THE GREEN

HEART

OF CROATIA

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Green Heart of Croatia –where are we?

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DESTINATION � GREEN HEART OF CROATIA: Karlovac, Ozalj, Ribnik

� Karlovac – a city on four rivers (Korana, Kupa, Mrežnica, Dobra) is 55 km from the capital, and its favourable position at the intersection of major thoroughfares make it suitable for a short break on a journey towards the sea. However, it also an attractive destination for relaxation and entertainment.

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SURROUNDINGS

� Plitvice lakes 95 km� Rastoke� Zagreb 53 km� Ozalj� Ogulin� Gorski kotar� Opatija� Slovenia (Metlika) 38 km

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HISTORY-KARLOVAC

� Formerly known as Karlstadt, it was built in the 16th century for defensive purpose against the Turkish conquerors and is a unique urban centre that takes the form of a six-pointed star.

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ATTRACTIONS – Karlovac

� Things to be seen in Karlovac: the old town of Dubovac that was built in the 13th century, the Town Museum , Church of the Holy Trinity and the Franciscan monastery with a gallery, the town’s theatre Zorin dom , Museum of War of Independence ...

� Events: Medieval fair, Music festivals (jazz, electronic, rock...); Beer days; Modern dance festival, Summer movie on the riverbank...

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ATTRACTIONS - surroundings

� Ozalj old town with castle & City Museum, Munjara powerplant, Vivodina wine road, Zumberak wine road, Ribnik old town with wasserburg, Novigrad fortress, Ethno museum in the Heart of Nature, Rivers Mrežnica, Dobra, Kupa & Korana, Petrova gora historical site...

PROGRAMS

CULTURE & HISTORY

ACTIVE TOURISM

GASTRONOMY & WINE

ACTIVE / ADVENTURE TOURISM

� Cycling (Marked routes, smart phone aplication, professional guides, bike rental)

� Nordic walking, hiking (equipment rental, professional guides, marked routes, hiking in Plitvice lakes)

� Off road & photo shooting� Caving (Vrlovka cave, Baraćeve cave)� River rafting (equpment rental, professional guides, on Mrežnica

river)� Diving� Horeseback riding� Karlovac war sites sightseeing in Military vehicle� Hunting, fishing

ACTIVE / ADVENTURE TOURISM

ACTIVE Programs – ready to book (ind.prices)

4 half board, walking poles and maps, rafting, bike rental and maps, transfers, swimming pool, tax

5 daysMultiactive adventure

7 half board, walking poles and maps, bike rental and maps, rafting/canoeing, Plitvice Lakes NP entrance ticket, guided cycling in Risnjak National Park, transfers, tax

8 daysMultiactive adventure

4 half board, walking maps, nordic walking poles, swimming pool, tax

5 daysWalk break

2 half board, walking maps, nordic walking poles, swimming pool, tax

3 daysWalk weekend

7 half board, bike rental, maps, transfers, swimming pool, tax

8 daysBike week

4 Half board, bike rental, maps, transfers, swimming pool, tax

5 daysBike break

2 Half board, bike rental, bike rental, maps, transfers, swimming pool, tax

3 daysBike weekend

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CULTURE AND HISTORY� Karlovac city S/S , Ozalj city S/S, Ogulin city S/S� Medieval fortresses : Dubovac castle Karlovac, Ozalj,

Novigrad na Dobri, Ribnik, Bosiljevo, Ogulin� Costumed history actors - (Ozalj, Karlovac)� Medieval events (archery tournaments, show off)� Pottery and ceramics classes� Painting classes� Lace “Jalba ” production� Folclore groups� Croatian war of independence museum� Sacral heritage (Pauline churches and monasteries)

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CULTURE AND HISTORY

CULTURE & HISTORY – ready to book

7 HB, pottery class, 3 excursions (Ozalj and Vivodina, wine road, Karlovac S/S, Plitvice Lakes)

8 daysPottery classes

Karlovac S/S with National Shrine of St.Joseph, Pauline Monasteries and churches Svetice and Kamensko, Kraši ć The Holy Thrinity church (program could be connected with Zagreb and Marija Bistrica)

3 daysHeart of Croatia sacral heritage

2 HB, Karlovac S/S, Day trip to Karlovac Museum of the War of independence with sightseeing of the Karlovac frontline with Pitzgauer military off-road vehicle, lunch, dinner, tax

3 daysCroatian War of Independence

3 HB, excursion to Ozalj with castle, Excursion to Ribnik-Novigrad-Bosiljevo castles, lunches, tax (for larger groups medieval tournament)

