Get ready for breakfast and a great cycling taken you through Barajna to Dovac Tikveš. This will be a fun filled event happing Saturday April 22 as URB Kotrljaneri will be starting the Cycling Event in Osijek and riding through Baranja country-side. There will be a raffle and some prizes will be awarded later during the event. The weather will be much warmer than Friday and hopefully no rain.
7:00 Participant will gather in Osijek in Front of the bike shop Ljubas at around 7 am and head to the starting point at café bar Sky at 7:30 (Caffe baru Sky u 7:30.) Here the group will gather for coffee and other refreshments and should last until about 9am. 9:00 The departure from Café bar Sky and the cycling begins tracing its way around farms and country side of Baranja. Upon arrival at hotel “Lug” cyclist are in for a treat with a traditional Slavonian Baranja Breakfast consisting of sausages, bacon and other great food. After a brief stay the group will continue towards Tikveš through Grabovac, Jasenovac and Sokolovac. To finish the event cycliste will be heading back ends back to Café bar Sky with more refreshments of Coffee. The cycling event requires everyone to wear their helmets and to make sure bicycles are mechanical safe. The distance of the course is 45 km with an average cycling speed of 22km/hour. To read more about the event go to the event page of URB Kotrljaneri. If you were in the square Trg Ante Starčevića you were in the most popular place to be in Osijek this weekend. It all started at 9am this morning with the final touches on the largest Easter Nest in Osijek. Friends and families gathered here to wish one another a Happy Easter. With plenty of fun for everyone with jumping trampolines, dancing and great music. Just down the street in Sakuntala Park there was Easter Fair with plenty of Crafts and great food and drinks. With the new park just opened beside the river Drava called “LegOS” there was lots for the children to see and have fun. Beside Osijek Cathedral was many activities for Arts and crafts for families to enjoy colouring and a chance to decorate some eggs for Easter. The best way to get to Trg Ante Starčevića was by street car as finding a parking spot would be hard pressed. The crowds were larger this year with many media outlets from web portals Osijek.031.com to TotalCroatiaNews.com mentioning the big event as Osijek tries to build its largest Easter nest. Bales of Straw were piled around the circle creating the Croatia’s largest Easter Nest. It was impossible not to get straw in your hair as kids played and jumped around. Many hours were spent yesterday as students from the School of Applied Arts helped creating the straw nest. To add more fun large Styrofoam eggs were also placed in square with children rolling them around. Shortly after 11 the police motorcycles roared in escorting MK Osijek Motorcycles’ and the two Easter bunny’s riding into the square. The noise was incredible from the Motor cycles as they passed through the crowd. For some children it was too load as they covered their ears. The Tram had to wait for safety reasons in the square as the group entered the square. The opportunity to take photos of the motorcycles for the younger ones was priceless. A quick walk from the square to Sakuntala Park was also taken part of the celebration with the Easter Fair happening. Last minute shoppers for Easter had a chance to find some original gifts. If you were looking for something that said Easter there was plenty of Easter gifts from hand-made Easter Eggs, Baskets and wooden toys and traditional folk art. On location was local wineries and craft beer to learn about and to have a sample while learning from the experts. The community really came together with local restaurants presenting some of their well-known culinary cuisine from the Slavonia. There was plenty of room for dessert with Osijek Knedle being served. If the kids still had energy left they could head to LegOs the newest playground park built in Downtown. It took a few months to build as it has everything to make it bright colourful, fun and being safe. The most unique part about the park in the way they added rubber like material as the base instead of stones or wood chips. They were able to have fun creating an illusion of water painting it blue with small yellow islands on the rubber ground. The other thing which is great is the playground has different levels of skill for climbing based on the ability of children. This park is an incredible asset to Osijek in building the community a better quality of living for young families. It is the perfect weekend to be out enjoying downtown Osijek. The city has done an amazing job bringing tourism and local events for the people of Osijek to enjoy and to visitors some of the best Easter Celebrations in Croatia. Osijek is full of friendly people that bring them back to visitors again and again from neighbouring cities and the world.
