting to visit at any time. The historical part of the town often compared to Vienna is extremely preserved. The old fortress, centre of the town, numerous museums, galleries and Varazdin Cemetery, a protected horticulture monument, are the main point for visitors to see. The Town Museum is located in the Old town exhibiting a large number of exhibits on the history of Varazdin and the surrounding area from prehistory to today. A unique collection of tens of thousands of mounted bugs collectedby the Honorable Franjo Koscec, are located in the entomologic part of the Herzer palace.Amongstthe manycultural events,the Barouqe Evenings in Varazdin are of particular spirit, one of the main musical events in Croatia.The International festival of wind instruments, The Book Day, Spancir fest, etc. must also be seen.

One of the specifics of the town is the Varazdin Guard, the so called “purgari” who, dressed in lovely blue grenadier uniforms participate in important celebrations, standing by the Town Hall.
There are possibilities for different sports and recreation events, particularly within the football ground of the football club “Varteks”. The River Drava and the Varazdin Lake are the paradise for fishers. A variety of river fish can be found. Varazdin cousin is well known and distinguished, “klipici” are the most spread and very simple specialty of the town. “Hajdin kasa”, turkey with pasta (“mlinci”), “strukli” (pasta and cheese), “zlevka”, the wine and “Knaput” beer can satisfy most demanding tastes.