Jeruzalem Wine Hills
Jeruzalem, Slovenia
Steep, neatly terraced vineyard hills with a pilgrimage church and wine cellars along a winding ridge road. Known for crisp Šipon and Laški rizling.
Jeruzalem is a small scattered settlement in the Slovenske gorice hills (Windisch Büheln) in north-eastern Slovenia, in the municipality of Ljutomer. It lies about 7 km south of Ljutomer and 9 km north of Ormož, surrounded by vineyards of the Podravje (Drava) wine region. Sources give its elevation as anywhere between roughly 330 and 340 m.
The village is dominated by a pilgrimage church dedicated to Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows. A chapel was built on the site in 1652, extended in the late 17th century with a choir and a nave, and in the 18th century a bell tower and another chapel were added. According to tradition, the name goes back to crusaders who, after Frederick of Ptuj granted the land in the 13th century, are said to have brought a Marian icon from Jerusalem.
For road trippers: the Jeruzalem wine road works well as a day trip from Ptuj or Maribor. The tourist office in Ljutomer hands out a map of the wine road (check opening hours ahead). There are also marked cycling routes and hiking trails, including sections of the E7 long-distance path. Wine cellars are found in the municipalities of Ormož, Središče ob Dravi and Sveti Tomaž.
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- Jeruzalem, Slovenia
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- Food & drink
- GPS
- 46.4745, 16.1880
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Turistična kmetija PuklavecCampsite4 km from Jeruzalem Wine HillsWi-Fi
- Kamp SilvaCampsite5 km from Jeruzalem Wine HillsTentsDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Vinski kamp HažićCampsite11 km from Jeruzalem Wine HillsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- PZA ZabovciMotorhome stopover22 km from Jeruzalem Wine Hills · 8 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Campingplatz Therme Lendava (Hotel Lipa)Campsite22 km from Jeruzalem Wine HillsWi-FiFree
- PZA Bukovniško jezeroMotorhome stopover24 km from Jeruzalem Wine Hills · 16 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Jeruzalem Wine Hills?
Jeruzalem Wine Hills is in Jeruzalem, Slovenia, at GPS 46.4745, 16.1880. It is about 8 km from Ormož.
Can you camp near Jeruzalem Wine Hills?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Turistična kmetija Puklavec, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Jeruzalem Wine Hills?
Jeruzalem Wine Hills is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Eastern Slovenia: castles and wine hills.
What is there to see near Jeruzalem Wine Hills?
Places worth a stop nearby: Varaždin Old Town (22 km), Ptuj Castle (25 km), Old Vine House (43 km) and South Styrian Wine Road at Ratsch (49 km).
When is the best time to visit Jeruzalem Wine Hills?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)