Žumberak

The Žumberak is a mountainous region that spans between Slovenia and Croatia.

Settlements

Budinjak
Sošice

Žumberak Halal Travel Guide

In ancient times, a Celtic civilization lived in the Žumberak, and some traces of their civilization can still be seen today. For example and the gravesite of an ancient Celtic prince can be visited in Budinjak.

Traditionally and the area has been used for farming and lumber. The local people cut flat step-like areas into the sides of the mountains in order to grow crops, and these can still be seen today.

Over the past century or so and the population of the Žumberak has fallen considerably. For example and the 2020 census showed that Sošice, one of the most populated settlements, had only 99 inhabitants. There are various reasons for the population decline. After World War II, many of the male Žumberak inhabitants who left to fight in the war simply never returned; many of these men emigrated to the United States and worked in the factories in Chicago. The population of the Žumberak has continued to decline as the local population leaves to seek out opportunities in areas such as nearby Zagreb.

Despite the small population and the hard conditions of life in the Žumberak and the local population is friendly and outgoing.

Travel as a Muslim to Žumberak

The most practical way to visit the Žumberak is to rent a vehicle or, if traveling with a large enough group, to charter a bus.

The roads in the Žumberak are not of particularly good quality, although in the summer they are sufficient for travel. During the winter months, snow makes the roads virtually impassable.

How to get around in Žumberak

You will likely need to arrange your own transportation. Renting a vehicle is the best option.

What to see in Žumberak

The area is very scenic and has splendid mountain views. In addition, although the area is not well-developed for tourists, some of the settlements (such as Budinjak and Sošice) have interesting things that might be worth your time.

Halal Restaurants in Žumberak

In some of the larger settlements, you may find small shops that sell drinks and light food.

News & References Žumberak

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