If you were in the square Trg Ante Starčevića you were in the most popular place to be in Osijek this weekend. It all started at 9am this morning with the final touches on the largest Easter Nest in Osijek. Friends and families gathered here to wish one another a Happy Easter. With plenty of fun for everyone with jumping trampolines, dancing and great music. Just down the street in Sakuntala Park there was Easter Fair with plenty of Crafts and great food and drinks. With the new park just opened beside the river Drava called “LegOS” there was lots for the children to see and have fun. Beside Osijek Cathedral was many activities for Arts and crafts for families to enjoy colouring and a chance to decorate some eggs for Easter. The best way to get to Trg Ante Starčevića was by street car as finding a parking spot would be hard pressed. The crowds were larger this year with many media outlets from web portals Osijek.031.com to TotalCroatiaNews.com mentioning the big event as Osijek tries to build its largest Easter nest. Bales of Straw were piled around the circle creating the Croatia’s largest Easter Nest. It was impossible not to get straw in your hair as kids played and jumped around. Many hours were spent yesterday as students from the School of Applied Arts helped creating the straw nest. To add more fun large Styrofoam eggs were also placed in square with children rolling them around. Shortly after 11 the police motorcycles roared in escorting MK Osijek Motorcycles’ and the two Easter bunny’s riding into the square. The noise was incredible from the Motor cycles as they passed through the crowd. For some children it was too load as they covered their ears. The Tram had to wait for safety reasons in the square as the group entered the square. The opportunity to take photos of the motorcycles for the younger ones was priceless. A quick walk from the square to Sakuntala Park was also taken part of the celebration with the Easter Fair happening. Last minute shoppers for Easter had a chance to find some original gifts. If you were looking for something that said Easter there was plenty of Easter gifts from hand-made Easter Eggs, Baskets and wooden toys and traditional folk art. On location was local wineries and craft beer to learn about and to have a sample while learning from the experts. The community really came together with local restaurants presenting some of their well-known culinary cuisine from the Slavonia. There was plenty of room for dessert with Osijek Knedle being served. If the kids still had energy left they could head to LegOs the newest playground park built in Downtown. It took a few months to build as it has everything to make it bright colourful, fun and being safe. The most unique part about the park in the way they added rubber like material as the base instead of stones or wood chips. They were able to have fun creating an illusion of water painting it blue with small yellow islands on the rubber ground. The other thing which is great is the playground has different levels of skill for climbing based on the ability of children. This park is an incredible asset to Osijek in building the community a better quality of living for young families. It is the perfect weekend to be out enjoying downtown Osijek. The city has done an amazing job bringing tourism and local events for the people of Osijek to enjoy and to visitors some of the best Easter Celebrations in Croatia. Osijek is full of friendly people that bring them back to visitors again and again from neighbouring cities and the world.
If anyone could say their bored this is the weekend they might be stuck under a rock. There is plenty to do in Osijek and it all starts Friday. With many activities, sights and sounds it brings the city to life this weekend for the Citizens of Osijek and visitors a chance to have fun. Osijek has gone all out this year to make it exciting for everyone with plenty to see and do. With Osijek making an unusually large Easter Nest and more…
Easter Fair in Osijek It was the perfect day to be out enjoying Good Friday in downtown Osijek. The city was full bright colours of Easter this Good Friday. Today was the first day of the Easter Fair in Sakuntala Park this early morning. The Easter fair features local Products, handmade crafts, wine, and craft beer. Local restaurants took part with some of their well-known dishes from the area, and don’t forget to leave some room for desserts. The fair runs today and tomorrow in Sakuntala Park next to the cinema close-by. Osijek is making one of the largest Easter Nest in the world. If you were out in Downtown Osijek today strolling through Trg Ante Starčevića you may be wondering why there were so many large bails of Straw sitting in the square. It grabbed many passerby with many people talking about it. . The straw is being used as part of the big event happening today and tomorrow as Osijek will build the largest Easter Nest in the world. Many hours will be spent as students from the School of Applied Arts will be will be laying the straw out to make a nest. Numerous people from the community will also be volunteering to help out. Last year the nest was big this year it will be even bigger. Maybe this year it might beat the records and be entered into the Guinness book, recognized as a world record breaker for Largest Easter Nest. Easter Tram in Osijek If you have not had a chance to ride the Easter Tram now is your final weekend as it will be making its rounds on the tracks through Osijek. This is a great way for families and visitors to see Osijek as the ride is 45 minutes and takes you through Osijek. Children will have a treat as they get to meet the Easter Bunny on the Tram as well receive small chocolate Easter egg surprise. The schedule for tomorrow will be fun filled day as the final decorations are put onto the Easter Nest. Shortly after will be the arrival of MK Osijek on motor cycles with the Easter Bunny. There will be activities throughout the day with some creative workshops and an Easter egg competition. Dancing and more. There is lots happening in Osijek that will be sure to make it a fun filled weekend. This week a press presentation was held at the Museum of Fine Arts. The problem of shortage of space was addressed by the Museum of Fine Arts will soon be resolved. The announcement came about the future integration development project putting forth a planned renovation of the existing building and the construction of a new Art Pavilion reported by post.hr . Also in the discussion was the reconstruction of the Croatian National Theatre in Osijek. Currently the museum is lacking of such space for the presentation of exhibitions and the permanent collection. The renovation and the construction of the new buildings will provide the necessary means required by museum for additional space. It will be more functional to be able to hold the temporary of storage of works of art, for promotion, education and lectures, restoration workshops and play host for many upcoming events. The main goal of the project will provide a new concept and a new permanent exhibition. It was launched by the initiative Mr. Sc. Branka Balen, director of the MLU (former Gallery). The completion of the project will be continued by the term of office under the directors Leonilde Conti. Whereas the realization of the whole project within the competence of the current director of the MLU, Jasminke Mesarić..
