Jastrebarsko City Guide
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Croatia

Jastrebarsko City Guide

Zagreb County

Jastrebarsko is a small town in Zagreb County, Croatia, known for its vineyards and quiet atmosphere. It offers a traditional Croatian experience with easy access to nature and nearby Zagreb for city needs. It suits travelers seeking calm and local culture.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Good
7

Known for local wine and traditional food. Few international options and limited late-night dining. Vegetarian/vegan options vary by restaurant.

Local Dishes:
Croatian homemade food, Local wines
International Cuisine:
Limited
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Nightlife
Poor
3

Nightlife is quiet with local cafes and few bars.

Coffee Culture
Limited
5

Standard European coffee options available.

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Tipping
Not Required

Tipping rounds up bills or 5-10% in restaurants; optional elsewhere.

Top Attractions
Erdödy Castle
Historical
Historical castle in the town center.
St. Nicholas Church
Religious
Prominent local church.
Jastrebarsko Museum
Museum
Town museum showcasing local history.
Ornithological Reserve Crna Mlaka
Nature
Birdwatching reserve nearby.
Plešivica Wine Road
Food & Drink
Wine tasting and local food route.
Japetić Peak
Outdoor
Highest point nearby offers hiking and paragliding.
Zagreb
City
Capital city 36 km away for urban amenities.
SIM Cards

SIM cards are easy to get from mobile shops or kiosks. Hrvatski Telekom offers the best coverage. Passport registration is required.

Available at:
Hrvatski Telekom
A1 Croatia
Telemach
Recommended Apps
Google Maps(Navigation)
Bolt & Uber(Transport)
FlixBus & GetByBus(Transport)
Wolt & Glovo(Food)
Airbnb & Booking.com(Travel)
GetYourGuide & Tripadvisor(Travel)
HAK(Transport)
Jadrolinija(Transport)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Good
7

Generally clean and well-maintained.

24/7 Services
Poor
2

Very few 24/7 services; late-night options are limited.

Groceries
Plodine
SPAR

Supermarkets like Plodine and SPAR carry international products. Shops are open weekdays and Saturdays but mostly closed Sundays outside tourist season.

Cashless Payments
Widely accepted

Cards like Visa and Mastercard work well, and mobile payments are growing. Carry some cash for small shops or markets.

ATMs

ATMs are common, especially in bigger cities nearby; use bank-affiliated machines to avoid fees. Croatia uses the Euro.

Schools
Local only

No international schools in town; options likely in nearby Zagreb.

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Not Available
Work-Friendly Cafés
Poor
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
1

No established digital nomad scene here.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Excellent
9

Plenty of nature, vineyards, and parks around the town.

Running
Excellent
8

Good running routes in nature with fresh air.

Gyms
Not Available

No info on gyms; outdoor activities like hiking are popular.

Tennis
Poor
0

No data on tennis facilities.

Padel
Poor
0

No data on padel facilities.

Yoga
Poor
0

No info on yoga or wellness centers.

Martial Arts
Poor
0

No info on martial arts.

Skiing
Poor
1

Limited skiing options locally; other resorts are farther away.

Water Sports
Poor
0

No organized water sports in town.

Surfing
Poor
0

No surfing; inland location.

Diving
Poor
0

No diving available inland.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Good
7

Healthcare is adequate with pharmacies nearby. Emergency numbers are 112 and 194. English-speaking staff may be limited.

Hospitals:
Local clinics
Pharmacies:
Local pharmacies
Tap Water Safety
Safe to drink

Tap water is safe and meets EU quality standards.

Common Scams
Taxi overcharging in tourist areas (rare here), Pickpocketing unlikely due to small town size

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Good
6

Calm town with nature nearby but limited kid-focused facilities.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Limited
5

Croatia is improving in LGBTQ+ rights, but no specific info for Jastrebarsko.

Pet Friendly
Limited
4

Unknown detail; pet friendliness varies.

Quick Facts

Population
14,562
Power Reliability
Excellent
9/10

Power supply is stable with rare outages.

Mountains
Available

Close to Žumberak mountain range with hiking trails.

Languages
Croatian(100%)
English(65%)
Emergency
112
General Emergency
192
Police
194
Emergency Medical Assistance
193
Firefighters
1987
Road Assistance

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
0
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Earthquake
Moderate Risk
6

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