In harmony with nature, tradition and heritage, discover the secrets from Grandma’s chest and the magic of the taste of the fruits of the mountains!
About us
“Fruits of the Mountains” is a series of events which aims to bring together local producers, manufacturers of local souvenirs, handiwork and other handcraft items typical of Gorski kotar, local eating establishments and accommodation providers, and the natural and cultural landmarks of the region.
In addition to visiting famous natural attractions and sites of interest, Fruits of the Mountains programmes give tourist agencies from Croatia and abroad the opportunity to create new, original tours in the Gorski kotar region.
Fruits of the Mountains programmes are based on the local landscape, traditions and family values, and are closely related to the Fruits of the Mountains Route. The Fruits of the Mountains Route connects farms and local producers of produce made from the fruit, berries and medicinal herbs that grow in the area of Gorski kotar.
We would like to give our visitors the chance to meet individuals and family-run companies that produce local products and also to learn more about the healing properties and benefits of wild and organic fruits and medicinal herbs. Moreover, our guests can participate in farm work and also learn more about traditional handicrafts, bees and apiculture. We would like our younger guests and their parents to experience the nature and animals first-hand, and to give them an understanding of the local cultural and natural heritage. In addition to visiting family-run farms, the programme can also include hiking and biking tours, visiting natural and cultural attractions in the area, sampling homemade food and enjoying a break in the pleasant surroundings of Gorski kotar.
Products on the Fruits of the Mountains Route:
- aperitifs, digestifs, dessert beverages, bitters
- pears and pear produce
- apples and apple produce
- berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants)
- berry produce
- medicinal herbs, medicinal herb products
- liqueurs, homemade syrups and jams
- mountain lavender seedlings
- mountain lavender products (essential oils, lotions, macerates, soaps, scented bags, teas, liqueurs, brandies)
- homemade liqueurs: honey liqueurs, herb liqueurs, raspberry liqueur, blueberry liqueur
- homemade cow’s milk cheeses
- local produce from Gorski kotar, decorative ceramic items and local souvenirs
Info point
Part of our offer
Cookbook from grandma's chest
The cookbook from grandma’s chest – customs during the year, by author Blažica Sveticki, not only contains recipes, but reminds us of traditions and customs, some of which have already been somewhat forgotten.
Educational trail
Road
The highland fruit road connects family farms, producers of autochthonous products from fruits, berries and medicinal herbs that grow in the area of Gorski Kotar.
Workshops
Household workshops (cooking, sewing, embroidery…), “Kak je blu prejk” (how it used to be) story rooms, art workshops…
Products
Information about autochthonous products produced by Gorski kotar
Excursions
The possibility of organizing thematic excursions related to the ripening of mountain fruits and medicinal plants