Slavonia

Ilok

Croatia’s easternmost town, above the Danube, with medieval walls and centuries-old wine cellars.

Region

Slavonia

Best time to visit

April–June, September–October

Ideal trip length

1 day

Main highlights

Old cellars, Odescalchi castle, Danube views

Ilok is the easternmost town in Croatia, on a ridge above the Danube near the Serbian border. It is surrounded by the vineyards of the Fruška Gora slopes and is famous for its wine.

Why visit

Inside the medieval walls, the Odescalchi castle houses the town museum, and the old wine cellars below it have been used for centuries; tastings of Graševina and Traminac are the highlight of a visit.

Views from the walls over the Danube are especially good at sunset.

Where to stay

Hotels and wine estates in town; Vukovar is about 40 minutes away.

Getting there and around

Ilok is about 40 minutes from Vukovar and an hour from Osijek by car.

Parking

Parking is easy near the old town.

Day trips

Nearby destinations

  • Slavonia

    Baranja

    Flat corner of Croatia between the Drava and the Danube: wetlands, wine cellars and fish stew.

  • Slavonia

    Đakovo

    Slavonian town of a twin-towered cathedral, Lipizzaner horses and a folk festival.

  • Slavonia

    Osijek

    Slavonia’s largest city on the Drava, with the baroque Tvrđa quarter and a long riverside promenade.

  • Slavonia

    Vinkovci

    One of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in Europe, on the Bosut river.

Frequently asked questions

What wine is Ilok known for?

Graševina and Traminac.

Can I visit the Ilok wine cellars?

Yes, guided tours and tastings are available.

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