This small and tranquil pannonian town of Murska Sobota lies in the far northeast of Slovenia. Defined by the beauty of the centuries-old trees in the city park and the abundance of green grass fields, the town truly deserves the title greenest city in Slovenia. With over 2000 sun hours in the Year, Murska Sobota is the 5th sunniest towns in Slovenia. It’s long and interesting history are the old historical buildings in the town center and the castle of whom the foundations date back to the 13th century. The inclusion among three neighboring countries with their different cultures and the almost love like fondness of the river Mura characterized our people with a uniqueness that is visible in every aspect of living, especially in the various events that we host, our local cuisine and the genuine hospitality and friendliness that we love to share with our guests.
The Sights
The small pannonian town is marked by two religions and their churches, the Roman- Catholic Church and the Protestant Church, rising in front of the Victory monument, a symbol of the victory against fascism. From there you can take a stroll through the beautiful park and admire the renaissance castle amongst the old oaks that give witness to our history and heritage. The castle is now the residence to the regional museum with a fabulous permanent exhibition and the youth center MIKK that often organizes music concerts in the castle square intended for young people. The space between the old walls of the castle, underneath the star filled sky produces a magical atmosphere that makes every cultural event a highlight. The surroundings of the town are full of fields of crops such as corn, grain, rapeseed, pumpkin and the narrow dusty trails among them are great for a relaxing walk. The river Mura is the essence that binds and connects the people and all living things in Pomurje. Its banks are teeming with life but are also of soothing tranquility. They provide the ideal place to just let go of your daily troubles and relax or actively engage in sports like fishing, kayaking, canoeing and rafting. Tracking and cycling have dedicated marked cross-country routs. Moreover, one can indulge in panoramic hot air balloon flights, skydiving and horseback riding. You are invited to discover more of the beauty Murska Sobota can offer.
Events in the summer
The summer in Murska Sobota is filled with cultural events like Sobota days and Sobota summer that offer an exquisite collection of well-known performing artists of different musical genres, emitting from all corners of the world. Traditional event like the Rope tow between the folk from both banks across the river Mura is a special delight where you can experience the culture of the common folk, traditional cuisine, old sports and feel the excitement of roaring cheers when the home team is winning. Murska Sobota is also the home town of the modern dance festival
Front@ that hosts dance artists from the whole Europe performing in exciting choreographies embodying the music.
Experience the Unique Local Cuisine
The region, with Murska Sobota as its center, is well known by the tradition-rooted cuisine. Several excellent restaurants in the surroundings of the town really stand out with high quality traditional food offer and regional specialties. Amongst the traditional dishes, the most famous ones are Prekmurje dried pork ham, a meat stew called bograč, and the layered pastry called prekmurska gibanica. There are nearly 200 restaurants, catering businesses and other food establishments in the municipality, thus the gastronomic and culinary offer is diverse and of high quality.
Trubarjev drevored 4,
9000 Murska Sobota,
+386 2 521 43 80,
