The park was designed in the 19th century as an English-style romantic garden, replacing older Baroque-style horticultural layouts.
The Erdődy Castle, which sits in the center of the park, has been undergoing long-term restoration work to preserve its Renaissance-period foundations.
The grounds contain several centennial trees, some of which are protected natural specimens due to their age and size.
The park layout historically integrated the Jastrebarski stream to create artificial ponds and water-themed landscape features.
Erdödijev Park is a historic English-style landscaped garden surrounding the 16th-century Erdődy Castle in Jastrebarsko, Croatia. Originally established in the early 19th century, the park features a diverse collection of domestic and exotic tree species. It serves as a protected monument of landscape architecture. The grounds are connected to the central town area by a series of walking paths that pass through forested zones and open meadows. The park acts as a green buffer between the urban center and the surrounding landscape of the Žumberak-Samoborsko Gorje region. The castle itself serves as the focal point of the garden design, situated at the north end of the property. The park includes a small lake and remnants of historic water channels.
From the bridge or path facing the castle facade to capture the reflection of the building against the greenery.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the terrain can be uneven or muddy near the lower ponds.
Combine your visit with a walk through the neighboring streets of Jastrebarsko to see the town's historic central square.
Bring mosquito repellent if visiting during the humid summer months, especially near the shaded water features.
Do not attempt to enter the fenced-off sections of the Erdődy Castle, as structural restoration creates safety hazards.
Stay on marked gravel paths to protect sensitive vegetation; keep pets on a leash.