4 daysMedieval fortresses in the Heart of Croatia

3 HB, Karlovac costumed S/S, excursions to Ozalj and Viviodina wine road, excursion to Ribnik with castles, Heart of Nature Ethno Museum, lunch, tax

4 daysGreen Heart of Croatia

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LOCAL GASTRONOMY AND WINE� ECO / organic home made food production : duck, lamb, fruit

juices, honey...) – all used in the Heart of nature estate menu’s � Vivodina wine road (wine cellars, wine tasting, snack)� Visit to the local producer of apple juice , apple products and

wine� Slovenia (Metlika) wine producers� Wine tasting in Heart of Nature country estate� Small cheese producers (9 producers to visit in Karlovac

county)� Local honey producers� Local specialties: mushrooms, venison� Cooking classes� Show cooking� Mushroom, chestnut foraging

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LOCAL GASTRONOMY AND WINE

LOCAL GASTRONOMY & WINE – ready to book

3 HB, wild herbs foraging, theme cooking class, local product tastings trip, Karlovac and Ozalj S/S

4 daysWild herbs foraging

3 HB, chestnut foraging, theme cooking class, local product tastings trip, Karlovac and Ozalj S/S

4 daysChestnut foraging

3 HB, mushroom foraging, theme cooking class, local product tastings trip, Karlovac and Ozalj S/S

4 daysMushroom foraging

3 nights, slow food dinner, local product tastings (wine, apple products, honey, cheese and salami), Vivodina and Plešivica wine roads

4 daysHeart of Croatia Gourmet Experience

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HOTEL KORANA SRAKOVČIĆ, 4****� an exclusive 4 star hotel

for which we can rightfully say is one of the most beautiful small hotels in Croatia.

� situated on the banks of river Korana, on the very edge of the Old town, surrounded by a hundred year old park.

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Hotel facilities

� 16 double rooms, 3 suites� 46 beds in total� Restaurant Dobra (200

seats)� Tavern Kupa (70+70)� Summer terrace (200 seats)� Multimedia meeting rooms

(up to 200 participants) � Indoor swimming pool and

sauna� Tennis courts, bagminton,

bike rental � Parking area

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Accommodation

� All rooms within the hotel are air-conditioned and equipped with internet access, telephone with direct dial-out capability, TV with satellite programs, safety box, richly supplied mini-bar… The bathroom contains a toilette, bathtub, hairdryer. You are welcome to use various hotel services ranging from breakfast served in the room, to washing and ironing of your clothes….

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Awards

� The best small hotel in Croatia and received a „Tourist flower 2006“award.

� The best small hotel category in continental Croatia for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Proud to be...

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INTEGRAL HOTEL “HEART OF NATURE”� Country estate “SrCe

Prirode” (Heart of Nature) is located in the municipality of Ribnik; connected with important traffic routes and situated 12 km from the Slovenian border, 20 km from the city of Karlovac and 70 km from Zagreb.

Facilities/offer

� Accommodation - in total 50 beds

� Wine tasting area� Restaurant� Meeting room for 40 persons� Events on the open space

for up to 150 persons� Heated swimming pool� Ethno Museum� Camp

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Accommodation in country side style

� 17 double rooms� 3 triple rooms� 1 family room� total capacity 50 persons

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CAMP IN THE HEART OF NATURE

� Season : April – October� Camp area : 3,5 ac� Number of lots : 30� Free Wi-Fi Internet� Restaurant� Souvenir shop

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Gastronomy

� Traditional food� Home made products� Local cuisine and wine� Barbecue � Capacities:

� Garden arbor with grill 40 persons

� Restaurant Petrova klet 50 persons

� Wine tasting room 50 persons

� Square 150-180 persons

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Individual activities� Heated pool � Hiking trails� Nordic walking trails� Cycling trails (smart

phone application for self guided tours)

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Group activities forfun & team building

� Village olympics� Sports

� Football� Volleyball� Badminton� Bowling� Traditional bowling

(“bo ćanje”)� Pottery class� Chestnut and mushroom

foraging � Theme gameplaying

(country, indian...) � Cooking classes

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Weddings in the Heart of Nature

DMC services for travel agencies and

turoperators

Our DMC travel agency is at your service for all services in the destination:

� Transfers� Guides

� Excursions� Rent-a-car

� Special Events� Program development

� Partnership with local suppliers

Hotel Korana Srakov čićPerivoj Josipa Vrbanića 8

47000 KarlovacTel. +385 (0)47 60 90 90

info@hotelkorana.hrprodaja@hotelkorana.hr

www.hotelkorana.hr www.srceprirode.hr