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Explore Prekmurje in eastern Slovenia for Mura River landscapes, thermal spas, vineyard hills, bilingual heritage and distinctive regional cuisine.

Prekmurje occupies Slovenia’s far north-east, beyond the Mura River and beside the borders with Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Its name means “across the Mura”, a useful description of both its geography and its historical identity. The region is divided between the broad, cultivated Mura plain in the south and west and the low, wooded hills of Goričko in the north. Murska Sobota is the principal town and administrative centre, while Lendava, close to the Hungarian and Croatian borders, provides a contrasting cultural and landscape focus in the east.
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The Mura plain is a land of cornfields, orchards, poplar avenues, wetlands and villages with whitewashed houses, wooden farm buildings and roadside shrines. The river and its former channels support rich wildlife, especially in the Mura-Drava floodplain, where cycling and walking routes pass through an agricultural landscape shaped by water. Around Moravske Toplice and Radenci, mineral springs have made the region one of Slovenia’s established spa areas. The gently rolling Lendavske Gorice and Goričko hills bring vineyards, forests and long views rather than demanding mountain walks.
Prekmurje’s history is visible in its layered culture. For centuries it developed within the Hungarian political sphere, and local traditions reflect Slovene, Hungarian, German and Croatian influences. Hungarian remains particularly visible in eastern communities and in Lendava, where bilingual cultural life, synagogue heritage and a distinctive hilltop castle add depth to the town. Villages such as Bogojina preserve important architecture, including Jože Plečnik’s Church of the Ascension, while Grad Castle stands among the wooded hills of Goričko.
Food is central to the region’s identity. Buckwheat, millet, pumpkin seed oil, cottage cheese and seasonal produce appear in traditional cooking, while the layered pastry known as prekmurska gibanica is the best-known regional speciality. Farm estates, village inns, wine roads and spa restaurants offer different ways to encounter this cuisine. The local wine landscape is especially associated with Lendava and the eastern hills, where small vineyards sit above the plain.
Prekmurje suits travellers who prefer a spacious itinerary built around cycling, thermal bathing, local food, bird-rich wetlands, small museums and market towns. Distances are manageable, but public transport is less comprehensive in rural areas than in Slovenia’s larger urban centres, so a car or careful route planning is useful. The region rewards slower travel: one day may combine Murska Sobota’s museums with a riverside cycle, while another reaches Goričko’s castles and villages or follows the wine country around Lendava.

When is the best time to visit Prekmurje?

Best: June–August · 26–27°C
Average daytime high and rainfall by month
MonthHigh (°C)Rainfall (mm)
January650
February745
March1250
April1760
May2270
June (best)2670
July (best)2780
August (best)2780
September2270
October1660
November960
December455

Getting to and around Prekmurje

How to get there

Prekmurje is reached mainly by road from central Slovenia, Austria, Hungary or Croatia. Murska Sobota is the principal regional gateway and is connected by rail and road with other parts of Slovenia, although onward travel to smaller villages may require a bus, taxi or car. Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is outside the region and is the main Slovenian international gateway; Graz Airport in Austria and Zagreb Airport in Croatia may also be practical depending on the itinerary, but both are outside Prekmurje. International visitors should check current cross-border transport and road conditions before travelling.

Transportation

Rail and bus services link Murska Sobota with larger Slovenian centres, while local buses connect some towns and villages, but rural coverage is less frequent and less flexible. A car is useful for visiting Goričko, the Mura floodplain, village churches, castles and the wine hills around Lendava. Cycling is well suited to the relatively flat plain, with hillier sections in Goričko and Lendavske Gorice. Taxis can help with short connections from towns, but should not be assumed to be readily available in every rural settlement. Plan return transport carefully when visiting dispersed attractions.

Best attractions in Prekmurje

Prekmurje’s attractions are spread across a broad agricultural plain and a quieter belt of wooded hills. Murska Sobota combines the Pomurje Museum in the town castle with contemporary visitor facilities and parks, making it a useful introduction to regional history. Around Moravske Toplice and Radenci, thermal resorts provide bathing, wellness and family recreation, while the flat country is suited to cycling between villages, chapels and farms. The Mura floodplain offers walking and cycling through riverine woodland, former channels and wet meadows, with opportunities for nature observation. In Goričko, the landscape becomes more undulating and forested, with Grad Castle and small rural settlements among the principal destinations. Lendava adds vineyards, bilingual cultural heritage and the Vinarium observation tower, while nearby Dobrovnik is known for its tropical garden. The Plečnik church at Bogojina, traditional village architecture and local food producers broaden the cultural offer. These experiences are less about a dense concentration of ticketed sights than about connecting landscapes, spas, heritage buildings, food and cross-border influences over a series of manageable excursions.