Authors of the preliminary design of reconstruction of MLU architects Branimir Kljajić and Goran Jagić, who made sure that the project is functional and aesthetically satisfying all the requirements from which the museum institution located in modern times. The details of this project are shown in a presentation on the topic "Preparation of project documentation for the reconstruction of the Museum of Fine Arts and Osijek for the development of the Integrated Development Program, KK.06.1.1.01.0029, Operational Program" Competitiveness and cohesion 2014th to 2020th "on which attended by the mayor of Osijek Baranja dr. sc. Vladimir Šišljagić, representatives of the HNK in Osijek, the representatives of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Regional development agency and the author of the preliminary design of reconstruction and construction of the art pavilion MLU in Osijek Branimir Kljajić. This past weekend in Downtown Osijek was a very busy weekend with the Easter Market. After reading about the opening of Gold by Waldinger by the Osijek tourist board web site. It was time to check it out this past Monday. The location has been a huge success since its grand opening in mid-March this year. It is the place to get some of the best desserts in Osijek ranging from Cakes, Chocolate treats, Ice Cream and more. The location is Downtown Osijek on the corner of Zupanijska Ul and Hrvatske Republike close to the Hotel Waldinger. With the Patio now open to enjoy the great weather. The desserts are made with the best ingredients and the knowledge of the right blend of chocolate make it irresistible with much decadence. The dessert here are one of Osijek best places to indulge oneself with many variety cakes. It is hard to choose which one if this is your first visit to any of the Waldinger café’s. It’s always best to bring along a family member or a friend that way you could try more than one dessert by sharing. The other thing that is interesting to note is the Ice Cream with something for everyone (Just ask as they have Gluten-free, Vegan ice cream with soy milk) I had a chance to try the Black Forest cake (Schwarzwald torta) The Chocolate sponge area was perfect balance with the cherry cream filling. It had a balance of being sweet and tart at the same time. The smoothies were also on the list and reminded me of an American style. Their knowledge of chocolate is better than most and they did a great job describing it.on their website: “ Couverture chocolate is the main ingredient in desserts that will delight you. Made of high-quality cocoa beans, special varieties of Criollo and Trinitario, is treated at low temperatures with results in preservation of taste and aroma, ( source www.goldwaldinger.hr) When you first walk by the newly restored building in down town Osijek the first impression is like walking into a classical movie set. It has all the elements of glam with the careful use of Gold used in the motif from dessert display cases use of gold trim and more. The place has a really cool design feeling that is inviting and with nostalgia of easy living life before the modern digital age. The furniture is very exotic custom made, with a relaxing couture of curves being ergonomic. They have paid a great deal of attention to creating the right ambience using light fixtures and incredibly enough a hint of gold on the ceiling. Gold by Waldinger cafe has all the elements of glam and sparkle from the 60’s and 70’s to really tie into the feeling of luxury. The exterior patio really jumps out as they used circle Astro turf grass in the concreate jungle a sense of green space. The bright coloured furniture of red, yellow and green work well with carpeted grass. The whole outdoor environment gives a stark contrast to the Osijek’s gothic in the foreground. The artistic style is something in which brings the unique character of café, in harmonizing tradition culture in a modern world. So if you are in downtown Osijek this is the place to be. This place makes everyone feel welcome and invited to take part of enjoying the time honored tradition of spoil oneself with a bit of Chocolate dessert that is as rich as the design of the Café Pastry shop. This will be Waldinger’s the third location for in Osijek. (Portanova called Lounge Waldinger and the original Waldinger Café inside the Waldinger Hotel)
Written by James B. Mac Donald For more info about Waldinger go to their facebook page or Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/waldinger.hr/ https://www.facebook.com/waldinger.hr Picture from Waldinger website and social media. ![]() It has just been officially announce on their face book page Tour of Croatia will be once again starting in Osijek on April 18 2017. This will be the 3rd year in a row for the Cycling race will be one of the most important cycling events in Croatia. There will be six-stages with more challenges to be faced as tour goes through some of the most historical locations and amazing landscapes. World tour teams will set the stage from the highest rankings of the World Cycling Organization (UIC) Expect to see some of famous cyclist returning again this year. More details to follow in days to come.
