Hidden Podravina

Here, in green, fertile and flat Podravina, lies a true treasure of natural and cultural beauty that is best explored by bike. Koprivnica, besides being a harmonious, well-kept and lively historic town, proudly bears the title of “town of bicycles”. The bicycle here is a means of transport, of recreation, fun and sport and, most importantly, part of everyday life and part of the town's identity.

Whether you come to Koprivnica for a relaxed weekend break or have been drawn here by one of its interesting cultural events, the best way to feel the real pulse of the town, the essence of its way of life and everything that makes this area such a unique corner of Croatia is from the saddle of a bike.

Koprivnica is the largest town and the seat of Koprivnica-Križevci County, and its social, economic and cultural centre. It lies on the beautiful Podravina plain, whose landscape and identity are shaped by the still unspoilt, almost wild and somewhat mysterious banks of the Drava river.

Podravina, full of forests, colourful fields and even real little sand deserts, is one of the gentlest and, culturally, most interesting parts of Croatia. It is the birthplace of Croatian naïve art, which won fame around the world. Here, on the plains and Drava riverbanks, misty in autumn, myths and legends are still alive, and all the treasures of “hidden” Podravina are within reach once you set out to discover them on two wheels.