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Best landmarks in Prekmurje

Murska Sobota Castle, set in a landscaped park at the centre of the regional capital, is one of Prekmurje’s clearest architectural reminders of aristocratic administration and now houses the Pomurje Museum. In the Goričko hills, Grad Castle is a large medieval complex whose elevated position expresses the defensive and estate-based history of the area. Lendava Castle stands above the town and provides a strong visual link between the lowland settlement and the surrounding vineyard hills; the Vinarium tower nearby has become a prominent modern landmark with wide views across the Pannonian landscape. Bogojina’s Church of the Ascension is notable for Jože Plečnik’s distinctive fusion of modern design with local architectural forms. The Mura itself is another defining landmark in geographical rather than monumental terms: its channels, floodplain woods and crossing points have shaped settlement, farming and regional identity. Together these places show Prekmurje as a meeting point of castles, religious architecture, vineyards, river landscapes and contemporary observation architecture.

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Best restaurants in Prekmurje

Prekmurje has one of Slovenia’s most recognisable regional food traditions. The layered prekmurska gibanica combines pastry, poppy seeds, cottage cheese, walnuts and apples, while savoury cooking makes generous use of buckwheat, millet, potatoes, pork, sour cream and pumpkin seed oil. Bograc, a substantial stew associated especially with Lendava, reflects the region’s Central European and Hungarian influences. Restaurants, village inns and rural tourism farms often interpret these traditions in different ways, from hearty country cooking to more polished seasonal menus. Murska Sobota and Lendava offer the broadest choice, while spa resorts add dining rooms focused on both local and international dishes. Wine from the Lendavske Gorice and other Pomurje vineyards accompanies local food, and farmers’ stalls or small producers are useful places to find pumpkin seed oil, honey, cured products and potica-style baking. Menus and availability vary outside the main towns, so earlier dining is sensible in rural areas.

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Best bars in Prekmurje

Evenings in Prekmurje are generally centred on cafés, traditional gostilnas, spa entertainment and village social life rather than a large club scene. Murska Sobota has the widest choice of bars and occasional live music, with a younger and more urban atmosphere than the surrounding villages. Lendava combines cafés and restaurants with cultural events and wine-oriented evenings, while Moravske Toplice and Radenci are geared towards guests staying at thermal resorts. In rural areas, a local inn or wine venue is more likely to provide the evening focus than a nightclub, and closing times can be seasonal or limited. Wine producers and local events may offer tastings or music, but these should be checked in advance rather than assumed to run daily. Visitors can enjoy the region’s evening culture without treating drinking as its defining activity.

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Best nightclubs in Prekmurje

Evenings in Prekmurje are generally centred on cafés, traditional gostilnas, spa entertainment and village social life rather than a large club scene. Murska Sobota has the widest choice of bars and occasional live music, with a younger and more urban atmosphere than the surrounding villages. Lendava combines cafés and restaurants with cultural events and wine-oriented evenings, while Moravske Toplice and Radenci are geared towards guests staying at thermal resorts. In rural areas, a local inn or wine venue is more likely to provide the evening focus than a nightclub, and closing times can be seasonal or limited. Wine producers and local events may offer tastings or music, but these should be checked in advance rather than assumed to run daily. Visitors can enjoy the region’s evening culture without treating drinking as its defining activity.

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Best shops in Prekmurje

Shopping in Prekmurje is based on market towns, local produce and independent businesses rather than large-scale retail tourism. Murska Sobota has the region’s broadest everyday choice, including a conventional high street, shopping facilities and markets, while Lendava combines small shops with galleries and services shaped by its bilingual border-town character. In villages and spa areas, look for pumpkin seed oil, honey, wines from the eastern hills, dried or preserved produce, cured specialities and locally made sweets, including prekmurska gibanica where suitable producers sell it for takeaway. Farm shops and seasonal stalls can be more rewarding than souvenir outlets, though opening arrangements vary. Craft and cultural purchases may include ceramics, textiles, woodwork and small artworks, particularly around heritage attractions and galleries. Travellers should carry a reusable bag and cash for smaller producers, and should distinguish genuinely local products from generic Slovenian souvenirs.