This is from there page “Tour of Croatia” a brief outlook of the course map. If you did not notice the Easter Tram this past Saturday April 1st then you may be missing out on some fun for the family. This will be the 6th year participating in the Easter Tram ride for Osijek. Osijek Zoo is one of the key sponsors playing host to being part of the Easter Tram. They have done a great job in decorating the whole tram making it feel like season of spring and Easter. With even the smallest details of decorating the back window featured Easter eggs and other great stuff. The Tram being featured for the event has the promotion of Osijek Zoo theme on the Exterior. The first run was this past weekend on April 1st with young winners who placed in the Children’s Ferivi run. They had the chance to ride the Easter tram for free at the starting point Trg Ante Starčevića at 10 am. If you missed the chance the Eater Tram runs from April 3 until April 17th. Many will be able to enjoy the Easter Tram fun as it travels 40 minutes along the tracks in the city of Osijek. With the Easter Bunny on board the tram there is sure to be loads of excitement for the little ones. Each Child receives candy and a “Kinder Egg”’, with an added bonus of a free Children’s pass to the zoo that is valid until May 31st. “Timetable Easter tram is on weekdays at 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00 and on weekends at 11:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 17:00. On the feast of Easter, a tram at 16:00 and 17:00, and then the tram organized and hunt for Easter eggs prize, and the prize is a family ticket for the zoo, for Easter Monday.” (source Tzosijek.hr) Important to note “On Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday in the tram will be organized in the traditional hunt for Easter eggs in the prize which will be a family ticket for the zoo on Easter Monday.” For more information about the Easter Tram see the GPP Marketing department at Tel: 031/228 351 or Web: www.gpp-osijek.com
Osijek Half Marathon was held this past weekend with record turn-out and great weather. With more athletes each year showing up as word got out about the City of Osijek being the place to be. People gathered as early as 7 in the morning to take part in the annual event. For some it was a great chance to register last minute to sign up. People arrived from all over the Croatia as far as the coast and Neighbouring Countries. Runners received a T-shirt and other great things in a gift bag once they signed up the race. The Medallion was impressive with Osijek Famous Pedestrian Bridge encompassed into the design. Trg Ante Starčevića was the starting and finishing line with race clearly marked along the route through out Osijek. Kids were up first for the Children’s Race with free entry that started at 9 am. The length of the course depended on the category. For the little ones it was 250 meter run around the Square. And for the oldest was 1.500 Meter. Everyone had fun and at the Finish line they received Ice Cream and other treats from the participating sponsors.
The half marathon kicked off at 10:30 as runners warmed up for their specific category. The profile of the race was fairly flat making this run a great for Entry level and the more experienced a quicker course to have personal best time. Refreshments were placed every 5km as runners paced themselves running the distance. Friends and Family lined the course route to cheer on the runners given them the extra encouragement needed. ( Map Picture from web site: http://osjeckiferivipolumaraton.com/polumaraton/) After the Marathon for many runners it was the adrenaline was still pumping with the successful completion and receiving the Medallion. Around the square crowds gathered to snap the victory with friends to remember the event. For some they wrote on the face book that their muscles would be hurting for the next few days. It was great experience catching up with family and cheering them on celebrating the run. This is the 13 year for Osijek to host Ferivi Half Marathon congratulations to all that participated and made it a success. Special thanks to volunteers, police, and emergency responders that made it fun and a safe place to be. The Race results for April 1 2017 can be found below: The winners of the race can be scene here. (http://osjeckiferivipolumaraton.com/rezultati/) The winners of the race for the Half Marathon can be viewed here (http://champstat.net/hr/arhiva/1983) Written by James B. Mac Donald Photograpy by James B. Mac Donald |
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