Guide to Fužine: Five things for an ideal holiday
Gorski Kotar is becoming an increasingly sought-after destination for tourists and day-trippers. Among the Gorski Kotar towns that are gaining more attention from visitors, Fužine stands out with its long tourist tradition. A brief guide to Fužine for all those visiting this place in the “green heart of Croatia” presents five things for an ideal […]
Online booking is a new service offered by Hotel Bitoraj
Online Reservation is a new service offered by Hotel Bitoraj. In just a few “clicks” through the hotel’s website, it’s possible to automatically book accommodation and take the first step towards a relaxed vacation in the green heart of Croatia. This is the fastest and most cost-effective way to secure one of the 25 rooms […]
Bitoraj received the label “Safe stay in Croatia”
Hotel and Restaurant Bitoraj has earned the national safety label “Safe Stay in Croatia,” signifying that the establishment operates in accordance with epidemiological recommendations and can provide its guests with a safe stay. This “seal” is awarded by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. In addition to the Croatian label, Bitoraj also holds the international […]
History of Fužine: How the tourist center of Gorski kotar was created
The history of Fužine spans approximately four hundred years. The first mention of a place with such a name was recorded in 1648. However, this does not mean that there was no life in this region before that. Gorski Kotar has been a known area since ancient times. The ancient Romans referred to it as […]
St. Antun Padovanski guards Fužine in the largest church in Gorski kotar
St. Anthony of Padua was a Portuguese priest who renounced his noble lineage and chose a humble life. He joined the Franciscan order and took the name Anthony. The adjective in the second part of his name is related to the place of his death. St. Anthony was born in Lisbon in 1195 and passed […]
Goran lunch: Hearty and healthy diet of our old people
The Gorski Kotar lunch is a traditional gastronomic response to the living conditions in the “green heart of Croatia.” Gorski Kotar is known for its breathtaking beauty: clear rivers, fast streams, dense forests, mountain peaks with stunning views, and valleys full of life. All of this is nature’s legacy to the Gorski Kotar people. However, […]
Venison dishes and forest fruits: Harmonious coexistence on the plate
Venison dishes and forest fruits are two fundamental food groups that have been the basis of Gorski Kotar’s cuisine for centuries. Indigenous dishes partly relied on what the tough and stingy mountainous land could yield. However, the richest part of Gorski Kotar’s culinary heritage owes its thanks to the abundant nature that filled this “Devil’s […]
Jezero Bajer – the pearl of Goran is adored by athletes and hikers
Lake Bajer is the oldest of the three reservoir lakes in Fužine. Its name itself hints at its origin, as the word “bajer” means shore or artificial lake. It was created in 1952 with the construction of a dam on the Ličanka River. The primary intention of the builders was to preserve the water resources […]
Deer roar – a ‘song’ that attracts females, hunters and gourmets
The red deer’s rutting season is one of the most spectacular love rituals in nature. In the second half of September, males call out to females with their “song” while simultaneously warning “antlered rivals” that they are ready for a battle. This is the time when typically secretive animals can be experienced in their full […]
Medun Fest brings unique sweet and salty delicacies
Medun Fest this weekend will introduce several novelties dedicated to this healthy forest product to the well-known dishes of the Bitoraj restaurant. The goal of Medun Fest is to popularize and brand the forest honeydew, which is specific to the Gorski Kotar region. Honeydew is a bee product that does not come from flower nectar […]
