The park was designed during the era of Count Juraj Feštetić, who transformed the military fortification into a residential manor.
It contains a collection of ancient oak and linden trees that were planted during the park's initial landscaping phase in the 1800s.
The park's design is heavily influenced by the Romantic style, emphasizing the contrast between natural vegetation and the stark stone walls of the castle.
The moat surrounding the castle, which defines the inner boundary of the park, is one of the best-preserved bastion-style fortification systems in Croatia.
The park serves as the site for the annual 'Porcijunkolovo' festival, a major regional cultural event held in early August.
Perivoj Zrinskih is an English-style landscaped park surrounding the Old Town of Čakovec, the historic seat of the noble Zrinski family. The park occupies the site of the former fortress bastions, which were dismantled and repurposed into garden greenery in the 19th century. Its layout features dense tree rows, wide pedestrian pathways, and a notable linden tree alley. The park functions as the primary green space for the city center, connecting the residential zones to the Museum of Međimurje. It serves as an architectural transition between the urban square and the moat-encircled fortifications.
The wooden bridge leading to the main entrance of the Old Town castle with the park greenery in the background.
Walk the full circumference of the moat to see the park from both the upper garden level and the lower fortress foundation level.
Visit the onsite Museum of Međimurje within the castle complex to contextualize the park's historical significance.
Look for the memorial plaques installed throughout the pathways that detail the history of the Zrinski dynasty.
Walking on non-designated pathways to preserve the root structures of the heritage trees.
The park is accessible year-round, though internal museum facilities within the castle complex maintain seasonal operating hours.
Maintain noise levels respectful of a memorial and public recreation site; keep pets leashed.
