Kumrovec is a village in Hrvatsko Zagorje near the Slovenian border. Its old centre is preserved as the Old Village (Staro selo) open-air museum, showing how people lived and worked in Zagorje in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Why visit
Walk between thatched houses, barns and workshops with displays of crafts, toys and household life. The village is also the birthplace of Josip Broz Tito, whose family house is part of the museum.
It combines well with Veliki Tabor Castle and the spas of the area.
Where to stay
Visit as a half-day trip; stay in nearby spas or rural guesthouses.
Getting there and around
Kumrovec is about an hour from Zagreb by car. Public transport is limited.
Parking
There is a car park at the museum entrance.
Day trips
Nearby destinations
Zagreb & Central Croatia
Krapina
Zagorje town famous for one of the richest Neanderthal sites in Europe.
Zagreb & Central Croatia
Marija Bistrica
Croatia’s main Marian shrine, a pilgrimage village in the hills north of Zagreb.
Frequently asked questions
What is Staro selo?
An open-air museum in the old part of Kumrovec showing traditional Zagorje village life.
How long does a visit take?
About two hours.