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Prekmurje essentials

Currency and Payment
Prekmurje uses the euro, as does Slovenia nationally, with the currency code EUR. Cards and contactless payments are widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants, spas and shops in Murska Sobota, Lendava and other established visitor centres. Cash in small euro denominations remains useful at village inns, seasonal stalls, small producers and some rural services. Foreign visitors should not expect a separate regional currency, and should check their bank’s fees for card payments or cash withdrawals.
Safety
Prekmurje is generally a calm region for visitors, but normal precautions apply in towns, accommodation and busy visitor areas. On rural roads, drivers should allow for cyclists, tractors and narrow village routes. Summer heat can be demanding on the open plain, while muddy or slippery conditions may affect paths near the Mura and wooded areas after rain. Follow local advice around rivers, ponds and marked walking routes, and take care on vineyard roads and forest tracks. Outdoor visitors should carry water, suitable footwear and a charged phone.
Emergency Situations
In Slovenia, call 112 for the unified emergency number for ambulance, fire and other urgent rescue services, and 113 for the police. Explain the location clearly, especially when calling from a forest track, cycle route or rural village, and provide a nearby settlement or marked landmark if possible. The Mura’s floodplain, open countryside and low hills do not normally require specialist mountaineering rescue, but walkers and cyclists should still report accidents promptly. Emergency arrangements are national rather than unique to Prekmurje.
Do's and Don'ts
Greet staff and hosts courteously, keep to marked paths in protected landscapes and ask before photographing people, farmyards or private property. At churches, historic buildings and memorials, dress and behave respectfully and observe any local rules. Do not enter vineyards, fields or forest tracks marked as private, and do not disturb wildlife in the Mura and Goričko areas. Tipping is not compulsory, but rounding up or leaving a modest amount for good service is appreciated. In bilingual areas, a few Slovenian or Hungarian greetings can be received warmly, but neither language should be assumed without asking.
Local Tips
Use Murska Sobota as a practical base for the central plain, but choose accommodation in Moravske Toplice, Lendava or Goričko when a slower rural or spa-focused stay is the priority. The best way to understand the region is to combine a museum or historic site with a village inn, farm producer or wine stop. The Mura plain is most comfortable for cycling in spring and early autumn, while summer is well suited to thermal bathing if daytime heat becomes intense. Border villages may have cultural references and signage reflecting both Slovene and Hungarian traditions.
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Local phrases worth knowing

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6 phrase groups · English, local and pronunciation

Basics
EnglishLocalSay it
HelloZdravo[Zdra-vo]
GoodbyeNasvidenje[Nas-vi-den-ye]
YesDa[Dah]
NoNe[Neh]
Please/You're welcomeProsim[Pro-seem]
Thank youHvala[Hvah-lah]
Excuse me/SorryOpravičujem se[O-pra-vi-chu-yem se]
How are you?Kako si?[Ka-ko see?]
Fine. And you?Dobro. In ti?[Doh-bro. In tee?]
Do you speak English?Ali govorite angleško?[Ah-lee go-vo-ree-te an-gle-shko?]
I don't understandNe razumem[Neh rah-zu-mem]
Eating & Drinking
EnglishLocalSay it
I'd like to see the menu, pleaseRad bi videl meni, prosim[Rahd bee vee-del meh-nee, pro-seem]
I don't eat meatNe jem mesa[Neh yem meh-sah]
Cheers!Na zdravje![Nah zdrav-yeh!]
I would like to pay, pleaseRad bi plačal, prosim[Rahd bee pla-chal, pro-seem]
Emergencies
EnglishLocalSay it
Help!Pomagajte![Po-ma-gai-te!]
Go away!Pojdite stran![Poy-dee-te stran!]
Call the Police!Pokličite policijo![Po-klee-chee-te po-li-tsi-yo!]
Call a doctor!Pokličite zdravnika![Po-klee-chee-te zdrav-ni-ka!]
I'm lostIzgubil sem se[Iz-goo-beel sem se]
I'm illBolim[Bo-leem]
Shopping
EnglishLocalSay it
I'd like to buy...Rad bi kupil...[Rahd bee koo-peel...]
I'm just lookingSamo gledam[Sah-mo gled-am]
How much is it?Koliko stane?[Ko-li-ko sta-ne?]
That's too expensiveTo je predrago[To yeh pre-drah-go]
Can you lower the price?Lahko znižate ceno?[Lah-ko znee-zha-te tse-no?]
Time & Numbers
EnglishLocalSay it
What time is it?Koliko je ura?[Ko-li-ko yeh oo-ra?]
It's one o'clockJe ena ura[Yeh eh-na oo-ra]
Half past (10)Pol desetih[Pol de-se-tih]
MorningJutro[Yoo-tro]
AfternoonPopoldne[Po-pold-ne]
EveningVečer[Veh-cher]
YesterdayVčeraj[V-che-rai]
TodayDanes[Dah-nes]
TomorrowJutri[Yoo-tree]
1Ena[Eh-na]
2Dve[Dveh]
3Tri[Tree]
4Štiri[Shtee-ree]
5Pet[Pet]
6Šest[Shest]
7Sedem[Seh-dem]
8Osem[Oh-sem]
9Devet[Deh-vet]
10Deset[Deh-set]
Transport & Directions
EnglishLocalSay it
Where's a/the...?Kje je...?[Kye yeh...?]
What's the address?Kakšna je naslov?[Kak-shna yeh nas-lov?]
Can you show me (on the map)?Mi lahko pokažete (na zemljevidu)?[Mee lah-ko po-ka-zhe-te (nah zem-le-vee-doo)?]
When's the next (bus)?Kdaj je naslednji (avtobus)?[Kdah-y yeh nas-led-nee (av-to-boos)?]
A ticket (to ....)Eno vozovnico (do ....)[Eh-no vo-zo-vni-tsa (doh ....)]

