Above the surface of the Drava River, on a terrace carved by the river over millions of years, stands the town of Ormož – a chessboard of townhouses, with a castle and a church nearby, boldly positioned like a king and queen commanding the game from a gentle hill. The area was already settled around 2100 BCE. Important trade routes crossed here, as the river crossing was the easiest and the path in all directions lay wide open.
Such a location wove for Ormož a rich and sometimes turbulent history, witnessed by archaeological finds and written records preserved by various institutions – most notably by the Ptuj-Ormož Regional Museum.
To fully experience the town, one must visit the Church of St. James, stroll through the town’s streets, and soak in the peace and tranquility of the castle park, where rare tree species still grow.
And on a hot summer day, you might be tempted to cool off at the town swimming pool, located at the edge of the castle park.
Ormož
Public Institute for Tourism, Culture and Sport Ormož - TIC Ormož
Grajski trg 3, 2270 Ormož
T: 02 741 53 56 / 051 634 311
From April 1 to October 31:
Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 19:00
Sundays and Public Holidays: 08:00 – 16:00
From November 1 to March 31:
Monday – Sunday & Public Holidays: 08:00 – 16:00
Recommended in Ormož
Castle Ormož
The parish church of St. Jakob
Velika Nedelja - castle and church of St. Trojica
Studenice with the monastery and the ruins of the old castle
Ormoški park
Ormož wine road
Jeruzalem wine road
