Popovača

Popovača sits at the heart of Moslavina, between the vineyard slopes of Moslavačka Gora and the wetlands of Lonjsko Polje. The town and its twelve surrounding settlements are closely associated with Škrlet, a local grape best explored at wineries around Voloder, Potok and the hills above Popovača. Its position beside the Zagreb–Lipovac motorway and the Zagreb–Vinkovci railway makes it a convenient base between Kutina and Ivanić-Grad. From the centre, visitors can head south through Osekovo towards the floodplain habitats of Lonjsko Polje or north into the forests, medieval ruins and cycling routes of Moslavačka Gora. Popovača’s character lies less in a single monumental old town than in the meeting of vineyards, villages, lowland fields and wooded hills. The tourist office stands on Trg grofova Erdődyja, while wineries such as Trdenić, Miklaužić, Florijanović and Prpić introduce the area’s wine culture. It is a rewarding stop for travellers wishing to combine Škrlet, Moslavina views and the edge of one of Croatia’s major wetlands in a single day.

Popovača belongs to Moslavina, a historic region where the wooded Moslavačka Gora hills descend towards the Lonjsko Polje floodplain. That transition defines the area: vineyards and forests rise north of town, while the road through Osekovo leads into a flat landscape of wet meadows and drainage channels. Škrlet is Moslavina’s signature grape, and the wine route between Popovača and Kutina links cellars, family farms and rural retreats. The municipal area comprises Popovača and twelve neighbouring settlements, with Voloder maintaining an especially strong wine-growing identity. Unlike a destination centred on one compact historic quarter, Popovača is best understood by travelling between several contrasting pieces of the Moslavina landscape.