History of Prekmurje

Prehistoric settlement and the Mura landscape

Archaeological evidence shows that the fertile plain around the Mura attracted settled communities long before the modern villages appeared. Farming, river resources and routes across the landscape supported Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement, while later communities continued to use the plain’s fertile soils and raised ground above flood-prone areas. The region’s archaeology is less dominated by a single monumental site than by traces of long, continuous occupation. Earthworks, artefacts and historic settlement patterns help explain why agriculture became so central to Prekmurje’s economy and why villages developed in linear forms across the plain.

Roman roads and the eastern frontier

Prekmurje lay near the Roman world’s north-eastern frontier, with the wider Mura and Drava region connected to Roman roads, settlements and military zones. Roman influence did not erase earlier communities, but it brought new administrative, commercial and agricultural structures. Archaeological finds in the wider Pomurje area indicate contact with Roman provincial society, while the region’s position between the Alps, the Pannonian plain and the Balkans continued to make it a corridor for movement. Later roads and market routes often followed similarly practical lines across the open lowlands.

Medieval estates, churches and castles

During the medieval period, Prekmurje developed within the Kingdom of Hungary and was organised through estates, parishes and fortified centres. Noble families controlled large areas, while churches and villages anchored everyday life. Grad Castle, one of the region’s most important medieval complexes, reflects the strategic value of the Goričko heights. Lendava and other settlements grew through their connections with regional administration and trade. Much of the area remained rural, but the surviving castles, churches and settlement patterns reveal the political and religious structures that shaped Prekmurje for centuries.

Hungarian rule and a distinctive Slovene culture

For centuries, Prekmurje belonged to the Hungarian lands and was separated from the main Slovene-speaking territories by the Mura. Its Slovene population consequently developed a distinctive literary and cultural tradition, while Hungarian remained an important language in eastern communities. Religious life also left a strong mark: Catholic and Protestant communities both contributed to local education, printing and identity. The region’s dialect, foodways and architecture preserve elements of this long contact between Slovene and Hungarian cultures, rather than fitting neatly into a single national historical narrative.

The twentieth-century transfer to Slovenia

After the dissolution of Austria-Hungary at the end of the First World War, the Treaty of Trianon in 1920 transferred most of Prekmurje to the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, later Yugoslavia. This brought the region into the political framework of the Slovene lands, although cross-border cultural and family connections with Hungary continued. The change altered administration, schooling and economic orientation. Murska Sobota gained importance as the regional centre, while older links across the new international border remained part of local memory and identity.

Occupation and post-war reconstruction

During the Second World War, Hungary occupied and annexed Prekmurje, imposing policies intended to reorient public life towards Hungary. The period brought repression, wartime uncertainty and disruption to communities, followed by liberation and the restoration of Yugoslav administration in 1945. In the post-war decades, agricultural restructuring, public infrastructure and industrial development transformed the region. Villages remained prominent, but collective farming, food processing and manufacturing changed the relationship between households, land and work.

Modern agriculture, spas and cross-border cooperation

Since Slovenia’s independence in 1991, Prekmurje has combined its agricultural base with spa tourism, wine production, cycling and cultural heritage. Moravske Toplice, Radenci and other thermal destinations have become important parts of the regional economy, while Lendava’s border position encourages cooperation with neighbouring Hungary and Croatia. The Mura floodplain and Goričko have gained greater recognition for biodiversity and landscape stewardship. Contemporary Prekmurje therefore reflects both continuity and adaptation: traditional foods and village landscapes remain visible alongside wellness tourism, regional museums and cross-border cultural projects.

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